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Punch List: Turner delivers $112M school, NYC DOB targets overdose rates
This week's construction industry updates: JE Dunn expands its advanced technology team, Turner completes delivery of Greenwich Central Middle School, New York City Department of Buildings conducts drug overdose prevention outreach, ABC appoints a new vice president of workforce and safety policy, and McCarthy and Caddell announce executive changes.
Chobani to spend $1.2B to buy and invest in Pennsylvania plant
Chobani plans to acquire the Allentown plant from Keurig Dr Pepper for $125 million and invest a total of $1.2 billion in expansion to produce high-protein, low-sugar milk and innovative products. The plant will create over 900 jobs and become a key part of Chobani's manufacturing network expansion in the United States.
Data center market faces all-time low vacancies despite record-breaking construction
According to the latest CBRE report, despite record-breaking data center construction activity in North America, the market vacancy rate has dropped to a historic low of 1.4% due to power infrastructure constraints.
Skanska names new US infrastructure CFO
Skanska USA Civil has appointed Antonia Junelind as its new CFO, effective January 1, 2027. Junelind has been with Skanska for over 15 years and currently serves as Senior Vice President of Investor Relations. Former CFO Jari Mäntylä will transition to strategic projects in preparation for retirement.
Suffolk wins $278M California university dental school project
The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) announced that a joint team of Suffolk Construction and CO Architects will undertake the delivery of its dental education center and clinic project at the Mission Bay campus. The project is expected to cost approximately $278 million and is a key component of the new home for the UCSF School of Dentistry.
‘Not just a hope and a wish’: How contractors can tap underrepresented communities
Construction firms have for years been searching for workers who may be right under their noses. At Construction Dive's 'Courting Construction' virtual event on August 26, a panel of experts said disadvantaged communities could play a significant role in bolstering the labor pool, but companies may need to adjust traditional site practices.
Walmart to build $1.3B fulfillment center in Georgia
Walmart plans to build a new automated fulfillment center in Carnesville, Georgia, with an investment of $1.3 billion, covering 1.5 million square feet, and expected to create 1,000 jobs. The project is part of Walmart's strategy to expand next-day and two-day delivery capabilities, with construction expected to start in late 2026.
Fluor is about to complete a $5 billion aluminum plant construction in Alabama
Fluor confirmed to Construction Dive that construction of Novelis's $5 billion aluminum recycling plant in Bay Minette, Alabama, is nearing completion. According to Alabama's WARN database, Fluor laid off 66 workers at the site on July 31. Novelis stated that construction remains on schedule to be completed later this year, with commissioning expected to begin by the end of 2026.
This Week's Construction News: Maryland Launches Bidding for Key Bridge Demolition, Turner Subsidiary's Data Center Project in Ireland Breaks Ground
This week's key construction industry news includes: Maryland launches bidding for the Key Bridge demolition, with estimated costs between $50 million and $100 million; Turner Construction's subsidiary Dornan breaks ground on a data center project in Ireland; Zachry Construction secures a contract at San Antonio Airport.
SpaceX plans to invest $100 billion to build the largest spaceport in Louisiana
SpaceX plans to invest $100 billion to build its largest spaceport on Pecan Island, Louisiana, for launching reusable Starship spacecraft. The project will include five launch complexes, propellant production facilities, and employee housing, and is expected to create 3,000 direct jobs and 8,100 indirect jobs. Construction is expected to begin in 2027, with a target first flight in 2029.