Commercial Building
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Project Milestones
McCarthy, Jacobs complete $664M California hospital
The eight-floor inpatient building features comprehensive mother-baby services and advanced technology operating rooms.
By Matthew Thibault • June 24, 2025 -
Column // The Dotted Line
How to navigate major stadium construction contracts
Because completion dates matter above all else for professional sports venues, stakeholders have to find resolutions fast to continue moving the ball down the field.
By Zachary Phillips • June 24, 2025 -
Explore the Trendline➔
luza studios via Getty ImagesTrendlineData center construction
New projects from customers like Meta, Google and Amazon make this a burgeoning sector for contractors.
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Texas Instruments plans to invest $60B in semiconductor fabs
The investment will bolster U.S. manufacturing capacity for 300mm chips used by Apple, Ford, Medtronic and other customers ushering in the next wave of electronic devices.
By Nathan Owens • June 23, 2025 -
Q&A
Construction pro flies high in aviation sector
Suffolk Vice President Patricia Solorzano shares insights gained from leading some of the country’s largest airport projects.
By Jennifer Goodman • June 20, 2025 -
On Site
On site: Checking in at the Waldorf Astoria’s $2B renovation
Suffolk used an array of tech on the New York City landmark, including a laser scan of the entire building to detect discrepancies while preventing delays and costly rework.
By Sebastian Obando • June 20, 2025 -
Executive Moves
Tutor Perini’s Black Construction names new president
Leonard Kaae has worked at the Guam-based subsidiary for more than 40 years, helping grow it into the island's second-largest employer.
By Joe Bousquin • June 20, 2025 -
Startup JetZero to build $4.7B factory in North Carolina
The aircraft maker plans to create 14,500 jobs as it looks to produce more fuel-efficient, spacious planes.
By Kate Magill • June 18, 2025 -
Contractors say data center demand still growing, despite bubble fears
Developers of these facilities are bringing in contractors earlier than ever to help evaluate site conditions, assess risks and procure materials.
By Sebastian Obando • June 18, 2025 -
Project Milestones
McCarthy, Jacobs finish construction on $373M hospital tower
The nine-story structure in Orange, California, includes five floors of specialty clinics, oncology infusion services and a research institute for clinical trials and pediatric research.
By Matthew Thibault • June 18, 2025 -
Project Wins
T1 Energy picks Yates for precon work on $850M Texas plant
The renewable energy firm plans to hire the Mississippi builder as general contractor on the 5 gigawatt solar facility as well.
By Zachary Phillips • June 17, 2025 -
Project Milestones
C.W. Driver starts $54M Innovation Hub for Cal State
Located at California State University Fullerton, the system’s most populous campus, the facility will help accommodate the engineering and computer science program’s growing student body.
By Joe Bousquin • June 17, 2025 -
Project Wins
Turner scores $175M Sacramento soccer stadium
The new home of the Republic FC in the California capital’s Railyards district will have a capacity for 12,000 fans that can be expanded for concerts and other events.
By Joe Bousquin • June 13, 2025 -
Micron expands US manufacturing commitment to $200B
The increased investment, which includes another $30 billion in expanded production and a second Idaho fab, comes as the Trump administration finalizes $275 million in CHIPS funding for the company.
By Kate Magill • June 13, 2025 -
Project Wins
Boeing taps Jacobs for $1.8B St. Louis campus expansion
The Dallas-based contractor has already started construction and plans to deliver multiple phases of the project between 2026 and 2030.
By Sebastian Obando • June 12, 2025 -
Q&A
Mass timber provides options amid steel tariffs: Timberlab CEO
Chris Evans, president of the Swinerton-owned supplier and contractor, is eyeing opportunities in this uncertain economy.
By Matthew Thibault • June 11, 2025 -
Project Wins
Skanska nabs $303M Massachusetts bridge job
The builder also announced a $240 million deal for additional work on a Virginia Tech engineering building.
By Zachary Phillips • June 11, 2025 -
Economic Reports
Warehouse, hotel construction lift commercial planning
Despite slower data center activity last month, the nonresidential pipeline grew 24% over 2024’s level.
By Sebastian Obando • June 11, 2025 -
Amazon commits $20B for Pennsylvania data centers, training
Funds will initially go to the construction and operation of two campuses in Luzerne and Bucks counties, according to Gov. Josh Shapiro.
By Matthew Thibault • June 10, 2025 -
Economic Reports
Construction Dive’s May 2025 economic roundup
Building activity softened last month as tariff impacts and project delays began to ripple through contractors’ pipelines.
By Sebastian Obando • June 10, 2025 -
Economic Reports
Private project abandonments hit record highs
A spike in scrapped jobs drove the sharpest rise in construction stress in over a year as developer confidence erodes, according to ConstructConnect.
By Sebastian Obando • June 9, 2025 -
Project Milestones
Gilbane, F.A. Wilhelm top out $4.3B Indianapolis hospital
The project, which will feature 864 inpatient rooms and 50 operating rooms, has ballooned in cost from the original $1.6 billion estimate.
By Matthew Thibault • June 9, 2025 -
Q&A
Clayco CEO sees cautious clients, smarter investments
Anthony Johnson talks with Construction Dive about the firm’s outlook for the second half of 2025, cost pressures and overall uncertainty in the construction industry.
By Sebastian Obando • June 6, 2025 -
Opinion
How should construction companies handle DEI under Trump?
Given the president’s order targeting “illegal” equity programs, firms need to prepare for challenges from both the government and workers, writes an employment attorney.
By Neil C. Schur • June 5, 2025 -
Retrieved from Dallas Convention Center on June 04, 2025Project Wins
Turner, AECOM Hunt JV lands Dallas convention center job
The project, worth $3.7 billion overall, will expand the current facility to more than 2 million square feet.
By Jennifer Goodman • June 5, 2025 -
New steel, aluminum tariffs will push construction costs higher
Fresh 50% duties on the critical building materials will inflate prices across a range of commercial projects, according to panelists at a recent webinar hosted by Skanska.
By Sebastian Obando • June 5, 2025