Balfour Beatty breaks ground on $698M USACE-NSA project

The building, named after the late cryptanalyst, educator and equal opportunity activist Minnie Kenny, is scheduled for completion in 2026.

By Matthew Thibault • June 9, 2023

Weak office, hotel sectors continue to drag on construction planning

While office and hotel planning continue to drop, healthcare and education projects posted a 5.6% jump in May, according to Dodge Construction Network.

By Sebastian Obando • June 8, 2023

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

By Construction Dive staff

Despite $50B of investment, contech is being held back by its fragmented customer base

Cash into the construction technology space grew by 85% during the pandemic, according to McKinsey, but the nature of the industry makes it a tough nut to crack. 

By Joe Bousquin • June 7, 2023

Superior Construction wraps up $400M Indianapolis highway project

The I-65/I-70 North Split overhaul is the largest transportation project the Jacksonville, Florida-based firm has ever completed.

By Julie Strupp • June 7, 2023

Edenville Dam owner knew about defects 10 years before failure, filing claims

In an email to Construction Dive, the owner refuted the state of Michigan’s allegations and said it was seeking to protect itself from litigation from flood victims.

By Julie Strupp • Updated June 7, 2023

Granite wins $29M Highway 1 project

Work on the route near the popular Santa Cruz boardwalk and pier kicks off at the height of summer beach season.

By Joe Bousquin • June 6, 2023

Debt ceiling deal leaves DOT mostly unscathed, but transportation, housing funds may still be at risk

“We're still assessing the best ways to accommodate the caps and restraints that are part of this deal,” said Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg.

By Dan Zukowski • June 2, 2023

Finnish manufacturer plans $750M Georgia modular building factory

Admares will construct a 2.5-million-square-foot plant as part of its relocation to the United States.

By Sebastian Obando • June 1, 2023

Subcontractors feel the pinch but still expect growth

A shrinking labor pool and supply chain delays impact subs’ bottom lines, but the silver lining of the IIJA has gotten shinier.

By Jen A. Miller • June 1, 2023

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

Judge halts bridge project over Alabama DOT head’s ‘personal vendetta’

The circuit court said the official had operated in bad faith in building the $120 million project 1 mile from a toll company’s existing span.

By Julie Strupp • June 1, 2023

Majority of highway contractors report work zone crashes in last year

AGC called upon legislators and motorists alike to improve roadwork safety as part of its highway contractor survey.

By Zachary Phillips • May 30, 2023

Debt ceiling deal would speed environmental permitting

The tenuous agreement could also advance the Mountain Valley Pipeline and help boost the construction workforce, according to one trade group.

By Julie Strupp • May 30, 2023

May Project Wins: The country’s top contractors report their latest awards

Construction Dive rounds up the newest project wins from some of the country’s biggest builders.

By Construction Dive Staff • May 26, 2023

Intel starts next phase of $20B Ohio manufacturing project

Crews poured 1,500 cubic yards of concrete at the massive semiconductor facility in Licking County, Ohio.

By Sebastian Obando • May 25, 2023

DPR Construction names new Atlanta lead

Kali Bonnell has developed expertise in healthcare builds over her 14-year career.

By Julie Strupp • May 25, 2023

Enel chooses Oklahoma as home of first US solar panel factory

The $1 billion-plus factory will be located at the Tulsa Port of Inola, giving it easy access to rail and river transport.

By Kate Magill • May 24, 2023

New York builders group looks to accelerate IIJA funding

“We’re still sitting on billions of unspent federal dollars,” said Carlo Scissura, CEO and president of the New York Building Congress. 

By Sebastian Obando • May 24, 2023

Skanska announces West Coast Civil team leadership change

As the division’s executive vice president Mike Aparicio approaches retirement, the team will transition management in August to ease the shift.

By Zachary Phillips • May 23, 2023

$220B in IIJA funds announced so far

Even as the White House detailed how money is rolling out, contractors and other groups are watching infrastructure act funding during negotiations over the debt ceiling.

By Julie Strupp • May 23, 2023

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 Jennifer Goodman • May 23, 2023

Applied Materials plans $4B Silicon Valley chip research facility

The Santa Clara, California-based semiconductor firm plans to invest up to $25 billion over 10 years, contingent on support from the $52.7 billion CHIPS Act.

By Sebastian Obando • May 23, 2023

How PCL Construction is building a sustainable water future across the United States

PCL Construction leads the way in tackling water scarcity and contamination.

May 22, 2023

Construction costs push JE Dunn jail project price up 17%

Rising materials costs caused a delay on the $301 million detention center in Kansas City.

By Sebastian Obando • May 19, 2023

Manufacturing starts, construction’s safety blanket, slump 68%

Despite the pullback, Dodge’s chief economist maintains underlying trends point to a “very healthy sector.”

By Sebastian Obando • May 18, 2023