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

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

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.

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.

Planning for Pride? Attorneys offer tips to navigate a ‘thornier’ year

Cultural observances may not necessarily be a target for federal enforcement actions, but some experts still urge caution.

Job openings stagnate as labor churn flattens

Hires, layoffs and quits were historically low in April, while employers held onto valuable skilled labor amid economic uncertainty.

Adopting technology is a team effort: Skanska exec

Getting on the same page with different groups, including legal and IT, is key to success, says the company's senior director.

GlobalFoundries commits $16B to expand New York, Vermont facilities

The chipmaker said the move resulted from President Trump’s push to onshore U.S. manufacturing and expand the domestic semiconductor supply chain for companies like Apple and General Motors.

With DEI under fire, Construction Inclusion Week will focus on recruitment

Amid the Trump administration's war on equity programs, the fall initiative won't target a specific population or group but will welcome everyone, says Turner's Abrar Sheriff.