US manufacturing boom unlocks ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ opportunity for contractors

Here are ways construction firms can cash in on the country’s $500 billion onshoring surge and the ancillary projects it is spurring. 

By Sebastian Obando • Nov. 14, 2023

LA’s I-10 to reopen in 3 to 5 weeks, no demo required

After emphasizing that demolition was still an option late Monday, California Gov. Gavin Newsom said Tuesday new core samples indicated “surgical repairs” would suffice.

By Joe Bousquin • Nov. 14, 2023

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Careful collaboration before shovels hit dirt is key to a successful project, experts say.

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How this team planned for 3 different end users with VR

Construction pros from Rudolph & Sletten, Jacobs and Boulder Associates discussed the use cases for virtual reality at the Design-Build Conference & Expo earlier this month.

By Matthew Thibault • Nov. 14, 2023

Suffolk taps Tutor Perini veteran for gaming exec role

Prior to his arrival, Chris Creasey worked on gaming projects in Las Vegas, Florida and California.

By Matthew Thibault • Nov. 13, 2023

Tutor Perini’s loss widens on continued legal disputes

The Los Angeles-based heavy civil contractor said it is working to resolve most of its outstanding litigation by the end of 2024.

By Joe Bousquin • Nov. 13, 2023

Data center building boom shows cracks

While 26% of respondents to a new PSMJ survey reported a decrease in data center proposal activity, other observers still see growth.

By Sebastian Obando • Nov. 10, 2023

St. Louis contractor nabs Michigan student housing job

Brinkmann Constructors will build the $99 million Verve Ann Arbor near the University of Michigan.

By Jennifer Goodman • Nov. 10, 2023

Reverse mentorships bridge generational gaps

The practice helps longtime employees learn tech and communication skills, while newer workers gain valuable insight from experienced colleagues, according to a Suffolk project manager.

By Zachary Phillips • Nov. 9, 2023

Clark, Johns Hopkins transform Newseum building

Despite a series of challenges during the four-year project, crews converted the Washington, D.C., media-focused museum into a higher education facility.

By Zachary Phillips • Nov. 9, 2023

Large contractors, union shops better at anti-harassment training

While more than two-thirds of contractors emphasize the importance of inclusion, just 34% of small companies and 42% of non-union shops do so, a new report found.

By Joe Bousquin • Nov. 8, 2023

8 tech tools to find, hire construction workers

From well-known names to emerging sites, there are a lot of online options to help contractors make the perfect hire.

By Matthew Thibault • Nov. 8, 2023

Why your megaproject needs a design integration manager

As construction jobs grow in size and complexity, this role ensures that the owner’s vision doesn’t get lost along the way, said panelists at the Design-Build Conference & Expo last week.

By Julie Strupp • Nov. 8, 2023

Construction groups sue over Davis-Bacon change

The prevailing wage rule update went into effect Oct. 23, and it could mean higher hourly wages for workers on major federal projects.

By Zachary Phillips • Nov. 8, 2023

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 Sebastian Obando • Nov. 8, 2023

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 Sebastian Obando • Nov. 7, 2023

$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 Matthew Thibault • Nov. 7, 2023

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

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 Joe Bousquin • Nov. 7, 2023

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 Joe Bousquin • Updated Nov. 8, 2023

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 Matthew Thibault • Nov. 3, 2023

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 Sebastian Obando • Nov. 3, 2023

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 Joe Bousquin • Nov. 3, 2023

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 Matthew Thibault • Nov. 3, 2023

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

3 Oklahoma resort projects to watch

Massive hospitality developments are coming to the Sooner State.

By Julie Strupp • Nov. 3, 2023