Corporate News: Page 7

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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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    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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    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

    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
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    Contractors open new offices in first half of 2023

    Construction companies like Clark, Shawmut and Messer are expanding into new markets around the country.

    By • June 27, 2023
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    Q&A

    After acquisition, midsize contractor gains ‘a lot of opportunities,’ exec says

    Kevin Foltermann, the vice president of Texas for W.E. O’Neil, spoke to Construction Dive about his company’s future, the addition of dedicated contech professionals and more.

    By • June 26, 2023
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    Project Milestones

    Semiconductor company plans $600M investment in Colorado

    The 100,000-square-foot facility forms part of Entegris’ new campus project, which is targeted to begin initial commercial operation in early 2025.

    By • June 15, 2023
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    Amazon to demolish 9 Virginia office buildings to make way for data centers

    The tech giant and other firms are evaluating ways to transform vacant office space for new uses.

    By • June 14, 2023
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    Executive Moves

    Suffolk appoints new chief growth officer

    Suzanne Roeder will draw on her experience at Perch and Bain & Co. to help drive the firm's strategy.

    By • June 13, 2023
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    Chicagoland contractor opens new Tampa office

    Nicholas & Associates’ Florida office, its third, is farther afield from its dominant market in the Midwest.

    By • June 8, 2023
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    Executive Moves

    Shawmut nabs former Suffolk exec for new Florida lead

    Alexis Leal’s industry experience also includes 25 years with Munila Construction Management.

    By • June 6, 2023
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    Executive Moves

    Gilbane Building Co. names new CEO

    The company tapped Adam R. Jelen to be its next leader, while current CEO Thomas M. Laird Jr. will move to chairman.

    By • June 5, 2023
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    Toyota to invest another $2.1B in North Carolina EV battery factory

    The plant’s additional production capacity will help the automaker launch its first U.S.-assembled electric SUV.

    By Eric Walz • June 5, 2023
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    Executive Moves

    California contractor makes CFO, IT appointments

    The two new Blach Construction execs were hired from competitor Rudolph and Sletten and global tech giant Cisco Systems.

    By • June 1, 2023
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    Greystar launches attainable housing brand

    With some built in the company’s newly opened modular factory, Ltd. by Greystar apartments will limit future rent increases for existing residents.

    By Mary Salmonsen • May 31, 2023
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    PCL acquires specialty craft firm

    The contractor bought The Companies of Nassal, an Orlando, Florida-based fabricator that focuses on rockwork for theme parks, zoos and aquariums.

    By • May 31, 2023
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    Top 10 commercial contractors of 2023

    Turner maintained its No. 1 ranking while first-timer MasTec claimed the third spot in this year’s list of construction industry giants.

    By • May 30, 2023
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    Project Milestones

    Hensel Phelps starts $630M NIH project in Maryland

    The Colorado-based general contractor expects to complete construction by 2029.

    By • May 30, 2023
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    May 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 • May 26, 2023
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    Project Milestones

    Intel starts next phase of $20B Ohio manufacturing project

    Crews poured 1,500 cubic yards of concrete at the massive semiconductor facility in Licking County, Ohio.

    By • May 25, 2023
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    Project Milestones

    Amazon opens first phase of $2.5B HQ2

    Phase two of the e-commerce giant’s second headquarters, built in Arlington, Virginia, remains on pause.

    By • May 25, 2023