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    Kore Power nixes plans for $1.25B battery plant in Arizona

    The company reportedly never received taxpayer funds to move forward with the project, and leadership changes are underway.

    By Nathan Owens • Feb. 7, 2025
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    Opinion // Business Matters

    Why not to be the lowest bidder

    Competing on price matters, but it is only part of consistently winning work, says consultant Chad Prinkey.

    By Chad Prinkey • Feb. 6, 2025
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    Trendline

    Recruiting, retention and training in construction

    A roundup on articles focus on recruiting and retention for construction.

    By Construction Dive staff
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    Google plans $75B investment to build out cloud AI capacity

    The majority of the spending will target technical infrastructure, including servers and data centers, CFO Anat Ashkenazi said Tuesday.

    By Matt Ashare • Feb. 6, 2025
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    Purdue launches new contech program in Indianapolis

    Operated out of Purdue Polytechnic Institute, the offering includes an “earn and learn” incentive for prospective students, who can make money while attending school.

    By Feb. 5, 2025
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    Losing construction sectors under Trump

    As the new administration begins to reshape federal policy, demand for certain types of projects could wane.

    By , Feb. 5, 2025
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    Jacobs sees strong demand despite tariff uncertainty

    The Dallas-based construction company reported growth in several sectors, including water, infrastructure and data centers.

    By Feb. 5, 2025
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    Winning construction sectors under Trump

    Thanks to new White House policies aimed at limiting regulations and easing approvals, contractors expect a surge in activity for data centers, manufacturing and energy projects to power AI.

    By , Feb. 4, 2025
  • January 2025 wins: Contractors report their latest awards

    Construction Dive rounds up the newest project wins from some of the country’s biggest builders including AECOM, Jacobs and Trumbull.

    By By Construction Dive Staff • Jan. 31, 2025
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    Construction outlook 2025: what contractors need to know

    From uncertain interest rates to a new presidential administration, construction pros are keeping close tabs on key issues that could drive up costs or create new challenges.

    By Construction Dive Staff • Jan. 30, 2025
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    Opinion

    Why navigating uncertainty will be key to construction gains in 2025

    JLL’s Louis Molinini walks through the impacts of the new administration, higher material prices and a continued focus on resilience for contractors.

    By Louis Molinini • Jan. 30, 2025
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    Project Wins

    Bechtel, energy builders win Tennessee small modular reactor contract

    The team will use an integrated project delivery model to plan and design the potentially $5.4 billion Clinch River Unit 1 in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.

    By Jan. 28, 2025
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    2025 Outlook

    Multibillion-dollar data center projects to watch

    In addition to Oracle and OpenAI's Stargate initiative, Amazon, Meta, Google and other tech giants are building facilities across the country this year.

    By Construction Dive Staff • Jan. 28, 2025
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    Economic Reports

    9 largest commercial construction starts of December 2024

    Billion-dollar projects including a hospital replacement in Houston and a Hard Rock Hotel in Las Vegas kicked off even as overall construction activity cooled to close the year.

    By Jan. 27, 2025
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    2025 Outlook

    7 mixed-use projects to watch in 2025

    Large-scale developments worth billions of dollars are underway across the country as the new year begins.

    By Mary Salmonsen • Jan. 24, 2025
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    Q&A

    New Clayco CEO expects data center boom to thrive

    Anthony Johnson discusses the firm’s new data center unit, the challenges of hyperscale construction and how the company plans to lead in an increasingly competitive market.

    By Jan. 23, 2025
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    Trump orders GSA to advance ‘beautiful’ federal buildings

    The American Institute of Architects expressed concern over the change, which mirrors a move the president made in the final days of his first term.

    By Jan. 22, 2025
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    Tech giants to invest up to $500B for new US data centers

    OpenAI, SoftBank and Oracle will fund the creation of 10 facilities during the initial phase of the Stargate initiative, with the option to increase to 20.

    By Jan. 22, 2025
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    Georgia Rivian plant to resume construction

    After a pause due to high costs, the electric vehicle manufacturer anticipates work on the project near Atlanta to begin in 2026.

    By Jan. 22, 2025
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    5 ways builders say Trump can support construction

    The Associated General Contractors of America itemized priorities for the incoming administration that will help bolster building activity and maintain infrastructure momentum.

    By Jan. 21, 2025
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    Boldt launches modular construction arm

    The new offering will provide building services and slide-in room and bathroom pods for clients in healthcare, industrial, education and commercial markets.

    By Jan. 17, 2025
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    Disaster recovery contractors poised to take on LA wildfire damage

    Construction firms such as Jacobs, AECOM and Quanta Services could play key roles in the rebuilding efforts, according to financial services company Baird.

    By Jan. 16, 2025
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    Project Milestones

    Turner kicks off $780M dedicated soccer stadium, NYC’s first

    Etihad Park in Willets Point, Queens, will be home to MLS’s New York City Football Club.

    By Updated Jan. 17, 2025
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    Economic Reports

    Total commercial backlog at nearly 2-year low

    While sectors like retail and office declined, work in the pipeline for infrastructure jobs reached its highest point since August 2023, according to Associated Builders and Contractors.

    By Jan. 14, 2025
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    Economic Reports

    Data center boom powers rebound in construction planning

    The strong momentum is expected to support spending this year, said Sarah Martin, associate director of forecasting at Dodge Construction Network.

    By Jan. 9, 2025
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    Opinion // Business Matters

    Resolve to win more jobs in the new year

    Running a construction company is hard, but these steps can lead to a more profitable business, writes consultant Matt Verderamo.

    By Matt Verderamo • Jan. 9, 2025