Construction spending plummets on tariff fears
Construction Dive
MAY 2, 2025
Data centers are “perhaps the only remaining source of industry momentum” as most private sectors pulled back in March, according to ABC’s chief economist.
Construction Dive
MAY 2, 2025
Data centers are “perhaps the only remaining source of industry momentum” as most private sectors pulled back in March, according to ABC’s chief economist.
Construction Enquirer
JUNE 16, 2025
Contractors bidding for major public sector work will face a new test to prove they can boost British jobs and skills under plans to overhaul infrastructure procurement. The Cabinet Office has launched a consultation that will see contractors bidding for road, rail, school and hospital jobs ranked not just on price and quality – but on how much they contribute to local communities.
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Civil + Structural Engineer
JANUARY 10, 2025
Infrastructure project delivery is at a crossroads. On one hand, the federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) has catalyzed unprecedented infrastructure investment, while on the other, rising costs for materials, labor and energy are squeezing project budgets and complicating project planning and execution. And thats all against a backdrop of political transition.
Prodyogi
APRIL 2, 2025
Imagine this: Youre planning a home renovation, excited about the final result, but then a crucial question arisesshould you hire a single general contractor to manage everything, or should you bring in separate specialists for different tasks like electrical and construction work? This is a common dilemma that many homeowners face.
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Construction Dive
JUNE 23, 2025
A bounceback in activity offered some relief for contractors but momentum may be tempered by tariffs and economic uncertainty, according to Dodge Construction Network.
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Construction Dive
JUNE 2, 2025
In a proposed settlement, the agency said the initiative “can no longer pass constitutional scrutiny,” effectively abandoning its defense of the decades-old policy.
Construction Dive
MAY 6, 2025
The new Terminal F will be double the size originally planned after American Airlines increased its investment.
Construction Dive
JUNE 5, 2025
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.
Construction Dive
MAY 27, 2025
Former and current military members are well-suited for superintendent and safety manager roles, according to a recent webinar hosted by Skanska and the Society of American Military Engineers.
Speaker: Dylan Secrest
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Construction Dive
MAY 27, 2025
Given construction’s labor and skills shortages, primes sometimes need to hire less-than-optimal partners. Here’s how to succeed when that happens.
Construction Dive
MAY 13, 2025
Renewables developer Arevon Energy is supplying Meta with its 430-megawatt project in Scott County.
Construction Dive
JUNE 3, 2025
Calpine, PPL Corp., Ørsted and Exxon Mobil are among the companies affected by the decision.
Construction Enquirer
JULY 2, 2025
A developer has been fined £165,000 for repeatedly failing to put suitable fire precautions measures in place during a renovation job in Preston. Glovers Court Ltd was found guilty of four offences in relation to the redevelopment of a former city centre warehouse into 35 apartments spread across six floors. The Glovers Court project was under construction on 16 May 2023 when it was visited by Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service (LFRS).
Speaker: Abdi Ali, Sr. Lease Accounting Consultant
Join this insightful webinar with industry expert Abdi Ali, who will discuss the challenges that can arise from managing lease accounting with spreadsheets! He will share real-world examples of errors, compliance issues, and risks that may be present within your spreadsheets. Learn how these tools, while useful, can sometimes lead to inefficiencies that affect your time, resources, and peace of mind.
Construction Dive
MAY 19, 2025
The team, along with three other firms, will build the deep geological repository in northwestern Ontario.
Construction Dive
MAY 12, 2025
The Dodge Momentum Index rose 0.9% in April as tariffs and policy uncertainty kept many owners and developers on the sidelines.
Construction Dive
JUNE 3, 2025
Skanska and E-J Electric Installation Co. crews will overhaul the century-old rail tubes that Hurricane Sandy damaged in 2012.
Construction Dive
JUNE 13, 2025
The American Society of Civil Engineers’ updated standards mark a major shift in approach for design and construction in flood hazard areas, according to a floodplain manager.
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Construction Enquirer
JULY 4, 2025
Balfour Beatty has announced it is terminating all labour supply agreements with the Danny Sullivan Group. In a statement the contractor said:”During an audit of our UK labour suppliers, concerns related to the Danny Sullivan Group were identified. While these concerns were being reviewed, related issues were reported through our confidential whistleblowing channel in regard to our HS2 project. “An independent investigation, which has now concluded, found that Danny Sullivan Group ha
Construction Enquirer
JULY 3, 2025
Muse and Oldham Council have secured planning for all six sites in their £450m town centre regeneration plan, paving the way for over 1,600 homes to be built in the next 15 years. The transformation forms part of the Oldham Town Living masterplan, aiming to bring underused plots back into use while delivering hundreds of affordable, energy-efficient homes.
Construction Dive
MAY 20, 2025
Over the past 12 months, non-public developments placed on hold jumped 40%, while abandonments increased 14.1%, according to ConstructConnect.
Construction Dive
JUNE 3, 2025
Nearly 22% of contractors have reported project delays or cancellations due to tariff-related impacts, according to Associated Builders and Contractors.
Speaker: Donna Laquidara-Carr, PhD, LEED AP, Industry Insights Research Director at Dodge Construction Network
In today’s construction market, owners, construction managers, and contractors must navigate increasing challenges, from cost management to project delays. Fortunately, digital tools now offer valuable insights to help mitigate these risks. However, the sheer volume of tools and the complexity of leveraging their data effectively can be daunting. That’s where data-driven construction comes in.
Construction Enquirer
JUNE 22, 2025
A London contractor has been fined £50,000 after four men were injured – two seriously – when the first floor of a house collapsed during building works. Aryn Stones Ltd had been contracted to build a new domestic property in Hampstead. On 31 May 2022, remedial works were being carried out on a partially built beam-and-block floor, when it collapsed, taking two of the workers down with it.
Construction Dive
JUNE 6, 2025
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.
Construction Dive
JUNE 24, 2025
Because completion dates matter above all else for professional sports venues, stakeholders have to find resolutions fast to continue moving the ball down the field.
Construction Dive
JUNE 17, 2025
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Construction Dive
MAY 2, 2025
A lack of clarity surrounding tariffs and tax credits has triggered steep declines in funding for renewable energy in the first quarter of 2025, per Mercom Capital Group.
Construction Dive
JUNE 2, 2025
SmartPM’s 2025 industry benchmark reveals how project teams can turn schedule data into real-time insight and improved margins.
Construction Enquirer
JULY 1, 2025
Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner will today unveil details of a £39bn house building drive for the next 10 years aiming to deliver around 300,000 new social and affordable homes. The new Social and Affordable Homes Programme will almost double the previous five-year £12.3bn Affordable Homes Programme, which targeted 130,000 homes by 2026. Rayner’s new programme will set a target of delivering 60% of homes for social rent, equivalent to 180,000 homes, up a third on the previous AHP target.
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