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Column // The Dotted Line
How to navigate major stadium construction contracts
Because completion dates matter above all else for professional sports venues, stakeholders have to find resolutions fast to continue moving the ball down the field.
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Economic Reports
The 9 largest commercial construction starts of May 2025
A bounceback in activity offered some relief for contractors, but momentum may be tempered by tariffs and economic uncertainty, according to Dodge Construction Network.
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Project Milestones
McCarthy, Jacobs complete $664M California hospital
The eight-floor inpatient building features comprehensive mother-baby services and advanced technology operating rooms.
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Project Milestones
$230M overhaul starts on Arkansas’ biggest water plant
Max Foote Construction is renovating the Jack H. Wilson Water Treatment Plant in Little Rock, Arkansas.
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Texas Instruments plans to invest $60B in semiconductor fabs
The investment will bolster U.S. manufacturing capacity for 300mm chips used by Apple, Ford, Medtronic and other customers ushering in the next wave of electronic devices.
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On Site
On site: Checking in at the Waldorf Astoria’s $2B renovation
Suffolk used an array of tech on the New York City landmark, including a laser scan of the entire building to detect discrepancies while preventing delays and costly rework.
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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.