2 universities to build $2B children’s hospital in North Carolina

UNC Health and Duke Health announced plans for the state's first freestanding pediatric facility, to break ground in 2027.

By Zachary Phillips • Feb. 11, 2025

Skanska CEO sees ‘very stable’ US operations

The Swedish firm called out data centers and infrastructure projects as specific growth areas for the company.

By Sebastian Obando • Feb. 10, 2025

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Data center construction

New projects from customers like Meta, Google and Amazon make this a burgeoning sector for contractors.

By Construction Dive staff

PCL, Stantec selected for $121M San Francisco biogas build

The project will help convert a byproduct of wastewater treatment into a usable source of renewable energy.

By Matthew Thibault • Feb. 10, 2025

Kore Power nixes plans for $1.25B battery plant in Arizona

The company reportedly never received taxpayer funds to move forward with the project, and leadership changes are underway.

By Nathan Owens • Feb. 7, 2025

Why not to be the lowest bidder

Competing on price matters, but it is only part of consistently winning work, says consultant Chad Prinkey.

By Chad Prinkey • Feb. 6, 2025

Google plans $75B investment to build out cloud AI capacity

The majority of the spending will target technical infrastructure, including servers and data centers, CFO Anat Ashkenazi said Tuesday.

By Matt Ashare • Feb. 6, 2025

Purdue launches new contech program in Indianapolis

Operated out of Purdue Polytechnic Institute, the offering includes an “earn and learn” incentive for prospective students, who can make money while attending school.

By Matthew Thibault • Feb. 5, 2025

Losing construction sectors under Trump

As the new administration begins to reshape federal policy, demand for certain types of projects could wane.

By Julie Strupp , Sebastian Obando • Feb. 5, 2025

Jacobs sees strong demand despite tariff uncertainty

The Dallas-based construction company reported growth in several sectors, including water, infrastructure and data centers.

By Sebastian Obando • Feb. 5, 2025

Winning construction sectors under Trump

Thanks to new White House policies aimed at limiting regulations and easing approvals, contractors expect a surge in activity for data centers, manufacturing and energy projects to power AI.

By Sebastian Obando , Julie Strupp • Feb. 4, 2025

January 2025 wins: Contractors report their latest awards

Construction Dive rounds up the newest project wins from some of the country’s biggest builders including AECOM, Jacobs and Trumbull.

By By Construction Dive Staff • Jan. 31, 2025

Construction outlook 2025: what contractors need to know

From uncertain interest rates to a new presidential administration, construction pros are keeping close tabs on key issues that could drive up costs or create new challenges.

By Construction Dive Staff • Jan. 30, 2025

Why navigating uncertainty will be key to construction gains in 2025

JLL’s Louis Molinini walks through the impacts of the new administration, higher material prices and a continued focus on resilience for contractors.

By Louis Molinini • Jan. 30, 2025

Bechtel, energy builders win Tennessee small modular reactor contract

The team will use an integrated project delivery model to plan and design the potentially $5.4 billion Clinch River Unit 1 in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.

By Matthew Thibault • Jan. 28, 2025

Multibillion-dollar data center projects to watch

In addition to Oracle and OpenAI's Stargate initiative, Amazon, Meta, Google and other tech giants are building facilities across the country this year.

By Construction Dive Staff • Jan. 28, 2025

9 largest commercial construction starts of December 2024

Billion-dollar projects including a hospital replacement in Houston and a Hard Rock Hotel in Las Vegas kicked off even as overall construction activity cooled to close the year.

By Sebastian Obando • Jan. 27, 2025

7 mixed-use projects to watch in 2025

Large-scale developments worth billions of dollars are underway across the country as the new year begins.

By Mary Salmonsen • Jan. 24, 2025

New Clayco CEO expects data center boom to thrive

Anthony Johnson discusses the firm’s new data center unit, the challenges of hyperscale construction and how the company plans to lead in an increasingly competitive market.

By Sebastian Obando • Jan. 23, 2025

Trump orders GSA to advance ‘beautiful’ federal buildings

The American Institute of Architects expressed concern over the change, which mirrors a move the president made in the final days of his first term.

By Zachary Phillips • Jan. 22, 2025

Tech giants to invest up to $500B for new US data centers

OpenAI, SoftBank and Oracle will fund the creation of 10 facilities during the initial phase of the Stargate initiative, with the option to increase to 20.

By Sebastian Obando • Jan. 22, 2025

Georgia Rivian plant to resume construction

After a pause due to high costs, the electric vehicle manufacturer anticipates work on the project near Atlanta to begin in 2026.

By Zachary Phillips • Jan. 22, 2025

5 ways builders say Trump can support construction

The Associated General Contractors of America itemized priorities for the incoming administration that will help bolster building activity and maintain infrastructure momentum.

By Sebastian Obando • Jan. 21, 2025

Boldt launches modular construction arm

The new offering will provide building services and slide-in room and bathroom pods for clients in healthcare, industrial, education and commercial markets.

By Matthew Thibault • Jan. 17, 2025

Disaster recovery contractors poised to take on LA wildfire damage

Construction firms such as Jacobs, AECOM and Quanta Services could play key roles in the rebuilding efforts, according to financial services company Baird.

By Sebastian Obando • Jan. 16, 2025

Turner kicks off $780M dedicated soccer stadium, NYC’s first

Etihad Park in Willets Point, Queens, will be home to MLS’s New York City Football Club.

By Joe Bousquin • Updated Jan. 17, 2025