Bechtel Teams With Ted Danson; Hensel Phelps Breaks Ground on New HQ

Bechtel has teamed with actor Ted Danson, and Hensel Phelps has broken ground on its new headquarters, according to a construction industry news roundup.

The roundup also covers several other moves across the sector: Sakrete has brought back its "Concrete Combat" competition, McCarthy has appointed a new executive, HUD has tapped NIBS for multifamily modular work, and Rosendin is promoting grants from its nonprofit.

What is in this week's punch list?

• Bechtel and Ted Danson. The engineering and construction giant has formed a partnership with the actor, the roundup reports.
• Hensel Phelps HQ groundbreaking. The builder has officially started construction on a new headquarters building.
• Sakrete revives "Concrete Combat." The concrete and mortar products brand has brought back its competition series.
• McCarthy appoints a new executive. The firm has named a new leader to its ranks.
• HUD taps NIBS for multifamily modular. The Department of Housing and Urban Development has engaged the National Institute of Building Sciences on modular multifamily construction.
• Rosendin touts nonprofit grants. The electrical contractor is highlighting grant giving through its nonprofit arm.

Why these items matter

The selections span corporate leadership, federal housing policy, workforce-facing brand campaigns and philanthropy — signals of where large contractors are directing attention as competition for talent and federal partnerships intensifies.