Commercial Building
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Q&A
Apartment exec encourages women to consider a career in building
Helena P. Finley is currently leading the construction of 20 projects in eight regions for San Antonio-based Embrey.
By Jennifer Goodman • April 26, 2024 -
Chicago Bears release $4.2B stadium plans
While still awaiting funding approvals, the new complex would replace the historic Soldier Field and is part of a larger park and recreation project.
By Matthew Thibault • April 26, 2024 -
Trendline
Data center construction
New projects from customers like Meta, Google and Amazon make this a burgeoning sector for contractors.
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NABTU backs Biden for reelection
Sean McGarvey, head of the labor alliance, praised the president’s “laser-like focus” on infrastructure, manufacturing and middle-class jobs.
By Zachary Phillips • April 26, 2024 -
Damage from ‘Cop City’ activists hits $10M in Atlanta
Mayor Andre Dickens decried the actions that have damaged construction equipment and disrupted work but said that the project will finish on time.
By Zachary Phillips • April 25, 2024 -
Q&A
As spec projects slow, contractor focuses on build-to-suit
The CEO of Miller Construction talks with Construction Dive about industrial activity, financing challenges and one silver lining: lower construction costs.
By Sebastian Obando • April 25, 2024 -
$500M mixed-use project coming to downtown Orlando
The development, adjacent to the Orlando Magic’s arena, includes a hotel, housing and an entertainment venue and is set to break ground this year.
By Zachary Phillips • April 25, 2024 -
Project Milestones
Paric, Barton Malow start $1.8B Boeing facility
The embattled aerospace and defense contractor tapped the pair for an assembly building and hangar in St. Louis.
By Matthew Thibault • April 24, 2024 -
DOL will raise overtime salary threshold to $44K in July, $59K next year
The final rule expands overtime pay eligibility to millions of U.S. workers, the department said.
By Ryan Golden • April 24, 2024 -
FTC to ban noncompetes
The agency said the rule, expected to take effect as soon as late August, received overwhelming public support during a comment period.
By Ryan Golden • April 24, 2024 -
Executive Moves
Suffolk adds 2 to executive leadership team
Peter Gasparini and Chris Mills will join the tech-forward contractor as executive vice presidents of national operations and business development, respectively.
By Matthew Thibault • April 24, 2024 -
Project Wins
USACE Baltimore District awards $499M in modernization work
Jade Creek Construction, a subsidiary of government contractor Akima, will modernize facilities in the region over five years.
By Zachary Phillips • April 23, 2024 -
Disneyland gets initial nod for $1.9B investment
Anaheim City Council gave preliminary approval to a 10-year plan that would create 7,800 construction jobs, according to the California governor’s office.
By Joe Bousquin • April 22, 2024 -
Project Wins
Turner takes on 2 university jobs worth a combined $484M
The New York City-based contractor is headed back to school to build projects at the University of California, Merced and the University of Kentucky in Lexington.
By Joe Bousquin • April 22, 2024 -
Swinerton deploys tech on $98M North Carolina mixed-use mass timber build
The builder attached 3D modeling devices on workers’ helmets to collect data for virtual twins, documentation, reference and planning.
By Matthew Thibault • April 22, 2024 -
Maryland doubles fines in road work zones to $80
The legislation, which raises maximum fees for those caught speeding in construction areas, comes a year after six workers were killed in what police say was a speeding-related collision.
By Matthew Thibault • April 19, 2024 -
How Biden’s apprenticeship push could affect builders
The president’s actions to bolster registered apprenticeships could mean more regulatory hoops to jump through on public projects, some experts say.
By Jen A. Miller • April 18, 2024 -
Construction approved on $335M Michigan State biomedical facility
Barton Malow will begin work on the seven-story, 335,000-square-foot university building in mid-May.
By Matthew Thibault • April 17, 2024 -
Q&A
Successful healthcare projects are built on collaboration, Lendlease exec says
The youngest project executive in the firm’s New York City office talks about the special challenges of complex medical projects as well as the importance of multitasking and delegation.
By Jennifer Goodman • April 17, 2024 -
Carpenters’ union protests wage theft, tax fraud
Across the U.S. and Canada, members will hold rallies to highlight the problems, which it says hurt workers, taxpayers and upstanding contractors alike.
By Zachary Phillips • April 16, 2024 -
Executive Moves
Skanska CFO to step down
Magnus Persson, an 18-year veteran of the Sweden-based contractor, will depart for a European data center company once his successor is chosen.
By Zachary Phillips • April 16, 2024 -
Baltimore bridge collapse
Authorities recover fourth worker’s body from Key Bridge collapse
Crews found the man in a construction vehicle submerged in the Patapsco River near Baltimore on Sunday.
By Zachary Phillips • April 16, 2024 -
DPR Construction tapped for Virginia data center job
Chirisa’s 20-megawatt Chesterfield project will likely cost at least $240 million and be complete by 2025.
By Julie Strupp • April 16, 2024 -
USF announces replacement contractor for football stadium
The Florida university, which split with Barton Malow in December, named the new leadership team for the $340 million venue.
By Zachary Phillips • April 12, 2024 -
Q&A
Nashville contractor on value of projects big and small
Brandon Mason formed his company in 2019 and credits his firm’s quick growth to mentors and the city’s rise.
By Zachary Phillips • Updated April 15, 2024 -
Senate kills joint employer rule, setting up veto battle
With a presidential veto likely and federal courts considering the rule, the fate of the National Labor Relations Board’s joint employer standard is tenuous.
By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • April 12, 2024