Strikes in Wisconsin, Seattle snarl jobsites

As construction workers walk off the job for better pay this summer, unions are in a strong position to demand higher wages, according to a labor expert.

$7.85B Mountain Valley Pipeline construction complete

The much-delayed project received a green light from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission on June 11.

Gilbane to develop $100M Purdue University dorm project

The four-story, 213,000-square-foot apartment complex on the college's Fort Wayne, Indiana, campus is part of a public-private partnership.

Warfel starts $36M Pennsylvania behavioral health build

The East Petersburg, Pennsylvania-based construction firm expects to complete construction by the spring of 2025.

Backlog shrinks after 2 months of gains

While manufacturing and infrastructure spending keeps contractors busy, material price escalation has reemerged in recent months, said ABC’s chief economist.

Clayco names chief information officer

With experience that spans the military as well as global computing firms, Jeff Miller will oversee the contractor’s IT and security initiatives.

The ways contractors are using AI on jobsites now

Benefits of using the tech on building projects include a competitive safety culture, risk mitigation and flagging contracts for delay provisions.

How ‘Billy the Bot’ helps Cork Howard Construction streamline accounts payable

Milissa Douglas, controller for the Marietta, Georgia-based general contractor, uses the artificial intelligence-based assistant to streamline invoice management.

Skanska inks deal for Key Bridge removal

The Maryland Transportation Authority contracted the Sweden-based company for $50 million to remove and dispose of debris of the ill-fated span.

Work begins on Virginia airport’s $920M overhaul

Norfolk International will see a series of upgrades and rehabilitation projects in the coming years, many of which have been recently awarded.

NV Energy proposes 400 MW gas peakers, more than 1 GW each of solar, storage

The cost of the Greenlink Nevada transmission project has risen 70%, to $4.2 billion, due to inflation, supply chain constraints and labor costs, the utility said.

Turner uses electric skid steer at Berkeley’s $550M Gateway project

The quieter equipment will allow crews to work with minimal disruption to classes at the University of California.

How to love the deal you cut

Sour feelings around the bidding process can carry into a project, causing conflict and reputation damage, writes construction consultant Chad Prinkey.

Clayco breaks ground on $180M Phoenix luxury tower

The Chicago-based construction firm anticipates the completion of the 26-story luxury multifamily building in early 2026.

PCL breaks ground on phase 2 of Scotiabank Arena renovations

The firm will overhaul a section of the concourse and upgrade amenities on the $350 million renovation of the home of the Toronto Raptors and Maple Leafs.

Data centers, retail lead construction planning

While certain construction sectors saw growth, the value of newly signed design contracts dipped slightly as owners remain hesitant to commit to new work, the American Institute of Architects said. 

Disney eyes $17B worth of work in Florida

The entertainment company may construct a fifth theme park in Orlando, following an initial agreement with the local oversight board.

The heat is on. Contractors say they’re ready.

Commercial construction firms aren't waiting on OSHA's much-anticipated heat standard to protect their workers.

How construction escrow helps keep payments safe from cybercrime

These types of accounts help contractors, lenders and suppliers protect funds from online fraud while keeping a project on schedule, writes title expert Michael Stump.

Big-D taps construction law vet for chief legal officer

Melissa Beutler Withy, who has written and edited two books on construction law, first represented the company as a partner at a private law firm.

Former racetrack makes way for master-plan near Detroit

The Downs will contain 174 apartments, 53 condos and 245 homes and townhomes at full buildout, plus retail and parking spaces.

Jacobs adds $479M job to collaboration with Atkinson

The new design contract, part of the $2.68 billion Puget Sound Gateway Program in Washington state, covers five new bridges, a bridge modification and stormwater facilities.

Austin, Texas, greenlights $1B in wastewater updates

Construction is expected to start in 2025 on an expansion of an aging water treatment facility.

Safety pro gets personal about construction’s mental health challenges

While the industry’s suicide and substance abuse rates are some of the highest, the issue doesn’t get enough attention, an XL Construction exec writes.

Drug test cheating soared last year, analysis shows

Although the positive drug test rate dropped slightly for safety-sensitive roles, workers in these roles also had a marked increase in cheating attempts, Quest Diagnostics found.