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    Lendlease reports $68M loss for full year, lowers construction outlook

    The Australia-based global construction giant attributed its uneven performance to COVID-19, restructuring and pulling out of non-core work.

    By • Aug. 23, 2022
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    Boston policy asks for diversity plans on private projects

    A new measure approved by the Boston Planning & Development Agency asks developers to submit diversity and inclusion goals on nonpublic jobs.

    By • Aug. 23, 2022
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    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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    Miami-Dade issues RFP for $10B downtown redevelopment

    County leaders liken the vision for the MetroCenter project to Hudson Yards in New York City and the Salesforce Transit Center in San Francisco.

    By • Aug. 22, 2022
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    Global Infrastructure Solutions acquires Hill International for $173M

    The merger will accelerate growth for Hill, one of the U.S.’s largest construction management firms, and expand GISI's consulting services.

    By Julie Strupp • Aug. 19, 2022
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    Lumber prices ride a volatility roller coaster

    Multifamily builders are pre-purchasing and warehousing lumber for future projects as the market remains in flux.

    By Mary Salmonsen • Aug. 19, 2022
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    Project Wins

    Skanska tapped to work on largest US offshore wind project

    Skanska USA will redevelop part of a Virginia marine terminal into an offshore wind staging port.

    By • Aug. 19, 2022
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    The top and bottom 5 states for construction employment

    Associated Builders and Contractors analyzed the unemployment rate for construction, and found two states with a rock-bottom low of just 0.9% in June. 

    By • Aug. 19, 2022
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    Chicago, Milwaukee top Mortenson’s construction costs list

    Of the seven cities surveyed in the firm’s Q2 cost index, prices rose the most in traditionally affordable markets.

    By • Aug. 18, 2022
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    The most recession-proof sectors for construction

    Contractors’ safest bet remains federally funded work, while private jobs could dry up during a downturn, experts say.

    By • Aug. 18, 2022
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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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    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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    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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    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