Warehouse, hotel construction lift commercial planning

Despite slower data center activity last month, the nonresidential pipeline grew 24% over 2024’s level.

Skanska nabs $303M Massachusetts bridge job

The builder also announced a $240 million deal for additional work on a Virginia Tech engineering building.

Strive for more than work-life balance

A construction career can be deeply rewarding, not an experience to be dreaded, writes consultant Chad Prinkey.

Climate change will cost your healthcare plan. Analysts want to know how much.

Extreme weather, rising temperatures and increased air pollution all threaten employee health — but executives and finance teams may not be paying attention.

Mass timber provides options amid steel tariffs: Timberlab CEO

Chris Evans, president of the Swinerton-owned supplier and contractor, is eyeing opportunities in this uncertain economy.

How climate modeling, AI can power innovative building

Contractors must understand the legal landscape in order to manage risk when implementing new materials, data or processes, panelists at the Building Innovation 2025 conference said.

How the Texas DOT uses AI

The department is using AI in 22 aspects of its work so far, such as predictive traffic data analysis and crash detection, and it sees potential for prioritizing infrastructure projects.

German Bionic unveils ‘AI augmented’ exoskeleton

The wearable technology leverages digital twins and artificial intelligence to monitor worker safety and act as a coach for the user.

Can California high-speed rail survive without federal funds?

While the California High-Speed Rail Authority looks for a path forward, some believe additional state or private funding will be hard to find.

Amazon commits $20B for Pennsylvania data centers, training

Funds will initially go to the construction and operation of two campuses in Luzerne and Bucks counties, according to Gov. Josh Shapiro.

$1.34B Phoenix light rail expansion opens

Kiewit built the 5.5-mile South Central Extension and downtown hub, which grows the system to two lines.

Walsh chosen for $339M Rhode Island bridge rebuild

The state will pay up to $10 million in incentives if new lanes on the Washington Bridge open ahead of schedule, and penalties if the timeline is exceeded.

Private project abandonments hit record highs

A spike in scrapped jobs drove the sharpest rise in construction stress in over a year as developer confidence erodes, according to ConstructConnect.

Infrastructure is a solid bet: Ferrovial exec

Urbanization and population growth are driving demand for transportation, data centers and energy, says Silvia Ruiz, the contractor’s global head of investor relations.

Construction Dive’s May 2025 economic roundup

Building activity softened last month as tariff impacts and project delays began to ripple through contractors’ pipelines.

Gilbane, F.A. Wilhelm top out $4.3B Indianapolis hospital

The project, which will feature 864 inpatient rooms and 50 operating rooms, has ballooned in cost from the original $1.6 billion estimate.

Commerce Department ‘renegotiating’ CHIPS Act contracts

Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick said he's looking to revamp deals that were "overly generous" as the department seeks to cut its budget by 16.5%.

Clayco CEO sees cautious clients, smarter investments

Anthony Johnson talks with Construction Dive about the firm’s outlook for the second half of 2025, cost pressures and overall uncertainty in the construction industry.

Why construction needs to lean into better mentorships

Teaching early-career professionals should go beyond technical know-how to give future leaders critical thinking and problem-solving skills, writes a senior project manager.

New steel, aluminum tariffs will push construction costs higher

Fresh 50% duties on the critical building materials will inflate prices across a range of commercial projects, according to panelists at a recent webinar hosted by Skanska.

ICE raids on building sites stoke fear, uncertainty

Law enforcement officers arrested construction workers in San Antonio, New Orleans and Tallahassee, Florida, last week.

How should construction companies handle DEI under Trump?

Given the president’s order targeting “illegal” equity programs, firms need to prepare for challenges from both the government and workers, writes an employment attorney.

Turner, AECOM Hunt JV lands Dallas convention center job

The project, worth $3.7 billion overall, will expand the current facility to more than 2 million square feet.

Apartment developers gear up for tariffs

Firms are dusting off their playbooks from the first Trump administration, which recommend ordering parts early and sourcing from different companies.

White House unveils plan for tech-focused permit reforms

The initiative follows a recent Supreme Court ruling that narrowed the scope of environmental reviews required on major infrastructure projects.