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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Why cybersecurity matters for construction

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

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.

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.

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.

Gilbane launches procurement division

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

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.

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.”

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.

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.

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.

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.

OSHA’s proposed cuts won’t affect enforcement: DOL chief

A smaller budget will “modernize and streamline” the department, Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer said in a recent House committee hearing.

Boeing taps Jacobs for $1.8B St. Louis campus expansion

The Dallas-based contractor has already started construction and plans to deliver multiple phases of the project between 2026 and 2030.

Workplace injuries are declining, but costs are climbing, Travelers report finds

Increasing retirement ages, ongoing turnover and longer injury recovery times have contributed to the cost hikes, an executive for the firm said.