Commercial Building: Page 4

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    Q&A

    Materials costs, workforce gaps will shape 2025 activity

    Jeff Peragallo, director and vice president of operations at construction consultancy Linesight, talks procurement strategies, labor shortages and the future of data center construction.

    By • Jan. 8, 2025
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    It’s the last week to nominate a top woman leader

    Construction Dive is seeking submissions through Friday to highlight the industry’s leading women in all sectors.

    By Construction Dive Staff • Jan. 7, 2025
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    Trendline

    Data center construction

    New projects from customers like Meta, Google and Amazon make this a burgeoning sector for contractors.

    By Construction Dive staff
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    Biden bans new offshore oil drilling along much of US coast

    President-elect Donald Trump vowed on Monday to undo the executive order that applies to more than 625 million acres of federal coastline.

    By , • Jan. 7, 2025
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    Virginia to get world’s first commercial fusion power plant

    Commonwealth Fusion Systems announced it will build the multibillion-dollar project in Chesterfield County.

    By • Jan. 6, 2025
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    Multifamily starts fall dramatically

    Apartment completions rose 13.6% year over year, markedly lower than the 61% YOY increase in October, while permits jumped.

    By Leslie Shaver • Jan. 3, 2025
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    Nonresidential spending dips

    Despite a boom in data center projects, construction momentum has slowed due in part to elevated financing costs, according to ABC's chief economist.

    By • Jan. 3, 2025
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    Holiday lights bring seasonal cheer to jobsites

    From a tall crane in North Carolina to a festive office in arid Arizona, contractors across the country are going all in on the holiday spirit.

    By • Dec. 20, 2024
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    Economic Reports

    The 9 largest commercial construction starts of November 2024

    Total groundbreakings jumped 5% due to strong infrastructure activity, according to Dodge Construction Network.

    By • Dec. 20, 2024
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    December 2024 wins: Contractors report their latest awards

    Construction Dive rounds up the newest project wins from some of the country’s biggest builders including Jacobs, Mortenson and Bechtel.

    By Construction Dive Staff • Dec. 19, 2024
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    Voices from the industry in 2024

    Construction Dive talked to women leaders from around the country this year about their work, challenges and opportunities.

    By • Dec. 18, 2024
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    Column

    2024’s top legal issues

    Topics including potential disputes around the Key Bridge rebuild, the increased threat of cyberattacks and ever-changing marijuana laws were front and center this year in Construction Dive’s award-winning column.

    By Construction Dive Staff • Dec. 17, 2024
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    Trump tariffs could disrupt construction projects

    Certain metals, coatings and MEP components could see significant price hikes, particularly products from China, industry experts say.

    By • Dec. 16, 2024
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    ‘Forever grateful’: Union employers optimistic Biden’s work will carry over

    One labor leader applauded the president’s executive order on PLAs, but predicted that the Trump administration will rescind it on inauguration day.

    By • Dec. 13, 2024
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    Business advice from construction pros

    From time management and negotiation skills to maintaining a steady backlog, Construction Dive contributors analyzed a broad range of issues this year.

    By Fulton Cure, John Livingston, Chad Prinkey, Matt Verderamo • Dec. 12, 2024
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    Project Milestones

    Turner tops out $345M California mixed-use project

    222 North City, developed by San Diego-based Sea Breeze Properties, will create 460 residential units across two 12-story towers.

    By • Dec. 12, 2024
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    Q&A

    DPR life sciences lead bullish on growth, AI

    Delivery methods are changing on these highly technical manufacturing projects, said Raj Vora, a life sciences core market leader at DPR.

    By • Dec. 12, 2024
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    Q&A

    Shawmut doubles down on NYC growth

    The Boston-based contractor announced the expansion of its large project division in the New York City metropolitan area.

    By • Dec. 10, 2024
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    Project Milestones

    Phoenix GC Haydon breaks ground on $275M retail hub

    The contractor will deploy advanced tech such as BIM and drones to build the 500,000-square-foot project.

    By • Dec. 6, 2024
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    Project Wins

    Meta taps Turner, DPR, Mortenson for $10B data center

    The facility in Louisiana’s Richland Parish will span more than 4 million square feet and ranks as the tech giant’s largest AI investment to date.

    By • Dec. 4, 2024
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    Economic Reports

    Nonresidential spending slips, but contractors expect rebound

    Construction pros anticipate that sales will increase in the months ahead, according to Associated Builders and Contractors.

    By • Dec. 3, 2024
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    e-Storage subsidiary to build $712M plant in Kentucky

    Shelbyville Battery Manufacturing is establishing a cell, module and packaging facility and is set to begin production in 2025.

    By Sara Samora • Dec. 2, 2024
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    November 2024 wins: Contractors report their latest awards

    Construction Dive rounds up the newest project wins from some of the country's biggest builders including Skanska, Turner and Balfour Beatty.

    By Construction Dive Staff • Nov. 27, 2024
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    Apartment completions jump 61% YOY

    Starts dropped 12% year over year as new multifamily development continues to cool.

    By Leslie Shaver • Nov. 27, 2024
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    California builder launches contech investment arm

    Webcor Ventures, an offshoot of the San Francisco-based contractor, made its inaugural investment in modular construction firm R2 Building.

    By • Nov. 26, 2024
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    NYC plans $1B buildout via project labor agreements

    The $270 million Willets Point redevelopment, part of an initiative that includes the city’s first soccer-specific stadium, could pave the way for an additional $50 billion in projects.

    By • Nov. 26, 2024