Rivian moving forward on $5B Georgia EV plant

The electric vehicle maker will host two events next month to mark the restart of construction in 2026. 

By Larry Avila • Aug. 20, 2025

Best, worst states for construction permit red tape

Several states in the South rank as the most efficient, according to a new report that aggregates data from building departments, zoning boards and state environmental agencies.

By Sebastian Obando • Aug. 19, 2025

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Earnings roundup: Data centers buoy builders’ bottom line

Demand for infrastructure to support the AI boom is strong, but tariff uncertainty persists, leaders of major public construction firms said in the latest round of earnings calls. 

By Construction Dive Staff • Aug. 19, 2025

AbbVie to build API plant in Illinois as it steps up US production

The expansion is part of AbbVie’s larger $10 billion commitment to U.S. investment in the face of Trump’s tariff threats. 

By Kristin Jensen • Aug. 18, 2025

Balfour Beatty profits rise, but US arm struggles

The contractor's U.K. construction segment hit its 3% margin target in the first half of 2025, but its U.S. business languished due to issues at a Texas infrastructure project.

By Matthew Thibault • Aug. 15, 2025

California developers hit pause on projects due to high costs

Inflated input prices from tariffs and interest rates caused delays and cancellations, according to a survey from Allen Matkins and UCLA.

By Sebastian Obando • Aug. 14, 2025

Don’t fall into the apples-to-apples trap

When clients use black-and-white comparisons, low bids always win, writes consultant Chad Prinkey.

By Chad Prinkey • Aug. 13, 2025

Higher ed ramps up modular construction

Standardization and a factory-like quality control process could lead to fewer problems once buildings are put into service, a Suffolk executive says.

By Robert Freedman • Aug. 12, 2025

Market still ‘very dynamic’: WSP CEO

The Montreal-based firm has seen little election-related disruption and is focused on its AI strategy, CEO Alexandre L'Heureux said in a second-quarter earnings call.

By Julie Strupp • Aug. 12, 2025

Micron awards Gilbane preconstruction contract on $100B plant

The Providence, Rhode Island-based builder will lead site preparation work for the semiconductor fabrication facility in New York.

By Sebastian Obando • Aug. 12, 2025

Wave of projects lifts construction planning to record high

Notable strength in data center and warehouse activity accounted for the growth as developers absorb tariff-related cost increases, according to Dodge Construction Network. 

By Sebastian Obando • Aug. 11, 2025

Arizona utilities sign up for gas pipeline project, spurred by data center development

Transwestern plans to spend about $5.3 billion to build 516 miles of pipeline and add compressor stations in Arizona, New Mexico and Texas, per Energy Transfer.

By Ethan Howland • Aug. 8, 2025

AECOM touts infrastructure as states race to use IIJA funds

The firm now has greater clarity into the Trump administration’s construction priorities, said CEO Troy Rudd on the firm’s fiscal third quarter earnings call.

By Julie Strupp • Aug. 7, 2025

Jacobs cashes in on data center, AI boom despite tariff uncertainty

The Dallas-based contractor cited a partnership with Nvidia and strong demand across its advanced facilities portfolio on its earnings call this week.

By Sebastian Obando • Aug. 6, 2025

Meta turning to mass timber to build more sustainable data centers

The social media and tech conglomerate is looking to swap out steel and concrete for durable wood to lower the embodied carbon emissions of its data center campuses.

By Lamar Johnson • Aug. 6, 2025

Clark nabs $200M White House ballroom project

The Bethesda, Maryland-based contractor will lead the construction team that includes AECOM and McCrery Architects, with work beginning in September.

By Zachary Phillips • Aug. 6, 2025

Higher-tier, extended stay hotels dominate Q2 construction pipeline

The total U.S. hotel construction pipeline was up 3% year on year in the second quarter, and openings growth is expected for full-year 2025, per Lodging Econometrics.

By Jenna Graber • Aug. 4, 2025

How Suffolk is scaling up healthcare work in Southern California

General Manager Stephen Green explains how the Boston-based contractor is using AI, predictive analytics and real-time data dashboards in its hospital builds as it expands in the Golden State.

By Sebastian Obando • Aug. 4, 2025

Suit alleges fraud on Oklahoma’s $2.5B Disney-sized theme park

The American Heartland project was supposed to draw thousands to Vinita, but nothing has been built besides a fence and gravel road, per a new lawsuit.

By Julie Strupp • Aug. 1, 2025

July 2025: Contractors report their latest awards

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

By Construction Dive Staff • Aug. 1, 2025

Don’t settle: Why to hire top construction talent

High-performing employees are the most valuable investment a contractor can make, writes construction executive Kevin French.

By Kevin French • July 30, 2025

ICE raids leave future of construction labor in limbo

Increased immigration enforcement on jobsites has led to more callouts and potentially longer project timelines, but experts believe the future will hold a policy shift.

By Zachary Phillips • July 30, 2025

Snickers maker Mars to invest $2B in US manufacturing through 2026

The food maker plans to expand production capabilities and boost innovation in the U.S., where 94% of its items sold are produced locally.

By Christopher Doering • July 30, 2025

10 notable factory cancellations or openings in 2025

Ford, JetZero, Hyundai, Texas Instruments and TSMC are among the manufacturers to make facility investment news this year. Meanwhile, other companies with renewable energy projects have halted plans.

By Sakshi Udavant • July 29, 2025

Trump executive order pushes for quicker data center construction

Projects must cost at least $500 million or use more than 100 megawatts of electricity in order to qualify for the expedited process.

By Sebastian Obando • July 25, 2025