Commercial Building: Page 14

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    Project Milestones

    Turner kicks off $780M dedicated soccer stadium, NYC’s first

    Etihad Park in Willets Point, Queens, will be home to MLS’s New York City Football Club.

    By • Updated Jan. 17, 2025
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    Economic Reports

    Total commercial backlog at nearly 2-year low

    While sectors like retail and office declined, work in the pipeline for infrastructure jobs reached its highest point since August 2023, according to Associated Builders and Contractors.

    By • Jan. 14, 2025
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    Trendline

    Preconstruction

    Careful collaboration before shovels hit dirt is key to a successful project, experts say.

    By Construction Dive staff
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    Economic Reports

    Data center boom powers rebound in construction planning

    The strong momentum is expected to support spending this year, said Sarah Martin, associate director of forecasting at Dodge Construction Network.

    By • Jan. 9, 2025
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    Opinion // Business Matters

    Resolve to win more jobs in the new year

    Running a construction company is hard, but these steps can lead to a more profitable business, writes consultant Matt Verderamo.

    By Matt Verderamo • Jan. 9, 2025
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    2025 Outlook

    The AI arms race is on for builders in 2025

    As spending, interest and education around artificial intelligence increases, pressure grows for contractors to either adapt or get left by the wayside.

    By • Jan. 8, 2025
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    Tampa Bay Rays leaders agree to Tropicana Field rehab

    In a letter to the city of St. Petersburg, co-President Matt Silverman said the team supports the plan to repair the stadium’s roof after damage from Hurricane Milton.

    By • Jan. 8, 2025
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    Q&A

    Materials costs, workforce gaps will shape 2025 activity

    Jeff Peragallo, director and vice president of operations at construction consultancy Linesight, talks procurement strategies, labor shortages and the future of data center construction.

    By • Jan. 8, 2025
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    Biden bans new offshore oil drilling along much of US coast

    President-elect Donald Trump vowed on Monday to undo the executive order that applies to more than 625 million acres of federal coastline.

    By , Julie Strupp • Jan. 7, 2025
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    It’s the last week to nominate a top woman leader

    Construction Dive is seeking submissions through Friday to highlight the industry’s leading women in all sectors.

    By Construction Dive Staff • Jan. 7, 2025
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    Virginia to get world’s first commercial fusion power plant

    Commonwealth Fusion Systems announced it will build the multibillion-dollar project in Chesterfield County.

    By • Jan. 6, 2025
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    Multifamily starts fall dramatically

    Apartment completions rose 13.6% year over year, markedly lower than the 61% YOY increase in October, while permits jumped.

    By Leslie Shaver • Jan. 3, 2025
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    Nonresidential spending dips

    Despite a boom in data center projects, construction momentum has slowed due in part to elevated financing costs, according to ABC's chief economist.

    By • Jan. 3, 2025
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    Economic Reports

    The 9 largest commercial construction starts of November 2024

    Total groundbreakings jumped 5% due to strong infrastructure activity, according to Dodge Construction Network.

    By • Dec. 20, 2024
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    Holiday lights bring seasonal cheer to jobsites

    From a tall crane in North Carolina to a festive office in arid Arizona, contractors across the country are going all in on the holiday spirit.

    By • Dec. 20, 2024
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    December 2024 wins: Contractors report their latest awards

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

    By Construction Dive Staff • Dec. 19, 2024
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    Voices from the industry in 2024

    Construction Dive talked to women leaders from around the country this year about their work, challenges and opportunities.

    By • Dec. 18, 2024
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    Column

    2024’s top legal issues

    Topics including potential disputes around the Key Bridge rebuild, the increased threat of cyberattacks and ever-changing marijuana laws were front and center this year in Construction Dive’s award-winning column.

    By Construction Dive Staff • Dec. 17, 2024
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    Trump tariffs could disrupt construction projects

    Certain metals, coatings and MEP components could see significant price hikes, particularly products from China, industry experts say.

    By • Dec. 16, 2024
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    ‘Forever grateful’: Union employers optimistic Biden’s work will carry over

    One labor leader applauded the president’s executive order on PLAs, but predicted that the Trump administration will rescind it on inauguration day.

    By • Dec. 13, 2024
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    Q&A

    DPR life sciences lead bullish on growth, AI

    Delivery methods are changing on these highly technical manufacturing projects, said Raj Vora, a life sciences core market leader at DPR.

    By Julie Strupp • Dec. 12, 2024
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    Project Milestones

    Turner tops out $345M California mixed-use project

    222 North City, developed by San Diego-based Sea Breeze Properties, will create 460 residential units across two 12-story towers.

    By • Dec. 12, 2024
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    Business advice from construction pros

    From time management and negotiation skills to maintaining a steady backlog, Construction Dive contributors analyzed a broad range of issues this year.

    By Fulton Cure, John Livingston, Chad Prinkey, Matt Verderamo • Dec. 12, 2024
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    Q&A

    Shawmut doubles down on NYC growth

    The Boston-based contractor announced the expansion of its large project division in the New York City metropolitan area.

    By • Dec. 10, 2024
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    Project Milestones

    Phoenix GC Haydon breaks ground on $275M retail hub

    The contractor will deploy advanced tech such as BIM and drones to build the 500,000-square-foot project.

    By • Dec. 6, 2024
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    Project Wins

    Meta taps Turner, DPR, Mortenson for $10B data center

    The facility in Louisiana’s Richland Parish will span more than 4 million square feet and ranks as the tech giant’s largest AI investment to date.

    By • Dec. 4, 2024