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Dockworkers’ strike could lead to material delays
Work stoppages across East and Gulf Coast ports may cause product shortages, price hikes and delivery issues, construction experts say.
By Matthew Thibault • Oct. 1, 2024 -
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Deep DiveHow US construction left the world behind
The American building industry has thrived in recent years while growth has eluded contractors in many other countries. Here’s why.
By Sebastian Obando • Sept. 30, 2024 -
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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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NAHB: Apartment completion time flat in 2023
The construction cycle rose 3.5 days in 2023 after jumping 2.3 months in 2022.
By Leslie Shaver • Sept. 27, 2024 -
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Top 5 causes of construction delays
Touchplan, a production planning platform, captured data from over 321,000 scheduled tasks over the past year to compile the reasons.
By Sebastian Obando • Sept. 26, 2024 -
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How PCL used a high-tech load stabilizer to work on windy days
The construction giant leveraged a physical crane attachment that employs sensors and anticipates weight shifts to put 10,000-pound formwork slabs in place accurately and safely.
By Matthew Thibault • Sept. 25, 2024 -
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Baltimore bridge collapseMaryland sues owner of cargo ship that wrecked Key Bridge
The state is seeking damages to pay for the replacement of the Baltimore span, as well as for the economic fallout from when it collapsed into the Patapsco River in March.
By Zachary Phillips • Sept. 25, 2024 -
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Gilbane marks milestones on 3 Massachusetts school projects
Buyers will continue to prioritize builds featuring tech, energy efficiency and sustainability, said the builder’s K-12 market leader.
By Matthew Thibault • Updated Sept. 25, 2024 -
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September 2024 wins: Contractors report their latest awards
Some of the country’s biggest builders have recently reported new work in projects ranging from infrastructure to energy.
By Construction Dive Staff • Sept. 24, 2024 -
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Walmart uses 3D printing for Tennessee store addition
The 20-foot-high expansion is one of the largest freestanding 3D-printed commercial concrete structures in the U.S., according to Alquist 3D.
By Matthew Thibault • Sept. 23, 2024 -
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Project MilestonesToyota Stadium in Texas set for $182M overhaul
Manhattan Construction Group will renovate the 19-year-old Dallas-area soccer venue.
By Julie Strupp • Sept. 23, 2024 -
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Executive MovesBalfour Beatty taps 35-year power vet to lead electrification services
William Webb moves to the construction industry from the field of commercial emissions testing.
By Matthew Thibault • Sept. 19, 2024 -
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Cybersecurity firm flags attack on construction accounting system
Users of Foundation Software, which serves 43,000 construction pros, may be at risk of intrusion if they still use default credentials, according to cybersecurity firm Huntress.
By Matthew Thibault • Sept. 18, 2024 -
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DOE spurs new building energy codes with another $90M
Construction-heavy states that lack the latest energy-efficiency codes are among the focus areas for this round of federal funding, a U.S. Department of Energy official said.
By Ysabelle Kempe • Sept. 18, 2024 -
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OpinionSigns that a project partner is in distress
Noticing the red flags and knowing how to act is vital for fending off potential problems, according to a construction attorney.
By Dan Rosenberg • Sept. 18, 2024 -
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Q&AData center boom spurs need for better planning, prefab
DPR’s Andy Kirby talks with Construction Dive about offsite construction, labor and the use of tech in data center builds.
By Sebastian Obando • Sept. 17, 2024 -
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Lendlease completes sale of $1.8B of work to Consigli
As part of the purchase of the Australian company's New York and New Jersey projects, Consigli will absorb 400 U.S. workers.
By Zachary Phillips • Sept. 17, 2024 -
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OpinionHow to tell if a project owner is in financial trouble
In today’s volatile lending environment, it's important to know the signs that could indicate a client is in distress, says a construction attorney.
By Dan Rosenberg • Sept. 16, 2024 -
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Project MilestonesPhoenix GC breaks ground on $70M data center in Mesa, Arizona
Haydon expects to complete the 210,000-square-foot campus by late 2025.
By Sebastian Obando • Sept. 13, 2024 -
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OpinionWhy I chose preconstruction tech for a looming deadline
LeChase Construction Services’ Peter Muench talks about leveraging a collaboration platform to keep a project on track under a tight funding timeline.
By Peter Muench • Sept. 13, 2024 -
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Q&AConsigli exec, once an intern, values new voices
The contractor's New York director helped pioneer a new internship program with the Big Apple's department of education.
By Zachary Phillips • Sept. 12, 2024 -
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Q&ABig-D exec takes the lead on business development
Laura Shivers will help build comprehensive marketing campaigns for the Salt Lake City-based family of companies.
By Jennifer Goodman • Sept. 12, 2024 -
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Gilbane bets on AI in national rollout
After piloting Trunk Tools’ data-corralling chatbot on a recent job, the Providence, Rhode Island-based contractor has greenlit the tech for another 10 projects across the country.
By Matthew Thibault • Sept. 10, 2024 -
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Executive MovesMortenson announces CEO change
Dan Johnson will retire at the end of the year and President Derek Cunz will assume his post Jan. 1.
By Zachary Phillips • Sept. 10, 2024 -
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Knutson Construction lays off 40, closes Iowa office
The contractor said it is shifting its strategic approach and will continue to serve Iowa clients out of its three locations in Minnesota.
By Matthew Thibault • Sept. 10, 2024 -
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What is a gemba walk?
The Japanese concept of observing a jobsite and asking respectful questions can help contractors find and fix inefficiencies.
By Zachary Phillips • Sept. 10, 2024
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