Public builders bullish on infrastructure, data centers, energy

Executives largely brushed off tariff and policy concerns on their latest round of earnings calls.

By Construction Dive Staff • March 10, 2025

More private construction projects face delays

Non-public work posted a 36.7% jump year over year in on-hold activity, according to the latest Project Stress data from ConstructConnect.

By Sebastian Obando • March 6, 2025

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Labor

A roundup of articles about issues affecting the workforce.

By Construction Dive staff

Tutor Perini unfazed by Trump’s tariff, funding actions

New CEO Gary Smalley said on a recent earnings call that he will focus on returning to profitability and that he doesn’t think the firm’s projects will be defunded.

By Julie Strupp • March 4, 2025

Construction spending stalls despite data center boom

A slight uptick in January was “far from encouraging,” according to ABC’s chief economist.

By Sebastian Obando • March 4, 2025

Trump’s new tariffs add pressure to construction pipeline

Higher fees on materials from Canada, Mexico and China will further squeeze project budgets and likely lead to delays and cancellations.

By Sebastian Obando • March 4, 2025

MasTec positions itself for oil and gas ‘renaissance’

The Coral Gables, Florida-based specialty contractor’s CEO said the company is positioned to capitalize on demand for energy and telecommunications infrastructure work.

By Matthew Thibault • March 3, 2025

Trump orders review of wood supply chain

Over the next year, various U.S. departments will assess whether tariffs, quotas or updated permitting processes could help limit the country’s reliance on foreign timber and lumber.

By Edwin Lopez • March 3, 2025

WSP ‘feeling extremely good’ even amid instability from Trump’s moves

The firm announced a multi-year partnership with Microsoft as it embarks on a new tech-focused strategic cycle.

By Julie Strupp • Feb. 28, 2025

Tariff worries force firms to rethink contracts

Builders are facing trade war-induced price escalation, but they can take key steps to help mitigate that risk.

By Sebastian Obando • Feb. 25, 2025

The 9 largest commercial construction starts of January 2025

Overall activity dropped during the first month of the year, though infrastructure work kept builders busy, according to Dodge Construction Network.

By Sebastian Obando • Feb. 25, 2025

Lendlease’s focus on domestic work begins to pay off

As part of a new strategy, the Australian firm has sold off its U.S. construction projects and entered an agreement to divest from its U.K. business.

By Zachary Phillips • Feb. 19, 2025

Granite sees ‘tremendous support’ for IIJA from Washington

On the California-based roadbuilder’s fourth-quarter earnings call, CEO Kyle Larkin said the market was among the strongest he’s encountered, though inflation looms.

By Joe Bousquin • Feb. 18, 2025

Tariff fears tied to biggest construction cost jump in 2 years

Contractors have rushed to buy materials before potential tariffs go into effect, pushing prices higher. More hikes could lie ahead, according to construction trade associations.

By Sebastian Obando • Feb. 13, 2025

Construction backlog posts gains to kick off the year

Contractors expect activity to pick up over the next six months amid renewed confidence since the presidential election, according to Associated Builders and Contractors.

By Sebastian Obando • Feb. 13, 2025

Inflation heats up to 3% as Trump calls on Fed to cut main rate

The unexpected rise in price pressures prompted futures traders to increase the odds that the Federal Reserve will hold the benchmark rate at its current range beyond May.

By Jim Tyson • Feb. 13, 2025

Construction planning up 26% to start 2025

The increase should boost spending in the second half of the year, according to Dodge Construction Network.

By Sebastian Obando • Feb. 11, 2025

January 2025 economic roundup

Construction Dive tracks key industry data including backlog, planning activity, input costs, starts and spending.

By Sebastian Obando • Feb. 11, 2025

Trump tags steel, aluminum imports with 25% tariffs

The new duties build on actions from the president's first term while axing exemptions and product exclusions.

By Phil Neuffer • Feb. 11, 2025

Why not to be the lowest bidder

Competing on price matters, but it is only part of consistently winning work, says consultant Chad Prinkey.

By Chad Prinkey • Feb. 6, 2025

Losing construction sectors under Trump

As the new administration begins to reshape federal policy, demand for certain types of projects could wane.

By Julie Strupp , Sebastian Obando • Feb. 5, 2025

Construction hiring slows to ‘unprecedented pace’

The decline is a result of diminished demand for labor, potentially due to cold weather and the presidential transition, according to a construction economist.

By Jennifer Goodman • Feb. 5, 2025

Construction spending slips as costs rise ahead of tariffs

Higher material prices could threaten future demand for projects even before a brewing trade war fully unfolds, according to AGC CEO Jeffrey Shoaf.

By Sebastian Obando • Feb. 4, 2025

Winning construction sectors under Trump

Thanks to new White House policies aimed at limiting regulations and easing approvals, contractors expect a surge in activity for data centers, manufacturing and energy projects to power AI.

By Sebastian Obando , Julie Strupp • Feb. 4, 2025

American Express and Levelset help simplify lien rights to help merchants optimize business operations

American Express and Levelset are teaming up to help address lien rights management in the construction industry.

Feb. 3, 2025

DOT says it will tie funding to birth, marriage rates

The agency issued a memo after Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy authorized a series of actions to advance Trump’s agenda.

By Zachary Phillips • Jan. 31, 2025