Corporate News: Page 15

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    Executive Moves

    WSP names Texas transportation leader

    The Montreal-based global infrastructure builder tapped Stephanie Messerli, who has worked extensively on large-scale projects in the state, most recently for Jacobs.

    By Julie Strupp • Aug. 28, 2023
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    Clayco appoints new healthcare VP for California

    Former DPR exec Lucy Villanueva will leverage her decades of experience developing large-scale hospital projects throughout the state.

    By Jennifer Goodman • Aug. 21, 2023
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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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    Executive Moves

    Jay Badame leaves AECOM

    The executive worked for the Dallas-based global contractor for 40 years and recently headed its construction management business.

    By Julie Strupp • Aug. 16, 2023
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    SEC cyber rule opens can of worms over insurance coverage

    Required disclosures could prompt more lawsuits as plaintiffs leverage what companies file with the agency, driving an increase in insurance exclusions, industry experts say.   

    By Robert Freedman • Aug. 16, 2023
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    Curio Collection by Hilton hotel to break ground in San Antonio

    The property, located near major attractions and one of the city’s largest convention centers, will cater to an influx of leisure and business travelers. 

    By Jenna Graber • Aug. 16, 2023
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    Federal money buoys construction, engineering firms

    More than 36,000 transportation improvement projects have advanced due to the IIJA, according to the American Road and Transportation Builders Association.

    By Dan Zukowski • Aug. 15, 2023
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    AECOM reports Q3 loss despite higher revenue

    The CEO of the Dallas-based firm said inflation has increased costs for delivering infrastructure projects, but prices are beginning to stabilize.

    By Julie Strupp • Aug. 9, 2023
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    Jacobs’ profits drop on higher revenues

    The company attributed its top-line growth to strong momentum from trends such as critical infrastructure, water scarcity, energy transition and onshoring.

    By • Aug. 9, 2023
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    Tutor Perini’s losses narrow on improved revenue

    The contractor said it was putting the challenges of COVID-19 behind it, with more bidding opportunities lined up for the rest of the year.

    By • Aug. 8, 2023
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    Fluor posts $61M profit, boosts backlog

    “Results were better and cleaner than recent quarters, and the net drama is much less,” said Andrew Wittmann, senior research analyst at Milwaukee-based financial services company Baird.

    By • Aug. 4, 2023
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    $30B Bechtel-built nuclear plant starts operation in Georgia

    The contractor took over work in 2017 to complete the first new atomic power unit built in the U.S. in more than 30 years.

    By • Aug. 3, 2023
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    Rosendin opens Boise, Idaho, office amid rising tech demand

    The electrical subcontractor wants to capitalize on high-tech infrastructure expansion in the area.

    By • Aug. 1, 2023
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    Porsche eyes $3.3B EV battery plant in US

    The German luxury carmaker is weighing options at home and in the U.S. and Canada for its planned factory.

    By • July 28, 2023
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    Granite posts Q2 loss amid record backlog

    The California contractor lowered its guidance but sees more IIJA dollars ahead.

    By • July 28, 2023
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    Executive Moves

    Colorado’s CFC Construction names new president

    The firm, acquired in 2022 by Salt Lake City, Utah-based Big D Construction, has continued to operate independently with its own local management.

    By • July 28, 2023
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    July 2023 Project Wins: The country’s top contractors report their latest awards

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

    By Construction Dive Staff • July 27, 2023
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    Executive Moves

    Mycon promotes 2 to vice president

    Chip Myers and Jason Meuth will help lead the company’s Southeast expansion and development of business around automation.

    By Julie Strupp • July 26, 2023
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    Project Milestones

    Fluor hits milestone on $30B Canadian energy project

    The LNG Canada job in Kitimat, British Columbia, employs modules fabricated in China.

    By • July 25, 2023
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    Swinerton strengthens Atlanta foothold with new exec, office expansion

    The company expects its Atlanta division to top $150 million in revenue, a 130% increase year over year.

    By • July 25, 2023
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    Q&A

    New CEO sees strength in Kitchell’s diverse offerings

    With four operating companies and a nearly 75-year history, the Southwest firm is poised to take on new opportunities, said Wendy Cohen.

    By Jennifer Goodman • July 20, 2023
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    Executive Moves

    The Boldt Co. hires LaSalle’s Brad VanGorder as Detroit lead

    The 16-year construction veteran’s experience includes automotive, technology, commercial, municipal and health builds.

    By • July 19, 2023
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    Q&A // Executive Moves

    Jacobs targets coastal resilience markets

    The Dallas-based contractor aims to expand its water infrastructure and climate adaptation work with its latest personnel move.

    By • July 18, 2023
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    Lendlease cuts 10% of staff worldwide

    The Australian contractor and developer confirmed the layoffs of about 740 workers to Construction Dive. 

    By • Updated July 18, 2023
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    Suffolk’s tech VC arm closes $110M inaugural fund

    The Boston-based contractor’s investment business sees artificial intelligence, automation and sustainability as key innovation themes in construction.

    By • July 12, 2023
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    Q&A

    AECOM’s Poloni: ‘We can’t afford to ignore diversity’

    The president of one of the country's largest contractors encourages other women in construction to say yes to new opportunities.

    By Jennifer Goodman • July 12, 2023