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Virginia approves 6-year, $28.5B infrastructure plan

Matthew Thibault — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:51:00 -0400

The massive plan will fund more than 4,300 construction and infrastructure jobs across the state.

Walsh-Turner JV gets green light on $580M utility plant project

Matthew Thibault — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:57:00 -0400

The two construction firms add the University of Kentucky in Lexington project to the collaboration’s growing list of higher-ed jobs.

Hilton Boston Back Bay completes multimillion-dollar renovation, emphasizing wellness

Noor Adatia — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 09:23:00 -0400

The redesigned 401-room hotel offers “travelers a front-row seat to both the heritage and future of Boston” and features an expanded fitness center and upgraded meeting space.

Safety isn’t a cost. It’s one of construction’s biggest profit drivers.

Padraig Reilly — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 09:22:00 -0400

Too often, safety is regarded as a slowdown. But proper documentation and due diligence can save money and lives, writes the CEO of a construction software provider.

Amazon plans $10B Missouri data center campus

Sebastian Obando — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 16:48:00 -0400

In addition to the construction of the facility, the tech giant will improve nearby roads and water infrastructure in the state.

Suffolk to embed AI engineers within construction projects

Matthew Thibault — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 12:05:00 -0400

As part of the company’s “Jobsite of the Future” push, artificial intelligence pros will help improve the construction process on site.

May backlog hit highest level since 2023, but confidence fell

Sebastian Obando — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:41:00 -0400

Contractors with data center awards reported stronger pipelines than those without those projects, said Anirban Basu, ABC chief economist.

Manhattan, AECOM Hunt to manage $1.45B University of Florida stadium renovation

Zachary Phillips — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 14:31:00 -0400

The team will partner to expand concourses, upgrade spaces and improve accessibility at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, aka “The Swamp.”

Ferrovial US CEO: Infrastructure demand outpacing public budgets

Sebastian Obando — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 11:44:00 -0400

Alignment between builder and owner is where alternative delivery creates lasting value, Pepe Baraja said.

Why private equity’s rollup of construction firms increases project risk

Christopher Brown — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 10:03:00 -0400

When a developer sits on both sides of the transaction, it may be incentivized to favor its affiliated builder, even if outside contractors could offer better pricing or quality, writes a construction attorney.