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DOE spurs new building energy codes with another $90M
Construction-heavy states that lack the latest energy-efficiency codes are among the focus areas for this round of federal funding, a U.S. Department of Energy official said.
By Ysabelle Kempe • Sept. 18, 2024 -
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Q&AData center boom spurs need for better planning, prefab
DPR’s Andy Kirby talks with Construction Dive about offsite construction, labor and the use of tech in data center builds.
By Sebastian Obando • Sept. 17, 2024 -
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Careful collaboration before shovels hit dirt is key to a successful project, experts say.
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Lendlease completes sale of $1.8B of work to Consigli
As part of the purchase of the Australian company's New York and New Jersey projects, Consigli will absorb 400 U.S. workers.
By Zachary Phillips • Sept. 17, 2024 -
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OpinionHow to tell if a project owner is in financial trouble
In today’s volatile lending environment, it's important to know the signs that could indicate a client is in distress, says a construction attorney.
By Dan Rosenberg • Sept. 16, 2024 -
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Project MilestonesPhoenix GC breaks ground on $70M data center in Mesa, Arizona
Haydon expects to complete the 210,000-square-foot campus by late 2025.
By Sebastian Obando • Sept. 13, 2024 -
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OpinionWhy I chose preconstruction tech for a looming deadline
LeChase Construction Services’ Peter Muench talks about leveraging a collaboration platform to keep a project on track under a tight funding timeline.
By Peter Muench • Sept. 13, 2024 -
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Q&AConsigli exec, once an intern, values new voices
The contractor's New York director helped pioneer a new internship program with the Big Apple's department of education.
By Zachary Phillips • Sept. 12, 2024 -
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Q&ABig-D exec takes the lead on business development
Laura Shivers will help build comprehensive marketing campaigns for the Salt Lake City-based family of companies.
By Jennifer Goodman • Sept. 12, 2024 -
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Gilbane bets on AI in national rollout
After piloting Trunk Tools’ data-corralling chatbot on a recent job, the Providence, Rhode Island-based contractor has greenlit the tech for another 10 projects across the country.
By Matthew Thibault • Sept. 10, 2024 -
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Knutson Construction lays off 40, closes Iowa office
The contractor said it is shifting its strategic approach and will continue to serve Iowa clients out of its three locations in Minnesota.
By Matthew Thibault • Sept. 10, 2024 -
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Executive MovesMortenson announces CEO change
Dan Johnson will retire at the end of the year and President Derek Cunz will assume his post Jan. 1.
By Zachary Phillips • Sept. 10, 2024 -
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What is a gemba walk?
The Japanese concept of observing a jobsite and asking respectful questions can help contractors find and fix inefficiencies.
By Zachary Phillips • Sept. 10, 2024 -
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Executive MovesBalfour Beatty adds new CIO, procurement officer
The London-based builder brings in the new C-suite members amid burgeoning interest in artificial intelligence at the firm and across the industry.
By Matthew Thibault • Sept. 9, 2024 -
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Tax compliance costs surge 32% since 2017: Tax Foundation
Efforts to simplify the federal tax code have failed to reverse decades of regulatory and legislative changes that have made it more complex.
By Jim Tyson • Sept. 6, 2024 -
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Q&AHigher ed construction pendulum back in full swing
Messer’s Nick Proffitt sees burgeoning demand in the sector, which encompasses student housing, athletic and school buildings, medical centers and more.
By Matthew Thibault • Updated Sept. 6, 2024 -
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On site: An inside look at the $430M renovation of Baltimoreās M&T Bank Stadium
To add new elements to the original structure, the contractor's team used BIM and as-built scans to see variances in the existing floor elevations before erecting new steel, saving time and money.
By Sebastian Obando • Sept. 6, 2024 -
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Racism in ConstructionEEOC settles 3 construction harassment cases for a combined $2.9M
The federal workplace watchdog took enforcement actions against Florida-based J.A. Croson, New Jersey's Asphalt Paving Systems and Balfour Beatty's U.S. infrastructure arm.
By Joe Bousquin • Sept. 5, 2024 -
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Opinion // Business MattersHow to maintain a steady backlog
Measuring future work is one way to help it grow, according to consultant Matt Verderamo.
By Matt Verderamo • Sept. 5, 2024 -
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The need for speed can lead to problems on projects, engineers say
The push to accelerate construction and a lack of maintenance on existing infrastructure and buildings are top concerns for structural engineers, a new survey found.
By Jen A. Miller • Sept. 5, 2024 -
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Project WinsPCL nabs California wastewater facility rehab
The contractor will rehabilitate and expand the South Bay International Wastewater Treatment Plant in San Diego under a progressive design-build contract.
By Matthew Thibault • Sept. 4, 2024 -
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August 2024 wins: Contractors report their latest awards
Construction Dive rounds up the newest project wins from some of the country’s biggest builders including Clark, Kiewit and Tutor Perini.
By Construction Dive Staff • Sept. 3, 2024 -
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Project MilestonesTexas breaks ground on $573M psychiatric hospital
The new Terrell State Hospital will replace the original facility, which has operated since 1885.
By Matthew Thibault • Sept. 3, 2024 -
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Toyo Solar to build US solar factory
The Japan-based company is quickening its manufacturing plans in the country as it anticipates a potential global trade tariff increase on solar module imports.
By Joelle Anselmo • Aug. 30, 2024 -
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Project MilestonesAs football season kicks off, Turner breaks ground on Broncos HQ
The New York City-based contractor will build a $175 million headquarters and training center on the site of the current facility.
By Matthew Thibault • Aug. 30, 2024 -
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Q&AInsurance pro urges a āproactive, positive approachā to safety
To ensure that workers follow best practices, an expert recommends focusing on successes rather than failures, especially with experienced craftspeople.
By Zachary Phillips • Aug. 29, 2024
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