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Vegas contractor, Elon Musk’s Boring Co. make ‘Dirty Dozen’ list
A national safety group named 12 companies that have allegedly flaunted worker health and safety and disregarded employees’ rights.
By Zachary Phillips • May 2, 2024 -
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Economic ReportsPublic sector lifts nonresidential construction spending as private projects lag
While the two sides of the industry are going in opposite directions, overall nonresidential outlays have outpaced inflation since the start of the pandemic, an economist said.
By Sebastian Obando • May 1, 2024 -
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Careful collaboration before shovels hit dirt is key to a successful project, experts say.
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April 2024 wins: Contractors report their latest awards
Construction Dive rounds up the newest project wins from some of the country’s biggest builders including Barton Malow, Boldt and Clark.
By Construction Dive Staff • May 1, 2024 -
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Long-vacant Las Vegas lot poised for multibillion-dollar resort
Developer LVXP is planning an entertainment and lifestyle venue, anchored by an “ultra-luxury” hotel and sports arena, at a site where a similar project failed just months ago.
By Jenna Graber • May 1, 2024 -
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Rivian reaffirms plans for $5B Georgia EV plant despite construction pause
The electric carmaker emphasized its intention to continue limited site development activity during the pause period, according to a company letter.
By Sebastian Obando • April 30, 2024 -
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Cordish Cos., Bruce Smith Enterprise to develop $1.4B Virginia casino resort
A 200-room Live! Casino & Hotel will anchor the Petersburg, Virginia, mixed-use development pending voter approval.
By Noelle Mateer • April 30, 2024 -
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Indiana snares $2B Google data center campus
Following an $11 billion announcement from Amazon last week, the Hoosier State is quickly racking up a slew of new computing facility wins.
By Joe Bousquin • April 30, 2024 -
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Project WinsSkanska awarded $861M offshore wind development job
The Empire Wind project will transform the 73-acre South Brooklyn Marine Terminal into one of the biggest dedicated offshore wind ports in the country.
By Zachary Phillips • April 29, 2024 -
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Amazon plans $11B Indiana data center campus
The Hoosier State put up more than $100 million in tax credits and training grant incentives to lure the tech giant to St. Joseph County.
By Sebastian Obando • April 29, 2024 -
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Q&AApartment exec encourages women to consider a career in building
Helena P. Finley is currently leading the construction of 20 projects in eight regions for San Antonio-based Embrey.
By Jennifer Goodman • April 26, 2024 -
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Chicago Bears release $4.2B stadium plans
While still awaiting funding approvals, the new complex would replace the historic Soldier Field and is part of a larger park and recreation project.
By Matthew Thibault • April 26, 2024 -
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NABTU backs Biden for reelection
Sean McGarvey, head of the labor alliance, praised the president’s “laser-like focus” on infrastructure, manufacturing and middle-class jobs.
By Zachary Phillips • April 26, 2024 -
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Damage from ‘Cop City’ activists hits $10M in Atlanta
Mayor Andre Dickens decried the actions that have damaged construction equipment and disrupted work but said that the project will finish on time.
By Zachary Phillips • April 25, 2024 -
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$500M mixed-use project coming to downtown Orlando
The development, adjacent to the Orlando Magic’s arena, includes a hotel, housing and an entertainment venue and is set to break ground this year.
By Zachary Phillips • April 25, 2024 -
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Q&AAs spec projects slow, contractor focuses on build-to-suit
The CEO of Miller Construction talks with Construction Dive about industrial activity, financing challenges and one silver lining: lower construction costs.
By Sebastian Obando • April 25, 2024 -
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Executive MovesSuffolk adds 2 to executive leadership team
Peter Gasparini and Chris Mills will join the tech-forward contractor as executive vice presidents of national operations and business development, respectively.
By Matthew Thibault • April 24, 2024 -
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FTC to ban noncompetes
The agency said the rule, expected to take effect as soon as late August, received overwhelming public support during a comment period.
By Ryan Golden • April 24, 2024 -
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DOL will raise overtime salary threshold to $44K in July, $59K next year
The final rule expands overtime pay eligibility to millions of U.S. workers, the department said.
By Ryan Golden • April 24, 2024 -
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Project MilestonesParic, Barton Malow start $1.8B Boeing facility
The embattled aerospace and defense contractor tapped the pair for an assembly building and hangar in St. Louis.
By Matthew Thibault • April 24, 2024 -
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Project WinsUSACE Baltimore District awards $499M in modernization work
Jade Creek Construction, a subsidiary of government contractor Akima, will modernize facilities in the region over five years.
By Zachary Phillips • April 23, 2024 -
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Swinerton deploys tech on $98M North Carolina mixed-use mass timber build
The builder attached 3D modeling devices on workers’ helmets to collect data for virtual twins, documentation, reference and planning.
By Matthew Thibault • April 22, 2024 -
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Project WinsTurner takes on 2 university jobs worth a combined $484M
The New York City-based contractor is headed back to school to build projects at the University of California, Merced and the University of Kentucky in Lexington.
By Joe Bousquin • April 22, 2024 -
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Disneyland gets initial nod for $1.9B investment
Anaheim City Council gave preliminary approval to a 10-year plan that would create 7,800 construction jobs, according to the California governor’s office.
By Joe Bousquin • April 22, 2024 -
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Maryland doubles fines in road work zones to $80
The legislation, which raises maximum fees for those caught speeding in construction areas, comes a year after six workers were killed in what police say was a speeding-related collision.
By Matthew Thibault • April 19, 2024 -
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How Biden’s apprenticeship push could affect builders
The president’s actions to bolster registered apprenticeships could mean more regulatory hoops to jump through on public projects, some experts say.
By Jen A. Miller • April 18, 2024
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