Commercial Building: Page 54

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    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
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    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 • Aug. 1, 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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    Economic Reports

    Turner’s cost index continues to rise

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

    By • July 31, 2023
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    Project Milestones

    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 • July 31, 2023
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    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 • July 28, 2023
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    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
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    Executive Moves

    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 • July 28, 2023
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    Q&A

    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 • July 27, 2023
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    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 • July 27, 2023
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    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
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    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
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    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 • July 26, 2023
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    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 • Updated Aug. 8, 2023
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    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 • Updated July 26, 2023
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    Executive Moves

    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
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    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
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    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 • July 25, 2023
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    Q&A

    Spending likely to slump in rest of year

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

    By • July 25, 2023
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    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 • July 24, 2023
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    Economic Reports

    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 • July 24, 2023
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    Skanska reports record backlog, Q2 profit drop

    On the back of infrastructure jobs, Skanska has added to its contracted work even as it weathers a weaker leasing market.

    By • July 21, 2023
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    Column // Help Wanted

    Philadelphia camp introduces teenage girls to the trades

    The free camp tours jobsites in the city, provides safety orientation and advertises the perks of a career in the trades.

    By • July 20, 2023
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    Q&A

    New CEO sees strength in Kitchell’s diverse offerings

    With four operating companies and a nearly 75-year history, the Southwest firm is poised to take on new opportunities, said Wendy Cohen.

    By Jennifer Goodman • July 20, 2023
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    Project Wins

    Balfour Beatty secures $320M Georgia state prison contract

    The project represents another infrastructure win for the U.K.-based contractor funded by U.S. public works dollars.

    By • July 20, 2023
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    OSHA rule proposal would require construction PPE to fit properly

    The regulation update would mandate that employers provide appropriately sized safety gear, which could better protect more workers, especially women.

    By • July 20, 2023