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    Bechtel establishes new role for tech overhaul of project delivery

    The Reston, Virginia-based builder tapped John Platt, a 25-year veteran, to lead the tech transformation of its engineering, procurement and construction delivery method.

    By • Feb. 11, 2026
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    What needs to happen for urban apartment development to return?

    While new supply being absorbed would help multifamily developers underwrite mid- and high-rise projects, regulatory reforms and a boost in demand are also needed.

    By Leslie Shaver • Feb. 10, 2026
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    Labor

    A roundup of articles about issues affecting the workforce.

    By Construction Dive staff
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    DPR breaks ground on $380M California healthcare facility

    The contractor expects to complete Sutter Health’s new Advanced Cancer Center and Care Complex in Modesto by 2029.

    By • Feb. 10, 2026
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    Hard Rock plots $850M hospitality project in Puerto Rico

    The music-inspired Hard Rock Hotel & Casino San Juan, also slated to offer branded residences, represents the company’s first destination in the territory.

    By Jenna Graber • Feb. 9, 2026
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    3 Gilbane-helmed student housing projects break ground

    Gilbane will build and develop the apartment buildings as part of a public-private partnership with the University of Rhode Island.

    By • Feb. 9, 2026
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    Skanska CEO: ‘We are well positioned’ to capitalize on AI boom

    Civil work and data centers anchored success, despite the overall "fragmented" construction market, according to the contractor's year-end report.

    By • Feb. 9, 2026
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    Super Bowl stadium will showcase next-gen digital signage, cybersecurity

    The world’s largest outdoor 4K video boards, interconnected LED screens and ribbon boards will provide an immersive game day experience, NFL and tech executives say.

    By Joe Burns • Feb. 6, 2026
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    Opinion

    Why the AI boom is different than the dot-com bubble

    Real companies with deep pockets are spending hundreds of billions of dollars, creating cash flow for contractors, especially those in the electrical space, write two consultants.

    By Steven Rathbone and Nick Dreps • Feb. 5, 2026
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    StreetLights Residential starts 20-story high-rise in Dallas

    The developer is partnering with Mitsui Fudosan America to build the luxury multifamily tower near The Shops at Park Lane.

    By Julie Strupp • Feb. 5, 2026
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    Ryan Cos. taps new president for South Central region

    Nathan Golik talks with Construction Dive about risk, integrated design-build and regional growth trends.

    By • Feb. 4, 2026
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    To streamline construction, White House unveils permitting tool pilot

    The program will speed up environmental exclusions, in a move applauded by ASCE, which has emphasized the need for tech that develops infrastructure more efficiently.

    By • Feb. 4, 2026
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    Large companies push coworking expansion

    Flexible space arrangements are giving organizations a way to offer smaller locations for employees, with the same amenities as corporate headquarters, reports say.

    By Joe Burns • Feb. 4, 2026
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    Fortis Construction names new president

    Andrea Weisheimer, formerly of DPR Construction and Webcor Builders, will focus on building the Oregon firm’s national presence.

    By • Feb. 4, 2026
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    Skanska begins rebuild on $104M Johns Hopkins library

    The firm celebrated the end of demolition and the start of vertical construction on the Baltimore project, which it began in July 2024.

    By • Feb. 2, 2026
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    Corning, Meta ink $6B deal supporting US manufacturing

    The deal would expand Corning’s optical cable facility in Hickory, North Carolina, where the Facebook app developer will serve as an anchor customer.

    By Sara Samora • Jan. 30, 2026
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    What construction leaders need to know for 2026

    It’s anyone’s guess what the next 12 months will look like. Here, nonresidential building pros share insights on data centers, immigration and more to bring the year into focus.

    By • Jan. 29, 2026
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    Opinion

    Why contractors should hire builders who can sell

    A good business development manager can be a game changer for contractors, writes consultant Matt Verderamo, and training a builder to sell is easier than teaching construction expertise.

    By Matt Verderamo • Jan. 29, 2026
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    US hotel construction pipeline down in Q4, though conversions thrived

    The luxury hotels pipeline hit a project record in the quarter, while across markets, Dallas led construction projects, according to data from Lodging Econometrics.

    By Lara Ewen • Jan. 28, 2026
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    Construction’s new worker demand drops to 350,000 in 2026: report

    Down from half a million in recent years, the estimate could prove conservative as construction workers retire and political actions destabilize the labor market, per ABC.

    By • Jan. 28, 2026
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    California’s $6B Sites Reservoir picks Barnard for CMAR contract

    The Bozeman, Montana-based firm’s selection for an initial $1 million preconstruction award has stirred controversy from a carpenters union.

    By • Jan. 27, 2026
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    Office sector benefitting from rise in attendance, JLL says

    Almost all Fortune 100 companies have moved to hybrid or full-time in-office requirements, helping the sector reach a post-pandemic leasing volume high, according to the firm. 

    By Joe Burns • Jan. 27, 2026
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    McCarthy-HITT JV completes $1.7B government campus in St. Louis

    The project, a sprawling complex for the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, marks the largest federal investment in the city’s history.

    By • Jan. 26, 2026
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    Opinion

    Why good subcontractor management matters

    Disputes and delays can be avoided with clear planning and strong communication throughout a project’s lifecycle, writes a construction attorney.

    By Nicole Kwapisz • Jan. 26, 2026
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    Garney expands west with Emery & Sons acquisition

    The move supports the Kansas City, Missouri-based contractor’s long-term vision of becoming a full-service water solutions provider with a presence in the Northwest.

    By • Jan. 23, 2026
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    Roche’s Genentech more than doubles North Carolina facility investment to $2B

    The 700,000-square-foot project broke ground in August and is set to produce weight-loss treatments by 2029 in Holly Springs, a growing biopharmaceutical hub.

    By Nathan Owens • Jan. 23, 2026