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Leaders are key to building a culture that motivates, innovates
Competitive advantage lies in an environment that frees employees to experiment and encounter tech's value at their own pace, according to a VDC director and an Autodesk strategist.
By Kathleen Brown • April 8, 2019 -
San Diego airport officials vote to use PLA on $3B airport project
San Diego International Airport staff said agreements with local unions are key to keeping the design-build redevelopment on pace with its five-year schedule.
By Kim Slowey • April 8, 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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Denver starts new bidding process for $233M convention center expansion
The city is looking for a new design-build team after an employee of former manager Trammell Crow allegedly leaked information to bidder Mortenson.
By Kim Slowey • April 8, 2019 -
McCarthy-Mortenson's $1.2B 'agro-defense' facility years delayed, $800M over budget
The Department of Homeland Security maintains its project is on track, though it was reportedly supposed to open in 2018 and cost $400,000.
By Kim Slowey • April 5, 2019 -
City of Shreveport
$1B Cross Bayou Point in Louisiana picks design-build team
GraceHebert Architects and Ozanne Construction, which have experience working together, will lead the mixed-use project.
By Kim Slowey • April 5, 2019 -
The 10 traits successful contractors have in common
In a packed session of the AGC Convention in Denver last week, a seasoned consultant listed the top habits of the industry's fastest-growing and most profitable companies.
By Kathleen Brown • April 4, 2019 -
DOD awards six ID/IQ contracts for up to $975M of Navy construction
Contractors including Fluor, AECOM and CH2M Hill will compete for Navy construction projects around the world.
By Kim Slowey • April 4, 2019 -
Clark Construction
Deep DiveClark rebuilds century-old DC tunnel despite pitfalls
Using progressive design-build, Clark Construction demolished an urban underpass and rebuilt two in its place for CSX rail — without halting train traffic or getting tripped up by strenuous environmental reviews.
By Joe Beeton • April 3, 2019 -
Now hiring: $2B Arizona mine awarding contracts, courting contractors
The owner of the Rosemont open-pit copper mine near Tucson has selected firms for $122 million of early work before construction, which calls for 2,500 workers, begins in earnest later this year.
By Kim Slowey • April 3, 2019 -
Contractor sues developer over 'leaning' Manhattan high-rise
Former construction manager Pizzarotti LLC stopped work, claiming the 58-story structure should have been anchored into bedrock with piles but that Fortis went with a cheaper, less-safe alternative, which the developer denies.
By Kim Slowey • April 3, 2019 -
Bechtel, Jacobs, KBR invited to bid on $8B Mexican oil refinery
Pemex officials said design and construction should take about three years, though other experts say this type of project can take five to 10.
By Kim Slowey • April 2, 2019 -
Populous/Comcast Spectacor/The Cordish Companies
Stadium architect Populous designs largest esports arena in Western Hemisphere
Developers Comcast and Cordish Cos.' $50 million Fusion Arena in Philadelphia may herald a wave of construction of high-tech venues specifically built for competitive electronic gaming.
By Kim Slowey • April 1, 2019 -
Foxconn awards 5 Wisconsin firms contracts for ancillary work on $10B factory
The Taiwanese tech giant said the local companies will start immediately on $34 million worth of contracts to install support roads and utilities.
By Kim Slowey • March 29, 2019 -
Fall kills worker at $325M JE Dunn-led Missouri hotel project
A sub's employee was pronounced dead on the scene after a 23-story fall at Kansas City's Loews Convention Center site Thursday.
By Joe Beeton and Kathleen Brown • March 29, 2019 -
Skanska disputes Salesforce Transit Center officials' take on cracked beams
The steelwork contractor claims that the transit authority has so far let its engineering firm, Thornton Tomasetti, off the hook for its part in deficiencies.
By Kim Slowey • March 29, 2019 -
$4.4B construction could start soon on Louisiana LNG project
Shell and Energy Transfer will decide after the bidding process whether to move forward with the export terminal, which could require 5,000 construction jobs and cost up to $16 billion with equipment.
By Kim Slowey • March 29, 2019 -
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Deep DiveHow to keep cash flowing from one project to the next
A shortage of liquidity can put a contractor in jeopardy, experts say, offering financial advice for juggling new and existing business.
By Kim Slowey • March 28, 2019 -
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Kentucky 25th state to ban government-mandated PLAs
Half of the country now has laws prohibiting public agencies from requiring the agreements, which ABC and other groups say stifle fair and open competition.
By Kim Slowey • March 28, 2019 -
Immigration reform could relieve pressure on Houston's construction labor market
Allowing some type of legal status for the undocumented workers who make up almost one-third of the city's labor pool could reduce project costs and improve quality of work, local industry leaders say.
By Kim Slowey • March 28, 2019 -
Austin Commercial to manage construction of $240M soccer stadium in Austin, Texas
Gensler will be the lead architect and CAA Icon the project manager for Precourt Sports Ventures' privately financed mixed-used project for Austin FC.
By Kim Slowey • March 28, 2019 -
Connecticut tribes win feds' approval for up to $400M casino
The project is expected to create 2,000 construction jobs and may be as large as 188,000 square feet.
By Kim Slowey • March 27, 2019 -
NYC unions recruiting more women
Recruiting efforts have reportedly increased women's participation in the city's construction industry by 20% since 2006.
By Kim Slowey • March 27, 2019 -
SSA Marine adds to ports boom with $239M terminal in Jacksonville, Florida
The Blount Island Marine Terminal facility expansion plays a part in the country's slow and steady catch-up on much-needed port capacity improvements.
By Kim Slowey • March 26, 2019 -
Skanska 'unlikely' to hit target operating margin in 2019, 2020
It hasn't hit 3.5% since 2014, but by being more selective about the types of construction projects it bids on, the Swedish firm said its backlog is “trending downward to a healthier base."
By Kim Slowey • March 25, 2019 -
LA's Oceanwide Plaza restarts, owing subs almost $100M
The largest recorded mechanic's lien so far reportedly has been for almost $53 million from subcontractor Webcor.
By Kim Slowey • March 25, 2019
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