Why navigating uncertainty will be key to construction gains in 2025

JLL’s Louis Molinini walks through the impacts of the new administration, higher material prices and a continued focus on resilience for contractors.

By Louis Molinini • Jan. 30, 2025

Multibillion-dollar data center projects to watch

In addition to Oracle and OpenAI's Stargate initiative, Amazon, Meta, Google and other tech giants are building facilities across the country this year.

By Construction Dive Staff • Jan. 28, 2025

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Preconstruction

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

By Construction Dive staff

Bechtel, energy builders win Tennessee small modular reactor contract

The team will use an integrated project delivery model to plan and design the potentially $5.4 billion Clinch River Unit 1 in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.

By Matthew Thibault • Jan. 28, 2025

9 largest commercial construction starts of December 2024

Billion-dollar projects including a hospital replacement in Houston and a Hard Rock Hotel in Las Vegas kicked off even as overall construction activity cooled to close the year.

By Sebastian Obando • Jan. 27, 2025

7 mixed-use projects to watch in 2025

Large-scale developments worth billions of dollars are underway across the country as the new year begins.

By Mary Salmonsen • Jan. 24, 2025

New Clayco CEO expects data center boom to thrive

Anthony Johnson discusses the firm’s new data center unit, the challenges of hyperscale construction and how the company plans to lead in an increasingly competitive market.

By Sebastian Obando • Jan. 23, 2025

Trump orders GSA to advance ‘beautiful’ federal buildings

The American Institute of Architects expressed concern over the change, which mirrors a move the president made in the final days of his first term.

By Zachary Phillips • Jan. 22, 2025

Tech giants to invest up to $500B for new US data centers

OpenAI, SoftBank and Oracle will fund the creation of 10 facilities during the initial phase of the Stargate initiative, with the option to increase to 20.

By Sebastian Obando • Jan. 22, 2025

Georgia Rivian plant to resume construction

After a pause due to high costs, the electric vehicle manufacturer anticipates work on the project near Atlanta to begin in 2026.

By Zachary Phillips • Jan. 22, 2025

5 ways builders say Trump can support construction

The Associated General Contractors of America itemized priorities for the incoming administration that will help bolster building activity and maintain infrastructure momentum.

By Sebastian Obando • Jan. 21, 2025

Boldt launches modular construction arm

The new offering will provide building services and slide-in room and bathroom pods for clients in healthcare, industrial, education and commercial markets.

By Matthew Thibault • Jan. 17, 2025

Disaster recovery contractors poised to take on LA wildfire damage

Construction firms such as Jacobs, AECOM and Quanta Services could play key roles in the rebuilding efforts, according to financial services company Baird.

By Sebastian Obando • Jan. 16, 2025

Turner kicks off $780M dedicated soccer stadium, NYC’s first

Etihad Park in Willets Point, Queens, will be home to MLS’s New York City Football Club.

By Joe Bousquin • Updated Jan. 17, 2025

Total commercial backlog at nearly 2-year low

While sectors like retail and office declined, work in the pipeline for infrastructure jobs reached its highest point since August 2023, according to Associated Builders and Contractors.

By Sebastian Obando • Jan. 14, 2025

Data center boom powers rebound in construction planning

The strong momentum is expected to support spending this year, said Sarah Martin, associate director of forecasting at Dodge Construction Network.

By Sebastian Obando • Jan. 9, 2025

Resolve to win more jobs in the new year

Running a construction company is hard, but these steps can lead to a more profitable business, writes consultant Matt Verderamo.

By Matt Verderamo • Jan. 9, 2025

The AI arms race is on for builders in 2025

As spending, interest and education around artificial intelligence increases, pressure grows for contractors to either adapt or get left by the wayside.

By Matthew Thibault • Jan. 8, 2025

Tampa Bay Rays leaders agree to Tropicana Field rehab

In a letter to the city of St. Petersburg, co-President Matt Silverman said the team supports the plan to repair the stadium’s roof after damage from Hurricane Milton.

By Zachary Phillips • Jan. 8, 2025

Materials costs, workforce gaps will shape 2025 activity

Jeff Peragallo, director and vice president of operations at construction consultancy Linesight, talks procurement strategies, labor shortages and the future of data center construction.

By Sebastian Obando • Jan. 8, 2025

It’s the last week to nominate a top woman leader

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

By Construction Dive Staff • Jan. 7, 2025

Biden bans new offshore oil drilling along much of US coast

President-elect Donald Trump vowed on Monday to undo the executive order that applies to more than 625 million acres of federal coastline.

By Jennifer Goodman , Julie Strupp • Jan. 7, 2025

Virginia to get world’s first commercial fusion power plant

Commonwealth Fusion Systems announced it will build the multibillion-dollar project in Chesterfield County.

By Zachary Phillips • Jan. 6, 2025

Multifamily starts fall dramatically

Apartment completions rose 13.6% year over year, markedly lower than the 61% YOY increase in October, while permits jumped.

By Leslie Shaver • Jan. 3, 2025

Nonresidential spending dips

Despite a boom in data center projects, construction momentum has slowed due in part to elevated financing costs, according to ABC's chief economist.

By Jennifer Goodman • Jan. 3, 2025

Holiday lights bring seasonal cheer to jobsites

From a tall crane in North Carolina to a festive office in arid Arizona, contractors across the country are going all in on the holiday spirit.

By Matthew Thibault • Dec. 20, 2024