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    Greystar named in wrongful construction death suit

    Michael Delgado’s family alleges that the company ignored a weather advisory and didn’t properly secure materials at its Austin, Texas, jobsite before his death.

    By Leslie Shaver • June 30, 2023
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    June 2023 Project Wins: The country’s top contractors report their latest awards

    Construction Dive rounds up the newest project wins and milestones from some of the country’s biggest builders.

    By Construction Dive Staff • June 30, 2023
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    Trendline

    Recruiting, retention and training in construction

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

    By Construction Dive staff
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    Q&A

    Construction expert predicts flat material prices for second half of year

    Labor shortages, a manufacturing boom and infrastructure work are keeping the industry from returning to pre-pandemic price levels.

    By • June 29, 2023
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    BMW breaks ground on $700M South Carolina battery assembly plant

    The factory is part of the German automaker’s $1.7 billion investment to produce fully electric vehicles.

    By Sara Samora • June 29, 2023
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    Opinion

    Midyear check-in: How’s your construction firm doing?

    At the halfway point of 2023, UBS financial advisor Jason Lowy says that construction leaders should assess their year-end goals.

    By Jason Lowy • June 29, 2023
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    Prologis acquires $3.1B Blackstone portfolio as industrial market cools

    The multibillion-dollar move expands the real estate investment trust’s overall industrial portfolio into several key markets across the U.S.

    By • June 29, 2023
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    Opinion

    What condo owners, developers can learn from the Surfside collapse

    Overdue repairs on multifamily buildings are a recipe for disaster, writes construction risk management expert Don Neff.

    By Don Neff • June 28, 2023
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    ASHRAE unveils new standard to reduce disease transmission risk

    The trade group’s new guidelines provide requirements for many aspects of air system design, installation, operation and maintenance.

    By • June 28, 2023
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    Executive Moves

    NYC construction firm hires former Shawmut exec

    Schimenti Construction’s new director of business development, Jim Scarpone, said retail, restaurants and health clubs are experiencing a growth spurt coming out of the pandemic.

    By • June 28, 2023
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    Skanska-Halmar JV lands $1.2B JFK airport job

    As one part of the Port Authority's $19 billion overhaul, the joint venture will design and build new roadways and a parking garage.

    By • June 27, 2023
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    PCL sues JPMorgan Chase over $30M in unpaid work on American Dream mall

    The Denver-based contractor claims the bank is on the hook for the money since it acted as agent for a construction loan on the troubled project.

    By • June 26, 2023
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    Q&A

    After acquisition, midsize contractor gains ‘a lot of opportunities,’ exec says

    Kevin Foltermann, the vice president of Texas for W.E. O’Neil, spoke to Construction Dive about his company’s future, the addition of dedicated contech professionals and more.

    By • June 26, 2023
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    North Dakota county cuts power on $1.9B data center project

    The vote to shut off power follows several failures to meet building codes and zoning ordinances, according to a county commission meeting.

    By • June 23, 2023
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    Readers Respond: Contractors call for industrywide air safety mandate

    Construction Dive asked builders how they deal with toxic air quality and if government agencies should offer clearer guidance.

    By • June 23, 2023
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    Texas just nullified water break mandates. How will that impact construction workers?

    While some argue the local laws were unnecessary and cumbersome, others say they provided a baseline protection in the absence of an OSHA standard.

    By • June 22, 2023
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    Q&A

    Industrial construction is ‘cooling in some markets’

    Kyle Roberts, executive managing director at Newmark, talks with Construction Dive about an industrial construction slowdown.

    By • June 21, 2023
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    Economic Reports

    Public projects surge, private starts falter

    Commercial and apartment construction are feeling the weight of higher interest rates, tighter lending and lower demand, as jobs tied to public funding jumped, Dodge said.

    By • June 21, 2023
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    GM to invest nearly $1B in Ohio engine facility

    The automaker is focused on boosting motor production to meet rising demand for its heavy-duty trucks.

    By Megan Ruggles • June 21, 2023
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    Opinion

    5 steps to keep change orders from becoming disputes

    Divergence from the original plans on construction projects is unavoidable. But that doesn’t have to lead to a dispute.

    By Spencer Krebs • June 21, 2023
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    Early involvement a ‘recipe for success’ on $2.5B HQ2 project

    Clark Construction’s Lee DeLong spoke to Construction Dive as Amazon celebrated the grand opening of its second headquarters in Arlington, Virginia.

    By • June 20, 2023
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    ‘Bench it, shore it, shield it, slope it’: Utility contractors spotlight trench safety

    June is Trench Safety Month, and this week the National Utility Contractors Association hosts training and webinars, providing resources for contractors with workers in excavations.

    By • June 20, 2023
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    Racism in Construction

    Worker withdraws discrimination suit against Bechtel, ExxonMobil

    The June 27 filing drops an employment discrimination complaint for alleged racially motivated vandalism at the employee’s jobsite.

    By • Updated July 7, 2023
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    Champlain Towers’ pool deck not up to code, NIST officials say

    Investigators said Thursday that the pool deck at the Surfside, Florida, condo that collapsed in 2021 was corroded and improperly reinforced. 

    By • June 16, 2023
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    Friday Feedback: How do you keep workers healthy when air quality is dangerous?

    Construction Dive wants to know how contractors across the country protect workers when outside air is unhealthy.

    By • June 16, 2023
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    Executive Moves

    Swinerton taps new lead for Seattle office

    Vice President and Division Manager Nick Vovakes will helm the region, as the contractor pursues mass timber projects.

    By • June 16, 2023