Corporate News: Page 2
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Fortive to buy software firm Gordian for $775M cash
Fortive expects the construction software and data firm to generate $130 million this year and anticipates a 10% return on capital within five years.
By Kim Slowey • July 06, 2018
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Katerra's new company with Indian manufacturer KEF already has $3.7 billion in bookings
Katerra's latest in a string of acquisitions will see the offsite construction company create a new entity with KEF Infra and expand its global footprint.
By Kim Slowey • June 29, 2018
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AECOM teams with Chinese firm on integrated delivery
Among other projects, the joint venture has agreed to deliver the London Spire, which is expected to be the tallest residential development in Western Europe.
By Kim Slowey • June 12, 2018
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PCL ramps up sports construction business with new hires
PCL Construction's two new executives have worked on more than $6 billion of sports-related projects in the last four years.
By Kim Slowey • June 11, 2018
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Canada rejects Chinese firm's $1B Aecon buy, cites national security concerns
The Canadian government has been weighing the national security implications of the deal since February.
By Kim Slowey • June 06, 2018
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The top 10 commercial construction companies
These are the heavy hitters of the industry, with large-scale projects ranging from high-rises to hyperloops.
By Construction Dive Editors
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25K construction workers to be trained on fall protection
Ladder manufacturer Werner will hold more than 200 training sessions to help prevent the leading cause of U.S. construction deaths.
By Kim Slowey • May 03, 2018
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Deep DiveWhat you need to know about the construction industry's labor shortage
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Home Depot giving $50M for construction skills training
Such programs are part of an industry-wide push to encourage millennials and generations after them to explore the trades.
By Kim Slowey • March 12, 2018
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Entergy breaks ground on $872M power station
The new plant is expected to lower customer energy costs and reduce carbon dioxide emissions.
By Kim Slowey • Jan. 24, 2018
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NH's Keene State to offer construction safety degree
College officials said this will be the first degree program of its kind in the U.S.
By Kim Slowey • Jan. 23, 2018
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Amazon unveils top 20 contenders for HQ2
Let the jockeying begin: Amazon will make a final decision this year after a deeper dive into each city's potential.
By Daphne Howland • Jan. 18, 2018
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Trimble exec: BIM, constructible data will transform industry
Software maker Trimble is teaming up with Dutch construction company VolkerWessels to hone BIM capabilities and better leverage project data.
By Mary Tyler March • Jan. 17, 2018
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Green Building Initiative buys global rights to Green Globes rating system
The deal allows nonprofit GBI to expand the sustainability rating system for commercial and multifamily buildings worldwide.
By Kim Slowey • Jan. 17, 2018
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Amazon could be leaning toward Boston for new HQ2
The company's leasing efforts in the seaport city mimic the first phase of its HQ2 plan.
By Kim Slowey • Jan. 12, 2018
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Oracle to buy Aconex for $1.2B
The acquisition of the cloud-based construction management software company will bolster Oracle's cloud offerings for its construction industry customers.
By Kim Slowey • Dec. 19, 2017
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Dive AwardsThe Construction Dive Awards for 2017
The awards recognize the industry's top disruptors and innovators. These executives, companies and trends are transforming the industry and shaping the future.
By Mary Tyler March , Laurie Cowin • Dec. 04, 2017
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Autodesk among 330 CEOs to sign 'diversity pledge'
PwC's Tim Ryan is on a mission to add more CEOs to his growing list of those promising to advance diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett , Mary Tyler March • Nov. 14, 2017
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AIA publishes amended architect scope contract documents
The updated versions now reflect the duties architects take on beyond providing architectural services.
By Kim Slowey • Oct. 24, 2017
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Autodesk invests in Project Frog to bolster prefab market
The prefabrication market is poised for significant growth in the coming years, with this collaboration signaling a step toward streamlining the market end to end.
By Laurie Cowin • Oct. 17, 2017
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$1B expansion starts at TN manufacturing campus
Upon completion in January 2019, Denso's manufacturing facility will encompass 3.5 million square feet.
By Laurie Cowin • Oct. 13, 2017
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Amazon's HQ2 city could already be home to one of its R&D hubs
One-quarter of the company's employees work in research and development hubs around the U.S., shedding light on where it might expand its footprint.
By Kim Slowey • Oct. 13, 2017
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Deep DiveQ&A: Mortenson CEO Dan Johnson on stadiums, renewables and what's next for the company
The contractor has made big strides in new markets and has its sights set on continued growth.
By Mary Tyler March • Oct. 11, 2017
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Bloomberg's new European HQ gets high marks for sustainability
It achieved the highest-ever BREEAM design-stage score for an office project, making it one of the most sustainable buildings of its type in the world.
By Kim Slowey • Oct. 09, 2017
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McCarthy partners with Procore for operations management
More such partnerships are likely among contractors and software as a service providers as the former get more comfortable using cloud-based applications.
By Hallie Busta • Oct. 09, 2017