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    Construction workers report for training camp at NFL stadium build

    With the Tennessee Titans’ stadium a year from opening, one program has injected more than 100 new construction workers into the building workforce.

    By • Feb. 19, 2026
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    Clayco backs historic DOE bid for nuclear-powered data center campus

    The Chicago-based general contractor would advise on construction phasing and sequencing.

    By • Feb. 19, 2026
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    Trendline

    Recruiting, retention and training in construction

    A roundup on articles focus on recruiting and retention for construction.

    By Construction Dive staff
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    Multifamily housing starts jumped to highest level of 2025 in December

    New apartment construction rose at the end of the year but was still down slightly from the same period in 2024.

    By Julie Strupp • Feb. 19, 2026
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    Smithfield to build $1.3B pork processing plant

    The facility, which will also produce packaged meats, will replace a more than 100-year-old plant in South Dakota and provide “significant efficiency gains.”

    By Sarah Zimmerman • Feb. 17, 2026
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    McCarthy tops out $3.7B California healthcare tower

    The St. Louis-based contractor broke ground on the 14-story UC Davis Health project in 2024.

    By • Feb. 17, 2026
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    Demand for outpatient medical buildings growing, say CBRE, JLL

    The average fit-out cost to turn space into a medical office building is $412 per square foot, not counting structural upgrades, according to an analysis. 

    By Joe Burns • Feb. 17, 2026
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    Q&A

    Suffolk superintendent to women in construction: ‘Be confident and trust yourself’

    Kerri Riggio, who has worked on major New York City projects, has witnessed a shift in inclusion over her career.

    By • Feb. 17, 2026
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    Iconic property in Bozeman, Montana, to be restored as boutique hotel

    Noble House and Breakwater are teaming up to restore the historic Baxter Hotel to its former glory as a 32-room luxury hotel, complete with a wellness center and cold plunge tub. 

    By Noor Adatia • Feb. 13, 2026
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    Adolfson & Peterson taps new CEO

    Brad Hendrickson will take the helm of the Minneapolis-based builder one year after becoming the firm’s chief operating officer.

    By • Feb. 13, 2026
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    Mortenson, Turner win $10B Meta data center in Indiana

    The 11-figure budget earmarks $45 million in public road improvements and another $75 million in public water infrastructure projects, according to the tech giant.

    By • Feb. 12, 2026
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    Couche-Tard to add 750 company-operated c-stores in next 5 years

    The sites will be a combination of new-to-industry builds and small acquisitions, and the first 100 new builds will be finished in 2026, executives told investors on Feb. 11.

    By Brett Dworski • Feb. 12, 2026
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    Skanska JV nabs $534M LA bridge deck replacement

    The partnership between the Sweden-based builder and California Engineering Contractors will repair the Vincent Thomas Bridge ahead of the 2028 Summer Olympics.

    By • Feb. 12, 2026
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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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    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