Commercial Building: Page 47

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    Florida contractor files for Chapter 11

    Supply chain disruptions, inflation and labor shortages are causing major headaches for firms with fixed-price contracts, leading some into bankruptcy, attorneys say.

    By • Feb. 1, 2023
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    NYC to reform zoning to add housing in Midtown Manhattan

    During his State of the City address last week, Mayor Eric Adams also announced new funding to enforce tenant protection laws and expanded free broadband services for residents who live in public housing.

    By Danielle McLean • Feb. 1, 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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    ‘Recession is underway’ for home builders

    The downturn will expand to the rest of the U.S. economy this year via slowing economic output and rising job losses, the NAHB’s chief economist said Tuesday.

    By • Feb. 1, 2023
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    Inflation is pushing wages higher

    Even though construction salaries are rising faster than those in most other industries, contractors are struggling to hire and retain new employees.

    By Robyn Griggs Lawrence • Feb. 1, 2023
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    Racism in Construction

    Terminated worker sues Brasfield & Gorrie for discrimination

    A suit in federal court alleges supervisors for the Birmingham, Alabama, firm harassed the employee for his Mexican heritage and wearing earrings at work.

    By • Feb. 1, 2023
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    Project Milestones

    Bechtel completes $140M Texas solar project

    The country’s second-largest contractor claims the project can power over 20,000 homes.

    By • Jan. 31, 2023
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    Sam’s Club to build 30 new stores

    The retailer also will launch five fulfillment and distribution centers in 2023, with the first location set to open in Georgia.

    By Sarah Zimmerman • Jan. 31, 2023
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    2022 was a bad year for trench deaths. This year could be worse.

    One of construction’s most preventable hazards has already taken its toll in the first months of OSHA’s fiscal year.

    By • Jan. 31, 2023
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    Baltimore’s B&P rail tunnel on track for $4.5B replacement

    Amtrak will use multiple project delivery methods including the Delivery Partner model, in which a contractor’s payments will be tied to key metrics.

    By Jen A. Miller • Jan. 31, 2023
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    How green building policy could evolve in 2023

    Reducing carbon emissions from building materials and construction will likely draw more local and state policy attention, experts say.

    By Adina Solomon • Jan. 30, 2023
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    New Jersey announces $350M for school construction

    Projects eligible for funding include activity around school facilities, capital maintenance and health and safety upgrades.

    By • Jan. 30, 2023
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    2023 OUTLOOK

    7 projects to watch in 2023

    From an NFL stadium to a major airport expansion and a massive manufacturing plant, these high-profile, high-impact projects are expected to hit significant milestones this year.

    By Construction Dive Staff • Jan. 30, 2023
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    Agilent plans $725M expansion at Colorado manufacturing facility

    The buildout follows strong demand growth for pharmaceutical ingredients, as well as a positive outlook for manufacturing construction.

    By • Jan. 26, 2023
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    Project Wins

    Turner partners on $85M Texas A&M project

    A law and education building will mark the university’s expansion into downtown Fort Worth.

    By • Jan. 26, 2023
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    Tesla to invest $3.6B in 2 more Nevada manufacturing sites

    The plants will produce battery cells and EV semi trucks, adding to its gigafactory footprint in the state.

    By Kate Magill • Jan. 26, 2023
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    2023 begins with ‘positive momentum’ for construction

    December project starts grew 27%, the first end-of-year monthly gain since 2017, according to Dodge.

    By • Jan. 25, 2023
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    RINA buys Patrick Engineering, enters US civil market

    Italy’s RINA has expanded its global footprint with the acquisition of the Illinois-based engineering, design and construction management firm.

    By • Jan. 24, 2023
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    Opinion

    Construction is among the industries most at risk for ACA penalties

    Some contractors have received notices of fines in the millions of dollars for failing to meet Affordable Care Act requirements.

    By Joanna Kim-Brunetti • Jan. 24, 2023
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    Project Wins

    Balfour Beatty wins Miami Beach Convention Center hotel project

    Construction is expected to be completed on the 800-room hotel in 2025.

    By • Jan. 23, 2023
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    NJ law allows contractors to use private inspections

    The law codifies a three-day inspection turnaround and allows developers to contract with private agencies if local officials cannot do so in that time frame. 

    By • Jan. 23, 2023
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    GM to invest nearly $1B in 4 factories

    The funds will help prepare sites in Michigan, New York and Ohio to produce new gas and electric products.

    By Kate Magill • Jan. 23, 2023
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    2023 construction outlook roundup: Proceed with caution

    As they look to the year ahead, contractors want to know how frayed supply chains, inflation and labor shortages will affect their business.

    By Construction Dive Staff • Jan. 23, 2023
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    Why an overly detailed safety plan can be a liability

    A massive rulebook that most workers won’t read can leave a contractor vulnerable to fines and lawsuits, according to panelists at AGC’s safety conference.

    By • Jan. 20, 2023
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    Construction input prices log biggest drop since April 2020

    December’s report marks the largest monthly decline since early in the pandemic and the smallest annual increase in nearly two years, according to ABC. But pricing pressures remain.

    By • Jan. 20, 2023
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    OSHA inspected more construction sites last year than any other workplace

    OSHA Regional Administrator Stephen Boyd spoke candidly about the industry’s fatality numbers at AGC’s health and safety conference this week.

    By • Jan. 19, 2023