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Construction’s manufacturing boom: Mapping the biggest facilities underway in the US
New projects added to the tracker this month include a $2 billion Johnson & Johnson project in Wilson, North Carolina, and a $1 billion Lyten battery manufacturing facility near Reno, Nevada.
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Sponsored by National Center for Construction Education and ResearchInvesting in your foremen
A training solution like NCCER's Construction Foreman Certification Program can help fill knowledge gaps.
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2025’s top construction conferences
It’s time to plan for the year to come. Construction Dive has you covered with a full list of industry conferences and tech expos on tap for 2025.
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OpinionSuburban cities focus on infrastructure expansions, upgrades
These smaller-but-growing markets are generating a range of public works construction projects, writes consultant Mary Scott Nabers.
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Tampa Bay Rays’ stadium roof repair could reportedly cost $55.7M
Tropicana Field’s roof was destroyed last month when Hurricane Milton hit St. Petersburg, Florida.
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State infrastructure ballot initiatives see mixed results
Approved bond funding and climate resiliency-focused state ballot measures could provide new ways for municipalities to fund improvements.
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Turner targets advanced tech builds in leadership revamp
With 40% of its revenues set to come from data centers, chip fabs and similar projects, the country’s biggest contractor is making moves to stay ahead of its growth.
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Project WinsTutor Perini/O&G JV lands $1.2B Newark AirTrain job
The team will design and build 2.5 miles of elevated track to replace the airport's existing rail system, first opened in 1996.
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OpinionI’m a construction exec who voted for Harris. But I see silver linings for our industry under Trump.
Former Congressman Patrick E. Murphy sees less red tape, incentives for permit approvals and a push for innovation as positives for builders.
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Colorado highway work zone deaths reportedly up 75%
State officials have looked to the DOT for answers after the death toll on roadway construction sites skyrocketed this year.
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Project MilestonesMcCarthy breaks ground on $150M laser research facility
The Fort Collins, Colorado, building will focus on creating fusion energy as a viable clean energy source and include 5-foot-thick shielding walls.
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Economic ReportsTariff concerns loom over construction input prices
Potential trade policy changes under the incoming Trump administration could raise costs for a wide range of materials, economists say.
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Project MilestonesMcCarthy-Vaughn JV starts $5B Dallas pediatric health campus
The new hospital complex aims to meet the needs of a booming North Texas population.
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Construction injury rate drops to lowest in over a decade
Seven out of 19 measured industries had higher incidence rates than construction in 2023.
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Economic ReportsProject abandonments, delays slow on interest rate cut
Private sector activity appears to be responding to the Fed's recent actions faster than publicly funded jobs.
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Opinion // Business MattersWhat makes a great people manager?
The industry’s best leaders have a high level of emotional intelligence, writes a construction consultant.
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Confusion, lack of clarity over head gear poses safety risks
Employers, workers and safety officials aren’t often on the same page about appropriate head protection, a new study finds.
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Trump taps former Rep. Lee Zeldin to lead EPA
The new administration will likely roll back regulations affecting fossil-fuel power plants, including a carbon emissions rule, according to an industry expert.
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Q&A // ConTech ConversationsAI, digital twins and BIM to converge: McCarthy tech expert
Alex Belkofer, senior director of VDC for the firm, said he is highly optimistic about artificial intelligence but that builders need to adopt it in “bite-sized pieces.”
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Economic ReportsRate cut boosts optimism despite construction backlog dip
Builders feel upbeat about a pickup in activity over the next two quarters, according to Associated Builders and Contractors.
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OpinionFor tech innovation, trust the process
At Barton Malow, testing a field printer that operates much like a CAD-driven Roomba started by organizing teams and aligning goals, writes the firm’s VDC director.
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Q&ADPR upgrades jobsite restroom offerings
Better facilities make workers feel valued, according to the self-perform leader for the firm’s Northwest region.
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DOE earmarks nearly $150M for 67 clean tech projects at federal facilities
The AFFECT program grants will save a combined $41.7 million in energy and water costs annually while eliminating over 80,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent each year, the Energy Department said.
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WSP leaders rosy on US work post election
The Canadian megacontractor reported higher revenue, profits and backlog in its third quarter, with plans for more acquisitions on the horizon.
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Economic ReportsPlanning activity cools, data center surge moderates
Several nonresidential sectors contributed to October’s decline, according to Dodge Construction Network.
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Project WinsBalfour Beatty snares $746M I-35 rebuild in Texas
The London-based contractor will reconstruct 2.5 miles of the highway through downtown Austin and build a link to the future light rail line.
