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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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Sponsored by American ExpressAmerican Express is supporting fast technician training with BILT
More and more businesses are bringing their operations online, and the construction industry is working to keep pace with the business world’s digital transformation.
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Judge rules against federal PLA mandate
Though the decision only applies to specific bid protests, it opens the door for other challenges and hobbles the government’s ability to issue more project labor agreements, a construction attorney said.
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Skanska, Fluor launch online sustainability education program
The platform is designed to share knowledge and promote collaboration on supply chain challenges.
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‘Your main challenge in 2025’: finding workers
The construction industry needs nearly half a million more workers, particularly those with trades skills and experience, to deliver on project demand, per Associated Builders and Contractors.
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On SiteHITT breaks ground on tech-forward headquarters
The new structure will house a 40,000-square-foot innovation lab in partnership with Virginia Tech, and feature facets of sustainable design throughout.
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Economic Reports9 largest commercial construction starts of December 2024
Billion-dollar projects including a hospital replacement in Houston and a Hard Rock Hotel in Las Vegas kicked off even as overall construction activity cooled to close the year.
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Despite Trump’s orders, DBE not dead yet
The president’s move to revoke a ban on discrimination in federal contracting could have a chilling effect, but it will take an act of Congress to dismantle current programs, an attorney told Construction Dive.
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Following sharp downturn, contech funding stabilizes
The category benefited from a brewing AI arms race that has contractors moving quickly to adopt the technology.
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2025 Outlook7 mixed-use projects to watch in 2025
Large-scale developments worth billions of dollars are underway across the country as the new year begins.
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Q&ANew Clayco CEO expects data center boom to thrive
Anthony Johnson discusses the firm’s new data center unit, the challenges of hyperscale construction and how the company plans to lead in an increasingly competitive market.
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How contractors plan for cold weather safety
Much of the U.S. is experiencing frigid temperatures this week. Workers unaccustomed to the cold may need extra protection, experts say.
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Trump orders NEPA changes, faster energy project permits
In executive orders signed on Monday, the president prioritized oil, gas, nuclear, coal, hydropower, biofuel and critical mineral efforts, but wind and solar were notably left out.
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Tech giants to invest up to $500B for new US data centers
OpenAI, SoftBank and Oracle will fund the creation of 10 facilities during the initial phase of the Stargate initiative, with the option to increase to 20.
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Trump orders agencies to target private-sector DEI
In a Tuesday executive order, President Trump asked members of his administration to develop a strategic enforcement plan to deter “illegal” DEI programs and principles.
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Georgia Rivian plant to resume construction
After a pause due to high costs, the electric vehicle manufacturer anticipates work on the project near Atlanta to begin in 2026.
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Construction staffing firm settles discrimination suit for $300K
Minnesota-based TKO Construction Services didn’t hire women, Black workers and individuals over 40 due to client requests, according to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
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Trump orders GSA to advance ‘beautiful’ federal buildings
The American Institute of Architects expressed concern over the change, which mirrors a move the president made in the final days of his first term.
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Trump takes action around energy, immigration, tariffs
The newly sworn-in president issued several executive orders on Monday that could impact contractors.
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6 contech firms raise combined $57M
Among the startups are companies that help builders bid on government contracts, streamline communication via a WhatsApp-like interface and verify insurance.
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Trump rescinds Biden executive order in AI regulatory overhaul
The directive, issued in October 2023, added guardrails for AI developers and bolstered guidance for businesses looking to adopt the technology.
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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.
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Project WinsJV picked for $2.3B Long Bridge overhaul in Virginia
Trumbull, Fay, S&B Construction and Wagman Heavy Civil will join the project, which aims to alleviate one of the East Coast’s biggest rail bottlenecks.
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5 ways builders say Trump can support construction
The Associated General Contractors of America itemized priorities for the incoming administration that will help bolster building activity and maintain infrastructure momentum.
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Construction resumes on Idaho hangar that collapsed last year
Big D Builders said it has restarted work on the jobsite at the Boise Airport nearly one year after three workers were killed.
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Swinerton opens Maui office in Hawaii
Paired with its bureau in Honolulu, the company’s additional location will bolster its position as the state’s fifth-largest general contractor.
