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    Conferences for the second half of 2025

    Construction Dive rounds up the industry conferences, expos and meetings on tap through the rest of the year.

    Updated June 3, 2025
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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.

    Updated June 3, 2025
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    On Site

    On site: Checking in at the Waldorf Astoria’s $2B renovation

    Boston-based Suffolk plans to complete the hotel portion of the restoration at the iconic New York City landmark later this year, according to the contractor.

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    Project Wins

    Lunda lands 2 highway jobs for a combined $101M

    The Tutor Perini subsidiary has kicked off work on Highway 169 in Jordan, Minnesota, and will start on the I-94/I-394 Interchange project in Minneapolis in July.

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    Q&A

    Construction pro flies high in aviation sector

    Suffolk Vice President Patricia Solorzano shares insights gained from leading some of the country’s largest airport projects.

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    Executive Moves

    Tutor Perini’s Black Construction names new president

    Leonard Kaae has worked at the Guam-based subsidiary for more than 40 years, helping grow it into the island's second-largest employer.

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    Opinion

    Why agentic AI may herald golden age for procurement

    Procurement is an ideal use case for agentic AI because it’s inherently complex, data-driven and prone to human error, writes Globality’s Keith McFarlane.

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    Contractors say data center demand still growing, despite bubble fears

    Developers of these facilities are bringing in contractors earlier than ever to help evaluate site conditions, assess risks and procure materials.

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    Targeted investment, tech can sustain critical infrastructure

    To help communities bounce back after disaster, jurisdictions must identify gaps in lifeline systems and cost-effective ways to mend them, panelists at the Building Innovation 2025 conference said.

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    Startup JetZero to build $4.7B factory in North Carolina

    The aircraft maker plans to create 14,500 jobs as it looks to produce more fuel-efficient, spacious planes.

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    Project Milestones

    McCarthy, Jacobs finish construction on $373M hospital tower

    The nine-story structure in Orange, California, includes five floors of specialty clinics, oncology infusion services and a research institute for clinical trials and pediatric research.

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    Municipalities tap AI for permitting

    Los Angeles and Austin are using the tech to cleave wait times, while Honolulu promises big upgrades and faster responses.

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    Meta signs geothermal power deal for New Mexico data centers

    The tech and social media giant entered an agreement with XGS Energy to help develop 150 MW of power generation.

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    Project Wins

    T1 Energy picks Yates for precon work on $850M Texas plant

    The renewable energy firm plans to hire the Mississippi builder as general contractor on the 5 gigawatt solar facility as well.

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    Opinion

    Why cybersecurity matters for construction

    As the building industry digitizes, cyber hygiene, training and insurance are critical, a construction attorney writes.

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    Project Milestones

    C.W. Driver starts $54M Innovation Hub for Cal State

    Located at California State University Fullerton, the system’s most populous campus, the facility will help accommodate the engineering and computer science program’s growing student body.

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    The top commercial contractors of 2025

    Turner maintained the No. 1 spot for another year, Bechtel reclaimed second place and HITT made its top 10 debut after a huge revenue boost.

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    Economic Reports

    Construction costs jump at a 6% annualized rate

    Spikes in iron, steel, copper and aluminum prices in May largely offset declines in energy, according to the latest Producer Price Index data.

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    Gilbane launches procurement division

    The builder has hired former Turner Construction executive Suzanne Bennett to lead its new subsidiary focused on equipment sourcing.

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    Tampa airport unveils design for $1.5B Airside D terminal

    The Hensel Phelps-led project, which has almost doubled in price since its inception, is slated to open in 2028.

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    PLA mandate to stay, with exemptions: OMB

    The Trump administration said that it supports the use of project labor agreements on federal construction projects when they are “practicable and cost effective.”

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    Opinion

    New ASCE codes aim to provide vital flood protection

    The updated standards mark a major shift in approach for design and construction in flood hazard areas, according to a floodplain manager.

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    Micron expands US manufacturing commitment to $200B

    The increased investment, which includes another $30 billion in expanded production and a second Idaho fab, comes as the Trump administration finalizes $275 million in CHIPS funding for the company.

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    Project Wins

    Turner scores $175M Sacramento soccer stadium

    The new home of the Republic FC in the California capital’s Railyards district will have a capacity for 12,000 fans that can be expanded for concerts and other events.

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    Economic Reports

    Construction backlog slips from 2-year high

    Tariff-related project delays and cancellations caused contractors’ pipelines to ease off a recent peak, according to Associated Builders and Contractors.