Stellantis plans $13B investment to expand US manufacturing

The automaker aims to launch five new vehicles in key segments over the next four years and add over 5,000 jobs across its plants in Illinois, Ohio, Michigan and Indiana.

By Eric Walz • Oct. 17, 2025

3 questions to ask yourself to build your construction career

Figuring out your plans and the company’s can help determine your future in the building industry, writes one consultant.

By Matt Verderamo • Oct. 16, 2025

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Labor

A roundup of articles about issues affecting the workforce.

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Skanska tops out $350M UVA higher ed biotech facility

The structure will provide over 350,000 square feet of space for research and biotechnology company partnerships.

By Matthew Thibault • Oct. 15, 2025

Average apartment construction time fell in 2024

Although the overall timeline was shortened, larger buildings took longer to complete than they did in 2023.

By Leslie Shaver • Oct. 15, 2025

Higher costs, fewer deals ahead for construction

Project starts may not rebound until late 2026, and even then only if interest rates fall and federal spending is renewed, said ABC’s chief economist.

By Sebastian Obando • Oct. 15, 2025

Hilton breaks ground on Signia convention hotel in Savannah, Georgia

Signia by Hilton Savannah joins the events-focused brand’s growing portfolio, including a newly opened hotel in Atlanta and forthcoming ones in Indianapolis and San Antonio, Texas.

By Jenna Graber • Oct. 14, 2025

Skanska names new strategy chief, market VP

The move follows Skanska’s expansion of its data center and semiconductor team and will see a new lead overseeing development of the firm’s internal AI tools.

By Zachary Phillips • Oct. 14, 2025

Port infrastructure has made progress. It shouldn’t stop now.

The U.S. government needs to build on recent port improvements and usage to make sure we don’t squander already achieved gains, write two infrastructure experts.

By Tom Smith and Cary Davis • Oct. 14, 2025

Palm Beach County, Florida, approves $1.5B plan for second incinerator

The facility will replace an aging refuse-derived fuel plant operated by Reworld. Pinellas County also approved an operations contract with FCC.

By Jacob Wallace • Oct. 10, 2025

With boosted investment, Amkor breaks ground on $7B facility

The investment ballooned by $5 billion amid an increase in the project’s scope and funding via the CHIPS Act.

By Matthew Thibault • Oct. 10, 2025

Construction Inclusion Week hits record sponsorship numbers

Despite what it called a “politically charged atmosphere” around DEI, the industry-led initiative said it has attracted its most partnerships ever.

By Joe Bousquin • Oct. 10, 2025

DOT guts DBE program ahead of Construction Inclusion Week

A new interim final rule for the 45-year-old initiative requires all current DBEs to be re-evaluated for certification without using race or sex as criteria.

By Joe Bousquin • Oct. 9, 2025

How Granite Construction uses automated machinery on site

Aaron McClellan, construction technology manager for the infrastructure builder, emphasized connecting with workers on how technology intersects with their jobs.

By Matthew Thibault • Oct. 8, 2025

DOE cancels $7.56B in energy projects, largely in blue states

The decision freezes funding for 223 projects in 108 Democratic and 28 Republican House districts, according to a news release.

By Sebastian Obando • Oct. 8, 2025

Amazon plans next Indiana fulfillment center

The facility would join the e-commerce giant’s roster of 13 fulfillment and sortation centers in the state, including another site opened last month.

By Philip Neuffer • Oct. 8, 2025

NYC zoning changes, high vacancy rates drive office conversion activity

Shifting financial conditions, housing shortages and programs that help building owners evaluate conversions have accelerated activity, Cushman & Wakefield says. 

By Joe Burns • Oct. 7, 2025

September 2025: Contractors report their latest awards

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

By Joe Bousquin • Oct. 7, 2025

JM Smucker to spend over $120M on Hostess plant expansion

The Twinkies owner was acquired two years ago for $5.6 billion, but has since seen demand wane amid inflation and an uptick in the use of GLP-1 drugs.

By Christopher Doering • Oct. 6, 2025

Zachry Construction acquires Texas water infrastructure firm

The deal will help Zachry hone in on the fast-growing water construction market.

By Matthew Thibault • Oct. 3, 2025

DOE cancels $7.6B in clean energy awards in states that voted against Trump

“Our democracy is badly broken when a president can illegally suspend projects for Blue states in order to punish his political enemies,” said Sen. Adam Schiff, D-Calif.

By Robert Walton • Oct. 3, 2025

Tennessee hospital selects team for $1B facility

The joint venture of Turner, Flintco, Nickson General Contractors and Fifer & Associates will lead construction on the Memphis medical center.

By Sebastian Obando • Oct. 2, 2025

Cleveland Browns tap AECOM Hunt-Turner JV for $2.4B NFL stadium

The duo that has built multiple professional football venues will lead the charge on the New Huntington Bank Field in Brook Park, Ohio.

By Joe Bousquin • Oct. 2, 2025

Crane count drops 44% across North American cities

Major markets showed fewer of the hallmarks of building activity for the second consecutive report, according to Rider Levett Bucknall.

By Matthew Thibault • Oct. 1, 2025

Builders slow to adopt AI despite perceived benefits

A survey from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors found that although builders rate artificial intelligence highly, implementation on jobsites lags.

By Matthew Thibault • Oct. 1, 2025

2026’s top construction conferences

It’s time to plan for the year to come. Construction Dive has you covered with a full list of the industry conferences and expos on tap for 2026.

By Matthew Thibault • Oct. 1, 2025