The Latest
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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 $200 million Collins Aerospace facility expansion in Spokane, Washington, and a $175 million Nanograf battery factory project in Flint, Michigan.
Updated Sept. 27, 2024 -
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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Project Milestones
Consigli breaks ground on $500M Maine higher-ed campus
The superstructure of a 245,000-square-foot research building will be partially built with mass timber to reduce embodied carbon and emissions on the project.
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2M households still without power after Helene; some local grids must ‘be completely rebuilt’
Multiple utilities say they will need to totally reconstruct, rather than repair, electric systems in the hardest-hit areas.
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Glass houses? MIT pilots translucent bricks
Researchers recycled crushed bottles to 3D-print multilayered blocks as strong as concrete, according to the university.
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Economic Reports
Public projects keep nonresidential construction afloat
Government funding accounted for the entirety of the monthly increase in spending, according to ABC's chief economist.
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Project Wins
Hensel Phelps secures more border station work
The firm nabbed a $275 million contract to build out a port of entry in Douglas, Arizona.
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NJ contractor to pay $950K for allegedly false DBE claims
The DOJ said Rahway-based MV Contracting sought and won jobs under DOT’s Disadvantaged Business Enterprise program, even though it knew it didn’t qualify.
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Deep Dive
How US construction left the world behind
The American building industry has thrived in recent years while growth has eluded contractors in many other countries. Here’s why.
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Executive Moves
Suffolk hires Turner vet to lead manufacturing, advanced tech work
Darin Hart brings 35 years of experience to the company as it positions itself for the semiconductor industry’s growth.
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Project Wins
Granite-Obayashi JV receives orders for $113M Marine base project
It’s the second major contract Granite has won at Camp Blaz in Guam, the U.S. Marines' first new base in 70 years.
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Top 5 causes of construction delays
Touchplan, a production planning platform, captured data from over 321,000 scheduled tasks over the past year to compile the reasons.
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Project Wins
MTA taps Jacobs for $228M NYC rail upgrades
The project includes program management services at three Long Island Rail Road stations, according to the release.
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Thought Leaders: September 2024
Executives from Messer, Warfel, Consigli and more talk about their latest challenges and successes.
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NAHB: Apartment completion time flat in 2023
The construction cycle rose 3.5 days in 2023 after jumping 2.3 months in 2022.
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Q&A
Skanska pilots hydration test machine in Florida
On three healthcare projects, the contractor used a device to demonstrate the importance of proper water intake and to help keep workers safe in the heat.
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Economic Reports
The 9 largest commercial construction starts of August 2024
Total groundbreakings climbed 6% during the last month of the summer, according to Dodge Construction Network.
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Project Wins
Skanska JV wins $848M water project in Yonkers, New York
The contractor and civil engineer ECCO III Enterprises began construction in August on new chemical addition facilities, which treat New York City’s water supply.
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Judge partially blocks DOT’s DBE program
The federal preliminary injunction could have widespread implications for workforce participation goals in federal contracts.
Updated Sept. 25, 2024 -
Baltimore bridge collapse
Maryland sues owner of cargo ship that wrecked Key Bridge
The state is seeking damages to pay for the replacement of the Baltimore span, as well as for the economic fallout from when it collapsed into the Patapsco River in March.
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September 2024 wins: Contractors report their latest awards
Some of the country’s biggest builders have recently reported new work in projects ranging from infrastructure to energy.
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Gilbane marks milestones on 3 Massachusetts school projects
Buyers will continue to prioritize builds featuring tech, energy efficiency and sustainability, said the builder’s K-12 market leader.
Updated Sept. 25, 2024 -
How PCL used a high-tech load stabilizer to work on windy days
The construction giant leveraged a physical crane attachment that employs sensors and anticipates weight shifts to put 10,000-pound formwork slabs in place accurately and safely.
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Column // The Dotted Line
How construction managers can deal with changing marijuana laws
Cannabis use is illegal in just four states but remains prohibited at the federal level. Lawyers say navigating the issue demands a clear-eyed approach.
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Lump sum contracts benefit engineers, owners in AI age
The delivery method is best suited for projects with a well-defined scope, such as road and bridge rehabilitation, per a new report from the American Council of Engineering Companies.