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Q&ABoldt VP witnesses US onshoring boom firsthand
Working in construction is an opportunity to learn new things, according to Linda Rosati, the Wisconsin contractor’s new vice president of business development.
By Jennifer Goodman • March 20, 2024 -
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Developer sues Minnesota contractor after $735K payment disappears
Court documents point to “one or more insiders” who allegedly diverted funds by accessing an executive’s email and doctoring a notary's stamp of approval.
By Matthew Thibault • March 19, 2024 -
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TrendlinePreconstruction
Careful collaboration before shovels hit dirt is key to a successful project, experts say.
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Biden administration announces expansion of registered apprenticeships
The administration previously announced $200 million in grant funding to support apprenticeship programs in high-demand areas.
By Carolyn Crist • March 19, 2024 -
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Mass timber producer debuts construction services division
Mercer Mass Timber doesn’t intend to compete with large general contractors, but instead wants to offer an option for first-time users of the alternative building method.
By Matthew Thibault • March 19, 2024 -
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Skanska rolls out electric compactor on Los Angeles Purple Line job
After testing an electric excavator on the $9.5 billion project in February, the contractor deployed the electric compaction roller this month.
By Zachary Phillips • March 19, 2024 -
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Dollar General plans 800 stores this year as rival Dollar Tree pulls back
Thirty of those will be under its Popshelf banner, though the discount retailer is taking the concept’s expansion slowly given its discretionary focus.
By Nate Delesline III • March 18, 2024 -
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What to watch as DOL’s independent contractor rule takes effect
None of the lawsuits filed against the agency blocked its final rule Monday, but that doesn’t preclude a future injunction, according to an attorney.
By Ryan Golden • March 14, 2024 -
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DOT awards $3.3B to reconnect communities, offers funding for other transportation projects
Meanwhile, President Biden's 2025 budget for transportation calls for $4 billion for large transit projects and $1.2 billion for the use of low-embodied-carbon materials.
By Dan Zukowski • March 14, 2024 -
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Oracle unveils $10B data center expansion plan
The computer tech giant said just one of its planned facilities could accommodate about eight Boeing 747 airplanes lined up nose to tail.
By Sebastian Obando • March 13, 2024 -
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Project WinsSkanska signs $242M Virginia data center contract
The Sweden-based developer and contractor will build the 250,000-square-foot project for an undisclosed client.
By Zachary Phillips • March 13, 2024 -
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Athletics reveal Las Vegas stadium renderings
Designed to evoke baseball pennants, overlapping roof shells will shelter the field from Sin City’s harsh sun.
By Zachary Phillips • March 12, 2024 -
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Independent contractor rule takes effect
In a statement, SHRM said the rule “fosters ambiguity” and deters businesses from extending essential training to independent workers.
By Emilie Shumway • March 11, 2024 -
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Opinion // Business Matters2 steps to boost your win rate
Build credibility and relationships with potential clients to negotiate more deals, writes a construction consultant.
By Matt Verderamo • March 11, 2024 -
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Workers raised concerns before Boise hangar collapse
Employees told police they saw bent beams and snapped cables on the day before the fatal construction site collapse, according to the Idaho Statesman.
By Zachary Phillips • March 8, 2024 -
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Rise in project abandonments signals continued industry turmoil
The uptick in on-hold or discontinued work could mean challenges ahead for construction, according to an industry economist.
By Sebastian Obando • March 7, 2024 -
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Q&A // Women in Construction Week 2024Growth opportunities key to hiring, retaining women in construction
Mortenson’s Maja Rosenquist says while progress has been made there is more work to do to welcome and keep underrepresented groups.
By Zachary Phillips • March 7, 2024 -
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Women in Construction Week 2024How major contractors open doors for women
Industry leaders have taken steps to make construction more welcoming.
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Resorts World New York City launches bid for $5B development
The racetrack casino in Queens will create a full “Las Vegas-style” gaming complex — if the New York State Gaming Commission awards it a highly competitive license.
By Noelle Mateer • March 6, 2024 -
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Bechtel pledges $7M to combat suicide in construction
The largest donation ever from the firm's foundation is designed to help reduce the suicide rate in the industry, which is the second-highest of all U.S. sectors.
By Zachary Phillips • March 5, 2024 -
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Project MilestonesJV breaks ground on $2.1B Tennessee Titans stadium
Sports arena stalwarts Turner and AECOM Hunt, along with hometown firms Polk & Associates and ICF Builders, will build the NFL's newest venue in Nashville.
By Joe Bousquin • March 5, 2024 -
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Corning to build $900M solar component facility in Michigan
The Solar Technology plant will create over 1,100 jobs in Richland Township.
By Sara Samora • March 5, 2024 -
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US led record-high global hotel construction pipeline in Q4
America had the largest project count of any country in the quarter, with Dallas and Atlanta leading cities worldwide for the most hotels underway.
By Jenna Graber • March 4, 2024 -
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Construction Champions 2024
These industry veterans from firms like Turner, Clayco and Flatiron are stalwarts in their fields, respected by all who work with them.
By Construction Dive Staff • March 4, 2024 -
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Solarcycle to build $344M recycled solar glass plant in Georgia
The manufacturer will produce up to six gigawatts of recycled solar glass annually.
By Sara Samora • Feb. 29, 2024 -
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February 2024 wins: Contractors report their latest awards
Construction Dive rounds up the newest project wins from some of the country’s biggest builders including Flatiron, Granite and McCarthy.
By Construction Dive Staff • Feb. 29, 2024
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