Manufacturing

Between data center development, transportation projects, energy projects, electrification initiatives, large-scale utility plants, major-scale manufacturing plants and industrial projects, contractors are bidding on large, complex capital projects more often than ever before. W...

As electric vehicles are reshaping industries and accelerating innovation, the growing number of EV battery manufacturing facilities remains critical to this transformation. In 2019, two EV battery factories were operating in the United States, and another two were under construc...

WASHINGTON, March 13—Construction input prices increased 0.6% in February, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Producer Price Index data released recently. Nonresidential construction input prices also increased 0.6% fo...

The semiconductor industry is experiencing rapid growth in the United States, with the increasing demand for advanced electronics and the rise of artificial intelligence propelling the expansion. Stemming from the pandemic and rising to prominence as part of the new presidential...

The Fed’s change in stance and the expectation of lower rates over the next year certainly set the stage for that. The Dodge Momentum Index, which tracks nonresidential building projects from the initial planning stages, has been steady over the last six months, indicating that d...

As 2024 comes to a close, there are several significant trends that manufacturing experts see playing out in 2025. Central State Manufacturing shares insights with Construction Executive that show how these trends build on business findings from the current year and what the comp...

Grand structures are sometimes built in unlikely places, like a whimsical hotel nestled on a secluded island beach or a sprawling ski lodge perched at the foot of a mountain. But how many beach-goers or skiers stop to consider what it took to create these impressive developments?...

Modular construction continues to gain traction as the construction industry continues to recover post-COVID. Building prefabricated components offsite and transporting them to the construction site for assembly has several advantages, including faster construction times, lower c...

The fan experience at major sporting events like the 2024 Summer Olympic Trials goes far beyond the thrill of the competition itself. It encompasses the ambiance of the venues along with the various amenities they offer. Imagine a baseball game without peanuts and hot dogs, the e...

PROJECT | Can-One USA Manufacturing Plant, Nashua, New Hampshire GENERAL CONTRACTOR | PROCON BUDGET | Upward of $100 million SCOPE | Designing, redeveloping and renovating a long-dormant factory into 165,840 square feet of manufacturing and warehouse space plus 24,470 square f...