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

AECOM appoints new president of construction management

Bob Hart has replaced Jay Badame, who served in the role for five years, as other executives move up the firm’s ranks.

By Jennifer Goodman • May 18, 2023

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Adolfson & Peterson awarded $74M Raytheon office rehab

The Minneapolis-based contractor predicts it will finish work on the Plano, Texas, project later this year.

By Matthew Thibault • May 17, 2023

Suffolk taps California construction vet for growth in the West

Jim McLamb, who worked at Clark Construction in Los Angeles for more than 30 years, will serve as Suffolk’s general manager in its Northern California region.

By Joe Bousquin • May 16, 2023

Earth movers, front-end loaders and robots take over the National Mall

Heavy equipment manufacturers are displaying their machines in Washington, D.C., this week to demonstrate the $1 trillion construction industry’s economic might and shine a light on policy priorities.

By Jennifer Goodman , Matthew Thibault • May 16, 2023

WSP profits, backlog up, buoyed by US projects

CEO Alexandre L’Heureux expects opportunities in the U.S. to stay robust, and said he sees artificial intelligence as an enabler, not a disrupter.

By Julie Strupp • May 11, 2023

Business, construction leaders urge quick resolution to looming debt ‘catastrophe’

President Joe Biden and congressional leaders met this week as the threat of a default on the country’s $31.4 trillion debt grows.

By Jennifer Goodman • May 11, 2023

AECOM reports record backlog as profits jump

CEO Troy Rudd said he expects infrastructure, resilience and energy transition opportunities to grow worldwide in the coming decades.

By Julie Strupp • May 10, 2023

A&P project engineer on building the foundation of a successful career

Nathalia Mingo, whose path to construction started in high school, talks about what she likes most about working in the industry.

By Jennifer Goodman • May 10, 2023

Jacobs’ profits more than double due to IIJA, water projects

The firm announced plans to spin off its Critical Missions Solutions business, which accounted for 35% of its revenue last year. 

By Sebastian Obando • May 9, 2023

Black & Veatch acquires Texas electrical contractor

Bird Electric will join the engineering firm’s portfolio and expand its capabilities in fields like electric vehicles and renewables.

By Matthew Thibault • May 9, 2023

Tutor Perini’s loss doubles as revenue sinks

Delayed impacts from the pandemic, an adverse legal ruling and accounting charges conspired to eat into the contractor’s top and bottom lines. 

By Joe Bousquin • May 8, 2023

Fluor posts $107M loss, increased backlog

A combined $80 million in charges on legacy infrastructure projects obscured an otherwise healthy first quarter, an analyst said.

By Sebastian Obando • May 5, 2023

Blame it on the weather: Granite pegs Q1 loss, revenue dip to extreme storms

Despite delays, the California contractor boosted its backlog to a record $5.1 billion and said its shift to smaller, lower risk projects was bearing fruit.

By Joe Bousquin • May 2, 2023

April 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 • April 28, 2023

Gilbane creates new tech-oriented role

The contractor is bolstering its technology focus with the appointment of Rawle Sawh to the new position of director of operations technology.

By Matthew Thibault • April 25, 2023

Expert on equity issues to speak at NAWIC Annual Conference

Dr. Rhianna Rogers to speak on attracting more women to the construction industry.

April 24, 2023

Ikea invests $2.2B to fuel US growth

The investment, which is the retailer’s largest in the past four decades, will be used to open locations and strengthen its fulfillment network.

By Caroline Jansen • April 21, 2023

After competitor’s exit, Swinerton grows Carolinas team

The company announced that it is expanding following the closure of Indianapolis-based contractor Shiel Sexton’s Charlotte, North Carolina, office.

By Matthew Thibault • April 10, 2023

Sundt taps new Northern California lead

Sacramento-area native Sean Falvey brings nearly 20 years of construction experience to the role.

By Joe Bousquin • April 10, 2023

Marines recruit Granite for $126M base project

The California contractor will help build Camp Blaz, the first new Marine Corps base in 70 years, in Guam.

By Joe Bousquin • April 7, 2023

Flatiron lands 4 California projects worth $704M

The Broomfield, Colorado-based contractor strung together two interstate wins, plus water and broadband infrastructure projects in the Golden State.

By Joe Bousquin • March 29, 2023

Protect your surety credit through partnership

Three ways to include your surety partner in succession planning to avoid unexpected outcomes.

By Michael Reed, Regional Vice President, Contract Underwriting • March 27, 2023

Despite labor shortages, construction in Texas is booming

Adolfson & Peterson’s new central Texas director of preconstruction also discussed how the industry has changed over the past three decades and how the role of tech is evolving.

By Julie Strupp • March 24, 2023

WSP USA hires former Jacobs exec as rail business lead

Joseph Black’s 30 years of public and private transportation experience will inform his new role as senior VP for the rail operations and service planning team.

By Julie Strupp • March 21, 2023