Skanska top of the class for $70M university redevelopment

ConDig (25-Jul–23) Swedish developer and contractor Skanska has bagged a $70 million contract to revamp Clayton University Center’s campus in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. The 9,200 square-meter redevelopment of the existing University Center includes electrical service, mechanical…


US housing starts dip in June, permits rise 

ConDig (20-July-23).  Construction of new homes in the United States edged down in June after four straight monthly gains, while permits for future construction of single-family homes increased, according to a report from the U.S….



Skanska secures $109M Florida hospital deal

ConDig (05-Jul–23) Swedish developer and contractor Skanska has secured a $109 million contract to build a hospital in Lakeland, Florida. Under the deal with the unnamed client, the company will build an approximately 54,000-square meter,…



OSHA fines Illinois contractor for ignoring trench hazards

ConDig (05-Jun-23).  The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has fined an Illinois contractor for flouting safety warnings about deadly trench hazards. The agency said that Groundworks Contracting Inc was fined $77,000 after investigators found…


Skanska secures $311M university campus deal

ConDig (01-Jun–23) Swedish developer and contractor Skanska has come top of the class in order to secure a $311 million deal to build a residence and campus center for a university in Boston. The company…


Granite snags $29M California highway upgrade deal

ConDig (24-May–23)  Civil contractor and construction materials producer Granite Construction has driven off with a $29 million contract to widen a section of Highway 1 in Santa Cruz, California. Under the deal with the California…


Granite Construction lands $65M Alaska highway deal

ConDig (15-May–23)  Civil contractor and construction materials producer Granite Construction has secured a $65 million preconstruction contract to upgrade the Parks Highway in Alaska. Under the deal with Alaska DOT & PF and its designer Michael…