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Skanska chief says no more big write-downs: Bloomberg
One of the firm's ongoing strategies is to be more selective about the type of work it takes on.
By Kim Slowey • June 20, 2019 -
Construction industry confidence makes a comeback in Q2 report
A new study from USG Corp. and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce found two primary drivers of contractor optimism — backlog and confidence in new business — rebounded in the second quarter of 2019.
By Kim Slowey • June 19, 2019 -
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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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AEC firm Haskell develops its own VR safety game
Haskell's HERO training program uses video game-like technology to immerse users in a virtual world of construction hazards.
By Jennifer Goodman • June 19, 2019 -
NYC issues RFQ for design-build of jail facilities replacing Rikers Island
The city is looking for contractors to build four new correctional facilities, each with an expected value of more than $1 billion.
By Kim Slowey • Updated Feb. 10, 2020 -
Hilton opens San Francisco's 1st modular-constructed hotel
The Home2Suites-branded, 107-suite building welcomed guests after just 16 months of construction and less than a year after prefabricated components arrived at the jobsite.
By Kim Slowey • June 18, 2019 -
Construction begins on new $600M main entrance at NYC's Penn Station
The entrance is just part of a multibillion-dollar program to improve rail and rail-related services in the New York City metro area.
By Kim Slowey • June 18, 2019 -
Exxon-SABIC to start construction on $10B Corpus Christi, Texas, ethane cracker plant
The project entails 6,000 construction jobs through EPC contracts with The Wood Group; McDermott & Turner Industries Group; Chiyoda & Kiewit; and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries & Zachry Group.
By Kim Slowey • June 18, 2019 -
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Hawaii licensing law delays $800M P3 arena project a year
The requirement that RFQs and RFPs come from state-licensed general contractors could impact other P3s like the Honolulu rail project and the redevelopment of Aloha Stadium.
By Kim Slowey • June 17, 2019 -
Modular fim citizenM to build 2nd Los Angeles hotel
The company uses prefabricated components for most of its properties, which feature steel-framed furnished cubes from a Polish supplier.
By Kim Slowey • June 17, 2019 -
Wisconsin lawmakers approve $1.1B for university repairs
Struggling to find the money to perform maintenance, U.S. colleges have a $30 billion backlog of deferred work.
By Kim Slowey • June 14, 2019 -
Deep Dive
More construction firms see the value of lean
Companies like Skender, Brasfield & Gorrie and Southland Industries are leveraging lean construction practices to save time, money and resources.
By Kathleen Brown , Jennifer Goodman • June 12, 2019 -
Asian developer walks away from $1.4B land purchase, redevelopment of Hong Kong airport
Goldin Financial's decision came after looking at the short- to mid-term impact of the U.S.-China trade war.
By Kim Slowey • June 12, 2019 -
Salesforce Transit Center structurally sound, set to reopen
Deemed fully restored following significant fissures found last fall, the $2.2 billion bus hub and rooftop park in San Francisco will open July 1.
By Kim Slowey • June 11, 2019 -
Analysts: Infrastructure, modularization, resiliency top industry drivers
While a recession is likely on the horizon, several segments of the construction industry will experience massive growth in the next few years, say experts from McKinsey and Dodge.
By Jennifer Goodman • June 11, 2019 -
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Skender's new facility begins offsite fabrication of building modules
The assembly line is rolling at the 130,000-square-foot facility in Chicago, which will manufacture affordable units for developer Sterling Bay and work on projects for other clients.
By Jennifer Goodman • June 11, 2019 -
FAA sees $17.7B proposed for 2020, allocates $840M grants
In addition to President Donald Trump's whopping proposed allocation for the Federal Aviation Administration, the agency's airport improvement grants will go to more than 380 airports in 47 states.
By Kim Slowey • June 11, 2019 -
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$3B solar-powered data center will be built modularly
Powered by a 717-acre solar field and comprised of modified cargo containers, the northwest Arizona center will be the world's largest such facility, according to developer Pegasus Holdings.
By Kim Slowey • June 10, 2019 -
Bigge Crane blames winds in fatal Dallas crane collapse
The owner of the tower crane that fell released a statement asserting that "extremely high winds" were the cause of the deadly June 9 incident.
By Kim Slowey • Updated June 27, 2019 -
Massachusetts AGC holds statewide opioid stand-down
The association stopped work at around 50 jobsites to bring awareness to statistics that the state's construction workers are six times more likely than those in other industries to overdose on opioids.
By Kim Slowey • June 10, 2019 -
Jobsite managers embrace robotics
Rather than feeling replaced by machines, workers and unions see artificial intelligence as an ally against such issues as labor shortages, precision and productivity, presenters at ENR FutureTech said.
By Jennifer Goodman • June 6, 2019 -
Consultant calls for new concrete tests at Denver airport
This latest report comes amid cost overrun estimates of more than $300 million and almost 40 months of delays.
By Kim Slowey • June 6, 2019 -
Hard Rock, Tejon Indian Tribe jointly building $600M hotel, casino near Bakersfield, California
The 52-acre complex set on 306 acres of federal trust land is expected to generate 1,000 construction jobs.
By Kim Slowey • June 6, 2019 -
Miami airport officials approve up to $5B for capital projects
The Miami International Airport modernization program, aimed at meeting future demand and incorporating design elements that will address climate change and resiliency, will be spread across a period of five to 15 years.
By Kim Slowey • June 5, 2019 -
Top construction tech events for the second half of 2019
The year is halfway through, but some of the best events are still to come.
By Jennifer Goodman • June 5, 2019 -
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Experts to AEC firms: stop ignoring cybercrime vulnerabilities
Although the industry is at high risk for hacking and the average data breach costs $3.8 million, most contractors aren’t prepared, say presenters at this week's ENR FutureTech conference.
By Jennifer Goodman • June 5, 2019
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