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2 weeks ago | 
constructiondive.com | Sebastian Obando |Joe Bousquin |Zachary Phillips
Nonresidential construction activity continues to churn forward in 2025, but signs of strain are surfacing. Planning activity ticked up again in February, boosted by data center projects, yet overall momentum slowed as institutional sectors, such as healthcare and education, pulled back. Input prices climbed for a second straight month, with nonresidential construction costs rising at a 9% annualized pace — the fastest in two years.
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3 weeks ago | 
constructiondive.com | Matthew Thibault |Julie Strupp |Zachary Phillips
Contractors thrive on new business and opportunities, living for the moment when a potential project becomes reality. After completing all the hard work of estimating, preparing and presenting a bid, there’s nothing quite like getting that call from a client to say the job is yours.
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1 month ago | 
constructiondive.com | Sebastian Obando |Joe Bousquin |Zachary Phillips |Julie Strupp
Uncertainty has become a familiar backdrop now for most public construction firms — whether in the form of shifting regulatory policies, tariff threats or questions over federal infrastructure funding. However, according to the latest round of earnings reports from the country’s largest public construction firms, executives largely brushed off these concerns, emphasizing strong demand and long-term growth prospects across key sectors.
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2 months ago | 
constructiondive.com | Sebastian Obando |Julie Strupp |Matthew Thibault |Zachary Phillips
Contractors are juggling optimism and unease entering 2025. From uncertain interest rates to a new presidential administration, construction pros are keeping close tabs on key issues and trends that could drive costs up or create new challenges. They are also watching for new work, as some sectors like infrastructure and data centers are booming while others have gone quiet. Read on for more about some of the top challenges and opportunities contractors see this year.
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Jan 17, 2025 | 
constructiondive.com | Emilie Shumway |Sebastian Obando |Zachary Phillips |Dan Zukowski
As President-elect Donald Trump is set to be sworn in next week, industry leaders wait with both optimism and concern to see how his second term in the White House will impact construction. There are a host of actions for builders to follow. From an expected loosening of regulations and more oil and gas work to immigration policies and materials prices, the new president could affect a range of issues that are important to contractors. Read on for what you need to know as Trump takes office Monday.
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Jan 16, 2025 | 
constructiondive.com | Zachary Phillips
This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Personal protective equipment has to fit for two primary reasons, according to Jessica Bunting, director of research to practice for Silver Spring, Maryland-based CPWR — the Center for Construction Research and Training. First, to work properly, gear needs to fit properly. A poorly fitted fall harness will not protect a worker nearly as well as a well-fitted harness, Bunting said.
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Jan 15, 2025 | 
constructiondive.com | Zachary Phillips
This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. The Midwest’s largest contractor announced a major leadership change Wednesday while also unveiling a new business unit to accelerate data center construction efforts. Russ Burns, CEO of Chicago-based Clayco, retired from his post at the end of last year and has been replaced by Anthony Johnson, formerly executive vice president and head of the company’s industrial business unit.
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Jan 14, 2025 | 
constructiondive.com | Zachary Phillips
This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Skanska USA will soon begin work to replace the Lindsay C. Warren Bridge over the Alligator River in North Carolina’s Tyrrell and Dare counties, the state DOT announced last week. The American arm of the Sweden-based builder and developer won a $450 million contract to replace the 65-year-old swing-span bridge with a two-lane, fixed-span bridge just north of the current one.
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Jan 13, 2025 | 
constructiondive.com | Sebastian Obando |Jennifer Goodman |Zachary Phillips
Contractors ended 2024 on a cautiously optimistic note, as the latest construction data revealed resilience alongside lingering challenges. Backlog held steady at 8.4 months as contractors expressed some optimism about private construction prospects. The possibility of lower borrowing costs and clearer policy direction following the presidential election buoyed confidence.
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Jan 13, 2025 | 
medcitynews.com | Zachary Phillips |Eve McDavid
Zachary Phillips is the Chief Growth Officer at Axuall, a clinical workforce intelligence company. Phillips strengthens the company’s client relationships and positions the organization as a leader in advancing workforce technology solutions that streamline healthcare operations and facilitate data-driven decisions. Passionate about improving healthcare, he believes creating a better clinician experience will ultimately lead to improved patient care.
