Commercial Building: Page 26

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    Stantec acquires Morrison Hershfield, boosts Canadian presence

    Edmonton-based Stantec, which has more than half of its offices in the U.S., will grow its workforce in Canada by 10%.

    By • Jan. 10, 2024
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    2024 OUTLOOK

    AI, robotics dominate 2024’s construction tech forecast

    Expect machines trained on “large behavior models,” more mass timber, prefab and 3D printing. But always keep jobsite safety in mind, experts say.

    By • Jan. 10, 2024
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    Trendline

    Data center construction

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

    By Construction Dive staff
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    Project Milestones

    Balfour Beatty tops out new development at $1B Florida convention center

    The 400,000-square-foot East Expansion Building in Fort Lauderdale is the second phase of a larger project that has been ongoing since 2019.

    By • Jan. 10, 2024
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    Economic Reports

    Construction planning numbers end 2023 on a high note

    Despite a decline last year, planning for commercial projects has begun to stabilize, according to Dodge Construction Network.

    By • Jan. 10, 2024
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    Project Wins

    Holder Construction gets $1.9B Arizona data center job

    The city of Mesa has experienced a surge in data construction due in part to a lack of natural disasters, low utility costs and business-friendly environment.

    By • Jan. 10, 2024
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    Executive Moves

    Balfour Beatty names US civil CFO

    Jenni Kelley will be the next chief finance executive for the London-based builder’s infrastructure arm in the U.S.

    By • Jan. 9, 2024
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    High prices are slowing for road builders, but challenges lay ahead

    Despite cooling inflation, rising costs will still be an issue this year, especially as labor continues to be in short supply, experts say.

    By Jen A. Miller • Jan. 9, 2024
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    Gordie Howe Bridge cost rises to $6.4B amid delay

    Construction on the span will finish 10 months late in September 2025 following continued fallout from pandemic-induced problems.

    By • Jan. 9, 2024
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    Challenges to DBE goals in federal contracts gain steam

    In the wake of the Supreme Court’s decision to strike down affirmative action last summer, a smattering of lawsuits allege reverse discrimination due to workforce participation targets.

    By • Jan. 9, 2024
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    DOL independent contractor final rule announced, will take effect March 11

    The rule largely tracks the agency’s October 2022 proposed rule, adopting a six-factor, “totality-of-the-circumstances” framework for analyzing worker-employer relationships.

    By Ryan Golden • Jan. 9, 2024
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    Labor crunch will continue to squeeze contractors

    About 80% of firms have a hard time staffing projects, yet the majority still plan to hire more skilled workers, a survey of Associated General Contractors of America members found.

    By • Jan. 8, 2024
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    Driver in deadly Maryland work zone crash pleads guilty

    One of two motorists involved in a vehicle crash at a Baltimore-area highway construction site that killed six could face 18 months in prison.

    By • Jan. 8, 2024
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    Debts, lawsuits force Detroit builder to file bankruptcy

    Unpaid bills on the $30 million Dreamtroit project caused problems for MiG Construction.

    By • Jan. 8, 2024
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    2024 OUTLOOK

    4 charts break down winning, losing sectors in 2024

    Some types of construction are starting the new year with a bang, while others will continue to wither, experts say.

    By • Jan. 8, 2024
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    Florida woman sentenced to federal prison in construction fraud case

    Gabriela Inamagua pleaded guilty to charges that she ran two fraudulent firms that purported to supply services and labor.

    By • Jan. 5, 2024
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    How travel demand will impact the hotel sector in 2024

    Heightened group and international travel will drive new investment, according to Newbond Holdings.

    By Jenna Graber • Jan. 5, 2024
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    Executive Moves

    McCarthy taps IT lead for C-suite role

    Justin McFarland will helm a host of corporate departments, including information technology, for the St. Louis-based builder.

    By • Jan. 5, 2024
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    Turner heat study finds workers at risk even on ‘cooler’ summer days

    Researchers found that laborers came to work dehydrated and had elevated core temperatures even under moderate conditions.

    By • Updated Aug. 12, 2024
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    Last week to nominate a Construction Champion

    Construction Dive is seeking submissions through Feb. 9 to highlight the industry’s leading women in all sectors.

    By • Jan. 4, 2024
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    Economic Reports

    Nonresidential spending dips, ending 17 months of growth

    Despite a 0.1% decrease in November, several sectors — including manufacturing, healthcare and roadwork — saw gains.

    By • Jan. 4, 2024
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    New Releases

    New construction technology releases: January 2024

    New apps for the new year include an AI program that answers project questions, a 360-degree camera for building models and a tool that automates procurement quotes.

    By Shelley D. Hutchins, LEED-AP • Jan. 3, 2024
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    Job openings rise 10% to highest level since 2022

    Major infrastructure and manufacturing projects have created more demand for workers, but the supply of skilled labor can’t keep up.

    By • Jan. 3, 2024
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    Tallest building in US proposed for Oklahoma

    The skyscraper’s updated design aims for new heights, and is part of a bigger mixed-use development set to break ground in downtown Oklahoma City.

    By • Updated Jan. 24, 2024
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    Waaree Energies to build its first US solar panel factory

    The Houston-area site will create 1,500 jobs by 2027.

    By Kate Magill • Dec. 22, 2023
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    Wisconsin to spend $414M on wastewater, storm infrastructure

    The largest amount ever from the state’s Clean Water Fund will flow to 84 municipalities.

    By • Dec. 22, 2023