Commercial Building

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    Topsoe, ABB, Fluor to build joint electrolyzer facility in Virginia

    The collaboration aims to develop a facility with reduced costs and improved safety for making e-fuels.

    By Sara Samora • July 2, 2024
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    Q&A

    NYC lab project exemplifies the importance of collaboration

    For the space at the Hudson Research Center, Talisen Construction worked with architecture firm Perkins & Will to achieve cost-effective solutions without compromising design quality.

    By • July 2, 2024
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    Safety

    Construction Dive takes a look at ways to keep workers safe on the job. Read on for ideas that can help keep your jobsites hazard-free and productive.

    By Construction Dive staff
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    Economic Reports

    Public construction spending roars, private markets whimper

    Outlays for commercial builds faltered in May as those for civil projects rose again, propelling the overall nonresidential sector to a 6.2% gain for the year. 

    By • July 2, 2024
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    OSHA proposes rule to protect workers from extreme heat

    Released this morning, the standard would require employers to provide water and rest breaks when high heat creates a hazardous work environment.

    By • July 2, 2024
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    Q&A

    Maine GC spotlights new prefab facility

    Wright-Ryan’s Portland factory provides a controlled environment for millwork, wall and floor systems and employee training.

    By • July 1, 2024
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    Project Wins

    Fujifilm taps Jacobs for $1.2B manufacturing site expansion

    The Dallas-based contractor will provide engineering, procurement and construction management services for additional work at the site following its initial phase, which began in 2021.

    By • July 1, 2024
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    LG pauses construction on part of $5.5B Arizona battery plant

    The firm said it's adjusting the pace of its investments but remains confident the facility will play an important role in its operations.

    By • July 1, 2024
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    Supreme Court deals big blow to federal agencies

    In a landmark ruling, the justices overturned a 40-year-old precedent and significantly reduced the power of federal agencies to interpret the laws they administer.

    By David Weisenfeld • July 1, 2024
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    Chicago DOB still needs to fix broken inspection process: report

    The city's watchdog agency said its buildings department has “not implemented corrective actions” to issues discovered during an August 2022 audit.

    By • June 28, 2024
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    June 2024 wins: Contractors tout their latest awards

    Construction Dive rounds up the newest project wins from some of the country's biggest builders including Gilbane, Skanska, Jacobs and others.

    By Construction Dive Staff • June 28, 2024
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    Entegris to get $75M in CHIPS funding for Colorado plant

    The funds will support the semiconductor supplier's construction of a $600 million, 100,000-square-foot manufacturing center in Colorado Springs.

    By Joelle Anselmo • June 28, 2024
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    Q&A

    Florida contractor brings Pride to construction

    TomCo Solutions founder and LGBTQ+ advocate Tommy Whitehead is working to make the building industry more welcoming to all.

    By • June 27, 2024
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    Project Milestones

    Turner breaks ground on $900M Pennsylvania hospital expansion

    Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center in Wilkes-Barre will nearly double in size while renovations will transform it into a 100% private-room facility.

    By • June 27, 2024
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    Opinion

    6 ways civil contractors can leverage AI

    A consultant in organizational and infrastructure planning breaks down how builders deploy the tech on projects today.

    By • June 26, 2024
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    5 of the biggest apartment projects underway right now

    From an affordable project in Brooklyn to a luxury tower in Honolulu, these multimillion-dollar projects are keeping multifamily developers and builders busy this year.

    By Construction Dive Staff • June 26, 2024
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    Family of worker crushed by forklift sues Oregon contractor

    The estate of deceased ironworker Samantha Deschenes claimed that Portland, Oregon-based Andersen Construction violated the state’s Safe Employment Act in a lawsuit filed June 10.

    By • Updated June 27, 2024
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    Bechtel breaks ground on $4B Bill Gates-backed nuclear reactor

    The new facility will use a sodium-based cooling process instead of water, according to TerraPower, the Microsoft founder’s nuclear energy company.

    By • June 25, 2024
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    Economic Reports

    The 9 largest commercial construction starts for May 2024

    An $11 billion LNG project in Texas and a $10 billion offshore wind farm in Virginia helped drive overall starts up 10%, according to Dodge.

    By • June 24, 2024
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    Q&A

    Upping the luxury quotient: How stadium construction is evolving

    From kids’ teams to pro franchises, sports fans and athletes have higher expectations for stadium design, according to an architect.

    By • June 24, 2024
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    Clark makes headway on first affordable housing project in Tysons, Virginia

    Amazon is funding $56 million of the project through its housing equity fund.

    By • June 24, 2024
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    Q&A

    Adolfson & Peterson eyes Central Texas expansion

    New Vice President Eric Churchill talks with Construction Dive about market entry challenges and his vision for growth.

    By • June 24, 2024
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    Swinerton revenue reaches 4-year high

    The California-based builder highlighted its financial performance and outlined steps toward technological innovation and green initiatives.

    By • June 24, 2024
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    Executive Moves

    Gilbane brings in new region lead out west

    The Providence, Rhode Island-based builder hired construction veteran Ryan Heeter to lead its operations in California, Arizona and Nevada.

    By • June 21, 2024
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    Column // Help Wanted

    New York nonprofit develops hundreds of trade careers annually

    The Andromeda Community Initiative helps train, place and develop careers for underrepresented groups, especially communities of color, in New York City.

    By • Updated June 21, 2024
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    Executive Moves

    Swinerton taps 30-year veteran to lead subsidiaries

    Tim Kretzschmar, the former head of the company’s central region, will oversee businesses such as Timberlab and Swinerton Energy.

    By • June 20, 2024