Construction Dive’s Friday Punch List is a series dedicated to sharing major building headlines that contractors may have missed from the week.
In the last week, contech giant Procore acquired DroneDeploy for $845 million, and the New York City Department of Buildings wrapped its first wave of inspections in response to the July 7 partial building collapse.
But there were also other stories construction execs should know about. Read on for news you may have missed this week.
Gilbane breaks ground on Cleveland hospital
Gilbane Building joined stakeholders for the groundbreaking of a $322 million Cleveland hospital expansion, the firm announced July 31.
As construction manager, Gilbane is leading the multi-phase addition to the Cleveland Clinic Avon Hospital and Richard E. Jacobs Health Center, which will expand emergency, inpatient and outpatient services to meet the growing healthcare needs of the region. The expansion will add approximately 250,000 square feet of clinical space.
Designed by Dallas-based HKS in collaboration with Cleveland Clinic Buildings + Design, the project is expected to be completed in 2029.
—Zachary Phillips
McCarthy promotes renewable energy exec to COO
One of the largest employee-owned construction firms in the U.S. is getting a new face in the C-Suite.
McCarthy has tapped Dhruv Patel as president and COO, the company announced Monday. Patel will report to Chairman and CEO Ray Sedey. He replaces former COO Joe Jouvenal, who is transitioning into a new role as chief transformation officer, the release said.
Patel first joined McCarthy Building in 2013 and most recently served as president of renewable energy for the firm, per his LinkedIn. His teams were pivotal in scaling the firm’s renewable energy portfolio from a $20 million business to over $2 billion, according to the announcement.
“Dhruv is a thoughtful, strategic leader who understands our business from the ground up and has a strong track record of delivering results,” Sedey said in the release. “He is a great builder, and he brings the judgment, operational discipline and collaborative leadership needed to strengthen alignment across our company.”
—Zachary Phillips
Tutor Perini wins $69.5M National Park Service water project
Perini Management Services has won a contract to bring life to Death Valley.
The National Park Service awarded the civil contractor a $69.5 million contract for water and wastewater treatment systems rehabilitation at Death Valley National Park in California, parent firm Tutor Perini announced Monday.
Project scope includes rehabilitating, replacing and upgrading critical components of the water and wastewater systems in the Furnace Creek and Cow Creek areas of the park, which comprise the park’s primary developed areas and serve the park’s 1.7 million annual visitors, 1,100 residents and the Timbisha Shoshone Tribe, the announcement said.
Work is expected to begin in the fall, with substantial completion anticipated in early 2029.
—Zachary Phillips
ASHRAE awards $225K in scholarships
The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers has awarded 47 scholarships totaling $225,200 for the upcoming academic year, the group announced Tuesday. The scholarships recognize students pursuing careers in engineering and construction, seeking to support the future workforce and innovation.
"The future of our industry depends on the talent, curiosity and determination of the next generation,” said Sarah Maston, 2026-2027 ASHRAE president, in the release. “By investing in these students today, ASHRAE is helping develop the engineers and innovators who will create healthier, more resilient and more sustainable buildings for communities around the world."
The scholarships range from $3,000 to $12,500.
—Zachary Phillips
