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Texas Instruments to build $11B semiconductor plant in Utah
The multibillion-dollar project marks the largest economic investment in state history.
By Sebastian Obando • Feb. 17, 2023 -
Labor shortages, inflation vex civil contractors, but optimism remains
Dodge found that 78% of civil engineers use BIM, up from 66% in 2020, while interest in digital twins is growing.
By Jen A. Miller • Feb. 14, 2023 -
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ljubaphoto via Getty ImagesTrendlineConstruction Outlook 2023
How will construction fare this year? Inflation, a potential recession, supply chain struggles and sky-high labor demands are pushing up against optimism from infrastructure spending, growth in specific sectors and tech advancement. While economists have warned of an impending recession for months, it has yet to arrive. Construction Dive broke down several trends in labor, technology and infrastructure, while testing the hardiness of specific sectors in 2023. Here is a look at what to expect this year:
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Philly launches digital tool to ease building permitting process
The pilot aims to improve access to information about necessary permits, approvals and other requirements for some residential and commercial projects, the city said.
By Michael Brady • Feb. 8, 2023 -
AECOM profit grows on expanding backlog from city, state projects
The Dallas-based firm said many of its government clients have flush rainy day funds ahead of expected increases in infrastructure spending over the next several years.
By Joe Bousquin • Feb. 8, 2023 -
Jacobs beats estimates, maintains strong 2023 outlook
Government stimulus money will continue to boost the contractor’s performance this year, said CEO Bob Pragada during an earnings call last week.
By Sebastian Obando • Feb. 8, 2023 -
Project Wins
Balfour Beatty awarded $242M US 70 project
The stretch of highway in North Carolina is being upgraded to interstate standards.
By Matthew Thibault • Feb. 8, 2023 -
Biden details ‘Buy America’ plan in State of the Union
The president listed some of the types of materials and federally funded projects that would fall under his standard.
By Jennifer Goodman , Zachary Phillips • Feb. 8, 2023 -
House bill aims to create lending institution for infrastructure projects
The Federal Infrastructure Bank would be fueled by private investments.
By Jennifer Goodman • Feb. 7, 2023 -
Project Wins
Report: JE Dunn wins $3.2B EV battery plant job
Construction of the plant will begin in the first quarter of this year and will ultimately boost LG Chem’s battery materials production fourfold by 2027.
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DOT awards $1.2B to 9 megaprojects
From the Hudson River Tunnel to Cincinnati’s Brent Spence Bridge, these large civil projects qualified for a new grant program funded by the IIJA.
By Sebastian Obando • Feb. 7, 2023 -
Project Wins
Granite wins $46M California interchange project
Funded with federal dollars, the job will eliminate a T-shaped intersection on U.S. 101 in Northern California.
By Joe Bousquin • Jan. 31, 2023 -
Baltimore’s B&P rail tunnel on track for $4.5B replacement
Amtrak will use multiple project delivery methods including the Delivery Partner model, in which a contractor’s payments will be tied to key metrics.
By Jen A. Miller • Jan. 31, 2023 -
2023 OUTLOOK
7 projects to watch in 2023
From an NFL stadium to a major airport expansion and a massive manufacturing plant, these high-profile, high-impact projects are expected to hit significant milestones this year.
By Construction Dive Staff • Jan. 30, 2023 -
2023 begins with ‘positive momentum’ for construction
December project starts grew 27%, the first end-of-year monthly gain since 2017, according to Dodge.
By Joe Bousquin • Jan. 25, 2023 -
The image by Randy von Liski is licensed under CC BY-ND 2.0Executive Moves
DPR Construction taps Mark Whitson as president
Whitson, who started as a carpenter and built his career at the firm, will lead alongside CEO George Pfeffer.
By Julie Strupp • Jan. 25, 2023 -
$2.7B Newark Airport terminal opens
Designed and built by a Parsons/Tutor Perini joint venture, the project is the Port Authority's largest New Jersey expenditure ever.
By George Kevin Jordan • Jan. 24, 2023 -
RINA buys Patrick Engineering, enters US civil market
Italy’s RINA has expanded its global footprint with the acquisition of the Illinois-based engineering, design and construction management firm.
By Sebastian Obando • Jan. 24, 2023 -
2023 construction outlook roundup: Proceed with caution
As they look to the year ahead, contractors want to know how frayed supply chains, inflation and labor shortages will affect their business.
By Construction Dive Staff • Jan. 23, 2023 -
Deep Dive // 2023 OUTLOOK
Recession watch: Why the next one will be different
Executives from Skanska, DPR, Suffolk and others see unique characteristics in an economic slowdown this year.
By Sebastian Obando • Jan. 18, 2023 -
Transit agencies agree to share certification of minority contractors
Chicago and Philadelphia’s reciprocal arrangement for disadvantaged businesses could become a national model, organizers say.
By Julie Strupp • Jan. 17, 2023 -
Project Wins
Skanska kicks off new year with slew of project wins
The contractor touted over $900 million in recent awards across academic and infrastructure projects.
By Zachary Phillips • Jan. 17, 2023 -
Project Wins
Fort Wayne Airport awards Clayco $60M terminal expansion
The Chicago-based firm will build out the Indiana airport’s East Terminal.
By Julie Strupp • Jan. 13, 2023 -
2023 OUTLOOK
Sector watch: ‘A lot of money on the table’ for civil construction this year
More than $281 billion in spending, a 16% jump from 2022, will help this recession-resistant sector gain strength this year.
By Sebastian Obando • Jan. 10, 2023 -
2023 OUTLOOK
New year, new challenges for IIJA
Inflation, labor shortages and supply chain snarls could hamper federal infrastructure act work in the coming year.
By Julie Strupp • Jan. 10, 2023 -
2023 OUTLOOK
What’s keeping contractors up at night?
Supply chain chaos and an impending recession are among builders’ top concerns in 2023, according to a new survey.
By Julie Strupp • Jan. 9, 2023