Commercial Building
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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 Sebastian Obando • Dec. 1, 2023 -
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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Preconstruction collaboration is key to a successful project, experts say.
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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 Matthew Thibault • Dec. 1, 2023 -
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 Sebastian Obando • 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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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 Matthew Thibault • Nov. 30, 2023 -
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 Matthew Thibault • Nov. 29, 2023 -
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 -
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 Matthew Thibault • Nov. 29, 2023 -
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 Zachary Phillips • Nov. 28, 2023 -
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 Sebastian Obando • Nov. 28, 2023 -
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 Matthew Thibault • Nov. 28, 2023 -
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 Julie Strupp • Nov. 28, 2023 -
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 Matthew Thibault • Nov. 28, 2023 -
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 -
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 Zachary Phillips • Nov. 27, 2023 -
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 Zachary Phillips • Nov. 27, 2023 -
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 Matthew Thibault • Nov. 22, 2023 -
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 Sebastian Obando • 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 -
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 Sebastian Obando • Nov. 21, 2023 -
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 Matthew Thibault • Nov. 21, 2023 -
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 -
Retrieved from Colman Yards project site on November 22, 2023
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 Matthew Thibault • Nov. 21, 2023 -
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 Zachary Phillips • Nov. 20, 2023