Prologis acquires $3.1B Blackstone portfolio as industrial market cools

The multibillion-dollar move expands the real estate investment trust’s overall industrial portfolio into several key markets across the U.S.

By Sebastian Obando • June 29, 2023

Contech firms rake in funding

Investors poured millions into tech startups as the construction industry hungers for more offerings.

By Matthew Thibault • June 28, 2023

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Construction Dive editors curate some of the industry’s top stories from this year.

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NYC construction firm hires former Shawmut exec

Schimenti Construction’s new director of business development, Jim Scarpone, said retail, restaurants and health clubs are experiencing a growth spurt coming out of the pandemic.

By Sebastian Obando • June 28, 2023

Contractors open new offices in first half of 2023

Construction companies like Clark, Shawmut and Messer are expanding into new markets around the country.

By Matthew Thibault • June 27, 2023

After acquisition, midsize contractor gains ‘a lot of opportunities,’ exec says

Kevin Foltermann, the vice president of Texas for W.E. O’Neil, spoke to Construction Dive about his company’s future, the addition of dedicated contech professionals and more.

By Matthew Thibault • June 26, 2023

Semiconductor company plans $600M investment in Colorado

The 100,000-square-foot facility forms part of Entegris’ new campus project, which is targeted to begin initial commercial operation in early 2025.

By Sebastian Obando • June 15, 2023

Amazon to demolish 9 Virginia office buildings to make way for data centers

The tech giant and other firms are evaluating ways to transform vacant office space for new uses.

By Sebastian Obando • June 14, 2023

Suffolk appoints new chief growth officer

Suzanne Roeder will draw on her experience at Perch and Bain & Co. to help drive the firm's strategy.

By Matthew Thibault • June 13, 2023

Chicagoland contractor opens new Tampa office

Nicholas & Associates’ Florida office, its third, is farther afield from its dominant market in the Midwest.

By Matthew Thibault • June 8, 2023

Shawmut nabs former Suffolk exec for new Florida lead

Alexis Leal’s industry experience also includes 25 years with Munila Construction Management.

By Jennifer Goodman • June 6, 2023

Gilbane Building Co. names new CEO

The company tapped Adam R. Jelen to be its next leader, while current CEO Thomas M. Laird Jr. will move to chairman.

By Matthew Thibault • June 5, 2023

Toyota to invest another $2.1B in North Carolina EV battery factory

The plant’s additional production capacity will help the automaker launch its first U.S.-assembled electric SUV.

By Eric Walz • June 5, 2023

California contractor makes CFO, IT appointments

The two new Blach Construction execs were hired from competitor Rudolph and Sletten and global tech giant Cisco Systems.

By Jennifer Goodman • June 1, 2023

Greystar launches attainable housing brand

With some built in the company’s newly opened modular factory, Ltd. by Greystar apartments will limit future rent increases for existing residents.

By Mary Salmonsen • May 31, 2023

PCL acquires specialty craft firm

The contractor bought The Companies of Nassal, an Orlando, Florida-based fabricator that focuses on rockwork for theme parks, zoos and aquariums.

By Matthew Thibault • May 31, 2023

Hensel Phelps starts $630M NIH project in Maryland

The Colorado-based general contractor expects to complete construction by 2029.

By Sebastian Obando • May 30, 2023

Top 10 commercial contractors of 2023

Turner maintained its No. 1 ranking while first-timer MasTec claimed the third spot in this year’s list of construction industry giants.

By Matthew Thibault • May 30, 2023

May Project Wins: The country’s top 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 • May 26, 2023

Intel starts next phase of $20B Ohio manufacturing project

Crews poured 1,500 cubic yards of concrete at the massive semiconductor facility in Licking County, Ohio.

By Sebastian Obando • May 25, 2023

Amazon opens first phase of $2.5B HQ2

Phase two of the e-commerce giant’s second headquarters, built in Arlington, Virginia, remains on pause.

By Matthew Thibault • May 25, 2023

DPR Construction names new Atlanta lead

Kali Bonnell has developed expertise in healthcare builds over her 14-year career.

By Julie Strupp • May 25, 2023

Construction management software BuildOps raises $50M

The company has drawn the attention of celebrity investors, including former Twitter CEO Dick Costolo and NFL Hall of Famer Joe Montana.

By Matthew Thibault • May 24, 2023

Shawmut unveils NYC office space in latest growth push

The Boston-based construction management firm identified a number of growth sectors to take advantage of within New York City.

By Sebastian Obando • May 24, 2023

Skanska announces West Coast Civil team leadership change

As the division’s executive vice president Mike Aparicio approaches retirement, the team will transition management in August to ease the shift.

By Zachary Phillips • May 23, 2023

Wendy Cohen named CEO of Kitchell

The 73-year-old firm builds, manages and develops projects in Texas, California and Arizona.

By Jennifer Goodman • May 22, 2023