Commercial Building: Page 68

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    Balfour Beatty reports higher profits on flat revenues

    The London-based contractor increased its backlog and is bullish on the U.S. infrastructure market as a result of the $1.2 trillion IIJA.

    By • Aug. 18, 2022
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    After Surfside settlement, Terra begins mixed-use project near Miami airport

    The South Florida developer plans to construct 1,200 apartments overall at the CentroCity development.

    By Leslie Shaver • Aug. 17, 2022
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    Trendline

    Labor

    A roundup of articles about issues affecting the workforce.

    By Construction Dive staff
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    Racism in Construction

    Noose found at $295M Oregon high school construction site

    Andersen Construction, which is overseeing the renovation at Benson Polytechnic High School in Portland, Oregon, offered a $10,000 reward for information in the case. 

    By • Aug. 17, 2022
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    Dodge: Total construction starts surge 48% in July

    The strong jump in starts could slow down by the end of the year, particularly if the Federal Reserve continues to hike up interest rates, said Richard Branch, chief economist at Dodge.

    By • Aug. 16, 2022
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    Report details what went wrong at Denver Airport’s Great Hall project

    The build had several high-profile issues, including cost overruns and management fights, and is years behind its original schedule.

    By • Aug. 16, 2022
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    What a recession would look like for construction

    Industry experts list eight steps builders can take in order to prepare their businesses for an economic downturn.

    By • Aug. 16, 2022
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    Executive Moves

    Skanska USA names new CEO for commercial development

    As Murphy McCullough moves into a new position, Skanska looks to complete a $476 million office tower in the Seattle area.

    By • Aug. 16, 2022
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    Michigan’s Soo Lock reaches construction milestone, preps for Phase 2

    The lock, first authorized in 1986, finally began construction in 2020. Two major phases remain.

    By • Aug. 15, 2022
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    Office addition at Gillette Stadium on track for October

    The project at the home of the New England Patriots is the first phase of a new, multipurpose building.

    By • Aug. 12, 2022
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    NYC construction activity still up for the year, but slumps in Q2

    While higher than 2021, Q2's filings were 16% lower than the average since 2008, according to a new report.

    By • Aug. 10, 2022
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    3 US cities with the biggest increases in construction costs

    In a recent report, Rider Levett Bucknall called attention to the workforce shortage construction faces and highlighted the need for new workers.

    By • Aug. 10, 2022
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    ‘Tougher times ahead’ for construction as July backlogs fall

    As new work and profit expectations decline, ABC’s Anirban Basu said construction activity clearly “has begun to fade.”

    By • Aug. 9, 2022
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    $2.3B GreenCity to break ground in 2023 near Richmond, Virginia

    The "eco district" development includes cross-laminated timber and solar power to minimize environmental impacts.

    By • Aug. 9, 2022
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    AECOM raises guidance amid higher profits, lower revenue

    Backlog at the 10th largest U.S. contractor increased by 3.5% to $41.1 billion, but COVID-19 in China and industry staffing shortages remain as challenges.

    By • Aug. 9, 2022
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    Fluor misses on estimates, trims guidance

    The Irving, Texas-based company reported an 11% revenue decrease and narrowed its high-end guidance.

    By • Aug. 5, 2022
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    July’s job gains ‘shockingly’ strong as construction adds 32K positions

    The news wasn’t all good, though, as it gave the Fed more reason to keep raising interest rates.

    By • Aug. 5, 2022
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    PCL Construction’s solar division has its eye on the sky

    The company’s solar work is thriving, and an executive said it will be a large part of its strategy going forward.

    By • Aug. 5, 2022
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    Q&A

    Where manufacturing grows, warehouse demand follows: CBRE exec

    Construction Dive talks with James Breeze, senior director at CBRE, about why warehouse demand will increase because of onshoring, and the Middle America markets that will benefit from new construction.

    By • Aug. 5, 2022
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    Tutor Perini posts wide-ranging loss, pulls guidance for 2022

    The Los Angeles-based contractor blamed reduced project execution, COVID-19 impacts and a reversal of previously awarded legal damages for its results, which came in far below analysts’ expectations. 

    By • Updated Aug. 5, 2022
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    Industry groups hit the road to promote engineering, public works careers

    The campaign will spotlight the need for workers to help address the country’s pressing infrastructure challenges.

    By • Aug. 4, 2022
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    Freddie Mac expects multifamily contraction through the end of 2022

    Macroeconomic headwinds include inflation and rising Treasury rates.

    By Mary Salmonsen • Aug. 4, 2022
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    AECOM-Hunt Turner tops out concrete frame at $2B Intuit Dome

    The future home of the Los Angeles Clippers went from concrete foundation to its top deck pour in just six months.

    By • Aug. 4, 2022
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    $52B CHIPS Act a boon for construction, but challenges remain

    Labor shortages, security clearances and the funding timeline still need to be addressed, experts say.

    By • Aug. 3, 2022
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    Q&A

    Code updates, sustainability spur mass timber’s US adoption

    Nordic Structures’ David Croteau said demand for CLT is growing as companies like Google, Microsoft and Facebook seek to reduce their carbon footprints.

    By • Aug. 3, 2022
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    Construction job openings plunged by 71,000 in June

    Vacancies in the industry fell 17.5% as the debate over whether the U.S. is in a recession rages on.

    By • Aug. 3, 2022