Commercial Building: Page 50

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    First Spark by Hilton hotel opens in Connecticut

    The conversion-forward brand marks Hilton’s entry into the premium economy category.

    By Noelle Mateer • Sept. 20, 2023
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    Tampa Bay Rays debut $1.3B stadium deal

    The MLB venue in St. Petersburg, Florida, would sit on the same site as the team’s existing Tropicana Field and benefit from $600 million in public money.

    By • Sept. 19, 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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    C.W. Driver caps $70M UC Santa Barbara pavilion

    The LEED-Gold structure is powered by clean energy and includes 1,700 new bicycle parking spots.

    By • Sept. 19, 2023
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    Returns for apartments continue to fall

    A real estate industry report ranks the areas of the country with the most and least returns for multifamily investors.

    By Leslie Shaver • Sept. 19, 2023
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    Raffles opens first US hotel in Boston

    The Singapore-originated hospitality brand’s latest luxury hotel is in Boston’s Back Bay.

    By Noelle Mateer • Sept. 19, 2023
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    Fontainebleau Las Vegas to open after 16 years of development

    The hotel and casino, which features a host of luxe amenities, is accepting reservations for December 2023.

    By Noelle Mateer • Sept. 19, 2023
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    Major construction in Vegas ahead of Formula 1 race

    The city will see $8 billion worth of projects this year, including some for the Grand Prix in November.

    By Jennifer Goodman • Sept. 19, 2023
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    Atlanta construction exec deals with supply chain snarls

    DPR Construction’s Kali Bonnell sees positive indicators for the industry, including a strong pipeline of projects.

    By Julie Strupp • Sept. 19, 2023
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    Sheetz aims for 1,000 stores

    The convenience retailer held a grand opening for its 700th store Tuesday, and has plans to expand in Ohio and enter Michigan.

    By Jessica Loder • Sept. 18, 2023
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    Bill would mandate E-Verify nationwide, raise minimum wage

    The Republican-sponsored legislation would use a phased compliance schedule for small businesses.

    By Jennifer Goodman • Sept. 18, 2023
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    Turner, Pike break ground on $650M NY hospital

    The Strong Memorial Hospital renovations represent the University of Rochester’s largest capital project to date.

    By • Sept. 15, 2023
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    Economic Reports

    Construction prices jump for first time in 6 months

    A surge in fuel costs pushed the building materials index higher, dashing hopes of cooling inflation.

    By • Sept. 15, 2023
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    Suffolk wraps $250M Gillette Stadium renovations

    The home of the NFL’s New England Patriots received a new, 22-story lighthouse with a 360-degree observation deck.

    By • Sept. 15, 2023
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    Why preconstruction has stolen the project spotlight

    Construction Dive rounds up its series on the challenges and opportunities of a strong preconstruction approach. 

    By Chris Wood • Sept. 14, 2023
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    Sprouts plans to open 40 stores

    The new store count, which executives detailed Tuesday at Goldman Sachs’ Global Retailing Conference, is a marked increase from the 30 stores the grocer is on track to add in 2023.

    By Peyton Bigora • Sept. 14, 2023
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    Opinion

    Are your subs covered?

    A COI does not promise actual insurance coverage, so contractors must be thorough in confirming that they are protected. Here are five things to look for.

    By Melanie C. Kalmanson • Sept. 14, 2023
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    Courtesy of Gov. JB Pritzker’s Facebook page.

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    Gotion to establish $2B Illinois battery plant

    The China-based manufacturer plans to create 2,600 jobs at the site, set to open next year.

    By Sara Samora • Sept. 13, 2023
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    Q&A

    Project manager’s love of construction began early

    As a child, Bond Civil & Utility Construction's Selasie Buatsi tagged along with her father to construction jobs in her native Ghana.

    By Jennifer Goodman • Sept. 13, 2023
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    Economic Reports

    Infrastructure backlog jumps 24%, pushing demand to ‘upper end of historic levels’

    Despite a slew of headwinds, the country’s biggest contractors continue to book more new business, said Anirban Basu, ABC chief economist.

    By • Sept. 13, 2023
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    Motto by Hilton latest lifestyle hotel to open in Times Square

    The most recent in a flurry of Times Square hotel activity, the opening is part of Hilton’s ongoing push to develop lifestyle hotels in urban centers.

    By Noelle Mateer • Sept. 12, 2023
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    Maryland contractor expands footprint with new office in North Carolina

    Harkins Builders first entered the Raleigh-Durham market in 2018. Now, with millions of dollars of work in the region, it’s strengthening its foothold.

    By • Sept. 12, 2023
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    Project Wins

    Jacobs wins $517M award to modernize Texas schools

    The Austin Independent School District’s overall $2.4 billion capital improvement program is its largest investment ever.

    By • Sept. 12, 2023
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    Best 10 states for small business taxes

    A new report analyzed federal data to find the most tax-friendly states for small businesses such as specialty contractors, subcontractors and home builders.

    By • Sept. 12, 2023
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    Economic Reports

    Construction planning posts largest drop since March

    Commercial and institutional activity are likely to continue to be constrained for the rest of 2023, as evidenced by a key index’s sixth straight decline.

    By • Sept. 11, 2023
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    Inside construction firms’ fight for workers

    Nearly nine in 10 firms are feeling the pinch on skilled labor, but tech may be a salve for employment woes, according to the Associated General Contractors of America.

    By • Sept. 11, 2023