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 Zachary Phillips • Nov. 2, 2023

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 Sebastian Obando • Nov. 2, 2023

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Preconstruction

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

By Construction Dive staff

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 Zachary Phillips • Nov. 2, 2023

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

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 Sebastian Obando • Nov. 1, 2023

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

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 Sebastian Obando • Nov. 1, 2023

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 Joe Bousquin • Nov. 1, 2023

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 Jennifer Goodman • Oct. 31, 2023

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 Zachary Phillips • Oct. 31, 2023

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 Sebastian Obando • Oct. 31, 2023

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 Joe Bousquin • Oct. 31, 2023

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 Sebastian Obando • Oct. 31, 2023

Ford delays construction on second Kentucky battery plant

The automaker is also delaying $12 billion in EV investments a month after it paused construction on its Michigan EV factory.

By Kate Magill • Oct. 30, 2023

Kalahari Resorts invests $900M to build Virginia water park

Hensel Phelps broke ground this month on the 1.38-million-square-foot hospitality project in Spotsylvania County.

By Zachary Phillips • Oct. 30, 2023

City of Hartford to pay $10M to settle contractor termination case

The mayor of the Connecticut city said the agreement will end a seven-year legal saga over the Colorado Rockies’ Minor League ballpark.

By Zachary Phillips • Oct. 30, 2023

Top 5 BIM myths busted

The AEC industry can benefit from debunking myths about BIM, as well as adopting BIM best practices.

Oct. 30, 2023

Swinerton names new Silicon Valley lead

California construction vet Jennifer Lauritzen will head the division that focuses on healthcare, tech and education builds, including at Stanford University.

By Joe Bousquin • Oct. 27, 2023

October 2023 wins: Contractors report their latest awards

Construction Dive rounds up the newest project wins from some of the country’s biggest builders.

By Construction Dive Staff • Oct. 27, 2023

Blackstone subsidiary plans $1.5B data center project in Ohio

New Albany continues to attract massive projects across construction sectors, such as Intel’s $20 billion semiconductor plant and Amazon’s $3.5 billion data center commitment.

By Sebastian Obando • Oct. 26, 2023

5 of the biggest OSHA fines of Q3 2023

One contractor faced citations across four jobsites with initial fines reaching over half a million dollars.

By Zachary Phillips • Oct. 26, 2023

Work stops at $500M US-backed battery plant

Owner Li-Cycle Holdings paused construction at the Rochester, New York, hub due to escalating costs and is reviewing its future plans.

By Matthew Thibault • Oct. 26, 2023

Billions in deferred maintenance projects coming to US facilities

A nationwide push to address delayed upkeep on public buildings and infrastructure will create myriad opportunities for contractors, according to a consultant.

By Mary Scott Nabers • Oct. 25, 2023

Is Phoenix’s construction market hot? Depends on who you ask.

With few natural disaster risks, a stable climate and business-friendly practices, the Arizona metropolis has experienced a burst in industrial building.

By Matthew Thibault • Oct. 25, 2023

Building team selected for $895M Portland, Oregon, span

Burnside Bridge Partners JV and Nebraska design firm HDR will build an earthquake-resistant replacement for the nearly century-old structure.

By Matthew Thibault • Oct. 24, 2023