Corporate News: Page 11

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    Sandherr to retire after 27 years as AGC head

    CEO Stephen Sandherr will leave the Washington, D.C.-based association in March, when current COO Jeffrey Shoaf will replace him.

    By • Nov. 6, 2023
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    Google still reviewing options for Bay Area project

    After Lendlease said agreements to build four developments worth $15 billion were no longer mutually beneficial, the tech giant said it continues investigating ways to move forward.

    By • Updated Nov. 8, 2023
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    Fluor earnings rise as legacy projects wind down

    Strength in its energy and urban solutions segments built on the positive momentum from the previous quarter.

    By • Nov. 3, 2023
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    Granite posts lower profits on increased revenue, record backlog

    The California-based contractor continues to work through its old, less profitable jobs, but is booking new ones at a faster rate than last year.

    By • Nov. 1, 2023
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    Jacobs faces $15K penalty for safety violations on NASA project

    The fines stem from alleged infractions around lead-based paint, asbestos removal and PPE requirements during a job in Hampton, Virginia.

    By • Oct. 31, 2023
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    Ford delays construction on second Kentucky battery plant

    The automaker is also delaying $12 billion in EV investments a month after it paused construction on its Michigan EV factory.

    By Kate Magill • Oct. 30, 2023
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    Swinerton names new Silicon Valley lead

    California construction vet Jennifer Lauritzen will head the division that focuses on healthcare, tech and education builds, including at Stanford University.

    By • Oct. 27, 2023
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    October 2023 wins: Contractors report their latest awards

    Construction Dive rounds up the newest project wins from some of the country’s biggest builders.

    By Construction Dive Staff • Oct. 27, 2023
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    Work stops at $500M US-backed battery plant

    Owner Li-Cycle Holdings paused construction at the Rochester, New York, hub due to escalating costs and is reviewing its future plans.

    By • Oct. 26, 2023
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    JE Dunn resumes construction on $800M Meta data center

    The tech giant hit pause on the project in December in order to change the design, according to a company announcement.

    By • Oct. 23, 2023
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    Fluor completes $250M Bayer pharmaceutical plant

    The facility in Berkeley, California, will be the drug maker’s first fully electric factory, according to the Irving, Texas-based construction firm.

    By • Oct. 23, 2023
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    Project Wins

    Turner wins $186M NY healthcare tower job

    The five-story facility, funded by tax-exempt bonds, will house 96 hospital beds.

    By • Oct. 20, 2023
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    Wendy’s exec leads new store growth across the world

    Abigail Pringle oversees restaurant design, real estate, construction and franchise development for the fast food giant.

    By • Oct. 18, 2023
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    Gilbane taps former Skanska exec for regional president role

    The Rhode Island builder chose 30-year veteran Michael C. Brown to oversee its Midwest and Texas regions.

    By • Oct. 17, 2023
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    Top construction events for the second half of 2024

    It’s time to plan ahead. Construction Dive has you covered with a full list of industry conferences, expos and meetings on tap for the rest of the year.

    By • Updated April 30, 2024
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    DPR opens new office, expands New England presence

    The California-based contractor has grown its Boston-area workforce from a handful of employees to more than 200 workers in 10 years.

    By • Oct. 10, 2023
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    Travel rebounds, boosts hotel projects

    A recovery in the hospitality industry and an increase in consumer confidence have led hotel companies to prime their construction pipelines.

    By Industry Dive Staff • Oct. 2, 2023
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    Executive Moves

    Suffolk taps Clark exec for EVP role

    Brett Earnest will take over as the Boston-based builder’s aviation and transportation, federal and mission critical leader.

    By • Sept. 27, 2023
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    Mycon names senior VP for Texas, Arizona

    Rick Dubec will helm the distribution center sector for the Dallas-based firm, which counts multiple Walmart projects in its portfolio.

    By • Sept. 25, 2023
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    Lendlease names head of development for Americas

    Meg Spriggs will oversee the region’s $21 billion pipeline, which includes projects in New York City, Boston and Chicago.

    By • Sept. 20, 2023
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    Sheetz aims for 1,000 stores

    The convenience retailer held a grand opening for its 700th store Tuesday, and has plans to expand in Ohio and enter Michigan.

    By Jessica Loder • Sept. 18, 2023
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    Project Wins

    Jacobs scores $25M Connecticut water project

    Work includes engineering services and support for improvements to the overall facility, sludge system, water quality lab and treatment process.

    By • Sept. 18, 2023
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    Bechtel opens new Tennessee office

    The firm’s Engineering Execution Center will support its work on complex, mission-based projects.

    By • Sept. 14, 2023
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    Executive Moves

    California environmental contractor taps tech exec for digital growth

    Brown and Caldwell is enlisting data in its fight against the effects of climate change, an increasingly critical area for clients. 

    By • Sept. 13, 2023
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    Q&A

    Project manager’s love of construction began early

    As a child, Bond Civil & Utility Construction's Selasie Buatsi tagged along with her father to construction jobs in her native Ghana.

    By • Sept. 13, 2023