AECOM hit record $5B revenue, earned $61M in Q3

Despite the sales boost, the construction giant's income was down nearly 40% from the prior year's third quarter. An executive said the firm is trying to narrow its focus rather than "being all things to all people."

By Laurie Cowin • Aug. 10, 2018

Jacobs posts strong Q3, touts last year's acquisition of CH2M Hill

The December absorption, which chairman Steven Demetriou said is surpassing expectations, has been a factor in the engineering-focused construction firm's year-over-year revenue gains of 65%.

By Laurie Cowin • Aug. 9, 2018

Explore the 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

LafargeHolcim acquires Denver-based concrete company

With the absorption of Metro Mix, the international cement and concrete giant aims to cash in on a building boom in the acquiree​'s regional market.

By Kim Slowey • Aug. 8, 2018

WSP to buy Louis Berger for $400M

The acquisition will be a merging of international giants in the engineering professional services field.

By Kim Slowey • Aug. 1, 2018

Skender plans Chicago modular manufacturing facility

The contractor-turned-modular builder said the plant will help merge design, manufacturing and construction into one process and shave up to 40% off schedule and 20% off costs.

By Kim Slowey • July 27, 2018

Katerra plans more advanced, autonomous prefab plant

Robotics and automation will play a big part in the Tracy, California, plant's capacity to deliver the equivalent of 12,500 modular multifamily units annually.

By Kim Slowey • July 13, 2018

Brasfield & Gorrie offers hands-on construction tech program

The contractor partnered with the University of Alabama to provide real-world experience with 3D printing, modeling and modular manufacturing methods.

By Kathleen Brown • July 11, 2018

Populous introduces sports venue design-build service

The architecture firm's design-build service is tailored to meet the relatively short off-season in which venue owners can make changes.

By Kim Slowey • July 10, 2018

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 6, 2018

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

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

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

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 6, 2018

The top 10 commercial construction companies of 2018

These are the heavy hitters of the industry, with large-scale projects ranging from high-rises to hyperloops.

By Construction Dive Editors • May 18, 2018

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 3, 2018

What you need to know about the construction industry's labor shortage

.spotlight-list { counter-reset: counter; list-style-type: none; margin-left: 0; padding-left: 0; } .spotlight-list-item { margin: 2rem 0; padding-left: 3rem; position: relative; } .spotlight-list-item:before { background-color: #d62828; color: white; conte...

May 1, 2018

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The 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. 4, 2017