Construction News for the Week Ending December 19, 2025
28,000 new construction jobs added in November
In November, the industry added roughly 28,000 construction jobs, driven by nonresidential construction, particularly specialty trade contractors. This growth contrasts with the broader labor market, which saw a rise in unemployment and slower job gains.
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Housing for the 21st Century Act introduced
The House introduced the Housing for the 21st Century Act, a bipartisan bill aimed at increasing the housing supply by reducing development costs and complexity. The bill, endorsed by twelve major housing groups, includes provisions to streamline federal inspection standards, encourage local permitting process streamlining, and increase FHA multifamily loan limits. It also incorporates provisions from the Senate’s ROAD to Housing Act, reflecting bipartisan support for housing legislation.
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Alberici, JE Dunn secure a $300 million contract for a shipyard in Louisiana
Alberici and JE Dunn were selected for a $300 million expansion of Saronic Technologies’ Franklin, Louisiana shipyard. The project, which includes new slips, an expanded warehouse, and a production line for large vessels, aims to increase production capacity and create 1,500 jobs.
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$200M for Solstice’s Spokane semiconductor expansion plant
Garco Construction will lead the $200 million expansion of Solstice Advanced Materials’ Spokane Valley facility. The 110,000-square-foot project will double sputtering target output and enhance reliability and output through advanced quality control measures.
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PLA signs $1.7 billion contract with NYC for megaproject
Following the signing of a project labor agreement with the Building and Construction Trades Council, construction on a $1.7 billion resiliency megaproject in New York City will proceed. The Battery Park City resiliency project, a collaboration between Turner Construction and SPC Construction, will utilize a progressive design-build model. This project, valued at over $7 billion, will be subject to a Project Labor Agreement (PLA) that ensures fair wages, safe work environments, and expanded access for minority and women-owned businesses. The project aims to protect Battery Park City from sea level rise and remove it from the FEMA flood zone.
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Lilly to construct a $6 billion Alabama drug factory
Eli Lilly will invest over $6 billion to build a manufacturing plant in Huntsville, Alabama, focusing on weight loss medications. The facility, expected to create 450 jobs, will produce orforglipron and utilize advanced technologies. This is the third of four U.S. manufacturing sites Lilly is building as part of a $50 billion pledge.
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Industry leader Tutor Perini to build new tool and die plant in Iowa
Tutor Perini Management Services, a subsidiary of Tutor Perini, won a $35.8 million contract to build a new tool and die facility at the Iowa Army Ammunition Plant. The project, which includes site development, utilities, and a solar photovoltaic system, is expected to be completed by June 2027.
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Energy Department cancels $87 million grant, plant construction paused
Sublime Systems paused construction of its Holyoke, Massachusetts plant and laid off 10% of its staff after the Department of Energy canceled its $87 million grant. The DOE terminated 321 financial awards for 223 projects, citing economic, national security, and energy security concerns.
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FAA awards $279 million contract to upgrade nation’s air traffic infrastructure
The FAA awarded a $279 million contract to AECOM for architecture and engineering services to upgrade air traffic control and navigational infrastructure. AECOM will provide design and construction administration services for new and upgraded facilities, including air traffic control towers and navigational aids. This contract supports the FAA’s long-term investments in improving safety and operational efficiency of critical air traffic infrastructure nationwide.
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Gilbane completes Albany NanoFab Reflection facility
Gilbane Building Co. completed the NanoFab Reflection facility in Albany, New York, a $614 million project that is part of a $1 billion investment in the NY Creates’ Albany NanoTech Complex. The facility will include 50,000 square feet of cleanroom space and is aiming for the highest level of LEED certification.
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Granite Construction begins rail project in southern California
Granite Construction won a $24 million contract to upgrade the Perris South Metrolink Station and Layover Facility. The project aims to improve service reliability and accommodate rising commuter demand by converting the single-track terminus into a high-capacity hub with a second platform, additional tracks, and upgraded amenities. Construction is expected to begin early next year and be completed by 2028.
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Coca-Cola, Bad Boy Mowers and others plan to increase US investments
U.S. manufacturing expansions are underway, supported by federal and state incentives. Swire Coca-Cola, USA plans to build a new manufacturing plant in Colorado, while Foxconn and Anthro Energy are investing in facilities in Kentucky. Bad Boy Mowers will establish a tractor assembly plant in Alabama.
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