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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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The blueprint for success in mega water projects
More water projects are valued in the billions. Learn why these complex builds require a specialized team.
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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 $1.3 billion Microporous battery separator project in Virginia and a $700 million Canadian Solar battery facility in Shelbyville, Kentucky.
Updated Nov. 21, 2024 -
Project Milestones
Turner kicks off $780M dedicated soccer stadium, NYC’s first
Etihad Park in Willets Point, Queens, will be home to MLS’s New York City Football Club.
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Executive Moves
Clayco announces CEO change, new data center division
Anthony Johnson will take over as head of the Chicago-based firm, which unveiled a new unit to capitalize on advanced technology facilities.
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Economic Reports
Construction input prices hold steady, but contractors brace for hikes
A majority of builders cited rising costs and tariffs as top issues for the year ahead.
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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.
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Construction robot researchers target dangerous and dirty jobs
With nearly $800,000 in grant funding, a team of scientists at UC San Diego is exploring ways to integrate robotics into the building industry and improve 3D modeling and mapping.
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LA fires damage power, sewer and water infrastructure
AccuWeather says total costs could range between $250 billion and $275 billion, including rebuilding and economic loss, making these the most expensive fires in U.S. history.
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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.
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Biden vows to speed permitting for data centers, clean energy
A Tuesday executive order designed to facilitate the growth of AI in the U.S. makes federal land available for these types of projects.
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Economic Reports
Total commercial backlog at nearly 2-year low
While sectors like retail and office declined, work in the pipeline for infrastructure jobs reached its highest point since August 2023, according to Associated Builders and Contractors.
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Economic Reports
Contractors breathe ‘sigh of relief’ as project stress drops
The measure of paused, abandoned and delayed bid builds now sits well below its January 2024 peak, according to ConstructConnect.
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Bechtel’s delayed NASA build hits milestone amid cost overruns
The project, originally slated for completion in March 2023 with a $383 million contract price, may not be complete until 2029 and could cost as much as $2.7 billion, according to an agency report.
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Project Milestones
Skanska to begin work on $450M bridge to NC’s Outer Banks
The firm will begin to drive pilings in coming weeks to replace the 65-year-old span that connects the popular barrier islands to the mainland.
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DOL’s independent contractor rule evades trucking company’s injunction bid
A federal judge held that the agency acted within its statutory authority in issuing the rule, delivering a regulatory victory to the Biden administration in its final weeks.
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Q&A
NY mandates contractor registration for publicly funded projects
Consultant Kathleen Bloss talks about the type of work the law covers and steps that firms must take to comply.
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Economic Reports
December 2024 economic roundup
Construction Dive tracks recent key industry data including backlog, planning activity, input costs, starts, job openings and spending.
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Honolulu rail builders sue HART for $324M
The JV alleged breach of contract and unjust enrichment on the nearly $10B Skyline rail project.
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Microsoft plans to pour $80B into cloud data centers
The tech giant will funnel more than half of the investments into U.S.-based facilities, Microsoft Vice Chair and President Brad Smith said Friday.
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2025 Outlook
Will contractors scramble for labor this year? It depends.
Firms that build multi-year megaprojects may have more success finding construction workers, experts say.
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Project Milestones
Turner tops out $260M SeaTac renovation project
The six-story renovation on C Concourse at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is on track to achieve LEED Gold status, according to the contractor.
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2025 Outlook
The AI arms race is on for builders in 2025
As spending, interest and education around artificial intelligence increases, pressure grows for contractors to either adapt or get left by the wayside.
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Opinion
Why mentorship matters
Initiatives like the ACE Mentor Program create a two-way street of learning, writes a preconstruction professional who works with high school students.
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Economic Reports
Data center boom powers rebound in construction planning
The strong momentum is expected to support spending this year, said Sarah Martin, associate director of forecasting at Dodge Construction Network.
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Opinion // Business Matters
Resolve to win more jobs in the new year
Running a construction company is hard, but these steps can lead to a more profitable business, writes consultant Matt Verderamo.