PCL nabs California wastewater facility rehab

The contractor will rehabilitate and expand the South Bay International Wastewater Treatment Plant in San Diego under a progressive design-build contract.

By Matthew Thibault • Sept. 4, 2024

August 2024 wins: Contractors report their latest awards

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

By Construction Dive Staff • Sept. 3, 2024

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Data center construction

New projects from customers like Meta, Google and Amazon make this a burgeoning sector for contractors.

By Construction Dive staff

Texas breaks ground on $573M psychiatric hospital

The new Terrell State Hospital will replace the original facility, which has operated since 1885.

By Matthew Thibault • Sept. 3, 2024

Toyo Solar to build US solar factory

The Japan-based company is quickening its manufacturing plans in the country as it anticipates a potential global trade tariff increase on solar module imports.

By Joelle Anselmo • Aug. 30, 2024

As football season kicks off, Turner breaks ground on Broncos HQ

The New York City-based contractor will build a $175 million headquarters and training center on the site of the current facility.

By Matthew Thibault • Aug. 30, 2024

Insurance pro urges a ‘proactive, positive approach’ to safety

To ensure that workers follow best practices, an expert recommends focusing on successes rather than failures, especially with experienced craftspeople.

By Zachary Phillips • Aug. 29, 2024

$2.9B San Francisco airport project finally takes off

After years of pandemic-related delays, the team has begun adding 200,000 square feet of additional space, security checkpoints and new passenger amenities.

By Matthew Thibault • Aug. 29, 2024

Dick’s Sporting Goods to open Texas distribution center

The facility will be the retailer’s sixth as it targets continued expansion.

By Philip Neuffer • Aug. 29, 2024

How Gilbane used an AI tool to track 21,000 documents

The Providence, Rhode Island-based contractor leveraged Trunk Tools’ artificial intelligence program to prevent costly rework and save time and money.

By Matthew Thibault • Aug. 28, 2024

Design-build may solve supply chain bottlenecks

Greg Weimholt, the new data center lead for PCL, advocates for more use of the collaborative delivery method.

By Matthew Thibault • Aug. 28, 2024

US led record global hotel pipeline in Q2 with most projects

The U.S. beat China with a record 6,095 hotel pipeline projects, and upper-tier chain scales “dominated” in the second quarter of 2024, according to Lodging Econometrics.

By Jenna Graber • Aug. 28, 2024

Solar cell manufacturer halts $400M Colorado plant

Meyer Burger had planned to convert an Intel semiconductor facility in Colorado Springs.

By Sebastian Obando • Aug. 27, 2024

$7B plan aims to reshape Chicago starting in 2025

The owners of the United Center, home of the Chicago Bulls and Blackhawks, want to create a massive development on the West Side of the city.

By Matthew Thibault • Aug. 27, 2024

Swinerton director wants to change how precon is perceived

A robust preconstruction process goes beyond the notion of “freecon” to reduce disputes and help clients save money using technology and experience, according to Matt Ventimiglia.

By Jennifer Goodman • Updated Sept. 5, 2024

Alabama home builder launches commercial division

Stone Martin Commercial will work with developers on master-planned communities and small-scale projects.

By Mary Salmonsen • Aug. 26, 2024

Clark Construction lands $524M contract for DC cybersecurity hub

The award includes $115.8 million in Inflation Reduction Act funding to build the new Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency headquarters.

By Sebastian Obando • Aug. 23, 2024

San Diego camp shows teens construction’s cornerstones

A nonprofit organization supporting the aggregates industry ran its first summer program in July to draw young people to the trades.

By Zachary Phillips • Aug. 22, 2024

Why construction needs more access to opioid overdose meds

Drugs like fentanyl kill more workers in construction than in any other industry, but some states limit permissions around Narcan and other lifesaving antidotes, says a Nevada union leader.

By Vince Saavedra • Aug. 22, 2024

Vegas convention center on track for 2025 completion

An AECOM Hunt-Penta JV recently placed the final beam on the city’s $600 million exhibition hall.

By Sebastian Obando • Aug. 22, 2024

50 years in the making, $2.9B Chicago Red Line extension finds contractors

A Walsh-Vinci team will design and build the 5.6-mile project, which includes four new stations.

By Matthew Thibault • Aug. 22, 2024

Data centers, water, infrastructure fuel public firms’ profits

On recent earnings calls, construction executives highlighted a range of lucrative sectors, most notably environmental and technical work.

By Construction Dive Staff • Aug. 21, 2024

Lendlease reports $1B loss as it sells off US work

The Australian company is moving away from international projects with a plan to deploy funds from divesting into successful sectors at home.

By Zachary Phillips • Aug. 20, 2024

Clippers’ $2B Intuit Dome opens doors

The NBA arena built by an AECOM Hunt-Turner joint venture in Inglewood, California, hosted its inaugural concert this month, although with some technical difficulties.

By Zachary Phillips • Aug. 19, 2024

Abandonments, delays ease due to anticipated interest rate cut

Developers are taking a wait-and-see approach to projects, expecting that conditions are about to improve, according to economist Michael Guckes.

By Sebastian Obando • Aug. 19, 2024

DOL to hold Davis-Bacon seminar for contractors

The Labor Department will offer a free online session on Aug. 29 to discuss how to comply with newly updated prevailing wage rules.

By Zachary Phillips • Aug. 16, 2024