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

Contractors scramble to stay on top of Trump’s new policies

Builders must stay up to date with the new administration's rapidly evolving directives that cover everything from DEI to funding, experts say.

By Julie Strupp • Feb. 3, 2025

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Top 5 stories from Construction Dive

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

By Construction Dive staff

Gilbane, DPS JV to build $614M Albany nanotech center expansion

The research and development facility will include a new, 50,000-square-foot ISO 5 cleanroom and a high-voltage switchyard upgrade.

By Matthew Thibault • 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

January 2025 wins: Contractors report their latest awards

Construction Dive rounds up the newest project wins from some of the country’s biggest builders including AECOM, Jacobs and Trumbull.

By By Construction Dive Staff • Jan. 31, 2025

PCL ramps up manufacturing group for onshoring surge

The move aligns the firm's pros from different geographies under one fully integrated team.

By Matthew Thibault • Jan. 31, 2025

Construction outlook 2025: what contractors need to know

From uncertain interest rates to a new presidential administration, construction pros are keeping close tabs on key issues that could drive up costs or create new challenges.

By Construction Dive Staff • Jan. 30, 2025

Jacobs nabs $80M US Navy contract

The deal covers Defense Department installations globally, with a primary focus on the eastern U.S., Europe, Africa and the Middle East.

By Sebastian Obando • Jan. 30, 2025

Why navigating uncertainty will be key to construction gains in 2025

JLL’s Louis Molinini walks through the impacts of the new administration, higher material prices and a continued focus on resilience for contractors.

By Louis Molinini • Jan. 30, 2025

Advocacy group files motion to intervene in DBE case

Democracy Forward, which frequently took Trump's first administration to court, challenged the president's anti-DEI actions.

By Joe Bousquin • Jan. 29, 2025

Generator, advanced nuclear stocks reel as low-cost DeepSeek chills AI load growth outlook

Among the hardest hit were companies with large existing gas and nuclear fleets, along with advanced nuclear technology providers expected to benefit from rising demand for firm power.

By Brian Martucci • Jan. 28, 2025

Trump funding freeze leaves IIJA, IRA projects in limbo

New executive orders could halt promised funding and stop infrastructure and environmental projects that are already underway, legal experts say.

By Julie Strupp • Updated Jan. 29, 2025

Bechtel, energy builders win Tennessee small modular reactor contract

The team will use an integrated project delivery model to plan and design the potentially $5.4 billion Clinch River Unit 1 in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.

By Matthew Thibault • Jan. 28, 2025

9 largest commercial construction starts of December 2024

Billion-dollar projects including a hospital replacement in Houston and a Hard Rock Hotel in Las Vegas kicked off even as overall construction activity cooled to close the year.

By Sebastian Obando • Jan. 27, 2025

Trump orders NEPA changes, faster energy project permits

In executive orders signed on Monday, the president prioritized oil, gas, nuclear, coal, hydropower, biofuel and critical mineral efforts, but wind and solar were notably left out.

By Julie Strupp • Jan. 23, 2025

Trump orders GSA to advance ‘beautiful’ federal buildings

The American Institute of Architects expressed concern over the change, which mirrors a move the president made in the final days of his first term.

By Zachary Phillips • Jan. 22, 2025

JV picked for $2.3B Long Bridge overhaul in Virginia

Trumbull, Fay, S&B Construction and Wagman Heavy Civil will join the project, which aims to alleviate one of the East Coast’s biggest rail bottlenecks.

By Julie Strupp • Jan. 21, 2025

Nearly $9B in federal transportation funds and loans authorized since Jan. 1

Airports, EV charging, bus rapid transit and pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure are among the types of projects that received grants in the last days of the Biden administration.

By Dan Zukowski • Jan. 21, 2025

Trump takes action around energy, immigration, tariffs

The newly sworn-in president issued several executive orders on Monday that could impact contractors.

By Jennifer Goodman • Jan. 21, 2025

5 ways builders say Trump can support construction

The Associated General Contractors of America itemized priorities for the incoming administration that will help bolster building activity and maintain infrastructure momentum.

By Sebastian Obando • Jan. 21, 2025

What to expect as Trump takes office

As the President-elect is sworn in on Monday, here’s what contractors need to know about how his administration could impact the industry.

By Construction Dive Staff • Jan. 17, 2025

Disaster recovery contractors poised to take on LA wildfire damage

Construction firms such as Jacobs, AECOM and Quanta Services could play key roles in the rebuilding efforts, according to financial services company Baird.

By Sebastian Obando • Jan. 16, 2025

We need another infrastructure law

Carlo Scissura has a message for Congress and President Trump: Building a stronger country can’t stop now.

By Carlo Scissura • Jan. 16, 2025

5 construction-related announcements from CES

Heavy equipment for the moon (and for Earth) took the reins at one of the world’s largest tech shows.

By Matthew Thibault • Jan. 15, 2025

DOT announces $635M in EV charging, other clean transportation grants

The grants will support installation of more than 11,500 electric vehicle charging ports as well as hydrogen and natural gas fueling infrastructure.

By Robert Walton • Jan. 14, 2025