The Latest
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Construction’s manufacturing boom: Mapping the biggest facilities underway in the US
New additions to the tracker this month include a $3.9 billion SK Hynix chip plant in West Lafayette, Indiana, and a $1.2 billion Fujifilm project in Holly Springs, North Carolina.
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The Malta Dynamics guide to self-retracting lifelines
In the ever-evolving landscape of fall protection and safety, it is essential for manufacturers and users alike to adhere to the latest standards to ensure optimal worker protection.
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Top construction events for the second half of 2024
It’s time to plan ahead. Construction Dive has you covered with a full list of industry conferences, expos and meetings on tap for the rest of the year.
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Baltimore bridge rebuild expected to cost up to $1.9B
The state of Maryland, which will soon receive a $350 million insurance payment, anticipates the new span’s completion in fall 2028.
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Each manufacturing project has its own personality, experts say
A panel of builders during last week’s Construction Dive webinar said that the future looks bright, but labor problems will continue to plague the industry.
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Fluor sees opportunity in data center boom
CEO David Constable drew parallels between the surge in data center construction and the manufacturing boom during the firm’s Friday earnings call.
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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.
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JV kicks off $4.3B San Francisco hospital build
Herrero Builders, The Boldt Company and Webcor broke ground on UCSF’s new health care facility in the city’s Parnassus Heights neighborhood.
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Economic Reports
Open construction jobs plunge 40%, but economists question data
The massive drop may be a statistical anomaly due to construction's scheduling and hiring patterns.
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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.
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The Venetian Resort in Las Vegas to undergo $1.5B renovation
The project, which the Venetian claims is “the largest and most expensive hotel renovation in history,” will touch every aspect of the resort, from its logo to its suites.
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National Skilled Trades Day spotlights urgent need to tackle skilled worker shortage
In addition to K-12 outreach, companies must meet new talent “where they are” at community colleges and universities, an industry expert says.
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Vegas contractor, Elon Musk’s Boring Co. make ‘Dirty Dozen’ list
A national safety group named 12 companies that have allegedly flaunted worker health and safety and disregarded employees’ rights.
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Economic Reports
Public sector lifts nonresidential construction spending as private projects lag
While the two sides of the industry are going in opposite directions, overall nonresidential outlays have outpaced inflation since the start of the pandemic, an economist said.
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April 2024 wins: Contractors report their latest awards
Construction Dive rounds up the newest project wins from some of the country’s biggest builders including Barton Malow, Boldt and Clark.
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Long-vacant Las Vegas lot poised for multibillion-dollar resort
Developer LVXP is planning an entertainment and lifestyle venue, anchored by an “ultra-luxury” hotel and sports arena, at a site where a similar project failed just months ago.
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Opinion
How tech can level construction’s playing field
Tools like artificial intelligence and blockchain can help fill labor gaps while building a more diverse and innovative workforce, writes a contech executive.
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Column
The Dotted Line: What DOT’s final DBE rule means for civil contractors
New guidelines released this month streamline certification, raise personal net worth limits and strengthen monitoring and prompt payment requirements.
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What is success in cybersecurity? Failing less.
Defenders aren’t measured by pure wins or losses. Intrusions will happen, and their job is to keep a bad situation from getting worse.
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Baltimore bridge collapse
Baltimore bridge RFP expected this month
Contractors can soon bid on projects to rebuild the collapsed Key Bridge. They can learn more from the Maryland Transportation Authority on May 7.
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Rivian reaffirms plans for $5B Georgia EV plant despite construction pause
The electric carmaker emphasized its intention to continue limited site development activity during the pause period, according to a company letter.
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Facing expensive climate threats, NYC’s transit system unveils a resilience plan
The $6 billion effort is meant to address rising sea levels, more intense storms and extreme heat events that will impact subways, buses and commuter trains.
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Cordish Cos., Bruce Smith Enterprise to develop $1.4B Virginia casino resort
A 200-room Live! Casino & Hotel will anchor the Petersburg, Virginia, mixed-use development pending voter approval.
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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.
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Project Wins
Skanska awarded $861M offshore wind development job
The Empire Wind project will transform the 73-acre South Brooklyn Marine Terminal into one of the biggest dedicated offshore wind ports in the country.
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Construction starts dip for second straight month
High rates, inflation and restrictive credit suppressed building activity in March, according to Dodge Construction Network.