Commercial Building: Page 24

  • Attendees convene during the Design-Build Conference and Expo at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in Washington, D.C.
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    Progressive design-build gains ground in US

    More transportation and water agencies are adopting the project delivery method, according to a recent panel at the 2023 Design-Build Conference and Expo.

    By • Nov. 8, 2023
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    Economic Reports

    Warehouse surge drives construction planning higher

    A total of 21 projects valued at $100 million or more entered the planning stages in October, including a $215 million Google data center, according to Dodge.

    By • Nov. 7, 2023
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    Trendline

    Recruiting, retention and training in construction

    A roundup on articles focus on recruiting and retention for construction.

    By Construction Dive staff
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    $3B in construction projects fuel downtown Detroit’s growth

    Large developments, including Newlab at Michigan Central and the renovation of the Book Building skyscraper, were recently completed in the Motor City.

    By • Nov. 7, 2023
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    Opinion // Business Matters

    8 ways to build your brand

    Contractors often downplay marketing efforts and instead rely on word-of-mouth connections, but a few simple steps can help find new clients, says a construction branding expert.

    By Chemene Phillips • Nov. 7, 2023
  • An aerial photograph shows the sprawling convention center building in downtown Austin, Texas.
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    Courtesy of Turner Construction
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    Project Wins

    Turner, JE Dunn JV wins $1.2B Austin Convention Center job

    The new structure will nearly double the 376,000 square feet of rentable space available in the existing building.

    By • Nov. 7, 2023
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    Google still reviewing options for Bay Area project

    After Lendlease said agreements to build four developments worth $15 billion were no longer mutually beneficial, the tech giant said it continues investigating ways to move forward.

    By • Updated Nov. 8, 2023
  • A field of solar panels across an arid landscape under a blue sky.
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    Turkish firm taps Bechtel for Texas solar project

    Sabanci Renewables plans to invest between $220 million to $250 million in its newly acquired Oriana Solar facility.

    By • Nov. 3, 2023
  • Aerial view of Bayer's pharmaceutical plant in Berkeley, California
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    Fluor earnings rise as legacy projects wind down

    Strength in its energy and urban solutions segments built on the positive momentum from the previous quarter.

    By • Nov. 3, 2023
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    Racism in Construction

    Black workers find noose, figurine on Cleveland jobsite

    Contractor Cleveland Construction claimed the display, which contained the words “my motivation to work,” was not racially motivated. 

    By • Nov. 3, 2023
  • Render of a tall building with mass timber components standing high above the ground with open-air balconies and a rooftop communal area.
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    Courtesy of Solomon Cordwell Buenz
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    5 award-winning mass timber designs

    The proposals demonstrate innovation in the use of the sustainable material and shared in a prize pool worth $2.2 million.

    By • Nov. 3, 2023
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    Epsilon Advanced Materials to build $650M graphite anode facility in North Carolina

    When fully operational, the Wilmington site will produce 50,000 tons of graphite anode a year.

    By Joelle Anselmo • Nov. 3, 2023
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    Courtesy of Mansion Entertainment Group
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    3 Oklahoma resort projects to watch

    Massive hospitality developments are coming to the Sooner State.

    By • Nov. 3, 2023
  • Construction worker on site at The Borough in Tysons, VA.
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    Job openings rise even as quits, layoffs decline

    The whole country has seen an increase in job openings, but an economist predicts the pressures in construction will persist into 2024.

    By • Nov. 2, 2023
  • Funded By Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Mass Transit Construction Proceeds In Connecticut
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    Economic Reports

    Public projects fuel construction spending growth

    The 0.3% jump in September marks the 16th consecutive month of gains, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

    By • Nov. 2, 2023
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    Skanska profits dip on weak residential development market

    The Sweden-based firm reported a 64% decrease in operating profit year over year, but said its construction division remains profitable.

    By • Nov. 2, 2023
  • Pilot turbines for Dominion Energy's 2.5 GW Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind project
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    Feds approve $9.8B Virginia offshore wind farm, largest in US

    While other offshore wind developers have canceled PPAs and projects citing rising costs, Dominion Energy says the project is on schedule and on budget.

    By Emma Penrod • Nov. 2, 2023
  • The Boston Harbor and Financial district in Boston, Massachusetts, USA at sunrise showcasing its mix of contemporary and historic buildings.
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    Boston expands construction safety requirements

    The city will require safety plans, meetings and coordinators for construction and demolition projects, according to a new ordinance.

    By • Nov. 1, 2023
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    Courtesy of Toyota.

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    Toyota to expand North Carolina EV battery plant with $8B investment

    The announcement marks the latest funding the automaker has poured into the facility, which will come online in 2025.

    By Sara Samora • Nov. 1, 2023
  • Aerial view of the Li-Cycle facilities in Rochester, New York.
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    MasTec closes Rochester, New York, plant

    The country’s third-largest commercial contractor shut down the facility following a pause in work on a major battery factory in the area.

    By • Nov. 1, 2023
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    Granite posts lower profits on increased revenue, record backlog

    The California-based contractor continues to work through its old, less profitable jobs, but is booking new ones at a faster rate than last year.

    By • Nov. 1, 2023
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    Israel-Hamas war could spike fuel prices, World Bank says

    The outlook for commodity costs will “darken quickly” if the Mideast conflict escalates, the international lending institution said this week.

    By • Oct. 31, 2023
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    Courtesy of John Glenn Columbus International Airport
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    Unions call for PLA on $2B Columbus, Ohio, airport terminal

    A local trade group has asked Hensel Phelps to commit to paying workers a prevailing wage, a policy the contractor said it has already instituted.

    By • Oct. 31, 2023
  • A rendering of a new hotel in Pasadena shows a street scene at night.
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    US hotel construction pipeline rises 7%

    Upper-midscale and extended stay projects dominate as lodging projects hit record highs in cities like Dallas and Atlanta, according to a new report.

    By • Oct. 31, 2023
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    Column

    The Dotted Line: Why the Amazon noose lawsuit is ‘a big deal’

    Construction attorneys say the litigation to hold an owner and its contractors accountable for jobsite hate symbols could have broader implications.

    By • Oct. 31, 2023
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    Jacobs faces $15K penalty for safety violations on NASA project

    The fines stem from alleged infractions around lead-based paint, asbestos removal and PPE requirements during a job in Hampton, Virginia.

    By • Oct. 31, 2023