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Conferences for the second half of 2025
Construction Dive rounds up the industry conferences, contech expos and meetings on tap through the rest of the year.
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Top construction-related podcasts
The AEC industry boasts a vast offering of informative, on-demand programs. Here are some to add to your playlist.
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OpinionConstruction knows where its workers are. It’s time to bring them back.
The industry’s talent pipeline is drying up, but there are many places to look for new workers, writes Atlanta-based construction pro Ratan Lal.
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Project WinsGranite JV lands $158M missile defense project
The California-based contractor will team up with Japan’s Obayashi at a site south of work already in progress at Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz in Guam.
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Stanley Black & Decker to raise prices again, navigate $800M tariff impact
The world’s largest toolmaker is continuing to tweak its supply chain configurations and move forward with its cost reduction program to improve profitability.
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6 contech firms haul in a combined $208M
Autonomous machinery retrofits and artificial intelligence attracted large infusions of investment cash in recent months.
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Employees brace for AI-driven change: survey
Nearly half of workers are taking steps to safeguard their financial and professional futures as concerns swirl, according to a Gusto survey.
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Uncertainty SeriesICE raids leave future of construction labor in limbo
Increased immigration enforcement on jobsites has led to more callouts and potentially longer project timelines, but experts believe the future will hold a policy shift.
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LA tunnel work remains halted after partial collapse
The July 9 breach was linked to high ground pressure, but the investigation into the Clearwater Project incident is ongoing, according to the local sanitation authority.
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OpinionDon’t settle: Why to hire top construction talent
High-performing employees are the most valuable investment a contractor can make, writes construction executive Kevin French.
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Snickers maker Mars to invest $2B in US manufacturing through 2026
The food maker plans to expand production capabilities and boost innovation in the U.S., where 94% of its items sold are produced locally.
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Data centers seek flexible power solutions for resilience, sustainability
Flexible battery or generator solutions can help data centers power up faster, reduce grid impacts and keep their owners’ sustainability goals within reach, experts say.
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Column // The Dotted LineHow and why to conduct a DEI audit in construction
The industry has been working to improve diversity, but that could also bring scrutiny from Washington. Here’s how to walk the line.
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10 notable factory cancellations or openings in 2025
Ford, JetZero, Hyundai, Texas Instruments and TSMC are among the manufacturers to make facility investment news this year. Meanwhile, other companies with renewable energy projects have halted plans.
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PPE ‘fashion show’ highlights need for a safe fit for women
With a relatively new OSHA standard, contractors need to review and ensure they have the proper gear for all of their workers, said panelists at a recent conference.
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Project WinsJacobs to design $7B Seattle light rail extension
The 4.1-mile project will add four stations and expand connectivity for Sound Transit riders.
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5 eye-catching safety products from the ASSP conference
From exoskeletons to new fall protection, here’s a look at the gear that was on display at the Orlando, Florida, event last week.
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US, EU agree to lower tariffs in ‘framework’ deal
Most imports from the bloc would face a 15% tariff under the pact, U.S. President Donald Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced Sunday.
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Project WinsAECOM lands $400M in USACE work in Hawaii region
The firm will support the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Honolulu District in modernizing critical infrastructure in the Pacific.
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Executive MovesFerrovial names 3 to executive roles in highway division
Alberto González, Javier Tamargo and Ricardo Bosch Urzua have been tapped for leadership roles with Cintra.
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Trump executive order pushes for quicker data center construction
Projects must cost at least $500 million or use more than 100 megawatts of electricity in order to qualify for the expedited process.
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Economic ReportsThe 9 largest commercial construction starts of June 2025
Certain sectors, such as manufacturing and data centers, fueled a sharp rise in groundbreakings, but contractors remain wary of the second-half outlook.
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NAHB: Multifamily completions hit 38-year high
The South accounted for 48% of deliveries in 2024, followed by the West at 27%.
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Former Amazon exec, Biden official talk OSHA changes
Corporate safety attorney Heather MacDougall and the former deputy assistant secretary of OSHA offered details at the recent ASSP 2025 Conference + Expo.
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Pennsylvania lawmakers designate Construction Opioid Awareness Week
State senators cast light on the building sector’s ongoing struggle against substance abuse via a campaign during the height of summer construction season.
