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Coronavirus impacts could have ripple effect on US construction industry
When it comes to unexpected developments on factors like materials prices, American builders are not immune to the effects of the global epidemic.
By Jennifer Goodman • Feb. 19, 2020 -
Skanska
Report: Nearly half of big AEC firms believe they are ahead in tech adoption
Hiring experienced employees and piloting new tech programs can lead to successful initiatives, a Building Design + Construction study finds.
By Zachary Phillips • Feb. 19, 2020 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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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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Mechanical, HVAC subcontractors enthusiastic but challenged adopters of BIM
While specialty contractors are sophisticated users of BIM software, their ability to fully leverage modeling technology is hampered by the need for training and skilled manpower among other issues, a Dodge study found.
By Jennifer Goodman • Feb. 19, 2020 -
Fluor decides to keep government business, faces SEC investigation
Due to the Securities and Exchange Commission probe, the Texas-based contractor released limited FY 2019 financial information today, and noted that 2020 "is going to be a transition year" for the firm.
By Jennifer Goodman • Feb. 18, 2020 -
Comcast developer, LF Driscoll face off in lawsuits over extra work at $1.5B Philadelphia tower
Developer Liberty Property Trust and contractor LF Driscoll Co. are suing each other for $103 million each over cost overruns and delays on the tallest building in the city, the Comcast Technology Center.
By Kim Slowey • Feb. 18, 2020 -
McDermott
Bankruptcy judge OKs McDermott's $106M bonus plan
The energy contractor, which filed Chapter 11 in January, has received permission to provide up to $26.8 million in total incentives for 13 management team members and the rest of the amount to 1,112 other key employees.
By Jennifer Goodman • Updated Feb. 25, 2020 -
Swinerton
Q&ANew Swinerton CEO talks about growth in conversation with Construction Dive
Eric Foster discusses labor retention, construction technology and the importance of diversification as he takes the reins of the 132-year-old employee-owned company.
By Jennifer Goodman • Feb. 14, 2020 -
Wikimedia
Skanska-Corman-McLean JV to start $463M Maryland bridge
Once the design-build bridge and roadway construction is complete, the existing bridge will be demolished and used to create artificial reefs in the Chesapeake Bay watershed.
By Jennifer Goodman • Feb. 13, 2020 -
Associated Builders and Contractors
Q&AConTech Conversations: ABC's Mike Bellaman
The CEO of ABC shares his thoughts on the best practices for most contractors in the goal of implementing a tangible tech solution.
By Zachary Phillips • Feb. 12, 2020 -
Clark Construction
Clark Construction uses scans, animation to smooth installation of elevated airport walkway
Placing the 780-foot-long pedestrian bridge over an active taxiway at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport was a complex undertaking that required months of planning, high-tech tools and coordination among all stakeholders.
By Jennifer Goodman • Feb. 12, 2020 -
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Commercial, multifamily construction starts rise 11% YOY in top 20 metros: Dodge
The top 10 metros in the combined category were responsible for 45% of all starts, but multifamily dips will "affect more metros in the coming year," according to a recent Dodge Data and Analytics report.
By Kim Slowey • Feb. 12, 2020 -
Tishman Speyer
Turner, Tishman Speyer provide free amenities services for construction workers at $3B Hudson Yards jobsite
The contractor and developer team expect 10,000 workers to use its ZO. app for shaves, lunch, massages and more during the course of The Spiral high-rise project.
By Kim Slowey • Feb. 12, 2020 -
Bechtel opens NYC office to capitalize on infrastructure opportunities
The top contractor by revenue has opened a Manhattan office to improve work on transit and other projects in the area.
By Jennifer Goodman • Feb. 11, 2020 -
Deep Dive
Making the grade: Why school construction costs are climbing and projects are stalling
Contractors that specialize in education, such as Suffolk, Hoar and McCarthy say that labor and material costs, higher health standards and tech-heavy designs are causing some clients to go back to the drawing board.
By Joe Bousquin • Feb. 11, 2020 -
DBIA
Design-build takes hold in all but 2 states
The alternative delivery method is approved for use on at least some public projects in nearly every state, but there is still work to be done on the legislative front, says DBIA's director of state and local legislative affairs.
By Jennifer Goodman • Feb. 10, 2020 -
Skanska's construction division records 245% increase in earnings in 2019
The Swedish multinational recorded an operating margin of 2.4% and operating income of $3.8 billion Swedish krona (U.S. $394 million).
By Jennifer Goodman • Feb. 7, 2020 -
Jobsites' most universal hazard: personal cellphones
The pervasiveness of mobile phones has left many construction managers wondering how to police workers' use of them on the jobsite.
By Jennifer Goodman • Feb. 6, 2020 -
Construction Dive's 'mini megacities:' 5 construction boom towns
Usually the big coastal cities get all the attention, but this list celebrates the smaller, mostly Midwestern construction markets that are giving them a run for their money when it comes to contractor demand.
By Jennifer Goodman • Feb. 6, 2020 -
Alaska construction spending to near $7B in 2020
The state has a lot of construction going on year after year, with 41,300 jobs related to construction in 2018 averaging wages of almost $80,000 a year.
By Kim Slowey • Feb. 6, 2020 -
Truebeck Construction gets a handle on deliveries with app
The contractor used an app on a recent Uber headquarters project for supply chain optimization and said it was able to slash unplanned deliveries to 1%.
By Amy Howell Hirt • Feb. 5, 2020 -
Komatsu
Komatsu's bulldozer technology eases skilled labor needs
The Japanese construction equipment manufacturer will showcase new products aimed at easing the shortage of skilled dozer drivers at this year's CONEXPO.
By Zachary Phillips • Feb. 5, 2020 -
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Associate's degrees, certifications lead to higher median earnings than many bachelor's degrees
In construction and engineering fields, shorter, more focused programs can lead to careers that earn workers as much as or more than four-year degrees, according to a new Georgetown University study.
By Zachary Phillips • Feb. 5, 2020 -
Sarcos Robotics
Report: 2.7M construction jobs could be automated by 2057
The Midwest Economic Policy Institute study suggests a roadmap for helping workers that are displaced by automation.
By Zachary Phillips • Feb. 5, 2020 -
Should contractors risk moving into niche building sectors?
Construction firms should understand the challenges of a new line of work, including the possibility of slower payment schedules, diversity hiring goals and technology expertise, experts say.
By Kim Slowey • Feb. 4, 2020 -
AECOM records Q1 earnings decline, finalizes division sale, stays mum on potential WSP merger
During the company's Q1 earnings call, CEO Michael S. Burke mentioned the search for his successor and announced the sale of the firm's Management Services division.
By Jennifer Goodman • Feb. 4, 2020
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