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    Swinerton to pay $2.3M fine over alleged Clean Water Act violations

    The San Francisco builder’s penalties stemmed from allegedly failing to use proper stormwater controls and conduct regular inspections across four solar farm sites in three states.

    By • Jan. 18, 2024
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    Phoenix leads in manufacturing construction

    The city has seen 14 major projects since 2020, and plants are cropping up in other areas with the labor pool to staff them, said a new report.

    By • Jan. 18, 2024
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    Trendline

    Top 5 stories from Construction Dive

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

    By Construction Dive staff
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    Executive Moves

    Swinerton taps new COO following executive shuffle

    Ray Haj will succeed David Callis, who became the contractor’s new CEO earlier this month.

    By • Jan. 17, 2024
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    Executive Moves

    Hill & Wilkinson names new CEO in executive shuffle

    COO Mike Oswald will succeed Paul Driscoll in heading the Richardson, Texas, general contracting firm, among other leadership moves.

    By • Jan. 12, 2024
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    Stantec acquires Morrison Hershfield, boosts Canadian presence

    Edmonton-based Stantec, which has more than half of its offices in the U.S., will grow its workforce in Canada by 10%.

    By • Jan. 10, 2024
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    Executive Moves

    Balfour Beatty names US civil CFO

    Jenni Kelley will be the next chief finance executive for the London-based builder’s infrastructure arm in the U.S.

    By • Jan. 9, 2024
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    The 2024 World of Modular returns to Orlando for industry’s biggest event

    The biggest event in commercial modular construction returns to Orlando, FL, March 18-21, 2024.

    Jan. 8, 2024
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    Executive Moves

    McCarthy taps IT lead for C-suite role

    Justin McFarland will helm a host of corporate departments, including information technology, for the St. Louis-based builder.

    By • Jan. 5, 2024
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    Last week to nominate a Construction Champion

    Construction Dive is seeking submissions through Feb. 9 to highlight the industry’s leading women in all sectors.

    By • Jan. 4, 2024
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    Project Wins

    Clayco nabs $5B Rivian EV factory project in Georgia

    The Chicago-based construction firm expects to finish work on the 1,800-acre complex in 2026.

    By • Jan. 3, 2024
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    5 biggest data centers to break ground in 2023

    The sector’s market boom has been well-documented, but signs of weakness could herald a squeeze ahead.

    By • Dec. 21, 2023
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    Construction’s top C-suite moves

    Swinerton, Gilbane, WSP and others announced leadership changes last year.

    By Construction Dive Staff • Dec. 21, 2023
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    This year’s top tech stories

    From ChatGPT to robots and contech funding, here are the topics that were most popular with our readers.

    By • Dec. 20, 2023
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    Executive Moves

    Amid spike in demand, Swinerton picks Carolinas healthcare lead

    The San Francisco contractor is staking its expansion efforts on rising demand for construction and renovation of medical facilities in the region.

    By • Dec. 20, 2023
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    Executive Moves

    Consigli taps hometown exec to head Albany, New York, office

    Industry veteran Jennifer Rand will oversee projects for the Massachusetts builder in the Empire State’s Capital Region.

    By • Dec. 19, 2023
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    Opinion // Business Matters

    How to gain respect from experienced co-workers

    Young construction leaders must learn how to navigate relationships with the seasoned pros on their team, according to an industry consultant.

    By Matt Verderamo • Dec. 18, 2023
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    Executive Moves

    STO Building Group creates COO, other C-suite roles

    Company veteran Greg Dunkle will support the 14 brands in the firm's portfolio amid an updated organizational structure.

    By • Dec. 14, 2023
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    Opinion // Business Matters

    5 tactics to tell — and sell — your firm’s story

    Once you know what you want to say to potential clients, decide how best to present it.

    By Chemene Phillips • Dec. 14, 2023
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    Executive Moves

    Swinerton CEO to retire in January

    President David Callis will succeed Eric Foster, who oversaw expansions into mass timber, maintenance and industrial work over his 42-year tenure.

    By • Dec. 11, 2023
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    Balfour Beatty backlog, revenue inch up in year-end update

    The company expects marginal gains driven by its work on Phase 1 of Britain’s HS2 rail project and increased airport construction activity in Hong Kong.

    By • Dec. 11, 2023
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    Sponsored by IFS

    The biggest industry drivers behind the growing need for excellent project financial control

    Discover the urgent need for robust project financial control in the competitive construction landscape.

    Dec. 11, 2023
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    Project Milestones

    Construction starts on $550M theme park in Frisco, Texas

    Balfour Beatty broke ground last month on Universal Kids Resort, which includes a 300-room hotel, rides and shops.

    By • Dec. 8, 2023
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    Granite buys 2 Memphis asphalt firms for $278M

    The move makes good on the California road builder’s promise to expand its aggregates and materials business in new markets. 

    By • Dec. 7, 2023
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    HITT unveils plans for high-tech HQ

    Space on the first floor of the company’s six-story, 270,000-square-foot headquarters in Falls Church, Virginia, will house Virginia Tech’s Coalition for Smart Construction.

    By • Dec. 6, 2023
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    Executive Moves

    Gilbane promotes Heidi DeBenedetti to COO

    During her nine-year tenure with the firm, DeBenedetti has led 650 employees and overseen annual revenue over $1.5 billion.

    By • Dec. 5, 2023