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Project Wins
Tutor Perini lands $47M Everglades National Park job
The contractor will build a new visitor center able to withstand hurricane-force winds, a bulkhead and docks at the southern Florida site.
By Joe Bousquin • Sept. 22, 2023 -
Tampa Bay Rays debut $1.3B stadium deal
The MLB venue in St. Petersburg, Florida, would sit on the same site as the team’s existing Tropicana Field and benefit from $600 million in public money.
By Joe Bousquin • Sept. 19, 2023 -
Explore the Trendline➔
sandsun via Getty ImagesTrendlineTop 5 stories from Construction Dive
Construction Dive editors curate some of the industry’s top stories from this year.
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C.W. Driver caps $70M UC Santa Barbara pavilion
The LEED-Gold structure is powered by clean energy and includes 1,700 new bicycle parking spots.
By Joe Bousquin • Sept. 19, 2023 -
Building codes aren’t climate ready, but changes are coming
Risk is growing from flooding and wildfires, said National Institute of Building Sciences panelists, and builders are relying on outdated guidance.
By Julie Strupp • Sept. 14, 2023 -
Why preconstruction has stolen the project spotlight
Construction Dive rounds up its series on the challenges and opportunities of a strong preconstruction approach.
By Chris Wood • Sept. 14, 2023 -
Sprouts plans to open 40 stores
The new store count, which executives detailed Tuesday at Goldman Sachs’ Global Retailing Conference, is a marked increase from the 30 stores the grocer is on track to add in 2023.
By Peyton Bigora • Sept. 14, 2023 -
Shared outcomes: How preconstruction impacts projects from start to finish
Beyond technology adoption, systemic changes to the building cycle have been spurred by behavioral and process swings.
By Chris Wood • Sept. 8, 2023 -
Shared lessons: The promise and pitfalls of preconstruction technology
Tech has turned a corner during the planning stage of projects, but more work remains to meet schedule and budget constraints.
By Chris Wood • Sept. 6, 2023 -
Shared challenges: Why preconstruction is suddenly so important
General contractors such as Mortenson, Messer and PCL say project collaboration is happening much earlier and with greater transparency than before the pandemic.
By Chris Wood • Sept. 6, 2023 -
Q&A
ConTech Conversations: How putting trust in building models eliminates uncertainty
Hannu Lindberg, DPR’s leader of virtual design and construction, spoke about keeping teams on the same page and the future of workers on jobsites.
By Matthew Thibault • Aug. 30, 2023 -
Opinion
How lean construction helps clients and improves contractors’ profits
Beyond better collaboration and time savings on projects, gains show up in builders’ bottom lines, writes a Rochester, New York, construction executive.
By Ken Osmun • Aug. 23, 2023 -
Project Milestones
Turner kicks off $100M Albany airport revamp
The project at the nation’s oldest municipal airport will relieve passenger congestion that backs up from security to the facility’s parking garage.
By Joe Bousquin • Aug. 22, 2023 -
Project Milestones
R.D. Olson breaks ground on $27M retail project
Bolsa Row Terrace in Westminster, California, at the heart of Orange County’s Little Saigon community, will feature more than 26,000 square feet of shopping and dining space.
By Joe Bousquin • Aug. 9, 2023 -
Project Milestones
$2.3B MSG Sphere lights up Las Vegas
Project costs on the world's largest spherical structure, set to open in September, nearly doubled due to inflation and supply chain woes.
By Sebastian Obando • July 19, 2023 -
What architects want GCs to know
Design pros from across the country say they value close collaboration with their construction colleagues.
By Shelley D. Hutchins, LEED-AP • July 11, 2023 -
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 -
Early involvement a ‘recipe for success’ on $2.5B HQ2 project
Clark Construction’s Lee DeLong spoke to Construction Dive as Amazon celebrated the grand opening of its second headquarters in Arlington, Virginia.
By Matthew Thibault • June 20, 2023 -
Project Milestones
R.D. Olson breaks ground on $60M Marriott hotel
Interior design elements will include wood surfaces, fireplaces, water features and penthouse suites on the top floor.
By Joe Bousquin • June 15, 2023 -
Project Milestones
New York City rebuilds $16.6M corridor with permeable concrete
As a result of new stormwater rules, the city will require green infrastructure in other, similar-sized projects going forward.
By Matthew Thibault • June 14, 2023 -
Project Milestones
McHugh completes Chicago apartment building started during the pandemic
The 200-unit mid-rise features exposed concrete ceilings, glass facades and views of Lake Michigan.
By Matthew Thibault • June 6, 2023 -
Project Milestones
McCarthy-Mortenson JV completes $1B biosafety lab
The facility in Manhattan, Kansas, will ensure the safety of the food supply and is one of just a handful of BSL-4 designated sites globally.
By Joe Bousquin • June 1, 2023 -
Q&A
How NYC is preparing its infrastructure for extreme weather
Thu-Loan Dinh, who helps lead infrastructure design for the city’s Department of Design and Construction, talks about the agency’s biggest resilience concerns and how to address them.
By Julie Strupp • May 16, 2023 -
Column
The Dotted Line: How to craft contracts to avoid disputes and keep legal fees down
Construction’s litigation claims and costs are among the highest of all industries. Here are strategies to keep damages in check.
By Joe Bousquin • April 25, 2023 -
Sponsored by Trimble
5 autonomy insights from industrial technology leaders
Construction, mining and agriculture leaders report a significant positive impact from autonomy in industrial technology environments.
April 17, 2023 -
Sponsored by DIRTT Construction Systems
Evolve the healthcare design process by maximizing the potential of modular
Gensler’s Healthcare Practice Leader talks about updating the design process.
April 17, 2023