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Baltimore bridge collapseMaryland sues owner of cargo ship that wrecked Key Bridge
The state is seeking damages to pay for the replacement of the Baltimore span, as well as for the economic fallout from when it collapsed into the Patapsco River in March.
By Zachary Phillips • Sept. 25, 2024 -
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September 2024 wins: Contractors report their latest awards
Some of the country’s biggest builders have recently reported new work in projects ranging from infrastructure to energy.
By Construction Dive Staff • Sept. 24, 2024 -
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TrendlineData center construction
New projects from customers like Meta, Google and Amazon make this a burgeoning sector for contractors.
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Walmart uses 3D printing for Tennessee store addition
The 20-foot-high expansion is one of the largest freestanding 3D-printed commercial concrete structures in the U.S., according to Alquist 3D.
By Matthew Thibault • Sept. 23, 2024 -
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Project MilestonesToyota Stadium in Texas set for $182M overhaul
Manhattan Construction Group will renovate the 19-year-old Dallas-area soccer venue.
By Julie Strupp • Sept. 23, 2024 -
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Executive MovesBalfour Beatty taps 35-year power vet to lead electrification services
William Webb moves to the construction industry from the field of commercial emissions testing.
By Matthew Thibault • Sept. 19, 2024 -
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Cybersecurity firm flags attack on construction accounting system
Users of Foundation Software, which serves 43,000 construction pros, may be at risk of intrusion if they still use default credentials, according to cybersecurity firm Huntress.
By Matthew Thibault • Sept. 18, 2024 -
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DOE spurs new building energy codes with another $90M
Construction-heavy states that lack the latest energy-efficiency codes are among the focus areas for this round of federal funding, a U.S. Department of Energy official said.
By Ysabelle Kempe • Sept. 18, 2024 -
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OpinionSigns that a project partner is in distress
Noticing the red flags and knowing how to act is vital for fending off potential problems, according to a construction attorney.
By Dan Rosenberg • Sept. 18, 2024 -
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Q&AData center boom spurs need for better planning, prefab
DPR’s Andy Kirby talks with Construction Dive about offsite construction, labor and the use of tech in data center builds.
By Sebastian Obando • Sept. 17, 2024 -
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Lendlease completes sale of $1.8B of work to Consigli
As part of the purchase of the Australian company's New York and New Jersey projects, Consigli will absorb 400 U.S. workers.
By Zachary Phillips • Sept. 17, 2024 -
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OpinionHow to tell if a project owner is in financial trouble
In today’s volatile lending environment, it's important to know the signs that could indicate a client is in distress, says a construction attorney.
By Dan Rosenberg • Sept. 16, 2024 -
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Project MilestonesPhoenix GC breaks ground on $70M data center in Mesa, Arizona
Haydon expects to complete the 210,000-square-foot campus by late 2025.
By Sebastian Obando • Sept. 13, 2024 -
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OpinionWhy I chose preconstruction tech for a looming deadline
LeChase Construction Services’ Peter Muench talks about leveraging a collaboration platform to keep a project on track under a tight funding timeline.
By Peter Muench • Sept. 13, 2024 -
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Q&AConsigli exec, once an intern, values new voices
The contractor's New York director helped pioneer a new internship program with the Big Apple's department of education.
By Zachary Phillips • Sept. 12, 2024 -
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Q&ABig-D exec takes the lead on business development
Laura Shivers will help build comprehensive marketing campaigns for the Salt Lake City-based family of companies.
By Jennifer Goodman • Sept. 12, 2024 -
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Gilbane bets on AI in national rollout
After piloting Trunk Tools’ data-corralling chatbot on a recent job, the Providence, Rhode Island-based contractor has greenlit the tech for another 10 projects across the country.
By Matthew Thibault • Sept. 10, 2024 -
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Knutson Construction lays off 40, closes Iowa office
The contractor said it is shifting its strategic approach and will continue to serve Iowa clients out of its three locations in Minnesota.
By Matthew Thibault • Sept. 10, 2024 -
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Executive MovesMortenson announces CEO change
Dan Johnson will retire at the end of the year and President Derek Cunz will assume his post Jan. 1.
By Zachary Phillips • Sept. 10, 2024 -
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What is a gemba walk?
The Japanese concept of observing a jobsite and asking respectful questions can help contractors find and fix inefficiencies.
By Zachary Phillips • Sept. 10, 2024 -
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Executive MovesBalfour Beatty adds new CIO, procurement officer
The London-based builder brings in the new C-suite members amid burgeoning interest in artificial intelligence at the firm and across the industry.
By Matthew Thibault • Sept. 9, 2024 -
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Tax compliance costs surge 32% since 2017: Tax Foundation
Efforts to simplify the federal tax code have failed to reverse decades of regulatory and legislative changes that have made it more complex.
By Jim Tyson • Sept. 6, 2024 -
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On site: An inside look at the $430M renovation of Baltimore’s M&T Bank Stadium
To add new elements to the original structure, the contractor's team used BIM and as-built scans to see variances in the existing floor elevations before erecting new steel, saving time and money.
By Sebastian Obando • Sept. 6, 2024 -
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Q&AHigher ed construction pendulum back in full swing
Messer’s Nick Proffitt sees burgeoning demand in the sector, which encompasses student housing, athletic and school buildings, medical centers and more.
By Matthew Thibault • Updated Sept. 6, 2024 -
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Racism in ConstructionEEOC settles 3 construction harassment cases for a combined $2.9M
The federal workplace watchdog took enforcement actions against Florida-based J.A. Croson, New Jersey's Asphalt Paving Systems and Balfour Beatty's U.S. infrastructure arm.
By Joe Bousquin • Sept. 5, 2024 -
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Opinion // Business MattersHow to maintain a steady backlog
Measuring future work is one way to help it grow, according to consultant Matt Verderamo.
By Matt Verderamo • Sept. 5, 2024
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