The Latest
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Conferences for the second half of 2025
Construction Dive rounds up the industry conferences, expos and meetings on tap through the rest of the year.
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Top construction-related podcasts
The AEC industry boasts a vast offering of informative, on-demand programs. Here are some to add to your playlist.
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OSHA’s proposed cuts won’t affect enforcement: DOL chief
A smaller budget will “modernize and streamline” the department, Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer said in a recent House committee hearing.
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Project Wins
Boeing taps Jacobs for $1.8B St. Louis campus expansion
The Dallas-based contractor has already started construction and plans to deliver multiple phases of the project between 2026 and 2030.
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Workplace injuries are declining, but costs are climbing, Travelers report finds
Increasing retirement ages, ongoing turnover and longer injury recovery times have contributed to the cost hikes, an executive for the firm said.
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Economic Reports
Warehouse, hotel construction lift commercial planning
Despite slower data center activity last month, the nonresidential pipeline grew 24% over 2024’s level.
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Project Wins
Skanska nabs $303M Massachusetts bridge job
The builder also announced a $240 million deal for additional work on a Virginia Tech engineering building.
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Opinion // Business Matters
Strive for more than work-life balance
A construction career can be deeply rewarding, not an experience to be dreaded, writes consultant Chad Prinkey.
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Climate change will cost your healthcare plan. Analysts want to know how much.
Extreme weather, rising temperatures and increased air pollution all threaten employee health — but executives and finance teams may not be paying attention.
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Q&A
Mass timber provides options amid steel tariffs: Timberlab CEO
Chris Evans, president of the Swinerton-owned supplier and contractor, is eyeing opportunities in this uncertain economy.
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How climate modeling, AI can power innovative building
Contractors must understand the legal landscape in order to manage risk when implementing new materials, data or processes, panelists at the Building Innovation 2025 conference said.
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How the Texas DOT uses AI
The department is using AI in 22 aspects of its work so far, such as predictive traffic data analysis and crash detection, and it sees potential for prioritizing infrastructure projects.
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German Bionic unveils ‘AI augmented’ exoskeleton
The wearable technology leverages digital twins and artificial intelligence to monitor worker safety and act as a coach for the user.
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Can California high-speed rail survive without federal funds?
While the California High-Speed Rail Authority looks for a path forward, some believe additional state or private funding will be hard to find.
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Amazon commits $20B for Pennsylvania data centers, training
Funds will initially go to the construction and operation of two campuses in Luzerne and Bucks counties, according to Gov. Josh Shapiro.
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Project Milestones
$1.34B Phoenix light rail expansion opens
Kiewit built the 5.5-mile South Central Extension and downtown hub, which grows the system to two lines.
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Project Wins
Walsh chosen for $339M Rhode Island bridge rebuild
The state will pay up to $10 million in incentives if new lanes on the Washington Bridge open ahead of schedule, and penalties if the timeline is exceeded.
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Economic Reports
Private project abandonments hit record highs
A spike in scrapped jobs drove the sharpest rise in construction stress in over a year as developer confidence erodes, according to ConstructConnect.
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Q&A
Infrastructure is a solid bet: Ferrovial exec
Urbanization and population growth are driving demand for transportation, data centers and energy, says Silvia Ruiz, the contractor’s global head of investor relations.
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Economic Reports
Construction Dive’s May 2025 economic roundup
Building activity softened last month as tariff impacts and project delays began to ripple through contractors’ pipelines.
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Project Milestones
Gilbane, F.A. Wilhelm top out $4.3B Indianapolis hospital
The project, which will feature 864 inpatient rooms and 50 operating rooms, has ballooned in cost from the original $1.6 billion estimate.
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Commerce Department ‘renegotiating’ CHIPS Act contracts
Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick said he's looking to revamp deals that were "overly generous" as the department seeks to cut its budget by 16.5%.
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Q&A
Clayco CEO sees cautious clients, smarter investments
Anthony Johnson talks with Construction Dive about the firm’s outlook for the second half of 2025, cost pressures and overall uncertainty in the construction industry.
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Opinion
Why construction needs to lean into better mentorships
Teaching early-career professionals should go beyond technical know-how to give future leaders critical thinking and problem-solving skills, writes a senior project manager.
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New steel, aluminum tariffs will push construction costs higher
Fresh 50% duties on the critical building materials will inflate prices across a range of commercial projects, according to panelists at a recent webinar hosted by Skanska.