Mortenson targets zero carbon on $74M engineering building in Washington state

The four-story project at Western Washington University will be the first publicly funded, zero-energy structure on a college campus in the state.

By Zachary Phillips • May 25, 2023

Shawmut unveils NYC office space in latest growth push

The Boston-based construction management firm identified a number of growth sectors to take advantage of within New York City.

By Sebastian Obando • May 24, 2023

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New York builders group looks to accelerate IIJA funding

“We’re still sitting on billions of unspent federal dollars,” said Carlo Scissura, CEO and president of the New York Building Congress. 

By Sebastian Obando • May 24, 2023

MBA: Multifamily lending to drop 14%

After bank failures and interest rate hikes, apartment originations could fall to $375 billion.

By Leslie Shaver • May 24, 2023

Balfour Beatty: Collapsed crane stabilized, dismantling underway in Atlanta

Four workers injured Monday have been treated and released, according to the general contractor.

By Zachary Phillips • Updated May 24, 2023

Virginia to invest $365M in school construction

The state’s board of education spread the funds across 28 school divisions and 40 projects.

By Zachary Phillips • May 23, 2023

Recession likely to start in Q3 as Fed sustains inflation fight: Fannie Mae

The Fed may keep borrowing costs high and trigger a downturn if robust wage gains persist in coming months, Fannie Mae said.

By Jim Tyson • May 22, 2023

AGC California, Teichert hold mental health stand down

May is Mental Health Awarness Month. Construction has the second highest rate of suicide among all U.S. industries, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

By Zachary Phillips • May 22, 2023

Wendy Cohen named CEO of Kitchell

The 73-year-old firm builds, manages and develops projects in Texas, California and Arizona.

By Jennifer Goodman • May 22, 2023

Visionary apartment owner Sam Zell dies at 81

Multifamily leaders share memories of the real estate trailblazer known as “the grave dancer” for his ability to revive struggling properties.

By Leslie Shaver • May 19, 2023

Construction costs push JE Dunn jail project price up 17%

Rising materials costs caused a delay on the $301 million detention center in Kansas City.

By Sebastian Obando • May 19, 2023

Disney nixes plans to build $1B Orlando office campus

Even as it canceled its Lake Nona development, the company said it still plans to spend billions on new projects in Florida.

By Zachary Phillips • May 19, 2023

Manufacturing starts, construction’s safety blanket, slump 68%

Despite the pullback, Dodge’s chief economist maintains underlying trends point to a “very healthy sector.”

By Sebastian Obando • May 18, 2023

Contractors face uncertainty over new Florida immigration law

New legislation that requires companies to confirm that employees are allowed to work in the U.S. could result in severe consequences for construction firms.

By Zachary Phillips • Updated May 19, 2023

Georgia Ports Authority to build $170M rail hub in Gainesville

The new inland terminal is expected to handle 60,000 containers per year and is set to begin construction in January.

By Alejandra Carranza • May 18, 2023

Debt ceiling breach would sink construction starts by as much as 30%

If policymakers fail to avert the crisis by the June deadline, all types of building activity would slow, including projects boosted by federal funding packages, according to Dodge.

By Sebastian Obando • May 18, 2023

A ‘tech hub’ in your city? Commerce Department launches application process for $500M in grants.

The program will focus on key technology areas such as artificial intelligence and batteries. Its first phase will designate at least 20 tech hubs.

By Ysabelle Kempe • May 17, 2023

Granite seals $58M highway job

The California-based contractor will reshape a portion of Nevada’s Pyramid Highway in Sparks. 

By Joe Bousquin • May 17, 2023

Adolfson & Peterson awarded $74M Raytheon office rehab

The Minneapolis-based contractor predicts it will finish work on the Plano, Texas, project later this year.

By Matthew Thibault • May 17, 2023

Backlog rebounds from 7-month low

Boosted by a strong pipeline of infrastructure projects, contractors continue to express confidence in their six-month outlooks, despite economic headwinds.

By Sebastian Obando • May 16, 2023

Jacobs nabs $200M EV battery plant expansion

CEO Bob Pragada recently pinpointed advanced manufacturing projects as one of its target sectors for growth.

By Sebastian Obando • May 16, 2023

Suffolk taps California construction vet for growth in the West

Jim McLamb, who worked at Clark Construction in Los Angeles for more than 30 years, will serve as Suffolk’s general manager in its Northern California region.

By Joe Bousquin • May 16, 2023

Earth movers, front-end loaders and robots take over the National Mall

Heavy equipment manufacturers are displaying their machines in Washington, D.C., this week to demonstrate the $1 trillion construction industry’s economic might and shine a light on policy priorities.

By Jennifer Goodman , Matthew Thibault • May 16, 2023

Coulomb Solutions plans to build US battery pack factory

The announcement follows LG Energy Solution’s $2.3 billion LFP battery facility in Queen Creek, Arizona, and Ford’s $3.5 billion factory for the same battery type in Marshall, Michigan. 

By Sara Samora • May 15, 2023

When school is out, construction is in

As elementary and high schools plan for a surge of federally funded upgrades over the next few months, many administrators remain concerned about spending deadlines.

By Kara Arundel • May 15, 2023