What recession? Developers bet on Vegas instead.

Demand for entertainment projects in Las Vegas remains strong despite economic headwinds and signs of cratering consumer confidence.

By Sebastian Obando • June 23, 2022

Recession watch: ABC economist sees 'difficult times' through 2025

Associated Builders and Contractors' Anirban Basu said the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy to fight inflation will likely tip the economy into recession.

By Sebastian Obando • June 16, 2022

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Top 5 stories from Construction Dive

Construction Dive editors curate some of the industry’s top stories from this year.

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Why construction stocks are like honey for the bear market

Construction companies could become Wall Street’s darlings, armed with strong backlogs and robust infrastructure funding.

By Joe Bousquin • June 15, 2022

How construction starts fare by US region

Analysts forecast how activity in the West, Midwest, Northeast and South will rebound from the pandemic.

June 14, 2022

Amid domestic semiconductor wave, Texas Instruments begins $30B build

The manufacturing facility, which broke ground in Sherman, Texas, follows a trend of similar investments in the U.S.

By Matthew Thibault • June 14, 2022

Why Amazon's warehouse pullback is good news for contractors

The e-commerce giant has slowed its building spree, freeing up hard-to-find materials and land for other projects in the booming sector.

By Sebastian Obando • June 13, 2022

High pay attracts workers, but construction's employment gap widens

To entice more workers into the industry, contractors will likely have to further elevate wages, AGC Chief Economist Ken Simonson said.

By Zachary Phillips • June 9, 2022

Texas, Florida boost construction starts in the South

Warehouse activity continues to grow, but Dodge expects deceleration in the sector.

By Sebastian Obando • June 9, 2022

Midwest starts lag national average

The power and gas plant sector in the region, particularly its solar energy and wind farms, shows robust activity.

By Sebastian Obando • June 7, 2022

Despite flat revenue, Bechtel's 2021 performance better than expected: CFO

The country's second-largest contractor saw year-over-year backlog revenue decrease but the amount of new work on its books rose.

By Matthew Thibault • June 6, 2022

Recession 'not inevitable,' Moody's says

Contractors considering changes to wages, prices and other critical business strategies must filter an unusual range of conflicting economic forecasts.

By Jim Tyson • June 6, 2022

Northeast construction starts slow following rebound last year

The headwinds of inflation, supply chain issues, COVID-19 and a potential recession mute activity in the region, according to Dodge Data & Analytics.

By Sebastian Obando • June 3, 2022

Manufacturing projects boost starts in Western states

Clients looking to build a more reliable supply chain, via projects like chip plants, will drive growth in the sector, said a senior economist at Dodge.

By Sebastian Obando • May 31, 2022

Dodge: Construction starts jump, pipeline strong

Commercial building grows despite supply chain issues, the war in Ukraine and rising inflation, but a recession would slow that growth, an economist said.

By Sebastian Obando • May 25, 2022

The IIJA sets aside $100M for contech. When will it arrive?

Agencies have not yet hammered out the details, but the funding could follow a predictable path set by the federal government.

By Matthew Thibault • May 18, 2022

How $21B in foreign investment is shaping the multifamily landscape

This four-part series looks at how capital from outside the U.S. is moving into multifamily — and the types of properties and places investors seek.

By Robyn Griggs Lawrence • May 17, 2022

The top 10 residential builders of 2022

Dallas, Texas-based D.R. Horton remains at the top of the list for the 20th year in a row with 81,981 homes closed last year.

By Mary Salmonsen • May 16, 2022

WSP beats earnings expectations, maintains guidance

The Canadian contractor saw strong backlog growth in the first quarter and said its 2022 plans already account for inflation. 

By Julie Strupp • May 13, 2022

Looking beyond cost codes in construction management software

Given the high monetary stakes and the complexities at various stages of the project, construction companies need to rely on standardized processes to keep an eye on costs.

By Ricci Stevens • May 9, 2022

Despite $21.6M loss, Tutor Perini sticks to its guidance

The Los Angeles-based infrastructure giant reiterated its full-year outlook, even though it went into the red in the first quarter.

By Joe Bousquin • May 5, 2022

5 ways to manage suppliers during disruption

Contract clauses and long-term deals are some ways large organizations can deepen vendor relationships and ensure supply. 

By Praveen Kumar Soni • May 2, 2022

Report: GCs more likely than subs to get paid on time

General contractors have fewer problems collecting payments compared to other types of construction businesses, according to new data from Levelset.

By Jennifer Goodman • May 2, 2022

The 5 benefits of lean construction practices

Lean construction benefits customers, your business and the environment. Learn how that's possible.  

May 2, 2022

Granite posts nearly 20% quarterly revenue loss as it works through less profitable projects

The California company's CEO is optimistic about shifting away from large, complicated builds and expects a boost from the infrastructure act.

By Julie Strupp • April 29, 2022

Kansas City IUPAT accepts contract, largest pay increase in 17 years

Union painters in Missouri went on strike for eight days, demanding higher wages from a construction employment group.

By Zachary Phillips • April 21, 2022