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Take our survey: What's your long-term COVID-19 plan?
Construction Dive wants to know how your company will deal with the pandemic in the months, and perhaps years, ahead.
By Joe Bousquin • July 23, 2020 -
New York contractor to pay $1.5M to settle 'severe' sexual harassment, retaliation claim
The state's attorney general alleged Trade Off LLC managers demanded sexual acts from "primarily women of color" in return for pay and overtime.
By Kate Tornone and Jean Dimeo • July 23, 2020 -
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TrendlineRecruiting, retention and training in construction
A roundup on articles focus on recruiting and retention for construction.
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Q&AHow a Pennsylvania contractor employs a team approach to COVID-19 challenges
Poole Anderson Construction President Stephanie Schmidt talks about furloughs, safety protocols and finding the most comfortable face coverings for her employees.
By Jennifer Goodman • July 23, 2020 -
Readers Respond: Summer adds heat to facemask enforcement challenges
In our latest query, Construction Dive readers told us about the ways they are protecting workers from hotter temperatures while keeping projects progressing.
By Zachary Phillips • July 23, 2020 -
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UCLA team nabs $2.9M grant to turn CO2 into concrete
The researchers have found a way to capture carbon dioxide from gas as it exits power and cement plants and other producers and add it to concrete, reducing emissions and cutting down on the use of traditional cement.
By Jennifer Goodman • July 22, 2020 -
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Executive Moves: Clune, Jacobsen, Skanska, others promote for growth
The latest announcements consist of promotions from within leading construction companies and new hires as well.
By Kim Slowey • July 22, 2020 -
49 workers test positive for COVID-19 at SoFi Stadium project
Positive cases continue to climb on one of the highest-profile U.S. stadium projects, which has thousands of workers on-site near Los Angeles.
By Zachary Phillips • July 22, 2020 -
Study: Increased productivity could add $5.4B annually to US, Canadian construction industries
Productivity in construction has been declining, but by adding just 36 seconds per hour of productivity through lean principals and technologies like robotics and BIM, the numbers will soar, according to the researchers.
By Kim Slowey • July 21, 2020 -
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Cities, OSHA crack down on COVID-19 jobsite violations
In jurisdictions across the country, officials are citing and fining contractors that don't follow coronavirus precautions, and warning they'll shut down projects for repeat offenses.
By Jennifer Goodman • July 21, 2020 -
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Construction costs decrease for first time in 10 years
More companies than usual are bidding on available projects, which tends to drive construction prices lower, according to ABC economist Anirban Basu.
By Jennifer Goodman • July 20, 2020 -
Friday Feedback: How are you handling the heat?
Much of the U.S. is in the grip of a record-breaking heat wave. Construction Dive wants to know how your workers are holding up and how you are keeping them safe.
By Jennifer Goodman • July 17, 2020 -
Risky behaviors more prevalent in construction, study finds
The report points to health-related risks such as smoking and binge drinking, which may make workers more likely to experience injuries on the job.
By Jennifer Goodman • July 17, 2020 -
Readers Respond: PPP loans help keep workers on payroll
Of the 92% of respondents to a Construction Dive survey who received Paycheck Protection Program funding, many hope the loans will be forgiven.
By Jennifer Goodman • July 16, 2020 -
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NYC construction inspectors issue 41 coronavirus-related stop work orders
New York City inspectors are "out in force," following up on thousands of calls from workers and the public about potential problem sites and issuing work stoppages and fines, a city official said.
By Joe Bousquin • July 16, 2020 -
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Denver airport unveils Great Hall project online dashboard to boost transparency
Airport officials say the dashboard, which will be updated monthly, will share the project's progress and show if segments are meeting expectations.
By Kim Slowey • July 15, 2020 -
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Tech Tools: the latest product introductions for contractors
A roundup of new software and hardware for jobsites and the back office from leading contech providers over the past few months.
By Jennifer Goodman • July 15, 2020 -
Biden outlines $2T infrastructure, energy plan
If elected, Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden said he would "create millions of good, union jobs rebuilding America’s crumbling infrastructure" and reinstate environmental regulations blocked by the Trump administration.
By Emma Penrod • July 15, 2020 -
Report: AEC proposal activity at lowest level in a decade
While proposal activity shrank due to COVID-19, a few construction sectors experienced growth in Q2, according to PSMJ Resources.
By Jennifer Goodman • July 15, 2020 -
Florida to require sea level studies for coastal public construction projects
Contractors that move forward on publicly funded projects without performing an impact projection study could have to reimburse the state for all or part of the money spent on the project.
By Kim Slowey • July 15, 2020 -
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Sponsored by New Millennium Building SystemsBenefits of thin-slab dovetail composite floors run deep
A one of a kind approach to construction that cuts costs and construction time.
July 14, 2020 -
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7 pro soccer stadiums underway across the US
An MLS building boom encompasses projects totaling $2.85 billion over the next two years, in preparation for the league's expansion to 30 teams.
By Zachary Phillips • July 13, 2020 -
Materials prices rise for second straight month since COVID-19 crisis began
New analysis shows soaring lumber and petroleum costs were the biggest contributors to rising materials prices for contractors, with lumber prices up 50% since mid April.
By Jennifer Goodman • July 12, 2020 -
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Take our survey: What's your experience with PPP loans?
Construction Dive wants to know: How many of your employees is the Paycheck Protection Program helping to support?
By Jennifer Goodman • July 10, 2020 -
Several natural gas projects halted or canceled in US, Canada
Plans to build pipelines, terminals and other LNG facilities have been put on hold or dropped entirely due to permitting issues, cratering demand, public opposition and falling fuel prices, according to a new report.
By Joe Bousquin • July 10, 2020 -
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Chicago office building constructed with coronavirus-fighting features
The $26 million Fulton East is the first in what experts say will be a trend of projects designed to maximize tenants' health and social distancing.
By Jennifer Goodman • July 9, 2020
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