Oracle exec signals all-in AI agent strategy as competition heats up

The software giant is among several enterprise software companies that have begun rolling out products leveraging the nascent technology.

DOT removes equity, environmental factors from IIJA funding decisions

The move rolls back a Biden-era policy that included these considerations in decision-making criteria for infrastructure projects.

Austin, Texas, light rail project advances amid political uncertainty

The $7 billion light rail project unveiled its draft environmental impact statement in January. The project could face federal funding challenges and state opposition.

Bipartisan bill seeks deadlines for union contract agreements

The Faster Labor Contracts Act would put a clock on labor negotiations once workers vote to form a union.

Canada’s Graham Construction scoops up XL Industries

The deal will add $1.4 billion in backlog from California’s XLI, which specializes in advanced technology, life science and healthcare projects.

New York construction deaths reach highest number in 10 years

In 2023, 74 workers died in the state, including 30 in New York City, according to a new report.

February 2025 economic roundup

Indicators still point to overall strength in construction, but short-term headwinds could derail that positivity.

Public builders bullish on infrastructure, data centers, energy

Executives largely brushed off tariff and policy concerns on their latest round of earnings calls.

Whiting-Turner to build new HQ in Baltimore

The builder and Goucher College will use the new facility to introduce young people to careers in construction.

Leo Quinn to step down as Balfour Beatty CEO

Quinn will leave the role in September, but stay on in an advisory capacity at the London-based construction giant he has helmed since 2015.

Construction Champions 2025

These women are helping to shape the industry from the ground up.

Skanska’s small business incubator has led to $740M in partnerships

The 20-year-old Construction Management Building Blocks program seeks to grow and develop small firms.

Poor leadership pushing women out of construction

A majority of women want to advance their careers but don’t see growth opportunities, a new survey found.

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More private construction projects face delays

Non-public work posted a 36.7% jump year over year in on-hold activity, according to the latest Project Stress data from ConstructConnect.

Builders, owners remain bullish on sustainability despite Trump changes

While the White House has targeted funds connected to clean energy and sustainability projects, contractors have been following another set of orders: those of their customers.

Tariffs shake up construction

Construction Dive unpacks how President Donald Trump’s new tariffs have unfolded and what they will mean for construction activity.

Helping women succeed at work starts with better leave

Supporting parents begins with stronger leave policies, writes a construction executive who gained a new perspective after starting her own family.

Robotic bridge inspection tech wins ASCE award

The system, developed by a Missouri S&T researcher, employs three drones to crawl, scrutinize and test spans.

$295M Texas water reuse project breaks ground

A PCL-Sundt team will build El Paso’s Pure Water Center, the country’s first direct-to-distribution reuse facility.

Tutor Perini unfazed by Trump’s tariff, funding actions

New CEO Gary Smalley said on a recent earnings call that he will focus on returning to profitability and that he doesn’t think the firm’s projects will be defunded.

Trump’s new tariffs add pressure to construction pipeline

Higher fees on materials from Canada, Mexico and China will further squeeze project budgets and likely lead to delays and cancellations.

Construction spending stalls despite data center boom

A slight uptick in January was “far from encouraging,” according to ABC’s chief economist.

Intel delays Ohio chip project again to 2031

The facility, which was slated to begin operations in 2026, is being built to meet surging demand for advanced semiconductors.

Trump orders review of wood supply chain

Over the next year, various U.S. departments will assess whether tariffs, quotas or updated permitting processes could help limit the country’s reliance on foreign timber and lumber.

MasTec positions itself for oil and gas ‘renaissance’

The Coral Gables, Florida-based specialty contractor’s CEO said the company is positioned to capitalize on demand for energy and telecommunications infrastructure work.