What VA's and OR's new licensing laws mean for contractors

Both measures are intended to help ensure that contractors meet their financial and other obligations related to work performed under their state licenses.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 19, 2018

VA hospital in CO nears completion, more than $1B over budget

Design errors have contributed to project delays and cost overruns, with another contractor still required to fix hundreds of small design mistakes.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 19, 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

CA cities settle lawsuits, clear way for billions in new development

Lack of affordable housing and traffic congestion were at the heart of the disagreement between Santa Clara and San Jose.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 19, 2018

Amazon unveils top 20 contenders for HQ2

Let the jockeying begin: Amazon will make a final decision this year after a deeper dive into each city's potential.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 18, 2018

Apple announces intent to build second US campus

This latest announcement from Apple aligns with recent trends pointing to huge companies upping their capital expenditures for newer, bigger spaces.

By Laurie Cowin • Jan. 18, 2018

Offsite construction to ramp up in 2018

The rise will be driven by factors including contractors' difficulty filling skilled labor positions and the need to complete projects faster and with fewer resources.

By Mary Tyler March • Jan. 17, 2018

Trimble exec: BIM, constructible data will transform industry

Software maker Trimble is teaming up with Dutch construction company VolkerWessels to hone BIM capabilities and better leverage project data.

By Mary Tyler March • Jan. 17, 2018

Sports venue construction spending expected to jump in 2019

The upward trend in spending should follow a temporary drop in sports venue outlays this year.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 17, 2018

Financing, procedures documents approved for $2B Las Vegas Raiders stadium

The agreement could see slight changes in the coming weeks as the stadium authority, NFL owners and Clark County commissioners finalize the deal.

By Kim Slowey , Mary Tyler March • Jan. 17, 2018

Green Building Initiative buys global rights to Green Globes rating system

The deal allows nonprofit GBI to expand the sustainability rating system for commercial and multifamily buildings worldwide.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 17, 2018

Q&A: Consigli Construction exec on why craftsmanship is still important

Steven Gentilucci, general superintendent and head of self-perform division, discusses how construction companies can embrace craftsmanship.

By Laurie Cowin • Jan. 17, 2018

You can fix internal skills gaps — but you have to find them first

When training shortcomings start affecting the bottom line, it's time to identify exactly where employees are missing the mark.

By Riia O'Donnell • Jan. 16, 2018

Manhattan to churn out record office supply through 2019

More than 22 million square feet of new Manhattan office space is expected to come online in the next five years.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 16, 2018

Schedules and payments dominate subcontractor challenges

General contractors and subs need to be on the same page about these issues in order for the project to be done right and profitable.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 16, 2018

Toyota, Mazda to build $1.6B AL plant

The plant, which is expected to employ 4,000 people, is part of a five-year, $10 billion Toyota investment initiative.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 11, 2018

Recognizing and combating construction fraud

Reasons for construction fraud range from trying to keep a failing business alive to personal enrichment. Here's how to stop it before it happens.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 11, 2018

OSHA renews commitment to safe workplaces for women construction workers

The OSHA alliance will address concerns like selecting appropriate personal protective equipment, sanitation and gender-based threats.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 11, 2018

Report: Office construction spurred by tech industry

Big cities with the strongest tech sectors have the lowest vacancy rates.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 11, 2018

Turner, Flatiron win $700M Denver airport expansion contract

The Turner-Flatiron contract is one of four, five-year deals related to the airport's near-$1.5 billion expansion.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 11, 2018

Shear wall testing could spur seismic code change

Structural engineers hope that building codes will allow for updated reinforced concrete standards that would help reduce rebar congestion in walls in high-seismic zones.

By Laurie Cowin • Jan. 10, 2018

Vancouver, Canada greenlights 19-story mass timber tower

When complete, the condominium high-rise will be the tallest hybrid mass timber building in North America.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 10, 2018

The 50 States of Construction: How Indiana's thriving economy is driving construction opportunities

Jeff Lyness, of Maxwell Construction, shares his thoughts about why construction in his state is booming and how his company is using recruiting methods and technology to thrive amid the skilled labor shortage.

By Mary Tyler March • Jan. 10, 2018

Seattle construction company owner facing criminal charges in worker death

Increasingly, law enforcement is getting involved in accidental fatality cases that previously would have been given, at most, a citation and fine from OSHA.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 10, 2018

World of Concrete 2018: Kyocera – The leader in rugged mobile solutions

With field conditions always testing equipment durability, it is imperative to have a mobile solution that can withstand the elements while giving workers a competitive advantage. 

Jan. 10, 2018

Dodge Momentum Index ends 2017 on a high note

The month's uptick was driven by the institutional sector, which shot up 8.6% month over month, while the commercial sector grew by a modest 0.7%.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 9, 2018