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    Schneider Electric to invest $700M in US manufacturing

    The company aims to expand and renovate facilities across eight sites as it sees skyrocketing data center demand.

    By Kate Magill • March 28, 2025
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    Opinion

    Design-build fosters collaboration, flexibility

    The fastest-growing project delivery method in the U.S. can help contractors control costs, streamline schedules and encourage innovation.

    By Lisa Washington • March 27, 2025
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    Trendline

    Data center construction

    New projects from customers like Meta, Google and Amazon make this a burgeoning sector for contractors.

    By Construction Dive staff
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    Shawmut hits $1B in New England revenue

    The milestone indicates continued demand in education and large-scale ground-up commercial construction in the region, according to the contractor.

    By • March 26, 2025
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    Hyundai to invest $21B in US manufacturing

    The automaker plans to build a $5.8 billion steel plant in Louisiana as part of the investment.

    By Kate Magill • March 26, 2025
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    Q&A

    The construction materials most at risk for tariffs

    Rebar, structural steel, piping and ductwork are all facing price volatility, according to Skanska USA Building executive Steve Stouthamer.

    By • March 25, 2025
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    Column // The Dotted Line

    What GCs should know about flow-down clauses

    These standard parts of construction contracts can often be overlooked, but disregarding them can open contractors up to more risk.

    By Jen A. Miller • March 25, 2025
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    How the rise of women’s sports is transforming the landscape of athletic facilities

    The rising popularity of women's sports is changing the game of sports facilities.

    March 24, 2025
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    Project Wins

    Mortenson partners to build $900M NBA arena in Oklahoma City

    Along with Tulsa, Oklahoma-based Flintco, the Minneapolis builder has begun preconstruction on the new home for the Thunder, set to open in 2028.

    By • March 20, 2025
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    DeepSeek AI will fuel more data center work

    The Chinese firm's highly efficient chatbot won't slow the need for U.S. data centers or the energy projects to power them, experts say.

    By • March 18, 2025
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    Executive Moves

    Adolfson & Peterson taps former PCL vet as new COO

    Brad Hendrickson spent 31 years with the Edmonton, Alberta-based firm before moving over to AP in 2021.

    By • March 18, 2025
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    Rays exit $1.3B stadium deal

    After Hurricane Milton damaged Tropicana Field and created economic uncertainty in St. Petersburg, Florida, funding delays were too much, the team’s owner said.

    By • March 13, 2025
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    Deep Dive

    How DOGE will impact Washington, DC-area apartment owners

    Cuts to the federal workforce have multifamily pros wondering about potential effects on one of the country's hottest markets.

    By Leslie Shaver • March 13, 2025
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    Project Wins

    Boeing taps HITT, BE&K for South Carolina expansion

    The contractors will build out the facility, which manufactures the 787 Dreamliner aircraft, as part of the aerospace firm’s $1 billion investment in the location.

    By • March 13, 2025
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    Opinion // Business Matters

    You’re not losing on price — you’re losing on process

    Successful construction industry salespeople must hone this core set of competencies in order to win more projects, says consultant Chad Prinkey.

    By Chad Prinkey • March 12, 2025
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    Top construction-related podcasts

    The AEC industry boasts a vast offering of informative, on-demand programs. Here are some to add to your playlist.

    By • Updated March 27, 2025
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    Executive Moves

    Leo Quinn to step down as Balfour Beatty CEO

    Quinn will leave the role in September, but stay on in an advisory capacity at the London-based construction giant he has helmed since 2015.

    By • March 7, 2025
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    Skanska’s small business incubator has led to $740M in partnerships

    The 20-year-old Construction Management Building Blocks program seeks to grow and develop small firms.

    By • March 6, 2025
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    Economic Reports

    More private construction projects face delays

    Non-public work posted a 36.7% jump year over year in on-hold activity, according to the latest Project Stress data from ConstructConnect.

    By • March 6, 2025
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    Tariffs shake up construction

    Construction Dive unpacks how President Donald Trump’s new tariffs have unfolded and what they will mean for construction activity.

    By • March 5, 2025
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    Intel delays Ohio chip project again to 2031

    The facility, which was slated to begin operations in 2026, is being built to meet surging demand for advanced semiconductors.

    By Nathan Owens • March 4, 2025
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    Trump’s new tariffs add pressure to construction pipeline

    Higher fees on materials from Canada, Mexico and China will further squeeze project budgets and likely lead to delays and cancellations.

    By • March 4, 2025
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    MasTec positions itself for oil and gas ‘renaissance’

    The Coral Gables, Florida-based specialty contractor’s CEO said the company is positioned to capitalize on demand for energy and telecommunications infrastructure work.

    By • March 3, 2025
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    Project Wins

    Barton Malow-AECOM Hunt chosen for $400M Orlando stadium reno

    The joint venture will add 2,000 seats and provide upgrades to Camping World Stadium.

    By • March 3, 2025
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    Photo illustration: Jenni Sohn for Informa TechTarget

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    Women in Construction Week 2025

    Construction Champions 2025

    These women are helping to shape the industry from the ground up.

    By Construction Dive Staff • March 3, 2025
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    February 2025: Contractors report their latest awards

    Construction Dive rounds up the newest project wins from some of the country’s biggest builders including PCL, Stantec and Granite.

    By Construction Dive Staff • Feb. 28, 2025