Bench & Trench

Industry Update 8/27/24

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J W
August 27, 2024

Top Headlines

  1. Mental Health in Construction 🧠: Four events to integrate mental health conversations during Construction Suicide Prevention Week. Read more

  2. CTD 2024 🚀: Transforming Construction through Technology event announced for November. Read more

  3. Silent Hazard ⚠️: Op-ed on a silent hazard in the construction industry that needs attention. Read more

  1. Manufacturing Boom 📈: Mapping the biggest facilities underway in the US, including a $1.4 billion sodium-ion battery factory. Read more

  2. Recruiting & Retention 👷: Articles focusing on recruiting and retention in construction. Read more

  3. Environmental Profits 🌍: Public firms highlight lucrative sectors like environmental and technical work. Read more

Company News

  1. Clark Construction 🏢: Lands $524M contract for DC cybersecurity hub. Read more

  2. Lendlease 🇦🇺: Reports $1B loss as it sells off US work. Read more

  3. AECOM 🏗️: Wins PM contract for $8.2B Portal Project in San Francisco. Read more

Technology & Innovation

  1. Preconstruction Tech 🛠️: JE Dunn’s estimating tool wins Fast Company award. Read more

  2. BIM & AI 🤖: Autodesk’s Amy Bunszel talks about BIM, GIS, AI, and Big Data. Read more

  3. Construction Tech Trends 📊: Latest technology shaping the construction industry. Read more

Sustainability

  1. Climate Rule 🌱: SEC’s final climate rule to require public companies to disclose climate-related risks. Read more

  2. Sustainability Trends ♻️: Six trends impacting commercial properties. Read more

  3. Green Building 🏡: Data centers, water, and infrastructure fuel public firms’ profits. Read more

Workforce & Skills

  1. Training in Construction 📚: Articles focusing on recruiting, retention, and training. Read more

  2. Employment Overstated 📉: Revised jobs report cuts previous number by 0.5%. Read more

  3. Forensic Engineering 🔍: Turning unknown to known risks in construction. Read more

International Projects

  1. JFK Overhaul ✈️: $19B overhaul of JFK International Airport progressing swiftly. Read more

  2. Tutor Perini 🚄: Resubmits bid for $1.66B phase of Honolulu’s Skyline project. Read more

  3. Lendlease 🌏: Moving away from international projects to focus on successful sectors at home. Read more

Policy & Regulation

  1. Non-Compete Ban 🚫: Federal judge strikes down US agency non-compete agreement ban. Read more

  2. Climate Rule 🌍: SEC’s final climate rule to require public companies to disclose climate-related risks. Read more

  3. C-charge Support 🚗: London’s C-charge gains public support. Read more

Materials & Innovation

  1. Sodium-Ion Battery Factory 🔋: $1.4 billion factory underway in Rocky Mount, NC. Read more

  2. Semiconductor Project 💻: $575 million project in Taylor, Texas. Read more

  3. Align Tool 🛠️: JE Dunn’s preconstruction tech wins Fast Company award. Read more

  1. Lendlease Loss 📉: Reports $1B loss as it sells off US work. Read more

  2. Federal Funding Boost 💰: Amkor gets boost for $2B Arizona semiconductor facility. Read more

  3. Employment Overstated 📉: Revised jobs report cuts previous number by 0.5%. Read more

Looking Ahead

  1. Construction Events 📅: Top construction events for the second half of 2024. Read more

  2. CTD 2024 🚀: Transforming Construction through Technology event announced for November. Read more

  3. Vegas Convention Center 🎰: On track for 2025 completion. Read more

Innovation

  1. Preconstruction Tech 🛠️: JE Dunn’s estimating tool wins Fast Company award. Read more

  2. BIM & AI 🤖: Autodesk’s Amy Bunszel talks about BIM, GIS, AI, and Big Data. Read more

  3. Construction Tech Trends 📊: Latest technology shaping the construction industry. Read more