Commercial Building
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Barton Malow tops out tower on $1.4B Detroit development
The 685-foot-tall skyscraper is the city’s first in decades, and its second-tallest building.
By Matthew Thibault • May 7, 2024 -
Safety Week 2024
NYC construction deaths drop to lowest in nearly a decade
The number of injuries, however, increased substantially, according to a New York City Department of Buildings report.
By Zachary Phillips • May 7, 2024 -
Trendline
Data center construction
New projects from customers like Meta, Google and Amazon make this a burgeoning sector for contractors.
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Compliance is key for successful manufacturing builds
Federal funds are fueling growth in U.S. factory construction, but builders must navigate complex regulations, experts said during last week’s Construction Dive webinar.
By Zachary Phillips • May 6, 2024 -
Safety Week 2024
Construction Safety Week 2024 focuses on fall prevention
In the 10th year of the annual event, contractors will stand down with OSHA to highlight hazards associated with working at heights.
By Zachary Phillips • May 6, 2024 -
Each manufacturing project has its own personality, experts say
A panel of builders during last week’s Construction Dive webinar said that the future looks bright, but labor problems will continue to plague the industry.
By Matthew Thibault • May 6, 2024 -
Fluor sees opportunity in data center boom
CEO David Constable drew parallels between the surge in data center construction and the manufacturing boom during the firm’s Friday earnings call.
By Sebastian Obando • May 3, 2024 -
The Venetian Resort in Las Vegas to undergo $1.5B renovation
The project, which the Venetian claims is “the largest and most expensive hotel renovation in history,” will touch every aspect of the resort, from its logo to its suites.
By Jenna Walters • May 3, 2024 -
JV kicks off $4.3B San Francisco hospital build
Herrero Builders, The Boldt Company and Webcor broke ground on UCSF’s new health care facility in the city’s Parnassus Heights neighborhood.
By Joe Bousquin • May 3, 2024 -
National Skilled Trades Day spotlights urgent need to tackle skilled worker shortage
In addition to K-12 outreach, companies must meet new talent “where they are” at community colleges and universities, an industry expert says.
By Joe Burns • May 2, 2024 -
Economic Reports
Open construction jobs plunge 40%, but economists question data
The massive drop may be a statistical anomaly due to construction's scheduling and hiring patterns.
By Zachary Phillips • May 2, 2024 -
Vegas contractor, Elon Musk’s Boring Co. make ‘Dirty Dozen’ list
A national safety group named 12 companies that have allegedly flaunted worker health and safety and disregarded employees’ rights.
By Zachary Phillips • May 2, 2024 -
Economic Reports
Public sector lifts nonresidential construction spending as private projects lag
While the two sides of the industry are going in opposite directions, overall nonresidential outlays have outpaced inflation since the start of the pandemic, an economist said.
By Sebastian Obando • May 1, 2024 -
April 2024 wins: Contractors report their latest awards
Construction Dive rounds up the newest project wins from some of the country’s biggest builders including Barton Malow, Boldt and Clark.
By Construction Dive Staff • May 1, 2024 -
Long-vacant Las Vegas lot poised for multibillion-dollar resort
Developer LVXP is planning an entertainment and lifestyle venue, anchored by an “ultra-luxury” hotel and sports arena, at a site where a similar project failed just months ago.
By Jenna Walters • May 1, 2024 -
Rivian reaffirms plans for $5B Georgia EV plant despite construction pause
The electric carmaker emphasized its intention to continue limited site development activity during the pause period, according to a company letter.
By Sebastian Obando • April 30, 2024 -
Indiana snares $2B Google data center campus
Following an $11 billion announcement from Amazon last week, the Hoosier State is quickly racking up a slew of new computing facility wins.
By Joe Bousquin • April 30, 2024 -
Cordish Cos., Bruce Smith Enterprise to develop $1.4B Virginia casino resort
A 200-room Live! Casino & Hotel will anchor the Petersburg, Virginia, mixed-use development pending voter approval.
By Noelle Mateer • April 30, 2024 -
Project Wins
Skanska awarded $861M offshore wind development job
The Empire Wind project will transform the 73-acre South Brooklyn Marine Terminal into one of the biggest dedicated offshore wind ports in the country.
By Zachary Phillips • April 29, 2024 -
Amazon plans $11B Indiana data center campus
The Hoosier State put up more than $100 million in tax credits and training grant incentives to lure the tech giant to St. Joseph County.
By Sebastian Obando • April 29, 2024 -
Q&A
Apartment exec encourages women to consider a career in building
Helena P. Finley is currently leading the construction of 20 projects in eight regions for San Antonio-based Embrey.
By Jennifer Goodman • April 26, 2024 -
Chicago Bears release $4.2B stadium plans
While still awaiting funding approvals, the new complex would replace the historic Soldier Field and is part of a larger park and recreation project.
By Matthew Thibault • April 26, 2024 -
NABTU backs Biden for reelection
Sean McGarvey, head of the labor alliance, praised the president’s “laser-like focus” on infrastructure, manufacturing and middle-class jobs.
By Zachary Phillips • April 26, 2024 -
Damage from ‘Cop City’ activists hits $10M in Atlanta
Mayor Andre Dickens decried the actions that have damaged construction equipment and disrupted work but said that the project will finish on time.
By Zachary Phillips • April 25, 2024 -
Q&A
As spec projects slow, contractor focuses on build-to-suit
The CEO of Miller Construction talks with Construction Dive about industrial activity, financing challenges and one silver lining: lower construction costs.
By Sebastian Obando • April 25, 2024 -
$500M mixed-use project coming to downtown Orlando
The development, adjacent to the Orlando Magic’s arena, includes a hotel, housing and an entertainment venue and is set to break ground this year.
By Zachary Phillips • April 25, 2024