Commercial Building
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Boldt Co. 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 Matthew Thibault • Jan. 17, 2025 -
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 Sebastian Obando • 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 Joe Bousquin • Updated 16 hours ago -
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 Sebastian Obando • Jan. 14, 2025 -
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 Sebastian Obando • Jan. 9, 2025 -
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 -
2025 Outlook
The AI arms race is on for builders in 2025
As spending, interest and education around artificial intelligence increases, pressure grows for contractors to either adapt or get left by the wayside.
By Matthew Thibault • Jan. 8, 2025 -
Tampa Bay Rays leaders agree to Tropicana Field rehab
In a letter to the city of St. Petersburg, co-President Matt Silverman said the team supports the plan to repair the stadium’s roof after damage from Hurricane Milton.
By Zachary Phillips • Jan. 8, 2025 -
Q&A
Materials costs, workforce gaps will shape 2025 activity
Jeff Peragallo, director and vice president of operations at construction consultancy Linesight, talks procurement strategies, labor shortages and the future of data center construction.
By Sebastian Obando • Jan. 8, 2025 -
Nominate a Construction Champion
Construction Dive is seeking submissions through Feb. 7 to highlight the industry’s leading women in all sectors.
By Construction Dive Staff • Jan. 7, 2025 -
Biden bans new offshore oil drilling along much of US coast
President-elect Donald Trump vowed on Monday to undo the executive order that applies to more than 625 million acres of federal coastline.
By Jennifer Goodman , Julie Strupp • Jan. 7, 2025 -
Virginia to get world’s first commercial fusion power plant
Commonwealth Fusion Systems announced it will build the multibillion-dollar project in Chesterfield County.
By Zachary Phillips • Jan. 6, 2025 -
Multifamily starts fall dramatically
Apartment completions rose 13.6% year over year, markedly lower than the 61% YOY increase in October, while permits jumped.
By Leslie Shaver • Jan. 3, 2025 -
Nonresidential spending dips
Despite a boom in data center projects, construction momentum has slowed due in part to elevated financing costs, according to ABC's chief economist.
By Jennifer Goodman • Jan. 3, 2025 -
Holiday lights bring seasonal cheer to jobsites
From a tall crane in North Carolina to a festive office in arid Arizona, contractors across the country are going all in on the holiday spirit.
By Matthew Thibault • Dec. 20, 2024 -
Economic Reports
The 9 largest commercial construction starts of November 2024
Total groundbreakings jumped 5% due to strong infrastructure activity, according to Dodge Construction Network.
By Sebastian Obando • Dec. 20, 2024 -
December 2024 wins: Contractors report their latest awards
Construction Dive rounds up the newest project wins from some of the country’s biggest builders including Jacobs, Mortenson and Bechtel.
By Construction Dive Staff • Dec. 19, 2024 -
Voices from the industry in 2024
Construction Dive talked to women leaders from around the country this year about their work, challenges and opportunities.
By Jennifer Goodman • Dec. 18, 2024 -
Column
2024’s top legal issues
Topics including potential disputes around the Key Bridge rebuild, the increased threat of cyberattacks and ever-changing marijuana laws were front and center this year in Construction Dive’s award-winning column.
By Construction Dive Staff • Dec. 17, 2024 -
Trump tariffs could disrupt construction projects
Certain metals, coatings and MEP components could see significant price hikes, particularly products from China, industry experts say.
By Sebastian Obando • Dec. 16, 2024 -
‘Forever grateful’: Union employers optimistic Biden’s work will carry over
One labor leader applauded the president’s executive order on PLAs, but predicted that the Trump administration will rescind it on inauguration day.
By Zachary Phillips • Dec. 13, 2024 -
Q&A
DPR life sciences lead bullish on growth, AI
Delivery methods are changing on these highly technical manufacturing projects, said Raj Vora, a life sciences core market leader at DPR.
By Julie Strupp • Dec. 12, 2024 -
Business advice from construction pros
From time management and negotiation skills to maintaining a steady backlog, Construction Dive contributors analyzed a broad range of issues this year.
By Fulton Cure, John Livingston, Chad Prinkey, Matt Verderamo • Dec. 12, 2024 -
Project Milestones
Turner tops out $345M California mixed-use project
222 North City, developed by San Diego-based Sea Breeze Properties, will create 460 residential units across two 12-story towers.
By Joe Bousquin • Dec. 12, 2024 -
Q&A
Shawmut doubles down on NYC growth
The Boston-based contractor announced the expansion of its large project division in the New York City metropolitan area.
By Sebastian Obando • Dec. 10, 2024