Big-D exec takes the lead on business development
Laura Shivers will help build comprehensive marketing campaigns for the Salt Lake City-based family of companies.
Planning activity jumps ahead of Fed meeting
Owners and developers added more projects to the queue in August, expecting stronger market conditions next year, per Dodge Construction [...]
5 contech firms pull $126M in funding
Companies that announced successful raises amid a challenging financing environment included decarbonization and scheduling startups.
Construction backlog slips as contractors lose confidence
Projects in the pipeline now trail last year’s pace by one month as a slowing economy begins to weigh on [...]
White House calls for stronger labor standards
The executive order directs federal agencies to prioritize project labor agreements, voluntary union recognition and high-wage standards for manufacturing grants.
1 in 3 US bridges needs major repair, replacement
More than 76,000 spans should be replaced entirely, according to the American Road & Transportation Builders Association’s new analysis of DOT [...]
Gilbane bets on AI in national rollout
After piloting Trunk Tools’ data-corralling chatbot on a job, the Providence, Rhode Island-based contractor greenlit the tech for another 10 [...]
$11.6B Golden Pass LNG developers ask for 3-year extension
Qatar Energy and ExxonMobil said they need additional time to complete construction on the terminal after the exit of lead [...]
Knutson Construction lays off 40, closes Iowa office
The contractor said it is shifting its strategic approach and will continue to serve Iowa clients out of its three locations [...]
Mortenson announces CEO change
Dan Johnson will retire at the end of the year and President Derek Cunz will assume his post Jan. 1.