Corporate News: Page 3

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    Lendlease completes sale of $1.8B of work to Consigli

    As part of the purchase of the Australian company's New York and New Jersey projects, Consigli will absorb 400 U.S. workers.

    By • Sept. 17, 2024
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    Skanska EVP and general counsel steps down

    Caroline Fellenius Omnell, who had worked at the Sweden-based firm for eight years, left her post on Friday.

    By • Sept. 13, 2024
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    Top 5 stories from Construction Dive

    Construction Dive editors curate some of the industry’s top stories from this year.

    By Construction Dive staff
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    Big-D exec takes the lead on business development

    Laura Shivers will help build comprehensive marketing campaigns for the Salt Lake City-based family of companies.

    By • Sept. 12, 2024
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    Knutson Construction lays off 40, closes Iowa office

    The contractor said it is shifting its strategic approach and will continue to serve Iowa clients out of its three locations in Minnesota.

    By • Sept. 10, 2024
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    Balfour Beatty adds new CIO, procurement officer

    The London-based builder brings in the new C-suite members amid burgeoning interest in artificial intelligence at the firm and across the industry.

    By • Sept. 9, 2024
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    August 2024 wins: Contractors report their latest awards

    Construction Dive rounds up the newest project wins from some of the country’s biggest builders including Clark, Kiewit and Tutor Perini.

    By Construction Dive Staff • Sept. 3, 2024
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    Dycom buys Black & Veatch’s wireless infrastructure construction biz

    The telecommunications company made the $150 million purchase to capitalize on growth opportunities in wireless network modernization.

    By • Aug. 29, 2024
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    Gilbane taps Lendlease safety vet for global position

    Steven Carter joins the Providence, Rhode Island, firm as its director of global health and safety after he spent more than a decade with the Australian contractor.

    By • Aug. 22, 2024
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    Data centers, water, infrastructure fuel public firms’ profits

    On recent earnings calls, construction executives highlighted a range of lucrative sectors, most notably environmental and technical work.

    By Construction Dive Staff • Aug. 21, 2024
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    Country’s largest apartment owner expands into infrastructure

    Greystar is extending its reach into new sectors including transportation, power and data centers.

    By Mary Salmonsen • Aug. 19, 2024
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    Gilbane taps Philly-area vet as preconstruction exec

    Anthony Armento, who spent 17 years at New Jersey-based Torcon, will manage day-to-day preconstruction efforts in the company’s Philadelphia office.

    By • Aug. 19, 2024
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    ‘Momentum’ the word of the day for Balfour Beatty

    The London-based builder reversed its decline in pre-tax profit and signaled that it is eyeing big opportunities in U.K. and U.S. markets.

    By • Aug. 16, 2024
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    Skanska hires new CFO

    Jonas Rickberg is currently CFO at Swedish truck maker Scania Group.

    By • Aug. 15, 2024
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    WSP to acquire Idaho engineering firm for $1.78B

    The Montreal-based design and engineering giant said Power Engineers will bolster its power and energy expertise.

    By • Aug. 14, 2024
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    Latest contech acquisition combines laser scanning with BIM

    Ohio-based GPRS, which specializes in infrastructure laser scanning and maintenance, acquired Existing Conditions, headquartered in Boston.

    By • Aug. 14, 2024
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    Election uncertainty doesn’t faze AECOM

    Although new administrations can bring new priorities, long-term building trends around infrastructure and environmental work remain unchanged, said CEO Troy Rudd.

    By • Aug. 8, 2024
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    Fluor taps Jim Breuer for new COO position

    The Irving, Texas-based contractor also appointed Kevin Hammonds to chief legal officer to succeed John Reynolds, who is retiring.

    By • Aug. 8, 2024
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    Jacobs sees double-digit growth in water, environmental work

    On an earnings call this week, CEO Bob Pragada emphasized the strength of infrastructure-adjacent sectors and advanced facility construction, including semiconductor plants and data centers.

    By • Aug. 7, 2024
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    Tutor Perini sees ‘major project opportunities,’ but settlement drags down profits

    The heavy civil contractor says demand for megaprojects is high, but disputes continue to make them risky business.

    By • Aug. 5, 2024
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    Fluor expects growth in data center, semiconductor construction

    The Irving, Texas-based firm secured $3.1 billion in new awards during the second quarter, driven by manufacturing and life sciences projects.

    By • Aug. 5, 2024
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    Granite gets progressive on delivery methods, buys Mississippi aggregate shop

    The California-based contractor posted higher revenue, backlog and profits in the second quarter, which it said is proof its new business model is working.

    By • Aug. 2, 2024
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    WSP bullish on PFAS cleanup, environment

    Profits, revenue and backlog were all up in the Canadian firm’s second quarter as it anticipates more resilience and water work.

    By • Aug. 1, 2024
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    Brinkmann Constructors founder steps down

    Bob Brinkmann is retiring after four decades leading the St. Louis-area company.

    By • July 31, 2024
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    Flatiron, Dragados merge to form US-based infrastructure giant

    The integrated company, to be chaired by Turner Construction CEO Peter Davoren, will boast a backlog of $17.2 billion and operations in 24 states and eight Canadian provinces.

    By • July 30, 2024
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    Gilbane taps 20-year vet to lead procurement

    Greg Garvin, who rose up the ranks from his start as an intern, was formerly the chief purchasing agent for the company’s New England region.

    By • July 29, 2024