Skanska establishes high-tech manufacturing unit

The contractor is gearing up to meet growing demand for semiconductor facilities and similar projects.

By Matthew Thibault • Feb. 19, 2025

Wyndham targets growth near data centers, infrastructure projects

The company has dozens of hotels within a 10-mile radius of the top 10 data center projects and plans more new construction in 2025.

By Noelle Mateer • Feb. 19, 2025

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As construction technology continues to evolve, here’s what savvy contractors need to know.

By Construction Dive staff

Biogas project investment increased 40% in 2024, industry group says

The agricultural sector is now moving faster than landfills to bring facilities online, but landfills account for 72% of total U.S. biogas production capacity, according to a new report from the American Biogas Council.

By Jacob Wallace • Feb. 19, 2025

Fluor bets on data centers, power amid CEO switch

COO Jim Breuer will step into the CEO role effective May 1, taking over for David Constable.

By Sebastian Obando • Feb. 19, 2025

Revolutionizing construction: AI’s role in reducing project delays

How innovative software improves clarity, reduces risks, and increases efficiency.

By Wendi Burke • Feb. 18, 2025

ICC eyes building codes for 3D printing

The council will hold its next public hearing for the standards Feb. 14, where it will discuss the results of the comment period that ended in January.

By Matthew Thibault • Feb. 12, 2025

New construction technology releases: February 2025

Offerings this month include an exoskeleton that makes 70 pounds feel like 8, smart glasses for remote support and an AI agent that handles busywork.

By Joe Bousquin , Jennifer Goodman • Feb. 12, 2025

Preconstruction data analytics: Learn from your past. Predict the future

Want to level up your preconstruction? Use your data to benchmark, spot trends and predict costs.

Feb. 10, 2025

Nonprofit launches mobile app to address industry mental health crisis

Participants of ABC’s Florida East Coast chapter’s charity arm will post a QR code on jobsites to connect workers with healthcare professionals.

By Zachary Phillips • Feb. 6, 2025

Google plans $75B investment to build out cloud AI capacity

The majority of the spending will target technical infrastructure, including servers and data centers, CFO Anat Ashkenazi said Tuesday.

By Matt Ashare • Feb. 6, 2025

Purdue launches new contech program in Indianapolis

Operated out of Purdue Polytechnic Institute, the offering includes an “earn and learn” incentive for prospective students, who can make money while attending school.

By Matthew Thibault • Feb. 5, 2025

Boston expands net-zero emissions requirements to new buildings, large additions

The zoning change requires most new buildings to be net zero when they open. The city previously set similar performance standards for existing buildings.

By Joe Burns • Feb. 5, 2025

$1.6B Pittsburgh airport project hits key milestone

Now 80% complete, the new terminal is scheduled to open later this year.

By Matthew Thibault • Feb. 4, 2025

Gilbane, DPS JV to build $614M Albany nanotech center expansion

The research and development facility will include a new, 50,000-square-foot ISO 5 cleanroom and a high-voltage switchyard upgrade.

By Matthew Thibault • Feb. 3, 2025

Overcoming common challenges in commercial shower construction

For multifamily and hospitality construction professionals, addressing the challenges of shower installations has never been easier with Tile Redi’s innovative solutions.

Feb. 3, 2025

PCL ramps up manufacturing group for onshoring surge

The move aligns the firm's pros from different geographies under one fully integrated team.

By Matthew Thibault • Jan. 31, 2025

Construction outlook 2025: what contractors need to know

From uncertain interest rates to a new presidential administration, construction pros are keeping close tabs on key issues that could drive up costs or create new challenges.

By Construction Dive Staff • Jan. 30, 2025

Circularity, sustainability provide opportunities: VC lead

Eduardo Gomez, the head of CRH Ventures, said the firm uses its accelerator programs to find standout startups and potential business partners.

By Matthew Thibault • Jan. 29, 2025

Multibillion-dollar data center projects to watch

In addition to Oracle and OpenAI's Stargate initiative, Amazon, Meta, Google and other tech giants are building facilities across the country this year.

By Construction Dive Staff • Jan. 28, 2025

Following sharp downturn, contech funding stabilizes

The category benefited from a brewing AI arms race that has contractors moving quickly to adopt the technology.

By Matthew Thibault • Jan. 27, 2025

HITT breaks ground on tech-forward headquarters

The new structure will house a 40,000-square-foot innovation lab in partnership with Virginia Tech, and feature facets of sustainable design throughout.

By Matthew Thibault • Jan. 27, 2025

Qualis Flow report uncovers data gaps costing construction billions—and how to fix them

Construction’s future needs better data. Uncover key data challenges and 4 steps for change in our latest report!

Jan. 27, 2025

New Clayco CEO expects data center boom to thrive

Anthony Johnson discusses the firm’s new data center unit, the challenges of hyperscale construction and how the company plans to lead in an increasingly competitive market.

By Sebastian Obando • Jan. 23, 2025

6 contech firms raise combined $57M

Among the startups are companies that help builders bid on government contracts, streamline communication via a WhatsApp-like interface and verify insurance.

By Matthew Thibault • Jan. 22, 2025

Trump rescinds Biden executive order in AI regulatory overhaul

The directive, issued in October 2023, added guardrails for AI developers and bolstered guidance for businesses looking to adopt the technology. 

By Lindsey Wilkinson • Jan. 22, 2025