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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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EU tariff deal includes lumber, steel and copper
The two trading partners documented provisions of a deal that would set a 15% tariff on many EU imports, including cars, auto parts, pharmaceuticals and semiconductors.
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JV places key modular components at $4B DFW airport jobsite
Anchoring six components on the $855 million project marked the largest-scale modular operation ever undertaken for an airport terminal, according to Turner Construction.
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Q&AChicago GC: ‘Don’t fall for shiny objects’ in sourcing technology
Clune Construction’s procurement manager talks strategy and turning material purchasing into an advantage while navigating tariffs.
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Workers sue 2 contractors over Legionnaires’ outbreak in NYC
Two construction workers filed suit against Skanska and Rising Sun Construction, alleging they failed to abate the deadly bacteria on jobsites in Harlem.
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Opinion3 DEI approaches employers must reconsider to avoid federal ire
The principles set forth in a recent DOJ memo are likely to be applied by the EEOC to all employers under Title VII, attorney Jonathan Segal writes.
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Project WinsMTA awards $1.97B subway contract in NYC
The project forms part of the broader $6.99 billion subway expansion in the East Harlem neighborhood.
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Economic ReportsThe 8 largest commercial construction starts of July 2025
Overall groundbreakings “reversed course in July, offsetting the strong gains made in June,” said the chief economist at Dodge Construction Network.
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Project WinsTurner JV lands $700M Tennessee airport job
Teaming up with Ardmore-Roderick and Chris Woods Construction, the New York City-based contractor has embarked on a seismic upgrade at Memphis International.
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Q&ASkanska intern builds on her interest in sustainable construction
Purdue engineering student Shivani Pemaraj, who also holds a black belt in karate, says she has gotten experience in every facet of the industry this summer.
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Multifamily starts jump, but some question the data’s accuracy
New apartment construction is outperforming expectations, but permits are falling.
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Kentucky launches work zone speed cameras
After more than 1,200 road work crashes in 2024, the state has created a system for fining motorists speeding near active jobsites.
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Project WinsKiewit secures $400M Alaska port job
The Port of Nome modification effort will deepen the harbor to accommodate larger vessels.
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Project MilestonesBarton Malow tops out Orlando college football stadium addition
The Michigan-based contractor placed the final beam for the addition to the club level at the University of Central Florida’s football stadium.
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Meta, Silicon Ranch partner on solar farm for South Carolina data center
Silicon Ranch will invest $100 million to bring the 100MW facility online by 2027, and Meta will receive all of the renewable energy credits from the deal to help power its first data center in the state.
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Rivian moving forward on $5B Georgia EV plant
The electric vehicle maker will host two events next month to mark the restart of construction in 2026.
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Project MilestonesSwinerton completes $232M Compton high school
A $10 million donation from city native Andre Young, better known as Dr. Dre, helped fund the school’s new performing arts center.
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OpinionHow to write the next chapter for women in construction
Women leaders have made progress in the industry. Now it’s time for them to bring up the next generation, writes one project executive.
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USACE Buffalo district commits to BIM across construction projects
Since the district started using the technology, it has uncovered a host of benefits around planning and maintenance.
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Bechtel, AFSP launch suicide prevention initiative
In 2024, the firm pledged $7 million to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Now, the partnership is releasing the first wave of resources aimed at reaching 500,000 workers.
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Project MilestonesO’Hare airport’s $1.3B Terminal D breaks ground
AECOM Hunt Clayco Bowa is building the 19-gate satellite concourse in Chicago.
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DOT relaunches EV charging fund with stripped-down guidance
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said he does not "agree with subsidizing green energy," but he will run the NEVI program efficiently. Critics said all he did was delay implementation.
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Best, worst states for construction permit red tape
Several states in the South rank as the most efficient, according to a new report that aggregates data from building departments, zoning boards and state environmental agencies.
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US companies collaborate to grow skilled trades workforce
The Business Roundtable sees opportunities to solve the labor gap on a large scale.
