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Amazon plans $10B Missouri data center campus
In addition to the construction of the facility, the tech giant will improve nearby roads and water infrastructure in the state.
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Suffolk to embed AI engineers within construction projects
As part of the company’s “Jobsite of the Future” push, artificial intelligence pros will help improve the construction process on site.
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May backlog hit highest level since 2023, but confidence fell
Contractors with data center awards reported stronger pipelines than those without those projects, said Anirban Basu, ABC chief economist.
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Manhattan, AECOM Hunt to manage $1.45B University of Florida stadium renovation
The team will partner to expand concourses, upgrade spaces and improve accessibility at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, aka “The Swamp.”
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Ferrovial US CEO: Infrastructure demand outpacing public budgets
Alignment between builder and owner is where alternative delivery creates lasting value, Pepe Baraja said.
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Why private equity’s rollup of construction firms increases project risk
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.
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Modular approach can speed data center construction by 30%: Flex
More power, cooling and IT equipment is moving outside data halls in a shift that could help “future-proof” computing facilities, a company executive said.
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Energy savings performance contracts offer a path to building upgrades when city budgets are tight
With deferred maintenance growing and capital dollars stretched thin, local governments are using ESPCs to fund energy and infrastructure improvements through future operational savings.
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Latest construction data indicated activity outside data center boom
While other sectors showed signs of life in April, much of the momentum still flowed through data center and public infrastructure projects.
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Tutor Perini lands $652M Guam military base project
The contractor will work via a joint venture with subsidiary Black Construction, which is based on the island.
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More cities are embracing AI permitting systems. HUD funding is available for them.
Local governments have until July 13 to apply for up to $3 million in grants for automated permitting and building code systems.
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How to build construction teams without hiring a single person
Construction execs often wear too many (hard) hats. Sharing responsibilities can help reduce bottlenecks, writes a consultant.