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JRM Construction Management completed the transformation of 54,700 square feet at One Penn Plaza into a two-floor headquarters for Roivant, including new offices, a café, a fitness room, and a feature stair connecting the 54th and 55th floors.
Stratus releases the 2026 Data Center Edition MEP Report, pointing out that data center business is reshaping the competitive landscape for contractors. The report shows 82% of contractors expect revenue growth, with an average prefabrication rate of 88%, and shop space becoming a bottleneck for expansion. Stratus also launches Modules and Enhanced Divisions features to support scaled prefabrication management.
STO Building Group (STOBG) announced the addition of Tyler Swartzwelder as Senior Vice President of Operations. Swartzwelder will support operational strategy, joint ventures, sector diversity, complex project execution, and Safety 360° across the firm's family of builders. He joins from Gilbane Building Company, where he led the Washington, DC office.
On August 31, 2026, STO Building Group announced the appointment of Peter Bulgarelli to its Board of Directors. Bulgarelli previously served as Executive Vice President at Ventas, Inc. and had a 28-year career at JLL, and his industry experience will support the company's strategic development.
American Global announced it has been named a Best Place to Work in Insurance for the seventh consecutive year. The award is presented by Business Insurance magazine and evaluated by Best Companies Group. The 2026 survey showed the company surpassing industry benchmarks in all eight metrics, including leadership, culture, and compensation. Torre Dos Santos, Director of People and Culture, emphasized that the insights from the anonymous employee survey are the true value of the award. The full rankings will be published in the November issue.
Wohlsen Construction has announced that Mike Berardi, Senior Vice President of its Delaware Valley Region, will retire at the end of 2026. Brett Stevens, currently Vice President of Revenue Strategy, will succeed him. The transition reflects a planned leadership change after Berardi's 15 years of regional leadership and over 45 years in the industry.
JRM Construction West has completed multiple Joe & The Juice retail locations in Culver City and Santa Monica, delivering full commercial kitchens, upgraded restrooms, and brand-forward environments to support the chain's Southern California expansion.
Balfour Beatty has appointed Emma Loxton as chief strategy officer, effective October. Loxton, formerly a McKinsey partner, will shape long-term strategy in core markets including energy, transport, defence, and U.S. buildings. The move is part of a series of C-suite changes over the past year.
7月美国建筑支出数据出炉：总支出环比下滑0.5%，非住宅支出增长全靠数据中心支撑，剔除后已连续两月下降。经济学家指出，电力、公路等项目虽仍增长，但均面临政策与市场不确定性。
The Smart Construction Alliance led by Virginia Tech is advancing a platform initiative called 'Digital Shared Space,' aimed at enabling construction companies of all sizes to participate in technology exchange and development, and has partnered with HITT Contracting to award $280,000 in funding to five projects.