Commercial Building

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    US cities sharpen focus on building performance standards to meet net-zero goals

    Over 40 cities will have these standards in place by 2026, compelling building owners to prioritize energy efficiency and emissions reduction measures, according to a report from JLL.

    By Nish Amarnath • July 26, 2024
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    Bechtel wins second phase of massive Texas LNG project

    The Reston, Virginia-based builder continues to work on the Port Arthur project’s first phase, a $13 billion undertaking that will finish between 2027 and 2028.

    By • July 26, 2024
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    Trendline

    Safety

    Construction Dive takes a look at ways to keep workers safe on the job. Read on for ideas that can help keep your jobsites hazard-free and productive.

    By Construction Dive staff
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    Let the games begin: A glimpse at Paris’ new Olympic venues

    Recently constructed facilities for the Summer Games include an aquatics center, climbing walls and a gymnastics and badminton arena.

    By • July 26, 2024
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    Courtesy of QTS Data Centers
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    Economic Reports

    The 9 largest commercial construction starts of June 2024

    Total groundbreakings plummeted to kick off the summer, but included a $1.5 billion data center in Ohio and $1 billion multifamily building in Florida.

    By • July 24, 2024
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    Project Wins

    McCarthy tapped for $145M athletic center

    The 110,000-square-foot complex is anticipated to be completed and occupied in 2029, per the builder.

    By • July 23, 2024
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    Electrical contractor settles EEOC claims that VP refused candidates outside of ‘ideal age range’

    The case is one of several in which an employers’ alleged use of coded language became potential evidence in an age discrimination claim.

    By Ryan Golden • July 23, 2024
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    ABC endorses Trump

    The construction association announced its support for the former president on Monday as it lambasted Biden administration policies such as mandating project labor agreements on many federal projects.

    By • July 23, 2024
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    Gilbane scores $110M Richmond baseball stadium

    The planned 10,000-seat Richmond Diamond District Ballpark will be the home of the Flying Squirrels, an affiliate of the MLB’s San Francisco Giants.

    By • July 22, 2024
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    Class A offices ‘the winner in this market’: Skanska CEO

    U.S. infrastructure work accounted for a large portion of the Swedish firm’s profits in Q2.

    By • Updated July 23, 2024
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    Courtesy of Turner Construction
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    Project Wins

    Pet project: Turner’s $43M dog training facility build

    The contractor is constructing a center for the Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides in Oakville, Ontario, where crews are fostering a puppy onsite.

    By • July 19, 2024
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    Construction firm to pay $50K to settle claim it retaliated against HR manager for investigating harassment

    Pro Pallet allegedly chastised the HR manager for investigating the complaint, reassigned major parts of her job to others and excluded her from meetings.

    By Ginger Christ • July 19, 2024
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    Q&A

    The key to talking about mental health: ‘Make sure people feel comfortable.’

    Skanska USA says its outreach programs in Ohio and Tennessee have had a real impact in removing the stigma around sensitive subjects.

    By • July 18, 2024
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    Deep Dive

    What employers can expect following the end of Chevron deference

    For one thing, the Department of Labor’s regulations may not fare well under federal courts’ scrutiny post-Chevron, a former DOL official told HR Dive.

    By Ryan Golden • July 18, 2024
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    Courtesy of Vinfast.

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    VinFast pushes back North Carolina factory timeline

    The EV startup says production is now expected to begin in 2028.

    By Haley Cawthon • July 17, 2024
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    Q&A

    AECOM Hunt exec studied architecture but made her career in construction

    Executive Vice President Corissa Smith oversees the company’s convention center work nationwide.

    By • July 17, 2024
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    Bally’s changes hotel location at Chicago casino project

    The 500-room tower will move to the southern end of the 30-acre development due to unforeseen underground infrastructure, the gambling and entertainment company said. 

    By Jenna Walters • July 16, 2024
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    Economic Reports

    Construction project abandonments surge

    Developers are also delaying jobs, including Amtrak’s $175 million redevelopment of Baltimore’s Penn Station.

    By • July 16, 2024
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    Q&A

    Mycon breaks ground on first Arizona project, talks strategic growth

    Among other innovations, the Dallas firm is using robotic process automation to streamline routine accounting tasks.

    By • July 16, 2024
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    Project Milestones

    Clark completes first phase of Andretti Global headquarters

    The nearly 400,000-square-foot facility in Fishers, Indiana, will more than quadruple the size of the auto racing giant’s current headquarters.

    By • July 15, 2024
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    Project Milestones

    $2.5B tower completed in Times Square

    The contracting team on the 47-story TSX Broadway used lifts to raise the site’s original theater by 30 feet.

    By • July 12, 2024
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    Entek receives $1.2B DOE loan for Indiana battery separator facility

    The loan covers most of the costs to build the facility in Terre Haute and boost the domestic lithium-ion battery cell supply chain.

    By Joelle Anselmo • July 12, 2024
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    Midyear construction check: Cooling inflation boosts most sectors

    Innovative financing and cost management strategies can help contractors manage headwinds, said Joe Natarelli, construction services leader at Marcum.

    By • July 12, 2024
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    NYC issues RFP for $1B life sciences project

    The redevelopment aims to transform Hunter College’s Brookdale campus in the Kips Bay neighborhood of Manhattan into an innovation hub.

    By • July 11, 2024
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    NorSun to invest $620M in first US solar facility

    The Norway-based company will work with Silfab Solar to supply the manufacturing plant in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

    By Joelle Anselmo • July 11, 2024
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    Office real estate is now a tale of three markets, Cushman & Wakefield says

    The office vacancy rate will peak at 21.6% in late 2025, but performance between the best and worst buildings varies greatly, according to the firm’s mid-year macro outlook for commercial real estate.

    By Nish Amarnath • July 10, 2024