Commercial Building

  • Wind turbine towers sit under construction at CS Wind on November 29, 2023 in Pueblo, Colorado.
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    Construction spending inches higher

    Manufacturing and infrastructure investments fueled a 0.1% uptick in October, but warehouse and distribution center outlays tumbled.

    By • Dec. 1, 2023
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    Demand for sustainable buildings outstripping supply: JLL

    Rising demand has led to an over 7% rental premium on green-certified office buildings across major markets in the U.S. and Canada.

    By Nish Amarnath • Dec. 1, 2023
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    Trendline

    Preconstruction

    Preconstruction collaboration is key to a successful project, experts say.

    By Construction Dive staff
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    Executive Moves

    Swinerton taps new Carolinas lead

    Following increased investment in the Atlanta market, the appointment demonstrates how bullish the contractor is on the region’s potential.

    By • Dec. 1, 2023
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    Utah contractor faces 15 payment lawsuits, $2.8M in damages

    A number of subcontractors have filed lawsuits against Makers Line, the construction arm of Q Factor, a Salt Lake City, Utah-based development firm.

    By • Nov. 30, 2023
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    Unfair labor practice charges on the rise

    Reports of labor violations and union petitions to the NLRB both rose this year. Here’s what construction employers need to know.

    By Jen A. Miller • Nov. 30, 2023
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    Project Wins

    Gilbane nabs $5B Mayo Clinic expansion in Minnesota

    The medical complex in Rochester will feature buildings with rooms and floors that can convert to different functions, removing a typical limitation in healthcare construction.

    By • Nov. 30, 2023
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    Robots share data, work together on experimental jobsite

    University of British Columbia professor Tony Yang believes that new tech will drastically change the construction landscape over the next 10 years.

    By • Nov. 29, 2023
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    November 2023 wins: Contractors report their latest awards

    Construction Dive rounds up the newest project wins from some of the country’s biggest builders.

    By Construction Dive Staff • Nov. 29, 2023
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    Infrastructure act

    Feds award $34M for digital construction tech

    The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act funding will go to projects that emphasize data collection and management on construction work in 10 states.

    By • Nov. 29, 2023
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    Florida bill would allow minors on roofing jobs

    The legislation, which would permit teens 16 and older to work on roofing projects, also expands recruitment efforts in the trades.

    By • Nov. 28, 2023
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    Office construction may never return to pre-pandemic levels

    Despite some massive office towers breaking ground, Dodge Chief Economist Richard Branch expects starts in the sector to continue to tumble.

    By • Nov. 28, 2023
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    Submissions open for construction site Holiday Lights contest

    Enter by Dec. 15 to show off your company’s holiday spirit in Construction Dive's annual competition.

    By • Nov. 28, 2023
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    Column

    The Dotted Line: Change orders often spark conflict, but they don’t have to

    While disputes between contractors and design teams are growing, planning and communication can mitigate this friction, legal experts say.

    By • Nov. 28, 2023
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    Project Wins

    PCL scores second phase of $220M Toronto stadium rehab

    The contractor has recycled more than 26 million tons of concrete at the home of baseball’s Toronto Blue Jays.

    By • Nov. 28, 2023
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    Profits fall for many public firms, partly due to inflation

    Amid soaring costs, several construction industry giants reported lower gains in recent earnings reports.

    By Construction Dive Staff • Nov. 28, 2023
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    Project Wins

    Clayco to build Andersen facility in Georgia

    The contractor broke ground this month on the window and door manufacturing plant, said to be a $420 million investment.

    By • Nov. 27, 2023
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    Column // Help Wanted

    Virginia Tech wins $450K grant for modular workforce development

    A team focused on scaling offsite construction in Appalachia hopes it can rebuild both the workforce and affordable homes.

    By • Nov. 27, 2023
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    Detroit builder partners with local artists for charity auction

    Sachse Construction is leading “Hard Hats for Detroit,” an auction of one-of-a-kind helmets to benefit partner charities.

    By • Nov. 22, 2023
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    Economic Reports

    Construction starts drop 7%, marking second consecutive loss

    Despite three megaprojects kicking off, high interest rates and tight credit restrained activity last month.

    By • Nov. 22, 2023
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    Ford resumes Michigan EV battery plant construction

    The slow adoption of electric vehicles made the automaker reevaluate its investments, according to a key spokesperson for Ford.

    By Sara Samora • Nov. 22, 2023
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    Jacobs profits drop amid higher backlog, strategy shift

    The firm will combine its government services business with Amentum, a global engineering and technology solutions provider.

    By • Nov. 21, 2023
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    3 tips for contractors to leverage BIM

    From aligning relevant parties to effective communication, experts broke down strategies at the Design-Build Conference & Expo.

    By • Nov. 21, 2023
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    Opinion // Business Matters

    3 steps to a profitable exit strategy

    To make the most money when it’s time to sell, owners need to focus on building value in their firms, writes construction consultant Matt Verderamo.

    By Matt Verderamo • Nov. 21, 2023
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    ENC Construction starts work on $430M Illinois mixed-use project

    Developer J. Jeffers & Co. committed to only hiring contractors and labor in the state of Illinois, according to local media reports.

    By • Nov. 21, 2023
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    Executive Moves

    Skanska USA names new Florida chief

    Tracy Hunt, a 26-year company veteran, took the reins of the contractor’s Building’s division in the state earlier this month.

    By • Nov. 20, 2023