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Construction’s manufacturing boom: Mapping the biggest facilities underway in the US
New projects this month include a $4.1 billion healthcare manufacturing center in Clayton, North Carolina, and a $620 million solar facility in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Updated July 18, 2024 -
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.
Updated April 30, 2024 -
Economic Reports
The 9 largest commercial construction starts of June 2024
Total groundbreakings plummeted to kick off the summer, but included a $1.5 billion data center in Ohio and $1 billion multifamily building in Florida.
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Project Milestones
Arizona, Texas GCs complete spaceship plant for Virgin Galactic
Sun State Builders and Parkway Construction recently delivered the Phoenix-area manufacturing facility for the spaceflight company.
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Virginia Tech to study, rate construction helmets
Researchers at the university’s Helmet Lab are turning their attention from the gridiron to the jobsite to better understand how to mitigate head injuries at work.
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EPA announces nearly $160M to cut construction emissions
The funding will go toward 38 grant recipients, including entities that make low-carbon cement and study the reuse of structural steel.
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ABC endorses Trump
The construction association announced its support for the former president on Monday as it lambasted Biden administration policies such as mandating project labor agreements on many federal projects.
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An unusual sight in the US: A $570M dam goes up in Colorado
The Chimney Hollow Reservoir, featuring only the second asphalt core dam in the country, aims to make water access more reliable for southern Rocky Mountain communities.
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Electrical contractor settles EEOC claims that VP refused candidates outside of ‘ideal age range’
The case is one of several in which an employers’ alleged use of coded language became potential evidence in an age discrimination claim.
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New York awards $313.5M contract for I-81 overhaul
CNY Alliance will replace the elevated highway in downtown Syracuse and perform upgrades to the city’s drainage system as part of the broader $2.25 billion I-81 Viaduct project, according to the New York State DOT.
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Class A offices ‘the winner in this market’: Skanska CEO
U.S. infrastructure work accounted for a large portion of the Swedish firm’s profits in Q2.
Updated July 23, 2024 -
Project Wins
McCarthy tapped for $145M athletic center
The 110,000-square-foot complex is anticipated to be completed and occupied in 2029, per the builder.
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California contractor settles EEOC transgender harassment charge
An automatic sprinkler installer based in the Bay Area allegedly made verbal and physical threats against a worker due to his gender identity and sexual orientation, the agency said.
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Gilbane scores $110M Richmond baseball stadium
The planned 10,000-seat Richmond Diamond District Ballpark will be the home of the Flying Squirrels, an affiliate of the MLB’s San Francisco Giants.
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NLRB withdraws 5th Circuit appeal of joint employer final rule injunction
The Board said it would “like the opportunity to further consider the issues identified” in a district court’s injunction while citing other, ongoing legislation relevant to its rulemaking.
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Deep Dive
What employers can expect following the end of Chevron deference
For one thing, the Department of Labor’s regulations may not fare well under federal courts’ scrutiny post-Chevron, a former DOL official told HR Dive.
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Project Wins
Pet project: Turner’s $43M dog training facility build
The contractor is constructing a center for the Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides in Oakville, Ontario, where crews are fostering a puppy onsite.
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Construction firm to pay $50K to settle claim it retaliated against HR manager for investigating harassment
Pro Pallet allegedly chastised the HR manager for investigating the complaint, reassigned major parts of her job to others and excluded her from meetings.
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Q&A
The key to talking about mental health: ‘Make sure people feel comfortable.’
Skanska USA says its outreach programs in Ohio and Tennessee have had a real impact in removing the stigma around sensitive subjects.
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$900M Memphis bridge moves ahead with IIJA boost
It will replace the existing 75-year-old span connecting Tennessee and Arkansas.
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Opinion
4 ways supplier diversity helps you win in construction
Engaging with underrepresented subs and disributors can give you a business edge and strengthen the depth of your procurement channels, according to a small business liaison officer.
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VinFast pushes back North Carolina factory timeline
The EV startup says production is now expected to begin in 2028.
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Project Milestones
$4.7B Gordie Howe bridge tops out
With the deck connected, one of the largest civil projects in North America is expected to be complete by fall 2025.
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Q&A
AECOM Hunt exec studied architecture but made her career in construction
Executive Vice President Corissa Smith oversees the company’s convention center work nationwide.
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PCL, EllisDon prep site for largest hospital in Canada
Work includes demolishing three buildings, removing and relocating utilities and creating temporary construction roads.