Corporate News: Page 5

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    Granite Construction is on the hunt for more M&A

    The California-based roadbuilder has been able to increase prices for the materials it sells to other builders and wants to snap up more aggregate suppliers, it said on its latest earnings call.

    By • May 3, 2024
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    Indiana snares $2B Google data center campus

    Following an $11 billion announcement from Amazon last week, the Hoosier State is quickly racking up a slew of new computing facility wins. 

    By • April 30, 2024
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    Trendline

    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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    Tutor Perini sees shift to owner financing on megaprojects

    The GC has been able to demand upfront payment on billion-dollar jobs, as competition for large, complex builds has waned, CEO Ron Tutor said on the firm’s first quarter earnings call.

    By • April 29, 2024
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    Executive Moves

    Suffolk adds 2 to executive leadership team

    Peter Gasparini and Chris Mills will join the tech-forward contractor as executive vice presidents of national operations and business development, respectively.

    By • April 24, 2024
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    Disneyland gets initial nod for $1.9B investment

    Anaheim City Council gave preliminary approval to a 10-year plan that would create 7,800 construction jobs, according to the California governor’s office.

    By • April 22, 2024
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    Q&A

    Successful healthcare projects are built on collaboration, Lendlease exec says

    The youngest project executive in the firm’s New York City office talks about the special challenges of complex medical projects as well as the importance of multitasking and delegation.

    By • April 17, 2024
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    Skender hit by ransomware attack

    The Chicago-based builder disclosed the breach, which affected 1,067 people, in a filing with the Maine Attorney General’s office on April 5.

    By • April 10, 2024
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    Project Milestones

    Related Group starts $500M tower on Chicago waterfront

    400 Lake Shore will replace the abandoned Chicago Spire project with two residential buildings and a new public park.

    By Mary Salmonsen • April 8, 2024
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    Executive Moves

    Gilbane promotes exec to Mid-Atlantic region lead

    Industry veteran Ted Holt helped the contractor become the second-largest builder in the Baltimore region.

    By • April 8, 2024
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    Autodesk to audit financial practices, delay annual report

    The contech giant said it doesn’t believe that the investigated areas will affect any previously issued financial statements, or its most recent earnings release.

    By • April 5, 2024
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    New York GC opens new headquarters

    Forte Construction’s Long Island office, spanning 30,000 square feet, underwent significant upgrades including a complete interior renovation and exterior enhancements.

    By • April 5, 2024
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    Executive Moves

    Jacobs CFO steps down after 8 months on the job

    The Dallas-based company brought back former CFO Kevin Berryman on an interim basis, as Claudia Jaramillo leaves to pursue other opportunities.

    By • April 2, 2024
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    Former AECOM exec reportedly sues over alleged ageism, profit inflation

    Jay Badame’s lawsuit claims the Dallas-based mega-contractor fired him due to his age and for questioning the firm’s earnings statements, according to The Real Deal.

    By • April 2, 2024
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    March 2024 wins: Contractors report their latest awards

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

    By Construction Dive Staff • March 29, 2024
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    Q&A // ROUND TABLE

    Meet the 5 women leading major construction firms in Chicago

    The heads of Turner, Mortenson, Gilbane, AECOM Hunt and Powers & Sons in the Windy City talk inclusion, overcoming stereotypes and market dynamics.

    By • Updated March 29, 2024
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    Executive Moves

    Balfour Beatty US infrastructure arm appoints new execs

    The nods come on the heels of a profit drop for the London contractor.

    By • March 22, 2024
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    Earnings roundup: High interest rates catch up to construction

    On their earnings calls, publicly traded firms said they are feeling the sting of a sustained period with higher costs of borrowing.

    By Construction Dive Staff • March 6, 2024
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    Executive Moves

    HITT announces senior appointments

    The changes include new leaders for the Washington, D.C.-based firm’s offices in California and New York.

    By • March 5, 2024
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    Construction Champions 2024

    These industry veterans from firms like Turner, Clayco and Flatiron are stalwarts in their fields, respected by all who work with them.

    By Construction Dive Staff • March 4, 2024
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    3 critical stages for retaining women in construction

    One of the key strategies in addressing the construction labor shortage is recognizing the value and importance of a diverse workforce.

    March 4, 2024
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    Executive Moves

    Burns & McDonnell taps new CEO, expands C-suite

    Incoming chief Leslie Duke said the fresh roles and promotions will bolster the Kansas City-based contractor as it takes advantage of infrastructure opportunities.

    By • Feb. 29, 2024
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    Tutor Perini posts $171M loss for 2023 on legal disputes

    The megaproject contractor said most of the charges related to settlements on legacy projects have been resolved.

    By • Feb. 29, 2024
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    February 2024 wins: Contractors report their latest awards

    Construction Dive rounds up the newest project wins from some of the country’s biggest builders including Flatiron, Granite and McCarthy.

    By Construction Dive Staff • Feb. 29, 2024
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    Scout Motors breaks ground on $2B EV plant after environmental delays

    The automotive company plans to finish its South Carolina facility in 2026 after pausing construction in the fall of 2023.

    By • Feb. 29, 2024
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    Granite posts profit for 2023, earns $26M in Q4

    The California-based road builder’s pivot to small jobs is paying off, but charges from outstanding legacy projects left a blot on its quarterly results.

    By • Feb. 23, 2024