Turner Construction secured a $282 million contract to modernize the Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina. The project includes renovating the existing arena, adding a new outdoor amphitheater, and expanding the entertainment district. Turner will prioritize local contractors and subcontractors, leveraging its School of Construction Management to support small and emerging businesses.
Ventana DBS was awarded $42.4 million in damages from Tutor Perini for contract breaches during hotel construction. The unfinished Edison tower in Milwaukee may be sold after a foreclosure judgment due to funding gaps and construction halts. The Dodge Momentum Index showed mixed trends in June construction planning, with a decrease in data center planning but improvements in other commercial sectors.
Granite Construction secured a $116.9 million contract to extend Utah’s State Route 177. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission emphasized the need for data center load flexibility to reduce electricity demand and costs. A federal judge blocked the U.S. Department of Transportation from withholding funds for the Hudson Tunnel Project.
The construction industry faces challenges due to rising input costs, particularly for metals, lumber, and energy. Despite this, construction starts surged in May, driven by megaprojects in healthcare, manufacturing, utilities, and data centers. Virginia approved a $28.5 billion infrastructure plan, while the U.S. Department of Transportation will provide $1.86 billion in emergency relief funding for disaster-damaged infrastructure.
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Google invested $50 million in building trades training to address the skilled labor crisis. NUCA’s Trench Safety Month campaign emphasizes the importance of safety practices and training for utility contractors. A construction company overcame growth challenges by creating a clear organizational structure and promoting internally.
A Minnesota judge halted construction on Google’s Project Skyway data center due to environmental concerns. Despite a 5.9% rise in the Dodge Momentum Index, driven by data centers and other sectors, construction activity in the Twin Cities declined amid economic uncertainty. The Chicago Bears are considering a new stadium in Hammond, Indiana, after Illinois failed to pass a bill incentivizing the team to stay.
A $1.3 billion project to modernize Interstate 80 in Illinois began with new bridge construction. The project, expected to be completed in 2028, will redesign and rebuild 16 miles of the highway. This investment is part of a larger $50.6 billion commitment to infrastructure improvements across Illinois.
