Sundt Construction appoints new president, COO

Cade Rowley first joined the Tempe, Arizona, firm as an engineer.

Communities nationwide plan disaster preparedness work

As cities and states prepare for more extreme weather like this fall’s major hurricanes, there are hundreds of resiliency projects throughout the country already underway. Here are six of them.

Biden signs law allowing CHIPS Act projects to forgo environmental review

Opponents say the legislation omits necessary reviews for an industry that uses PFAS in production. 

Leopardo Construction names new CFO, other execs

The Illinois-based contractor cited its recent growth and geographic expansion as the impetus for the promotions.

Helene deals billions in damage to infrastructure

Roads, bridges, electrical grids and water systems need to be rebuilt following the deadly storm, even as Hurricane Milton bears down on Florida.

What my generation brings to construction

As the industry continues to evolve, tech-savvy younger workers are key to its future success, writes consultant (and Gen Zer) Fulton Cure.

Swinerton breaks ground on Texas mass timber office

The Austin building, which will be occupied by the contractor, features a different mechanical system on each floor.

Virginia Tech establishes lab for construction students

The university created the facility on its Blacksburg campus in collaboration with construction management firm Procon Consulting.

Dallas firm names new Nashville precon lead

Mycon General Contractors selected Josh Yoder to improve efficiency and guide projects in the Tennessee region.

EPA requires lead pipes to be replaced nationwide within 10 years

The landmark rule imposes the strictest limits on lead in drinking water since federal standards were set 30 years ago.

Planning activity softens after months of growth

Slowdowns in office, warehouse and retail projects drove much of September’s decline, but overall activity is still up for the year.

$50B in transit ballot measures riding on November election

Support for voter-approved transit funding has been strong. Transit agencies and advocates shared their stories at a recent American Public Transportation Association conference.

Rising costs, oversupply slow life sciences construction

With 72% of space under construction unleased, developers are waiting to secure tenants before kicking off new builds, according to a CBRE report.

9 year-end tax tips for general contractors

Company leaders should take time to review the tax implications of their business and operations now, writes a CPA focused on construction.

Economic indicators: August 2024

Construction Dive rounds up key industry data such as backlog, planning activity, input costs, starts and spending.

EEOC sues Shimmick for discrimination, retaliation

A woman worker was given the choice to switch to the night shift or hand in her keys after cooperating with an internal investigation, according to the complaint.

AECOM names head of new Water & Environment Advisory business

Jill Hudkins, previously a strategic advisor with Tetra Tech, will serve as chief executive.

Balfour Beatty partners to develop 3D-printing materials

Together with materials firm Versarien, the London-based builder will develop a variety of mortars for use in civil construction.

Shawmut founder builds global healthcare projects in retirement

Jim Ansara helps run a nonprofit dedicated to providing sustainable medical facilities in countries like Haiti and Sierra Leone.

Project abandonments drop amid contractor optimism

Both private and public sectors appear to be benefitting from falling interest rates and a positive outlook, according to a construction economist.

PCL, HammerTech sign multiyear safety tech agreement

The software will help the builder gather more sophisticated data around safety to inform decision-making toward its “zero incident” goal.

Chevron decision may lead to environmental suits, permit delays

The Loper Bright and Corner Post rulings could open the National Environmental Policy Act, OSHA’s heat standard and other regulations to challenges, legal experts say.

ILA port strike ends with tentative deal

The agreement, which extends the parties’ master agreement, comes three days after a strike commenced at East and Gulf Coast ports.

Navy targets Tutor Perini JV for $113M missile facility build

Sited at U.S. Naval Base Guam, the project includes a single-story, 57,664-square-foot structure on a deep pile foundation. 

Colorado nonprofit introduces young women to the trades

Some girls never consider construction as a career, so Transportation & Construction Girl offers education and hands-on experience.