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Top construction-related podcasts
The AEC industry boasts a vast offering of informative, on-demand programs. Here are some to add to your playlist.
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Sponsored by RSM US LLPConstruction and real estate companies can prepare for tax changes under Trump
How construction and real estate firms can prepare for tax changes under a Trump-led government in 2025.
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2025’s top construction conferences
Construction Dive rounds up the industry conferences, expos and meetings on tap this year.
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Economic ReportsPublic projects boost construction spending to $1.26T high
Civil outlays in February fueled a record month for expenditures, but interest rates and tariff concerns continue to slow private growth.
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Turner-Kokosing JV files suit over $1B battery project
The complaint claims that Ascend Materials stiffed the joint venture for $138 million on tasks completed at the company’s Kentucky manufacturing facility.
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Project WinsTexas DOT taps Fluor to build $671M highway project
The Irving, Texas-based contractor will start work this summer on a key 12-mile stretch in College Station.
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6 contech startups take in combined $194M
One firm reached unicorn status with its Series C funding round, which boosted its valuation over the $1 billion mark.
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Project MilestonesMcCarthy completes $650M Texas hospital campus
The St. Louis-based builder used tech including LIDAR, BIM and 3D modeling to help it complete the project ahead of schedule.
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Hacker linked to Oracle Cloud intrusion threatens to sell stolen data
Security researchers from Trustwave SpiderLabs provided additional evidence backing up claims of a breach.
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Flatiron/AECOM JV ordered to pay AECOM subsidiary $14.2M
The ruling follows a multiyear battle between the contractors’ joint venture and AECOM Technical Services, which a judge characterized as bordering “on the absurd.”
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America’s aging water infrastructure faces new threats
The U.S. urgently needs to increase funding to shore up facilities, experts say, as climate change and emerging contaminants like PFAS pose growing threats.
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Contractors talk up NYC’s infrastructure boom
Major transportation projects are testing how firms manage construction in high-stakes environments, according to industry experts at the New York Build Conference.
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Project WinsMoss Construction scores $182M soccer arena renovation
The three-year rehab of FC Dallas’ home pitch, Toyota Stadium, will seek to improve the fan experience and increase seating capacity.
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Proposed New York law would expand prevailing wage requirements
Under the legislation, private projects receiving at least 20% in public funding would fall under set pay standards.
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New Mexico advances heat safety rule
If passed, the state would be the sixth to implement its own heat-related guidance, after a federal standard appears to have lost steam.
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Trump’s tariffs: Tracking the status of international trade actions
The U.S. has rolled out a deluge of tariffs, sparking responses from trading partners. Here's where each tariff – threatened or realized – currently stands.
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Executive MovesSuffolk taps Whiting-Turner vet for Dallas COO role
Evan McKee will work to build Suffolk’s portfolio across commercial, higher education, institutional and healthcare as the firm increasingly leverages tech on area projects.
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Schneider Electric to invest $700M in US manufacturing
The company aims to expand and renovate facilities across eight sites as it sees skyrocketing data center demand.
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March 2025: Contractors report their latest awards
Construction Dive rounds up the newest project wins from some of the country’s biggest builders including Mortenson, HITT and Flintco.
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Economic ReportsThe 9 largest commercial construction starts of February 2025
Groundbreakings held steady following a slow start to the year, with commercial activity offsetting slowdowns in multifamily and manufacturing, according to Dodge Construction Network.
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Project MilestonesJV completes $865M Florida bridge expansion project
The nearly 6-mile Howard Frankland Bridge crossing, which traverses Old Tampa Bay between Tampa and St. Petersburg, is the most expensive in the state’s history.
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Column // Help WantedArizona SkillsUSA competition showcases trade options
The Arizona Builders Alliance event featured more than 140 students entering contests in various craft categories.
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OpinionDesign-build fosters collaboration, flexibility
The fastest-growing project delivery method in the U.S. can help contractors control costs, streamline schedules and encourage innovation.
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Q&AThe construction materials most at risk for tariffs
Rebar, structural steel, piping and ductwork are all facing price volatility, according to Skanska USA Building executive Steve Stouthamer.
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Shawmut hits $1B in New England revenue
The milestone indicates continued demand in education and large-scale ground-up commercial construction in the region, according to the contractor.
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Hyundai to invest $21B in US manufacturing
The automaker plans to build a $5.8 billion steel plant in Louisiana as part of the investment.
