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    Column

    Sociable: Meta breaks ground on 28th US data center

    The new artificial intelligence-optimized project in Tulsa, Oklahoma, will be the company’s first in the state and its 32nd globally.

    By Andrew Hutchinson • April 23, 2026
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    Q&A

    New CIRT chief is ready to coach construction’s all-stars

    Corey Clayborne, the new president of the Construction Industry Round Table, says issues ranging from workforce development to mental health and tariffs are at the top of the organization’s agenda.

    By • April 23, 2026
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    Trendline

    Top 5 stories from Construction Dive

    Construction Dive editors curate some of the industry’s top stories from this year.

    By Construction Dive staff
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    Q&A

    Consigli CIO sees biggest AI impacts in estimating

    At the Milford, Massachusetts-based construction company, AI is useful for tracking revisions and trade offs. Its use has become an expectation for workers, says Anthony Chiaradonna.

    By • April 22, 2026
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    What’s stalling data center projects? Public opposition and power access lead delays.

    Cancellations on builds jumped to 25 in 2025 from just six in 2024, according to Baird analyst Justin Hauke, as state governments mull moratoriums.

    By • April 22, 2026
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    3 megaprojects triggered rebound in March construction starts

    Starts in electric power and utilities leapt over 353% month over month, according to Dodge, even as data centers decelerated.

    By • April 21, 2026
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    What to know about Trump’s tariff refund process

    Finance leaders are expected to play a central role in steering companies through the claims process set to launch on Monday.

    By Alexei Alexis • April 20, 2026
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    Court awards $174.6M in damages against Tutor Perini in Philadelphia hotel dispute

    Construction defects at the dual-banded W Hotel and Element Hotel amounted to breach of contract, according to a judgment in a suit filed by Chestle Development. 

    By • Updated April 21, 2026
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    Punch List: Barton Malow hits milestone on Jackie Robinson Ballpark, Jacobs wins 2 Chicago jobs

    Plus, progress on Bechtel's Port Arthur LNG project and design firm KTGY gets a new CEO.

    By Construction Dive Staff • April 17, 2026
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    Trump plan to use ‘magic’ paint will ruin Eisenhower building, restoration experts say

    Mineral silicate-based masonry paint won’t strengthen the exterior granite or keep water out, as President Trump has claimed, 25 specialists say in a Q&A prepared by preservationists suing to stop the renovation project.

    By Robert Freedman • April 16, 2026
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    Construction needs to overhaul the culture of communication

    The industry should place more value on open, early communication to prevent small problems snowballing into major delays, writes a construction consultant.

    By Fulton Cure • April 15, 2026
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    Texas A&M breaks ground on $226M semiconductor R&D facility

    The school’s upcoming Semiconductor Institute building is part of the Texas CHIPS Act enacted in 2023 to attract investment to the state and help organizations, colleges and universities develop semiconductor programs.

    By Sara Samora • April 14, 2026
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    Q&A

    Veteran architect wants more women on jobsites

    Gail Sullivan, founder of Boston-based Studio G Architects, said conditions have improved for women in construction, but she still wants to see more progress. 

    By • April 14, 2026
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    Judge blocks above ground construction on Trump’s White House ballroom

    A senior district judge amended his preliminary injunction to only halt work on the new ballroom, allowing national security upgrades below ground to continue.

    By • Updated April 16, 2026
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    Renovation backlog for college facilities hits new highs

    The dollar value of deferred capital projects grew by 8% last year, according to the latest state of higher ed facilities report from Gordian.

    By Ben Unglesbee • April 13, 2026
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    Suffolk tapped as construction manager for $1.2B student housing project

    The Boston-based contractor plans to use a unique modular stacking construction method to ensure accuracy and cut down on delivery time.

    By • Updated April 16, 2026
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    Opinion

    What owners and contractors should know about data center construction contracts

    The artificial intelligence buildout is booming. With that demand comes risk, which means knowing your contracts is critical, write two construction attorneys.

    By Ryan Gilchrist and Ashley Sherwood • April 10, 2026
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    Punch List: Firms shake up C-suites, Fluor nabs 2 energy jobs

    Multiple contractors announced executive moves, an OSHA program expired, Balfour Beatty has picked a new U.S. headquarters and more of this week’s news for builders.

    By Construction Dive Staff • April 10, 2026
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    4 takeaways from New York Build 2026

    Topics around the data center boom, including power, public pushback and the quality of construction data, dominated the New York City event in March.

    By • April 10, 2026
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    Mortenson acquires energy management controls firm

    The Minneapolis-based contractor says Nor-Cal Controls will help it pursue opportunities in the energy market.

    By • April 9, 2026
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    Opinion

    Why high-rise construction carries higher liability risk

    In a trial, jurors examine whether safety rules were treated as priorities or obstacles, writes a personal injury attorney.

    By Ken Fulginiti • April 9, 2026
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    JE Dunn launches offsite manufacturing arm

    The Kansas City, Missouri, contractor will use the streamlined approach to construction and project delivery to speed up installation, bolster safety and cut costs.

    By • April 9, 2026
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    Deep Dive

    Startups are everywhere in construction. Builders want them to meet the moment.

    As contech firms offer their services to contractors, building experts say technologies need innovation, a product-market fit and proven problem-solving capabilities.

    By • April 8, 2026
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    Single-staircase reform proposed in California

    Reducing the number of staircases smaller multifamily buildings require could unlock more housing, advocates say, but a state fire marshal report urges caution.

    By Ryan Kushner • April 8, 2026
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    What adjusted steel, aluminum and copper tariffs mean for construction

    Contractors on the ground say the latest Section 232 tariffs’ effects on construction projects will vary widely depending on material type and embedded metal content.

    By • April 8, 2026
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    Q&A

    Exit Interview: Adolfson & Peterson’s outgoing CEO on war impacts, construction costs

    Over the past 10 years, Jeff Hansen led the builder through challenges such as inflation and a pandemic. He urges contractors not to “get over your ski tips.”

    By • April 8, 2026