Corporate News: Page 5

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    Executive Moves

    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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    Executive Moves

    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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    Executive Moves

    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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    Executive Moves

    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
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    Turner buys Dornan Engineering in advanced technology play

    The biggest contractor in the U.S. is eyeing data center and biopharma opportunities in Europe with the acquisition of an Ireland-based firm focused on tech-heavy builds.

    By • July 24, 2024
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    VinFast pushes back North Carolina factory timeline

    The EV startup says production is now expected to begin in 2028.

    By Haley Cawthon • July 17, 2024
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    Project Wins

    Granite JV chosen for $113M Michigan bridge project

    The California-based contractor will team up with Kraemer North America on the Lafayette Bascule crossing in Bay City.

    By • July 17, 2024
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    Executive Moves

    Flatiron names new CEO

    The Broomfield, Colorado-based civil construction company tapped its president, Javier Sevilla Roca, for the role.

    By • June 24, 2024
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    Swinerton revenue reaches 4-year high

    The California-based builder highlighted its financial performance and outlined steps toward technological innovation and green initiatives.

    By • June 24, 2024
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    Q&A

    Adolfson & Peterson eyes Central Texas expansion

    New Vice President Eric Churchill talks with Construction Dive about market entry challenges and his vision for growth.

    By • June 24, 2024
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    Executive Moves

    Gilbane brings in new region lead out west

    The Providence, Rhode Island-based builder hired construction veteran Ryan Heeter to lead its operations in California, Arizona and Nevada.

    By • June 21, 2024
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    Executive Moves

    Swinerton taps 30-year veteran to lead subsidiaries

    Tim Kretzschmar, the former head of the company’s central region, will oversee businesses such as Timberlab and Swinerton Energy.

    By • June 20, 2024
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    Executive Moves

    Former Lendlease exec joins NYC advisory firm

    The Australian contractor’s operations director in the Big Apple, Scott Weisberg, is moving to PML.

    By • June 18, 2024
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    Executive Moves

    Clayco names chief information officer

    With experience that spans the military as well as global computing firms, Jeff Miller will oversee the contractor’s IT and security initiatives.

    By • June 12, 2024
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    Executive Moves

    Big-D taps construction law vet for chief legal officer

    Melissa Beutler Withy, who has written and edited two books on construction law, first represented the company as a partner at a private law firm.

    By • June 7, 2024
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    The top commercial contractors of 2024

    Turner retained the No. 1 crown, but a different builder has worked its way up to the second-place slot in ENR’s annual ranking.

    By • May 30, 2024