Corporate News: Page 8

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    Executive Moves

    Hensel Phelps names new president, other leaders

    The Colorado construction giant has tapped Brad Jeanneret and added new executive roles: chief administrative officer and chief health and safety officer.

    By • Jan. 31, 2024
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    January 2024 wins: Contractors report their latest awards

    Construction Dive rounds up the newest project wins from some of the country’s biggest builders.

    By Construction Dive Staff • Jan. 31, 2024
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    Suffolk opens new Portland, Maine, office

    The Boston-based builder will use the location to grow its presence in the education and healthcare building markets in Northern New England.

    By • Jan. 25, 2024
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    What contractors need to know for 2024

    It’s anyone’s guess what will happen in the next 12 months, but these insights from construction pros can help bring the year into focus.

    By Construction Dive Staff • Jan. 25, 2024
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    Most leaders want to invest more in tech skills, talent in 2024

    More executives see talent gaps as a key business risk in the next 18 months, compared to last year's responses to a Capgemini survey.  

    By Roberto Torres • Jan. 24, 2024
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    Executive Moves

    Big-D Construction appoints Midwest president

    The Salt Lake City-based contractor named Cory Schubert to run its St. Paul, Minnesota, office.

    By • Jan. 23, 2024
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    Q&A

    Clayco’s new St. Louis president pivots from furniture industry to construction

    Former Herman Miller executive Elizabeth Zucker sees overlap in the two sectors, including staff talent and modular solutions.

    By • Jan. 23, 2024
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    Executive Moves

    McCarthy continues executive buildout with new COO

    The appointment of Joe Jouvenal to the operations role is the second C-suite move the contractor has announced in the past two months.

    By • Jan. 19, 2024
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    Swinerton to pay $2.3M fine over alleged Clean Water Act violations

    The San Francisco builder’s penalties stemmed from allegedly failing to use proper stormwater controls and conduct regular inspections across four solar farm sites in three states.

    By • Jan. 18, 2024
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    Phoenix leads in manufacturing construction

    The city has seen 14 major projects since 2020, and plants are cropping up in other areas with the labor pool to staff them, said a new report.

    By • Jan. 18, 2024
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    Executive Moves

    Swinerton taps new COO following executive shuffle

    Ray Haj will succeed David Callis, who became the contractor’s new CEO earlier this month.

    By • Jan. 17, 2024
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    Executive Moves

    Hill & Wilkinson names new CEO in executive shuffle

    COO Mike Oswald will succeed Paul Driscoll in heading the Richardson, Texas, general contracting firm, among other leadership moves.

    By • Jan. 12, 2024
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    Stantec acquires Morrison Hershfield, boosts Canadian presence

    Edmonton-based Stantec, which has more than half of its offices in the U.S., will grow its workforce in Canada by 10%.

    By • Jan. 10, 2024
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    Executive Moves

    Balfour Beatty names US civil CFO

    Jenni Kelley will be the next chief finance executive for the London-based builder’s infrastructure arm in the U.S.

    By • Jan. 9, 2024
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    The 2024 World of Modular returns to Orlando for industry’s biggest event

    The biggest event in commercial modular construction returns to Orlando, FL, March 18-21, 2024.

    Jan. 8, 2024
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    Executive Moves

    McCarthy taps IT lead for C-suite role

    Justin McFarland will helm a host of corporate departments, including information technology, for the St. Louis-based builder.

    By • Jan. 5, 2024
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    Last week to nominate a Construction Champion

    Construction Dive is seeking submissions through Feb. 9 to highlight the industry’s leading women in all sectors.

    By • Jan. 4, 2024
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    Project Wins

    Clayco nabs $5B Rivian EV factory project in Georgia

    The Chicago-based construction firm expects to finish work on the 1,800-acre complex in 2026.

    By • Jan. 3, 2024
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    5 biggest data centers to break ground in 2023

    The sector’s market boom has been well-documented, but signs of weakness could herald a squeeze ahead.

    By • Dec. 21, 2023
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    Construction’s top C-suite moves

    Swinerton, Gilbane, WSP and others announced leadership changes last year.

    By Construction Dive Staff • Dec. 21, 2023
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    This year’s top tech stories

    From ChatGPT to robots and contech funding, here are the topics that were most popular with our readers.

    By • Dec. 20, 2023
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    Executive Moves

    Amid spike in demand, Swinerton picks Carolinas healthcare lead

    The San Francisco contractor is staking its expansion efforts on rising demand for construction and renovation of medical facilities in the region.

    By • Dec. 20, 2023
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    Executive Moves

    Consigli taps hometown exec to head Albany, New York, office

    Industry veteran Jennifer Rand will oversee projects for the Massachusetts builder in the Empire State’s Capital Region.

    By • Dec. 19, 2023
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    Opinion // Business Matters

    How to gain respect from experienced co-workers

    Young construction leaders must learn how to navigate relationships with the seasoned pros on their team, according to an industry consultant.

    By Matt Verderamo • Dec. 18, 2023
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    Opinion // Business Matters

    5 tactics to tell — and sell — your firm’s story

    Once you know what you want to say to potential clients, decide how best to present it.

    By Chemene Phillips • Dec. 14, 2023