Commercial Building: Page 51

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    Despite $50B of investment, contech is being held back by its fragmented customer base

    Cash into the construction technology space grew by 85% during the pandemic, according to McKinsey, but the nature of the industry makes it a tough nut to crack. 

    By • June 7, 2023
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    Clark Construction opens office in Richmond, Virginia

    The Maryland-based contractor is looking to widen its presence in the mid-Atlantic region.

    By • June 7, 2023
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    Trendline

    Preconstruction

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

    By Construction Dive staff
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    Boston’s new construction safety ordinance mandates 3 key steps

    Mayor Michelle Wu signed the measure following a number of accidents on jobsites in the city.

    By • June 7, 2023
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    Project Milestones

    McHugh completes Chicago apartment building started during the pandemic

    The 200-unit mid-rise features exposed concrete ceilings, glass facades and views of Lake Michigan.

    By • June 6, 2023
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    Executive Moves

    Shawmut nabs former Suffolk exec for new Florida lead

    Alexis Leal’s industry experience also includes 25 years with Munila Construction Management.

    By • June 6, 2023
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    Supreme Court sides with concrete employer over Teamsters strike

    The high court said last week a Washington state Teamsters chapter did not take “reasonable precautions” to prevent the destruction of Glacier Northwest’s already-mixed concrete.

    By • June 6, 2023
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    Single-family rental construction more active than ever

    Social changes and high home prices are driving horizontal apartment demand.

    By Mary Salmonsen • June 6, 2023
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    Toyota to invest another $2.1B in North Carolina EV battery factory

    The plant’s additional production capacity will help the automaker launch its first U.S.-assembled electric SUV.

    By Eric Walz • June 5, 2023
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    Project Wins

    Skanska expands Boston portfolio with 2 multimillion-dollar projects

    The contractor announced it won a $311 million student housing project, which, when occupied in 2026, will open up land for a mixed-use development.

    By • June 5, 2023
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    Friday Feedback: What’s your favorite project?

    As summer kicks off, Construction Dive begins a weekly series asking for reader input on a variety of topics.

    By • June 2, 2023
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    Racism in Construction

    EEOC report berates construction for discrimination

    After a yearlong investigation, the agency says construction stands out from other industries for “egregious incidents of harassment.”

    By • June 2, 2023
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    Finnish manufacturer plans $750M Georgia modular building factory

    Admares will construct a 2.5-million-square-foot plant as part of its relocation to the United States.

    By • June 1, 2023
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    Economic Reports

    Higher material prices here to stay

    More upward pressure on the cost of building products will lead to a permanent shift in prices, according to construction industry sources.

    By • June 1, 2023
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    Economic Reports

    ‘What recession?’ Nearly all sectors see strong construction spending

    Most nonresidential categories jumped in April, led by 8.6% growth in manufacturing construction.

    By • June 1, 2023
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    Subcontractors feel the pinch but still expect growth

    A shrinking labor pool and supply chain delays impact subs’ bottom lines, but the silver lining of the IIJA has gotten shinier.

    By Jen A. Miller • June 1, 2023
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    Executive Moves

    California contractor makes CFO, IT appointments

    The two new Blach Construction execs were hired from competitor Rudolph and Sletten and global tech giant Cisco Systems.

    By • June 1, 2023
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    Project Milestones

    McCarthy-Mortenson JV completes $1B biosafety lab

    The facility in Manhattan, Kansas, will ensure the safety of the food supply and is one of just a handful of BSL-4 designated sites globally. 

    By • June 1, 2023
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    Construction job openings increase 68K

    There are more unfilled positions across all sectors than there are unemployed Americans, and construction, like many industries, faces a growing need for workers.

    By • June 1, 2023
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    Rebar-tying robot slashes time on Wisconsin bridge project

    The machine fastens reinforcing steel at a rate of over 1,100 bindings per hour.

    By • May 31, 2023
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    Project Milestones

    Swinerton tops out Charlotte mass timber project

    The firm's Timberlab subsidiary supplied cross-laminated beams and a prefabricated structural system.

    By • May 31, 2023
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    LG Energy Solution, Hyundai to build $4.3B joint battery cell plant in Georgia

    The two South Korea-based companies will locate the facility near Hyundai’s upcoming EV campus.

    By Sara Samora • May 30, 2023
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    The Dotted Line: Why ChatGPT needs a (construction) lawyer

    The suddenly-everywhere tech can spit out a contract lickety-split. But would you trust your $100 million project to it?

    By • May 30, 2023
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    Project Milestones

    Hensel Phelps starts $630M NIH project in Maryland

    The Colorado-based general contractor expects to complete construction by 2029.

    By • May 30, 2023
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    Top 10 commercial contractors of 2023

    Turner maintained its No. 1 ranking while first-timer MasTec claimed the third spot in this year’s list of construction industry giants.

    By • May 30, 2023
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    Supreme Court narrows WOTUS definition

    The high court curtailed the jurisdiction of the federal government under the Clean Water Act while effectively negating a recent Biden administration rule. 

    By • May 26, 2023