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Megaprojects grab 1 in 4 nonresidential construction dollars
Construction appears strongest in areas connected to infrastructure, power, advanced manufacturing and data centers, economists say. Other segments, not so muc…
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Latest on Megaproject
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Who scored stadium and arena contracts this summer?
Franchises in the MLB, NBA and NFL awarded contractors with megaproject deals to construct arenas around the U.S. Catch up on which contractors are building th…
Housing
Construction groundbreakings tumbled 25%, megaproject starts slowed
Activity through the first eight months of 2026 still outpaced levels at this time last year, according to Dodge Construction Network.
Housing
Surge in July construction starts reflected megaproject volatility: Dodge
A 25.6% gain in kickoffs last month followed a plunge in June. Dodge said the trend points to "a disjointed construction market."
Industrials
Tutor Perini rides megaprojects to record revenue, higher profits in Q2
The heavy civil contractor said it sees $200 billion in bidding opportunities, but will be selective to pursue the most profitable jobs.
Housing
Groundbreakings cooled in June after megaproject boom eased
Construction starts "came back down to earth" after strong activity in May, said Sarah Martin, director of economic research at Dodge Construction Network.
Energy
$4.5B Arkansas Solar Storage Megaproject Gets Underway
New transmission-ready energy infrastructure combines domestic manufacturing, utility-scale batteries and phased delivery to meet surging industrial electricit…
Housing
Megaproject professor calls for high-level new-towns delivery body
A Cabinet-level body should be set up to oversee the delivery of the government's flagship new-towns programme, a leading academic has urged peers. Juliano Den…
Housing
Why megaprojects are becoming career accelerators in construction
Unprecedented scale is opening new doors for both skilled craft and administrative professionals - creating the industry's next generation of leaders.
AI
Public opposition, megaproject starts and workforce investments: the latest in data center news
As major players kickoff megaprojects and pour millions into training, many data center builders consider local pushback.
Industrials
Dubai Selects Teams for Key Contracts of $22B Sewer Tunnel Megaproject
The emirate's government picked two consortia for packages in the Dubai Strategic Sewerage Tunnels project, a public-private venture to modernize Dubai's waste…
Transport
New Panama Canal Chief Takes on Next Wave of Megaprojects
The Panama Canal is about to undertake an $8.5 billion-plus capital improvement plan aimed at creating a Trans-Isthmus Logistics Corridor to complement the his…
Geopolitics
Saudi Arabian Crown Prince's $12 trillion, desert-city dream in tatters as megaproject halted
It was supposed to the most groundbreaking structure the world had ever seen. But now, this multi-trillion-dollar "smart city" is collapsing.
Commodities
Southern Copper (SCCO) Is Down 5.1% After CEO's Sudden Passing Amid Megaproject Push - What's Changed
Southern Copper Corporation announced that President and CEO Oscar Gonzalez Rocha, who also served on the Board, passed away unexpectedly on April 7, 2026, and…
AI
3 megaprojects triggered rebound in March construction starts
The electric power and utilities segment popped over 353% last month, according to Dodge, even as data centers took a breather from breakneck gains.
Worker Death Prompts OSHA Safety Probe on Texas ICE Megaproject
What happened inside the rush to build one of the nation's largest ICE detention facilities is now drawing federal attention.
AI
Online attacks and Luigi Mangione-inspired death threats in ugly brawl to build California AI megaproject
The defamation lawsuit, filed by Imperial Valley Computer Manufacturing and its attorney, Sebastian Rucci, claims nonprofit Comite Civico del Valle (CCV) is at…
Housing
Construction starts plunged 13% as megaprojects faded
Nonresidential starts rebounded in February but the absence of massive energy-related projects slowed total groundbreakings, according to Dodge Construction Ne…
Energy
From Generation to Connection - Ocean-to-Land Wind Power Megaproject Innovates
Soon, CVOW's 2.6 GW of new capacity will send power from sea to 660,000 users on shore - the largest such array of clean energy delivery in the U.S.
Transport
Vietnam Advances $7.7B Rail Megaproject Toward Construction
Vietnam's $7.7-billion rail link to China moves into early execution, with engineering and delivery risks coming into focus.
Housing
Construction starts tumble 20.5% amid megaproject pullback
Only two projects over $1 billion broke ground in November, according to Dodge Construction Network, but second half momentum was still robust.
Housing
Megaproject activity lifts construction starts
Ten projects exceeding $1 billion broke ground in October as nonbuilding work spikes nearly 60 percent. The post Megaproject activity lifts construction starts…
AI
2026 Forecast: Megaprojects, Data Centers Spur Growth Amid Shifting Policies
Transportation, power will continue to grow through 2026, while manufacturing will weaken, economists say.
AI
2026 Forecast: Industry Growth Is Spurred by Megaprojects, Data Centers Amid Shifting Policies
Transportation will continue to grow through 2026, while manufacturing will weaken, economists say.
Housing
Data centre megaproject moves a step closer
US tech firm Equinix has acquired a major data centre site in Hertfordshire from UK developer DC01UK in a deal worth £3.9bn. The 85-acre site in South Mimms, n…
Work continues on NYC megaprojects, despite $18B federal funding pause
. Crews remain active on the Gateway Tunnel and Second Avenue subway, but a prolonged government shutdown or review could affect future progress..
Macro
How transit leaders learned to handle multibillion-dollar megaprojects
. "The expectation going in is that you better spend that money wisely," said the leader of the $16 billion Hudson Tunnel project in New York and New Jersey..
Housing
Behind the contract terms on today's megaprojects
. Lisa Stalteri, partner at law firm Lathrop GPM, talks with Construction Dive about risk allocation, cost escalation and putting project success first..
Mace Consult- Arup JV Picked as PM Partner for $28.7B Hong Kong Megaproject
UK firms' joint venture will provide multi-disciplinary services for two key projects components under the first project management office appointment for the…
Consumer
Egypt Unveils a New Luxury Megaproject
Although the economy is recovering, analysts warn that Sisi's vanity projects could harm the country in the long term.
