Green Building

  • An artist's depiction shows the design of a new two story visitor center near the water in the Everglades.
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    Courtesy of Tutor Perini
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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 • Sept. 22, 2023
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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 • Sept. 19, 2023
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    The image by Maciek Lulko is licensed under CC BY 2.0
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    Q&A

    Atlanta construction exec deals with supply chain snarls

    DPR Construction’s Kali Bonnell sees positive indicators for the industry, including a strong pipeline of projects.

    By • Sept. 19, 2023
  • Three people in winter gear walk through the burn-out remains of a building partly coated with snow. Blue mountains are in the background.
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    Michael Ciaglo via Getty Images
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    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from flooding and wildfires, said National Institute of Building Sciences panelists, and builders are relying on outdated guidance.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 • Sept. 14, 2023
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    Courtesy of Brown and Caldwell
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    Executive Moves

    California environmental contractor taps tech exec for digital growth

    Brown and Caldwell is enlisting data in its fight against the effects of climate change, an increasingly critical area for clients. 

    By • Sept. 13, 2023
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    Courtesy of RCAM Technologies
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    WSP bets on 3D-printed concrete for infrastructure projects

    The Canadian building giant is developing new applications for the technology, which can cut carbon emissions and project costs.

    By • Sept. 7, 2023
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    Courtesy of Volvo
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    Q&A

    Contractors adopt electric equipment to fight rising prices

    Making the switch from diesel brings lower operating and maintenance costs, as well as federal and state tax incentives, according to an industry expert.

    By • Aug. 31, 2023
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    The image by Komzet is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0
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    Q&A

    ASCE president: IIJA just the beginning of infrastructure remediation

    Maria Lehman says the infusion of federal funding will help address long-neglected upkeep across the country, but states and the private sector must also pitch in.

    By • Aug. 29, 2023
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    Courtesy of Skanska | Emersion Design
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    Project Milestones

    Skanska breaks ground on Cincinnati’s first mass timber project

    The contractor will construct the city’s new $32 million public radio headquarters.

    By • Aug. 23, 2023
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    W.E. O’Neil leverages offsite construction on $1.4B LAX concourse project

    Midfield Satellite Concourse South, which broke ground in June, is part of $15 billion in upgrades underway at Los Angeles International Airport.

    By • July 31, 2023
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    Douglas Rissing via Getty Images
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    GSA program to test 20 emerging technologies

    $30 million in funding will focus on a range of areas, including energy efficient and low-carbon products.

    By • July 7, 2023
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    ilkercelik via Getty Images
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    AGC teams with big-name GCs for carbon task force

    Construction is one of the most polluting industries, and less than 1% of buildings are assessed to determine their carbon footprint.

    By • June 23, 2023
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    Courtesy of Amazon / Lucas Jackson
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    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 • June 20, 2023
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    Courtesy of New York City Department of Design and Construction
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    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 • June 14, 2023
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    Courtesy of Swinerton
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    Project Milestones

    Swinerton tops out Charlotte mass timber project

    The firm's Timberlab subsidiary supplied cross-laminated beams and a prefabricated structural system.

    By • May 31, 2023
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    Permission granted by Halmar
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    Project Milestones

    Halmar, Schiavone complete $370M DC-area Metro project

    The Potomac Yard Metrorail station, which opened last week in Alexandria, Virginia, is located between two existing stops. 

    By • May 23, 2023
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    Courtesy of New York City Department of Design and Construction
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    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 • May 16, 2023
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    Courtesy of Jacobs
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    Jacobs’ profits more than double due to IIJA, water projects

    The firm announced plans to spin off its Critical Missions Solutions business, which accounted for 35% of its revenue last year. 

    By • May 9, 2023
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    Q&A

    Fluor tapped for laser fusion power plant

    Vice President Fred Hughes talks with Construction Dive about laser fusion technology and how to build complex energy projects.

    By • May 4, 2023
  • Yellow excavation equipment digs a wide trench on a beach, with massive pipes stacked in the background.
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    Courtesy of Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority
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    Louisiana plans $50B in climate adaptation projects

    The state’s coastal board recently approved a 50-year resiliency plan to protect residents from hurricanes and erosion.

    By • April 25, 2023
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    Mariakray via Getty Images
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    Commerce Department announces $562M for coastal resiliency projects

    The money from the IIJA will fund nearly 150 projects focused on bolstering the country’s response to climate change.

    By • April 24, 2023
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    Sean Gallup via Getty Images
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    Bechtel nixes $1B power plant after years of permitting battles

    The company said ongoing environmental lawsuits are the main reason it scrapped plans for a gas-fired electric-generating facility in Pennsylvania.

    By • April 20, 2023
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    Courtesy of Net Power
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    Project Wins

    Zachry Group wins Texas power plant job worth over $750M

    The facility, which owner Net Power claims will be the world’s first near-zero emissions large-scale gas-fired power plant, is slated for completion in 2026.

    By • April 18, 2023
  • A rendering shows the planned College of Behavioral and Social Sciences building at Chico State University.
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    Courtesy of Turner Construction
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    Project Milestones

    Turner breaks ground on $98M Chico State project, sends VP back to school

    Dan Wheeler, general manager for the contractor, graduated from the California university’s construction management program in 1993.

    By • April 14, 2023
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    Courtesy of Swift Current Energy
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    Project Wins

    McCarthy to build $535M solar project to help power Chicago

    The company plans to hire approximately 435 tradesworkers in coordination with local unions on the project.

    By • April 14, 2023