Deep Dive: Page 6
Industry insights from our journalists
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Will economic uncertainty leave construction tech in limbo?
Now's the time to tidy up outdated processes, experts say, so that nothing stands in the way of technology's value when the downturn rears its ugly head.
Kathleen Brown • March 6, 2019 -
Anayeli Martinez Real
Women in Construction Week: Anayeli Martinez Real blazed the trail to her dream job
The Kiewit manager found success with a panache for problem-solving, a strong work ethic and the courage to put herself out there.
Amy Howell Hirt • March 4, 2019 -
Rita Brown
Women in Construction Week: Rita Brown turned obstacle to empowerment
Brown, a lifelong construction veteran, rose from the ashes of the Great Recession to start her career afresh and empower an increasingly diverse future generation of women.
Amy Howell Hirt • March 4, 2019 -
Women in Construction Week: Kara Lewandowski puts others first while advancing the industry
The assistant project manager at McCarthy is more than willing to share VDC expertise, work-life balance tips and lessons learned from complex projects.
Kathleen Brown • March 4, 2019 -
Rebecca Severson, Gilbane
Women in Construction Week: Rebecca Severson shepherds a culture of safety
Drawing on construction and military expertise, Gilbane's safety director steers workers toward a full understanding of risks, championing the message that a jobsite can be incident-free.
Kathleen Brown • March 4, 2019 -
Peggy Marker
Women in Construction Week: Peggy Marker touts the industry's small but strong sisterhood
Women in the industry should take advantage of the knowledge and expertise of other women, the Marker Construction president said, noting that the "sisterhood" represents not competition, but advocacy.
Kim Slowey • March 4, 2019 -
The Dotted Line: How to effectively manage an underperforming sub
One bad subcontractor can impact an entire project, so it's important to build protections into the contract and to clarify both the general contractor's and sub's responsibilities and options.
Kim Slowey • Feb. 26, 2019 -
High stakes: State cannabis laws make contractors' obligations hazy
Laws permitting medical and sometimes recreational marijuana present challenges for employers — not the least of which is finding workers who can pass a hiring or post-accident/incident drug test.
Kim Slowey • Feb. 14, 2019 -
How tech giants are driving US construction trends
While HQ2s and office projects draw the most eyeballs, companies like Amazon, Apple and Microsoft are driving construction outside cities and across the country in the form of data centers, warehouses and more.
Kathleen Brown • Jan. 23, 2019 -
What can be gleaned from 2018's highest-profile construction bankruptcies?
Causes of last year's significant bankruptcies varied, and though some were beyond contractors' control, there are lessons to be learned.
Kim Slowey • Jan. 16, 2019 -
For Generation Z, the value of a construction career is a no-brainer
Trades training is an attractive alternative to student loans for frugal Gen Zers, who seek financial success and entrepreneurial opportunities at a young age.
Kathleen Brown • Jan. 16, 2019 -
7 trends that will shape commercial construction in 2019
Automation, drone use, hyperloops and more are among the trends that will make the biggest impact on the industry this year.
Kim Slowey, Laurie Cowin, Joe Beeton and Kathleen Brown • Jan. 7, 2019 -
The Dotted Line: Mitigating the risks of technology
It's all about the allocation of risk, legal experts explain. Humans are responsible for computing errors just as they would be for a bulldozer mishap.
Kim Slowey • Dec. 18, 2018 -
Construction heads should tread lightly in new risk territory, for landmines await: DBIA
At the Construction Super Conference last week, contractors and arbitration lawyers shared the importance of mitigating risk by spotting "landmines" early in the preconstruction phase — when the contract is still being written.
Joe Beeton • Dec. 14, 2018 -
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Two years of Trump: Where are we and what's next for construction?
Nearing the halfway point of President Donald Trump's term, we take a look at policies that impact construction, weighing economic health against risks that could inflame industry challenges.
Kathleen Brown • Nov. 20, 2018 -
Mass timber's striking case for sustainability
As mass timber lays claim to increasingly innovative technology and prefabrication, it also hopes to get an edge up on its traditional building material counterparts through its lower carbon footprint and renewability traits.
Laurie Cowin • Oct. 26, 2018 -
The Dotted Line: 4 answers to common collaboration hiccups
Design-build, integrated project delivery and other collaborative construction processes present myriad challenges, but several experts have outlined steps contractors can take to boost teamwork across stakeholders.
Kim Slowey • Oct. 23, 2018 -
7 giant airport projects around the world take flight
Global airport construction is valued at $737.3 billion as many projects, including some in the U.S., undertake ambitious growth plans to process more passengers and get more planes in the air.
Laurie Cowin • Oct. 11, 2018 -
5 stadium projects that are knocking construction out of the park
These projects feature billion-dollar mixed-use developments to keep consumers coming back — and spending money — after game day.
Kim Slowey • Oct. 9, 2018 -
How to protect and retain immigrant workers
Awaiting President Donald Trump's next policy move, construction executives underscore the economic contributions of foreign-born workers, who make up 25% of the workforce, while unions and others call for better safeguards against wage theft and jobsite injury.
Kathleen Brown • Sept. 24, 2018 -
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Is leasing employees the answer to workers' comp, labor shortage issues?
Small and midsize companies are finding success using employee leasing to reduce their employment risks as well as their administrative burdens.
Laurie Cowin • Sept. 24, 2018 -
Hiring mandates still on the rise, contractors slow to pose a challenge
Hiring goals can sometimes be in conflict with the realities of the labor market contractors face today.
Kim Slowey • Sept. 24, 2018 -
Picking from 2K+ con-tech startups like 'a kid in a candy shop'
Finding reliable products in the booming construction technology marketplace has contractors stretched thin, but the right partnerships could boost efficiency and offset the hassle, experts told Construction Dive.
Kathleen Brown • Sept. 12, 2018 -
Safety in bridge construction: some say it's as simple as ABC
It's in the hot seat, but accelerated bridge construction, or putting prefabricated components in place like "Legos," is increasingly used, contractors say, because it doesn't interrupt traffic or place workers in danger.
Kim Slowey • July 18, 2018 -
How sensors are building smart jobsite 'ecosystems'
Sensors allow access to new information and analysis that can help keep workers safe, equipment online and projects on track.
Kathleen Brown • July 16, 2018
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