Tech can tackle the risky business of construction, says PCL

PCL Construction employs BIM, 3D scanning and 3D printing to ensure that when something's put in place "it’s done well and done right at the beginning.”

By Laurie Cowin • Nov. 26, 2018

How data, tech and 'heart' can mitigate jobsite safety risks

Contractors need to analyze and act on robust data, change the corporate culture, and implement technologies to reduce injuries and retain employees, construction safety experts say.

By Jean Dimeo • Nov. 26, 2018

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Recruiting, retention and training in construction

A roundup on articles focus on recruiting and retention for construction.

By Construction Dive staff

Design-build risk abounds, but can be mitigated

A consultant with decades of experience confidently told a crowd of professionals that there is "no such thing as risk," since it is defined differently among stakeholders. The trick isn't identifying risks, but managing them.

By Joe Beeton • Nov. 26, 2018

2019 construction industry trade show and conference guide

Here are the leading industry events professionals should consider attending to help elevate their businesses and careers.

By Laurie Cowin • Nov. 26, 2018

Dodge: Total October construction starts up 21% to $864B

Nonresidential fared even better with a 53% surge driven by several large projects such as the Gordie Howe International Bridge.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 26, 2018

Fort Bragg plans $699M, 6-year construction program

The value of planned retail projects and infrastructure improvements, along with construction underway, exceeds $1 billion at the North Carolina U.S. Army installation.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 21, 2018

Toyota, Mazda break ground on $1.6B Alabama auto plant

Michigan-based Ghafari Associates, providing architectural and engineering services, began work on the new Huntsville facility, which is set for 2021 completion.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 21, 2018

Using BIM to 'build it right' and blow past KPIs

Virtual design and construction experts from leading firms share strategies to get the training and buy-in that allows building information modeling to work its magic as a single source of truth on projects.

By Kathleen Brown • Nov. 20, 2018

The real-world case for lean construction

Bringing lean principles of collaboration and waste reduction to processes on and off the jobsite translates into major time and cost savings, experts said.

By Kathleen Brown • Nov. 20, 2018

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.

By Kathleen Brown • Nov. 20, 2018

Construction workers have highest rate of suicide among American workers

One of the issues the industry has to overcome to prevent suicide, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found, is the stigma associated with mental illness and the negative perception of those who seek treatment.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 20, 2018

Chinese firm selects Louisiana site for $1.2B chemical plant

Construction on the 250-acre site will kick off in 2019 and is expected to create 1,000 construction jobs at peak activity.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 20, 2018

To draw Amazon to DC, Virginia Tech planned a $1B campus

Nearby George Mason University will expand as well to roll out the red carpet for the e-commerce giant.

By Hallie Busta • Nov. 19, 2018

Number, rate of nonfatal construction injuries fell in 2017

Last year marked the second consecutive year that nonfatal jobsite injuries and illnesses declined, following a slight uptick in 2015.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 19, 2018

Hensel Phelps wins $327M Nashville airport terminal design-build contract

The firm's contracts at the Tennessee airport now total $567 million, or nearly half of the value of the facility's $1.2 billion expansion.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 19, 2018

4 strategies to get construction projects back on track

Industry leaders outlined actions during the conference that contractors can take to keep stakeholders and workers happy amid setbacks.

By Jean Dimeo • Nov. 16, 2018

Half of industry expects majority of projects to be 'green' in 3 years

The Dodge Data & Analytics study also revealed that although green building techniques are increasing, not everyone is pursuing third-party certification.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 16, 2018

Developer proposes Memphis' largest-ever mixed-use project

Big River Partners wants to bring to a blighted area of the Tennessee city's downtown a $950 million, 29-acre mixed-use development called Union Row.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 16, 2018

Faulty Salesforce Transit Center to remain closed

Repair of the facility's cracked beams will be on hold until an analysis is completed in one to two months and materials are procured, a San Francisco Transportation Authority official said this week.

By Kim Slowey • Updated Dec. 13, 2018

5 architect teams on short list for $8.7B Chicago O'Hare airport expansion

The teams now move to a request for proposals stage from which a committee will select the winning design, taking into account feedback from the public and technical advisories.

By Laurie Cowin • Nov. 15, 2018

Raiders' Las Vegas stadium progress: on schedule and hitting hiring goals

The Mortenson and McCarthy joint venture-led project appears to be on track to meet its accelerated 30-month construction schedule and has exceeded minority participation goals by 82%.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 15, 2018

What you need to know about Amazon HQs in New York City, Virginia

Navigating the legal agreements of $5 billion in investments — and requests for helipads. 

By Samantha Schwartz • Nov. 14, 2018

Tellurian on track to start construction on $27B Louisiana LNG terminal

Construction on the Driftwood Holdings liquefied natural gas export terminal will begin in 2019 and the facility expects to produce LNG by 2023.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 14, 2018

Being 'value generators' instead of 'order takers'

A contractor turned college professor told attendees of Procore's Groundbreak conference that they need to find solutions to customers' complex problems — even if they don't ask.

By Jean Dimeo • Nov. 14, 2018

NYC, Northern Virginia win Amazon's HQ2 split

Local officials in Long Island City and Crystal City said Amazon's official announcement will spur not only construction and repurposing to support 25,000 employees in each location, but regional building booms as well.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 13, 2018