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    Executive Moves

    Gilbane hires 20-year industry veteran for new growth role

    Veronique Bourgier will help create and execute the Providence, Rhode Island-based contractor’s long-term strategy.

    By • Aug. 14, 2025
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    Market still ‘very dynamic’: WSP CEO

    The Montreal-based firm has seen little election-related disruption and is focused on its AI strategy, CEO Alexandre L'Heureux said in a second-quarter earnings call.

    By • Aug. 12, 2025
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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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    Granite continues buying spree as backlog hits $6.1B

    The California-based road builder and materials company benefited from a robust bidding environment and continued healthy funding levels from the IIJA.

    By • Aug. 11, 2025
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    Tutor Perini fends off tariff impacts as backlog doubles

    The Los Angeles-based firm posted record backlog and its highest revenue since 2009 for the second quarter as its strategy to take on megaprojects produced results.

    By • Aug. 8, 2025
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    AECOM touts infrastructure as states race to use IIJA funds

    The firm now has greater clarity into the Trump administration’s construction priorities, said CEO Troy Rudd on the firm’s fiscal third quarter earnings call.

    By • Aug. 7, 2025
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    Turner hits record $39B in backlog, buoyed by data center work

    The New York City-based contractor grew revenue by more than 44% to $13.4 billion for the first half of 2025.  

    By • Aug. 5, 2025
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    Tariffs sap Fluor’s backlog, trigger project cancellations

    CEO Jim Breuer sees more clients taking a “wait-and-see” approach due to trade policy, input costs and interest rates.

    By • Aug. 1, 2025
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    Project Wins

    Granite JV lands $158M missile defense project

    The California-based contractor will team up with Japan’s Obayashi at a site south of work already in progress at Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz in Guam.

    By • July 31, 2025
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    Executive Moves

    Canadian toll firm hires US construction exec as CEO

    Jose Espinosa brings more than 25 years of international experience in tolling and highway infrastructure work to 407 ETR.

    By • July 22, 2025
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    Skanska CEO says its selective strategy reduces risk

    The Stockholm-based firm’s success in U.S. construction continues to anchor its success, according to a second quarter earnings report.

    By • July 21, 2025
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    Project Wins

    Granite bags 2 $100M-plus contracts

    The California-based contractor will perform work at San Francisco International Airport and on I-215 in Salt Lake City.

    By • July 14, 2025
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    PCL taps company vet to head burgeoning data center market

    The contractor cited the sector’s construction boom, which is projected to grow to $1.3 trillion by 2035, as a reason to dig deeper into the space.

    By • July 14, 2025
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    Home Depot goes after pro market with $4.3B acquisition

    The retailer has inked a deal for its SRS Distribution subsidiary to acquire GMS, which specializes in drywall, ceilings and steel framing.

    By Caroline Jansen • July 1, 2025
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    Volvo CE to sell off ownership in China-based SDLG

    The roughly $839 million sale would allow the construction equipment giant to refocus its regional strategy as it expands operations across Europe and North America.

    By Nathan Owens • June 26, 2025
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    Project Wins

    Granite-led JV taps into $240M Nevada water job

    The firm teamed up with Las Vegas-based Contri Construction for the Paradise Hills portion of the $2.7 billion Horizontal Lateral Program near Henderson.

    By • June 26, 2025
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    FlatironDragados spins out SPC Construction for New York region

    Three longtime area companies will form a transportation and water infrastructure specialty firm aimed at the region’s maze of tunnels, bridges, roadways and water systems.

    By • Updated June 26, 2025
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    Executive Moves

    Tutor Perini’s Black Construction names new president

    Leonard Kaae has worked at the Guam-based subsidiary for more than 40 years, helping grow it into the island's second-largest employer.

    By • June 20, 2025
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    C.W. Driver starts $54M Innovation Hub for Cal State

    Located at California State University Fullerton, the system’s most populous campus, the facility will help accommodate the engineering and computer science program’s growing student body.

    By • June 17, 2025
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    Gilbane launches procurement division

    The builder has hired former Turner Construction executive Suzanne Bennett to lead its new subsidiary focused on equipment sourcing.

    By • June 16, 2025
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    Project Milestones

    Gilbane, F.A. Wilhelm top out $4.3B Indianapolis hospital

    The project, which will feature 864 inpatient rooms and 50 operating rooms, has ballooned in cost from the original $1.6 billion estimate.

    By • June 9, 2025
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    Manhattan Construction opens new Atlanta office

    The Tulsa, Oklahoma-based company, which has maintained a presence in Atlanta since 2001, will focus on the aviation, government, healthcare, laboratory and mission-critical sectors in the region.

    By • June 3, 2025
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    The top commercial contractors of 2025

    Turner maintained the No. 1 spot for another year, Bechtel reclaimed second place and HITT made its top 10 debut after a huge revenue boost.

    By • May 29, 2025
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    New president of Caddell’s commercial division aims to speed growth

    The Arkansas contractor, which has three new offices and a fourth on the way, has grown thanks to its focus on repeat clients, says Ricky Byrd.

    By • May 19, 2025
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    PSG and VitalSpace: Modular innovation that’s reshaping job sites

    PSG joins VitalSpace to deliver smarter modular access and safety solutions to the construction industry. Learn how this partnership is redefining what’s possible.

    By Hannah Petracca Franklin • May 19, 2025
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    Public builders flag initial tariff impacts

    While a few major contractors characterized the environment as business as usual, some noted that uncertainty is keeping clients on the sidelines. 

    By Construction Dive Staff • May 15, 2025