UAW strike to have ripple effect on construction

Union representation today is low, but the big wins from guilds and widespread pro-labor sentiment could tip the scales and continue to empower workers.

By Jen A. Miller • Nov. 16, 2023

Shawmut completes NYC landmark renovation project

Work included the realignment of floor plates, relocation of columns and the creation of new elevator shafts on a 100-year-old building in Manhattan.

By Sebastian Obando • Nov. 15, 2023

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Data center construction

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

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McCarthy completes $92M Texas port project

The St. Louis builder finished Port Houston’s Bayport Wharf 6 in 26 months on an accelerated timeline.

By Matthew Thibault • Nov. 15, 2023

Skanska lands Texas university project, tops out another

The Sweden-based developer and contractor announced it won a $100 million Texas State University project a week after it celebrated a milestone on a business school structure.

By Zachary Phillips • Nov. 15, 2023

Construction input prices fall amid declining inflation

The 1.2% drop in materials costs in October “should be cheered by most contractors,” said Anirban Basu, ABC chief economist.

By Sebastian Obando • Nov. 15, 2023

‘Each day comes with surprises,’ project manager says

MGAC’s Kristina Leighty sees her role as the glue that holds a job together.

By Jennifer Goodman • Nov. 15, 2023

Backlog drops to lowest level since Q1 2022

“Many smaller contractors are feeling the sting of weaker economic fundamentals in struggling commercial real estate segments,” said Anirban Basu, ABC chief economist.

By Sebastian Obando • Nov. 14, 2023

WSP’s US CEO to retire

The Montreal-based firm has initiated a search to replace Lou Cornell, a construction industry veteran who has also worked at Jacobs and AECOM.

By Jennifer Goodman • Nov. 14, 2023

US manufacturing boom unlocks ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ opportunity for contractors

Here are ways construction firms can cash in on the country’s $500 billion onshoring surge and the ancillary projects it is spurring. 

By Sebastian Obando • Nov. 14, 2023

LA’s I-10 to reopen in 3 to 5 weeks, no demo required

After emphasizing that demolition was still an option late Monday, California Gov. Gavin Newsom said Tuesday new core samples indicated “surgical repairs” would suffice.

By Joe Bousquin • Nov. 14, 2023

How this team planned for 3 different end users with VR

Construction pros from Rudolph & Sletten, Jacobs and Boulder Associates discussed the use cases for virtual reality at the Design-Build Conference & Expo earlier this month.

By Matthew Thibault • Nov. 14, 2023

Suffolk taps Tutor Perini veteran for gaming exec role

Prior to his arrival, Chris Creasey worked on gaming projects in Las Vegas, Florida and California.

By Matthew Thibault • Nov. 13, 2023

Tutor Perini’s loss widens on continued legal disputes

The Los Angeles-based heavy civil contractor said it is working to resolve most of its outstanding litigation by the end of 2024.

By Joe Bousquin • Nov. 13, 2023

Data center building boom shows cracks

While 26% of respondents to a new PSMJ survey reported a decrease in data center proposal activity, other observers still see growth.

By Sebastian Obando • Nov. 10, 2023

St. Louis contractor nabs Michigan student housing job

Brinkmann Constructors will build the $99 million Verve Ann Arbor near the University of Michigan.

By Jennifer Goodman • Nov. 10, 2023

Reverse mentorships bridge generational gaps

The practice helps longtime employees learn tech and communication skills, while newer workers gain valuable insight from experienced colleagues, according to a Suffolk project manager.

By Zachary Phillips • Nov. 9, 2023

Clark, Johns Hopkins transform Newseum building

Despite a series of challenges during the four-year project, crews converted the Washington, D.C., media-focused museum into a higher education facility.

By Zachary Phillips • Nov. 9, 2023

Large contractors, union shops better at anti-harassment training

While more than two-thirds of contractors emphasize the importance of inclusion, just 34% of small companies and 42% of non-union shops do so, a new report found.

By Joe Bousquin • Nov. 8, 2023

8 tech tools to find, hire construction workers

From well-known names to emerging sites, there are a lot of online options to help contractors make the perfect hire.

By Matthew Thibault • Nov. 8, 2023

Why your megaproject needs a design integration manager

As construction jobs grow in size and complexity, this role ensures that the owner’s vision doesn’t get lost along the way, said panelists at the Design-Build Conference & Expo last week.

By Julie Strupp • Nov. 8, 2023

Progressive design-build gains ground in US

More transportation and water agencies are adopting the project delivery method, according to a recent panel at the 2023 Design-Build Conference and Expo.

By Sebastian Obando • Nov. 8, 2023

Construction groups sue over Davis-Bacon change

The prevailing wage rule update went into effect Oct. 23, and it could mean higher hourly wages for workers on major federal projects.

By Zachary Phillips • Nov. 8, 2023

Warehouse surge drives construction planning higher

A total of 21 projects valued at $100 million or more entered the planning stages in October, including a $215 million Google data center, according to Dodge.

By Sebastian Obando • Nov. 7, 2023

$3B in construction projects fuel downtown Detroit’s growth

Large developments, including Newlab at Michigan Central and the renovation of the Book Building skyscraper, were recently completed in the Motor City.

By Matthew Thibault • Nov. 7, 2023

8 ways to build your brand

Contractors often downplay marketing efforts and instead rely on word-of-mouth connections, but a few simple steps can help find new clients, says a construction branding expert.

By Chemene Phillips • Nov. 7, 2023