Enrollment, funding, supply chain issues throw wrench into school construction projects

Schools are having to delay or alter facility projects as market forces balloon total project costs beyond what was initially budgeted or agreed upon.

By Naaz Modan • Aug. 3, 2023

$30B Bechtel-built nuclear plant starts operation in Georgia

The contractor took over work in 2017 to complete the first new atomic power unit built in the U.S. in more than 30 years.

By Matthew Thibault • Aug. 3, 2023

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Careful collaboration before shovels hit dirt is key to a successful project, experts say.

By Construction Dive staff

Skanska exec named to OSHA advisory committee

Mindy Uber, who oversees health and safety for the contractor in parts of the Western U.S., hopes the agency will prioritize mental health and its upcoming heat standard.

By Zachary Phillips • Aug. 2, 2023

Private projects stall even as public construction spending jumps

Although infrastructure dollars are flowing, “private developer-driven activity appears to be drying up,” said ABC’s chief economist.

By Sebastian Obando • Aug. 2, 2023

The good news is also the bad news: Job openings are stagnant

Unfilled positions dipped about 0.1% from May to June, but that means contractors’ hiring struggles aren’t going anywhere.

By Zachary Phillips • Aug. 2, 2023

Rising insurance costs could threaten new multifamily development

Premium increases are creating a host of issues for apartment executives, who are already struggling with multiple financial challenges.

By Leslie Shaver • Aug. 1, 2023

Building infrastructure in Pennsylvania? You could get a piece of $400M to train workers.

Gov. Josh Shapiro has created a workforce development grant designed to help employers pay wages and training costs.

By Zachary Phillips • Aug. 1, 2023

Turner’s cost index continues to rise

Though improving supply chains have helped ease the pace of increases, labor rates pressure contractors.

By Joe Bousquin • July 31, 2023

Gilbane breaks ground on $200M vocational high school

The new 215,000-square-foot school will offer construction trades such as plumbing, architecture and masonry as part of its curriculum.

By Matthew Thibault • July 31, 2023

Porsche eyes $3.3B EV battery plant in US

The German luxury carmaker is weighing options at home and in the U.S. and Canada for its planned factory.

By Sebastian Obando • July 28, 2023

USCIS announces new Form I-9, will allow permanent remote review for E-Verify users

The new Form I-9 will be available for use Aug. 1, and eligible employers may use the remote review alternative that same day.

By Ryan Golden • July 28, 2023

Colorado’s CFC Construction names new president

The firm, acquired in 2022 by Salt Lake City, Utah-based Big D Construction, has continued to operate independently with its own local management.

By Joe Bousquin • July 28, 2023

Former Navy pilot values ‘chain of command’ at his construction firm

David Frazier, CEO of Nashville-based Hardaway Construction, employs a mentorship program to help young workers find their path in the industry.

By Zachary Phillips • July 27, 2023

Hydraulic fluid leak preliminary cause of NYC crane fire, collapse

A leak onto a hot plate near the crane’s engine caused a fire that resulted in the 180-foot-long boom’s crash, according to local media reports.

By Zachary Phillips • July 27, 2023

Stellantis, Samsung SDI plan second US gigafactory

The automaker is working to shore up battery manufacturing capacity to meet its EV production targets. 

By Megan Ruggles • July 27, 2023

July 2023 Project Wins: The country’s top contractors report their latest awards

Construction Dive rounds up the newest project wins from some of the biggest builders.

By Construction Dive Staff • July 27, 2023

How Skanska’s drone program evolved from novelty to must-have tech

The U.S. arm of the Sweden-based contractor was an early adopter of UAVs and has navigated the challenges and benefits of deploying the tools on site. 

By Matthew Thibault • July 26, 2023

Gilbane-Turner adds MWBE info sessions on Bills stadium

Erie County Legislature Chairperson April Baskin gave the JV “kudos” for its response to criticism after initial workforce participation goals fell short.

By Joe Bousquin • Updated Aug. 8, 2023

Kansas City Royals zero in on potential stadium location

The team will select the site of the future stadium, reported to cost $2 billion, by late September, team owner John Sherman wrote in an open letter.

By Zachary Phillips • Updated July 26, 2023

Mycon promotes 2 to vice president

Chip Myers and Jason Meuth will help lead the company’s Southeast expansion and development of business around automation.

By Julie Strupp • July 26, 2023

Ford supplier invests $790M to build 3 Tennessee plants

Magna International will produce key parts for Ford’s second-generation electric truck, and is the first company to join the automaker’s supplier park.

By Sara Samora • July 25, 2023

Swinerton strengthens Atlanta foothold with new exec, office expansion

The company expects its Atlanta division to top $150 million in revenue, a 130% increase year over year.

By Matthew Thibault • July 25, 2023

Spending likely to slump in rest of year

AIA Chief Economist Kermit Baker talked about private construction activity, nonresidential spending and financial headwinds.

By Sebastian Obando • July 25, 2023

Construction starts continue volatile ride, ‘up one month and down the next’

Choppy conditions will persist due to high interest rates and tightening lending standards, said Richard Branch, chief economist for Dodge Construction Network.

By Sebastian Obando • July 24, 2023

Contech firms feel the sting of tech industry woes

Despite construction’s relative success in an uncertain economy, firms that rely on contractors for business show signs of pain.

By Matthew Thibault • July 24, 2023