Commercial Building: Page 53

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    Bidding frenzy: 9 online platforms to find, track RFPs

    Construction Dive rounds up the sites and services most used by contractors to acquire new work.

    By • Oct. 18, 2022
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    Q&A // Construction Inclusion Week

    Mortenson’s CEO on creating a playbook to respond to hate

    Dan Johnson talks about the importance of shining a light on jobsite discrimination and rooting out those who bring the industry down.

    By • Oct. 18, 2022
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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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    Opinion // Construction Inclusion Week

    ‘It’s time for my pronouns to be included’

    Small steps like using inclusive language help women feel more welcome on jobsites, says the CEO of a trade school development firm.

    By Mary Kelly • Oct. 18, 2022
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    Construction Inclusion Week

    Construction pros call for immigration reform to fill surge of open jobs

    A lack of political will has stymied efforts to tap foreign-born workers for a coming flood of public and private projects, according to industry advocates.

    By • Oct. 18, 2022
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    $5B medical campus breaks ground in Las Vegas

    The mixed-use project features laboratory, research, medical office, lodging, retail and restaurant space.

    By • Oct. 17, 2022
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    Construction planning numbers jump despite recession fears

    The Dodge Momentum Index, a benchmark that measures nonresidential building planning, landed less than 5% below an all-time high, according to its September update.

    By • Oct. 17, 2022
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    Q&A // Construction Inclusion Week

    Why Turner’s CEO personally responds to racist incidents on company jobsites

    When a bias-motivated event occurs, Peter Davoren wants to know why.

    By • Oct. 17, 2022
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    Construction Inclusion Week

    In its second year, Construction Inclusion Week doubles in size

    The event is aimed at rooting out bias-motivated incidents on jobsites while fostering more inclusion in the industry.

    By • Oct. 14, 2022
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    Construction input prices fall slightly

    Though the drop in materials costs is welcome, with overall wholesale prices rising at twice the rate analysts expected, the Federal Reserve has more evidence to support another round of interest rate hikes.  

    By • Oct. 13, 2022
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    Lendlease leverages mushrooms for recycling

    The contractor hopes the fungi will provide a revenue stream in the future and help cut down on landfill costs.

    By • Oct. 12, 2022
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    Q&A

    BIM program aims to boost construction’s digital transformation

    Construction Dive talks with the director of the National Institute of Building Sciences’ new effort about standards and adoption.

    By • Oct. 11, 2022
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    Contractors added to backlogs in September, expect higher profits

    Associated Builders and Contractors’ Backlog Indicator and Construction Confidence Index rose in September, though outlooks for overall sales remained lower than August and last year. 

    By • Oct. 11, 2022
  • Rivet II is the second building of a four-phase redevelopment project headed by New Jersey City University.
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    Q&A

    Construction management firm CEO: recession ‘feels like a self-fulfilling prophecy’

    Construction Dive talks with Frank Ciminelli, president and CEO of Buffalo, New York-based Arc Building Partners, about the pandemic, a potential recession and other challenges in the industry.

    By • Oct. 11, 2022
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    Turner: Labor shortage prompts contractors to be selective about jobs

    Builders are turning to megaprojects to get the most out of their skilled workforce, according to a recent report from the country’s largest contractor.

    By • Oct. 11, 2022
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    Watch for these common invoice scams

    Mid-sized businesses are losing almost $300,000 annually to invoice fraud, which can also hurt supplier relationships, according to Branden Jenkins, COO of Medius. 

    By Maura Webber Sadovi • Oct. 11, 2022
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    NYC office market faces ‘real estate apocalypse’

    The work-from-home movement could spark new trends in office construction and renovation, according to a new report.

    By • Oct. 10, 2022
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    Why September’s hot jobs report is ‘terrible’ for construction

    Surging employment, led by a rise in nonresidential workers and combined with slowing proposal activity, gave market watchers reason to be wary of the road ahead. 

    By • Oct. 10, 2022
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    EEOC sues Schuff Steel for discrimination

    The leading steel erector denied the charges from the suit, one of four the agency has filed against construction companies in recent weeks.

    By • Oct. 7, 2022
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    Jacobs completes nearly 10 miles of $2.6B rail expansion in New York

    Infrastructure expansion, such as the Long Island Rail Road project, should continue to boost Jacobs’ long-term business.

    By • Oct. 6, 2022
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    Construction executive’s house, cars vandalized by anti-development activists

    A radical group claimed responsibility for an attack on the Birmingham, Alabama-area home of Brasfield & Gorrie’s chairman and left a message on the driveway: “c u soon. it’s up to you if we make good on this promise.”

    By • Oct. 6, 2022
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    September 2022 Project Wins: The country’s top contractors report their latest awards

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

    By Construction Dive Staff • Oct. 6, 2022
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    $9.5B NYC airport project adopts ADR for workers’ comp

    While alternative dispute resolution programs to mediate project conflicts have gained popularity, the JFK Airport’s model is unique.

    By • Oct. 5, 2022
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    Modular use to increase in life sciences construction

    Many owners find that prefab techniques are helpful for building complex manufacturing facilities, according to a new report.

    By • Oct. 5, 2022
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    Micron earmarks $100B for chip plant near Syracuse

    The chipmaker will build a new megafab in Clay, New York, with site preparation work slated to start in 2023.

    By • Oct. 5, 2022
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    Hurricane Ian will further hike high demand for construction workers

    The Sunshine State is still assessing damage, but it already faced a drying well of experienced laborers.

    By • Oct. 5, 2022