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  • Serán Bioscience, in collaboration with Mortenson, hosted a topping-out ceremony on new manufacturing facility in Bend, Oregon.
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    Mortenson tops out Oregon pharmaceutical manufacturing facility

    A $200 million transaction between owner Serán Bioscience and Bain Capital Life Sciences in 2024 helped support the buildout of the commercial-scale plant. 

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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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    Louisville, Kentucky, joins growing number of cities bringing AI to permitting

    The city also appointed its first-ever chief AI officer to lead its effort to “harness the power” of artificial intelligence.

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    Construction planning jumped 7% to close 2025 strong

    On top of the monthly gain in December, the Dodge Momentum Index finished the year 37% higher compared to 2024.

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    Opinion

    America’s infrastructure is only as strong as its AI governance

    Given the proliferation of tools for both workers and cyber criminals, providing internal safeguards is a critical step for AEC firms, a consultant writes. 

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    Q&A

    Why construction M&A activity is likely to continue in 2026

    Tariffs and new tax laws have given foreign-based engineering firms incentive to establish a beachhead within the U.S. to lower costs, according to an attorney. 

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    Mortenson scores $225M Denver women’s soccer stadium

    The Minneapolis-based contractor will kick off construction this spring for Denver Summit FC’s new home pitch in the Sante Fe Yards redevelopment district.

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    Multifamily starts tumble 26%

    Overall housing starts fell to the lowest level since 2020 in October.

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    Plans unveiled for 1,775-unit megadevelopment in DC area

    Quadrangle is developing the transit-oriented Potomac Overlook apartment and hotel project, slated for the 5.5-acre Key Bridge site in Rosslyn, Virginia.

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    Micron to break ground on $100B New York semiconductor fab

    The tech company received a green light to proceed after obtaining the necessary permit approvals and undergoing a “rigorous environmental review.”

  • Construction workers build out a new building on Sept. 5, 2025, in San Francisco, Calif.
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    Construction job openings bounce back

    The number of available positions grew by 90,000 in November following an “extraordinarily low level” in October, according to the latest federal data.

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    New England Revolution advance $500M Massachusetts soccer stadium project

    The Kraft Group, owner of the MLS franchise and the NFL’s Patriots, committed at least $100 million to site remediation and waterfront development.

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    Tutor Perini subsidiary nabs 2 California projects

    Rudolph and Sletten will build a new performing arts center in San Francisco and healthcare facilities at UC Davis Health’s Sacramento campus.

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    Hensel Phelps starts 2026 with new CEO

    Brad Jeanneret, formerly the COO, will step into the role as Mike Choutka transitions to chairman of the board.

  • A construction worker stands in a cherry picker high above a worksite, where a long concrete viaduct is visible.
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    California high-speed rail project pivots toward public-private partnership

    Abandoning funding from the federal government, the California High-Speed Rail Authority said it sees strong interest from the private sector.

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    6 contech startups net $124.5M in new funds

    Artificial intelligence-assisted planning, procurement and scheduling solutions all received cash infusions in the final quarter of 2025.

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    Moss acquires Ellison in Florida builder roll up

    Moss will bring Tampa-based Ellison Construction into its building business, while Ellison’s development and owner advisory arms will operate separately.

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    Ørsted, Equinor challenge Trump administration stop work order

    The December stop work order is estimated to be costing the 700-MW Revolution Wind project at least $1.44 million per day, project attorneys alleged.

  • Construction equipment sits on the site of the South Hillsborough Pipeline, a water infrastructure project.
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    Garney breaks ground on $505.7M Florida water project

    The Kansas City, Missouri-based contractor expects to place the 26-mile South Hillsborough potable water pipeline into service by the end of 2028.

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    Want insights on your city’s infrastructure? Now you can Google it.

    New Ask Google Earth feature allows users to see everything from the number of stop signs to storm drains in a city.

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    Opinion

    How contractors can navigate cost pressures, labor shortages and regulatory hurdles in 2026

    Despite widespread challenges, companies that embrace digital tools and pursue diverse project portfolios will have a strategic edge over the competition.

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    Swinerton begins 2026 with exec shuffle

    Longtime finance lead Don Adair, who has been with the company since 1988, will retire Jan. 9.

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    Skanska, FlatironDragados sign additional $445M LAX contract

    The new job follows the joint venture’s initial $323 million contract to help the airport prepare for the 2028 Summer Olympics.

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    Data center construction rolls into 2026

    2025 may have come to an end, but the data center construction boom continued. 

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    Top infrastructure construction news of 2025

    President Donald Trump's return to the White House meant a whipsaw course for policy and funding that impacts infrastructure projects.