Punch List: DPR Opens Pennsylvania Office, MBI Elects New President
DPR, a California‑based contractor, opened a new office in Radnor, Pennsylvania to tap the roughly $1.8 billion construction pipeline in the Greater Philadelphia region. STV won a $4 billion program‑management contract for California’s statewide courthouse capital program, expanding its public‑sector footprint. The Modular Building Institute elected Matt Slataper, CEO of Ramtech, as its new board president, while Calculated Industries introduced an AI‑driven Ask CMPro feature to its CMPro app. Tutor Perini also secured an $81.8 million family‑housing project in Alaska, highlighting continued demand for large government contracts.
Signs of Life Outside Data Centers in Latest Construction Data
Construction data from Gordian shows a modest rebound in non‑residential spending, with office and shopping‑center projects gaining traction after a year‑over‑year decline of just over 2%. The data‑center sector remains the engine of growth, posting a 34% YoY spend increase...
Gilbane Breaks Ground on $450M Philadelphia Cancer Lab
Gilbane Building Co. broke ground on TerraPower Isotopes' Bellwether Laboratory in Philadelphia, a 250,000‑square‑foot, $450 million facility dedicated to producing radioactive molecules for cancer treatment. The project, backed by Bill Gates‑owned TerraPower, will eventually employ more than 225 workers. Gilbane will...
Turner Has Nabbed 10 $1B Jobs so Far in 2026
Turner Construction reported first‑quarter 2026 revenue of $7.7 billion, a 25% year‑over‑year rise, propelled by a surge in data‑center projects. The firm’s backlog climbed to $48.9 billion, up 34% from a year earlier, and new orders hit $12.1 billion, a 48% increase. Turner...
Digital Permitting, AI Tools Top of Mind for NIBS Panelists
At the 2026 Building Innovation conference, the National Institute of Building Sciences highlighted how digital permitting and AI tools are reshaping construction oversight. Washington, D.C.'s Department of Buildings reported cutting permit cycles from over 60 days to under 15 days...
C-Suite Construction Execs Stay Bullish on Data Center Boom
Data‑center construction is the lone bright spot in U.S. building activity for Q1 2026, propelled by the AI boom. Executives at Tutor Perini, Granite Construction, Fluor, and Jacobs highlighted new wins and a surge in hyperscaler demand, with Jacobs reporting a 100 %...
Dangerous Gases and Ice Age Fossils: Inside LA’s $2.4B, 10-Year D Line Subway Extension
On May 8, 2024 the first 4‑mile segment of Los Angeles’ D Line subway extension opened, adding three underground stations, including a stop beneath the busy Wilshire Boulevard corridor. The $2.4 billion Section 1 was built by the Skanska‑Traylor‑Shea joint venture and employed...
Port Authority Kicks Off $200M in Upgrades at Newark Liberty Airport
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has launched the first phase of a $200 million, three‑year overhaul of Newark Liberty International Airport’s Terminal B. An initial $75 million allocation will modernize gate areas, restrooms, lighting, elevators, escalators and boarding‑bridge systems,...
Key Part of $2.2B Detroit Hospital Expansion Tops Out
Detroit’s Henry Ford Hospital has topped out the 20‑story tower that anchors its $2.2 billion Destination: Grand expansion. The tower will host 432 private rooms, five intensive‑care floors and 28 operating suites, alongside a 1,500‑space garage and an all‑electric energy hub....
How a $2.3B Florida Highway Project Turned Into an $80M Courtroom Fight
The 11th Circuit upheld an $80 million judgment for Skanska USA and Granite Construction against JV partner Lane Construction, ending a costly dispute over the I‑4 Ultimate highway rebuild in Florida. The $2.3 billion public‑private partnership, which promised roughly $255 million in profit, spiraled...
Bus.com’s Recommended Construction Shuttle Providers for Large-Scale Projects
Bus.com has published a curated list of construction shuttle providers for large‑scale projects, spanning national operators, regional specialists, and state‑specific carriers. The guide highlights technology‑enabled services such as GPS tracking, real‑time scheduling, and data‑driven forecasting that help adapt to shifting...
Construction Starts Jumped in April as More Project Types Broke Ground
Construction starts surged 9% month‑over‑month in April, reaching a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1.33 trillion, according to Dodge Construction Network. Growth was broad‑based, with nine of 15 categories posting double‑ or triple‑digit gains, notably in nonresidential, commercial, and infrastructure projects....
Maryland Unveils 4 Key Bridge Contracts Totaling over $4B
The Maryland Transportation Authority announced four separate contracts to rebuild the Francis Scott Key Bridge, with total costs projected between $4 billion and $4.8 billion. The largest package is a design‑build main‑span contract valued up to $4 billion, while three smaller contracts cover...
Latest Construction Data Shows Activity Hinges on AI Buildout
Construction activity in March was dominated by AI‑related projects, especially data‑center builds, which accounted for the bulk of new starts. Three large electric‑power and utility megaprojects also lifted overall construction starts, while traditional commercial and residential work remained flat and...
STV-Turner JV to Manage Construction of $10B NYC Bus Terminal
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey selected a joint venture of STV and Turner Construction to serve as construction manager for Phase 1 of the $10 billion Midtown Bus Terminal Replacement. Phase 1 includes a 900,000‑square‑foot, seven‑level interim terminal and...