Commercial Building: Page 42

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    Executive Moves

    Sundt taps new Northern California lead

    Sacramento-area native Sean Falvey brings nearly 20 years of construction experience to the role.

    By • April 10, 2023
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    Q&A

    A Maryland GC just posted its largest backlog ever. So why is its president worried?

    Marty Copsey, president and chief operating officer of MacKenzie Contracting, discussed industry headwinds with Construction Dive.

    By • April 10, 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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    How to win and build major manufacturing projects

    Executives from JE Dunn and Turner discuss bidding and building billion-dollar manufacturing facilities.

    By • April 10, 2023
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    Project Wins

    Marines recruit Granite for $126M base project

    The California contractor will help build Camp Blaz, the first new Marine Corps base in 70 years, in Guam.

    By • April 7, 2023
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    Lendlease development to feature New York’s largest multifamily geothermal system

    The 1 Java Street project will be entirely heated and cooled by a vertical closed-loop structure.

    By Mary Salmonsen • April 6, 2023
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    Q&A

    Dallas contractor talks future of construction safety, data

    Matt Terry sees more focus on the emotional and mental health of the workforce and increases in data-driven decisions on projects.

    By • April 6, 2023
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    Mortenson pilots Sarcos robots on solar installation project

    A Mortenson executive said that the project was a “good proof of concept” even as the technology continues to evolve.

    By • April 5, 2023
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    It’s not just you: Construction really is risky business

    The sector was among those with the most legal filings last year, resulting in $3.36 billion in losses, according to a new report.

    By • April 5, 2023
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    After ‘shocking’ drop, construction jobs regain footing

    Job openings bounced back to 412,000 in the most recent report from Associated Builders and Contractors.

    By • April 5, 2023
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    Balfour Beatty profits jump, fueled by US infrastructure wins

    The London-based contractor is benefiting from the IIJA, a strong backlog and selective bidding.

    By • April 5, 2023
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    2 workers dead in trench collapse at JFK Airport jobsite

    Construction work was stopped for an investigation of the incident.

    By • April 4, 2023
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    Former Montana construction exec pleads guilty in monopoly case

    Nathan Nephi Zito attempted to split up highway work with another firm to reduce competition for public projects in four states, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.

    By • April 4, 2023
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    Uncertainty, lack of financing slow multifamily construction

    Material prices are also a problem for apartment developers, but they are growing at a much slower pace than a year ago, according to a new survey.

    By Mary Salmonsen • April 4, 2023
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    Manufacturing remains lone bright spot for construction spending

    Though the onshoring boom is strong, tightening credit conditions will likely hinder nonresidential momentum in the near term, according to one economist.

    By • April 4, 2023
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    Project Wins

    Skanska wins $120M California highway interchange job

    The contractor will expand and improve the State Route 71/91 interchange in Riverside County by 2025.

    By • April 4, 2023
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    Project Milestones

    DPR tops out life sciences tower in Seattle

    The 12-story, multi-use Eleven50 Eastlake project is slated to wrap this year.

    By • April 3, 2023
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    Opinion

    Good jobs are coming. Let’s make sure women don’t miss out.

    With the $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, construction is uniquely poised to improve diversity in its workforce, according to two experts on women’s equity in employment.

    By Emily Andrews and Lauren Sugerman • April 3, 2023
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    Project Wins

    Balfour Beatty-led JV nabs $650M North Carolina airport job

    The project, which includes a terminal expansion and parking improvements, is set to start in the fall.

    By • April 3, 2023
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    Project Wins

    Northwestern taps Turner-Walsh JV for $800M stadium project

    The redevelopment of Ryan Field in Evanston, Illinois, includes plans for fewer seats to foster a more intimate atmosphere for events beyond football games. 

    By • March 31, 2023
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    Cirba Solutions plans South Carolina processing facility

    The $300 million recycling and processing facility is expected to be operational by the end of 2024.

    By Megan Ruggles • March 31, 2023
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    Bechtel to begin work on $13B Texas LNG project

    Years in the making, the Port Arthur project is expected to create 5,000 construction jobs.

    By • March 30, 2023
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    Microsoft plans $1B data center campus on former Foxconn site

    Pending local officials' approval, the tech conglomerate's Wisconsin project could begin later this year.

    By • March 29, 2023
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    Project Wins

    Flatiron lands 4 California projects worth $704M

    The Broomfield, Colorado-based contractor strung together two interstate wins, plus water and broadband infrastructure projects in the Golden State.

    By • March 29, 2023
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    LG Energy Solution to invest $5.5B in Arizona battery complex

    This is the company’s second investment in the state as it looks to capitalize on the U.S.’s burgeoning EV market.

    By Sara Samora • March 28, 2023
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    Financing issues postpone Las Vegas Dream Resort project

    The pause on the $550 million casino and hotel development follows growing challenges around construction financing.

    By • March 28, 2023