Commercial Building: Page 45

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    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 • Nov. 13, 2023
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    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 • Nov. 10, 2023
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    Trendline

    Top 5 stories from Construction Dive

    Construction Dive editors curate some of the industry’s top stories from this year.

    By Construction Dive staff
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    Project Wins

    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
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    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 • Nov. 9, 2023
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    CASE STUDY

    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 • Nov. 9, 2023
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    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 • Nov. 8, 2023
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    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 • Nov. 8, 2023
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    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
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    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 • Nov. 8, 2023
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    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 • Nov. 8, 2023
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    Economic Reports

    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 • Nov. 7, 2023
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    $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 • Nov. 7, 2023
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    Opinion // Business Matters

    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
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    Project Wins

    Turner, JE Dunn JV wins $1.2B Austin Convention Center job

    The new structure will nearly double the 376,000 square feet of rentable space available in the existing building.

    By • Nov. 7, 2023
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    Google still reviewing options for Bay Area project

    After Lendlease said agreements to build four developments worth $15 billion were no longer mutually beneficial, the tech giant said it continues investigating ways to move forward.

    By • Updated Nov. 8, 2023
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    Turkish firm taps Bechtel for Texas solar project

    Sabanci Renewables plans to invest between $220 million to $250 million in its newly acquired Oriana Solar facility.

    By • Nov. 3, 2023
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    Fluor earnings rise as legacy projects wind down

    Strength in its energy and urban solutions segments built on the positive momentum from the previous quarter.

    By • Nov. 3, 2023
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    Racism in Construction

    Black workers find noose, figurine on Cleveland jobsite

    Contractor Cleveland Construction claimed the display, which contained the words “my motivation to work,” was not racially motivated. 

    By • Nov. 3, 2023
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    5 award-winning mass timber designs

    The proposals demonstrate innovation in the use of the sustainable material and shared in a prize pool worth $2.2 million.

    By • Nov. 3, 2023
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    Epsilon Advanced Materials to build $650M graphite anode facility in North Carolina

    When fully operational, the Wilmington site will produce 50,000 tons of graphite anode a year.

    By Joelle Anselmo • Nov. 3, 2023
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    3 Oklahoma resort projects to watch

    Massive hospitality developments are coming to the Sooner State.

    By Julie Strupp • Nov. 3, 2023
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    Job openings rise even as quits, layoffs decline

    The whole country has seen an increase in job openings, but an economist predicts the pressures in construction will persist into 2024.

    By • Nov. 2, 2023
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    Economic Reports

    Public projects fuel construction spending growth

    The 0.3% jump in September marks the 16th consecutive month of gains, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

    By • Nov. 2, 2023
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    Skanska profits dip on weak residential development market

    The Sweden-based firm reported a 64% decrease in operating profit year over year, but said its construction division remains profitable.

    By • Nov. 2, 2023
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    Feds approve $9.8B Virginia offshore wind farm, largest in US

    While other offshore wind developers have canceled PPAs and projects citing rising costs, Dominion Energy says the project is on schedule and on budget.

    By Emma Penrod • Nov. 2, 2023