Corporate News: Page 2

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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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    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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    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 • 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 • 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 • July 12, 2023
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    Companies lose millions chasing data, information

    A new report on wasted efforts in the office paints a stark picture for construction and other businesses that fall behind in the tech adoption race.

    By • July 11, 2023
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    Bechtel opens new Arizona office amid semiconductor boom

    The location will help the contractor take advantage of a computer chip manufacturing wave in the area.

    By • July 10, 2023
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    Project Wins

    Granite snares $48M Texas flood control job from USACE

    The project in Wharton, Texas, will protect the city from historical flooding along the Colorado River. 

    By • July 7, 2023
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    Friday Feedback: Which materials are most expensive?

    As prices remain above pre-COVID levels, Construction Dive wants to know how your firm is coping.

    By • July 7, 2023
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    Executive Moves

    Lendlease names new Europe CEO

    Andrea Ruckstuhl assumed leadership of the Australian contractor and developer’s European business effective July 3.

    By • July 7, 2023
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    Executive Moves

    Salt Lake City contractor hires tech-focused VP

    Heather Soderquist will be Jacobsen Construction’s first vice president of innovation.

    By • July 5, 2023
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    June 2023 Project Wins: The country’s top contractors report their latest awards

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

    By Construction Dive Staff • June 30, 2023
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    Opinion

    Midyear check-in: How’s your construction firm doing?

    At the halfway point of 2023, UBS financial advisor Jason Lowy says that construction leaders should assess their year-end goals.

    By Jason Lowy • June 29, 2023
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    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 • June 29, 2023
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    Contech Funding

    Contech firms rake in funding

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

    By • June 28, 2023
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    Executive Moves

    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 • June 28, 2023