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    Executive Moves

    Sundt Construction appoints new president, COO

    Cade Rowley first joined the Tempe, Arizona, firm as an engineer.

    By • Oct. 11, 2024
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    Leopardo Construction names new CFO, other execs

    The Illinois-based contractor cited its recent growth and geographic expansion as the impetus for the promotions.

    By • Oct. 10, 2024
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    Top 5 stories from Construction Dive

    Construction Dive editors curate some of the industry’s top stories from this year.

    By Construction Dive staff
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    Dallas firm names new Nashville precon lead

    Mycon General Contractors selected Josh Yoder to improve efficiency and guide projects in the Tennessee region.

    By • Oct. 9, 2024
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    AECOM names head of new Water & Environment Advisory business

    Jill Hudkins, previously a strategic advisor with Tetra Tech, will serve as chief executive.

    By • Oct. 7, 2024
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    Balfour Beatty partners to develop 3D-printing materials

    Together with materials firm Versarien, the London-based builder will develop a variety of mortars for use in civil construction.

    By • Oct. 7, 2024
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    Project Wins

    Navy targets Tutor Perini JV for $113M missile facility build

    Sited at U.S. Naval Base Guam, the project includes a single-story, 57,664-square-foot structure on a deep pile foundation. 

    By • Oct. 4, 2024
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    PCL, HammerTech sign multiyear safety tech agreement

    The software will help the builder gather more sophisticated data around safety to inform decision-making toward its “zero incident” goal.

    By • Oct. 4, 2024
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    Granite-Obayashi JV receives orders for $113M Marine base project

    It’s the second major contract Granite has won at Camp Blaz in Guam, the U.S. Marines' first new base in 70 years.

    By • Sept. 30, 2024
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    Executive Moves

    Suffolk hires Turner vet to lead manufacturing, advanced tech work

    Darin Hart brings 35 years of experience to the company as it positions itself for the semiconductor industry’s growth.

    By • Sept. 30, 2024
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    Thought Leaders: September 2024

    Executives from Messer, Warfel, Consigli and more talk about their latest challenges and successes.

    By Construction Dive Staff • Sept. 27, 2024
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    September 2024 wins: Contractors report their latest awards

    Some of the country’s biggest builders have recently reported new work in projects ranging from infrastructure to energy.

    By Construction Dive Staff • Sept. 24, 2024
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    Executive Moves

    Mycon names East Coast business development lead

    Industry veteran Laura LoJacono will operate out of Mycon’s Nashville office with a focus on retail and industrial markets, among others.

    By • Sept. 24, 2024
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    Executive Moves

    Balfour Beatty taps 35-year power vet to lead electrification services

    William Webb moves to the construction industry from the field of commercial emissions testing.

    By • Sept. 19, 2024
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    Lendlease completes sale of $1.8B of work to Consigli

    As part of the purchase of the Australian company's New York and New Jersey projects, Consigli will absorb 400 U.S. workers.

    By • Sept. 17, 2024
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    Skanska EVP and general counsel steps down

    Caroline Fellenius Omnell, who had worked at the Sweden-based firm for eight years, left her post on Friday.

    By • Sept. 13, 2024
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    Q&A

    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.

    By • Sept. 12, 2024
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    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 in Minnesota.

    By • Sept. 10, 2024
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    Executive Moves

    Balfour Beatty adds new CIO, procurement officer

    The London-based builder brings in the new C-suite members amid burgeoning interest in artificial intelligence at the firm and across the industry.

    By • Sept. 9, 2024
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    August 2024 wins: Contractors report their latest awards

    Construction Dive rounds up the newest project wins from some of the country’s biggest builders including Clark, Kiewit and Tutor Perini.

    By Construction Dive Staff • Sept. 3, 2024
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    Dycom buys Black & Veatch’s wireless infrastructure construction biz

    The telecommunications company made the $150 million purchase to capitalize on growth opportunities in wireless network modernization.

    By • Aug. 29, 2024
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    Executive Moves

    Gilbane taps Lendlease safety vet for global position

    Steven Carter joins the Providence, Rhode Island, firm as its director of global health and safety after he spent more than a decade with the Australian contractor.

    By • Aug. 22, 2024
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    Data centers, water, infrastructure fuel public firms’ profits

    On recent earnings calls, construction executives highlighted a range of lucrative sectors, most notably environmental and technical work.

    By Construction Dive Staff • Aug. 21, 2024
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    Country’s largest apartment owner expands into infrastructure

    Greystar is extending its reach into new sectors including transportation, power and data centers.

    By Mary Salmonsen • Aug. 19, 2024
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    Executive Moves

    Gilbane taps Philly-area vet as preconstruction exec

    Anthony Armento, who spent 17 years at New Jersey-based Torcon, will manage day-to-day preconstruction efforts in the company’s Philadelphia office.

    By • Aug. 19, 2024
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    ‘Momentum’ the word of the day for Balfour Beatty

    The London-based builder reversed its decline in pre-tax profit and signaled that it is eyeing big opportunities in U.K. and U.S. markets.

    By • Aug. 16, 2024