US eases tariffs on UK steel and aluminum

The deal will partially lift tariffs on steel and aluminum exports from the U.K. beginning June 1.

By Sarah Zimmerman • March 24, 2022

Boring Co. selected for potential San Antonio loop project

The Alamo Regional Mobility Authority chose the Elon Musk-founded company for a $250 million airport-to-downtown loop.

By Zachary Phillips • March 24, 2022

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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

Why modular has not clicked in commercial construction

Offsite building techniques should be a boon for the industry, but modular's market share in North America is under 6%. Why?

By Sebastian Obando • March 23, 2022

SEC proposes 'rules of the road' for climate-risk disclosures

The new rules would require companies to describe their plan to achieve any targets they have set for curbing climate risk.

By Jim Tyson • March 23, 2022

Worker fired from Meta project for leaving a noose on site

Mortenson kicked a subcontractor's employee off the $1 billion Utah data center project that has seen two other similar incidents since November.

By Joe Bousquin • March 22, 2022

5 steps to transfer a construction business to a family member

Succession planning can be complicated, but these tips will smooth the process, writes a corporate strategy expert.

By Frank Williamson • March 22, 2022

Jury awards $150M for 2019 Seattle crane collapse

Jurors found four construction companies acted with negligence, and assigned blame for the deaths and injuries that resulted from the accident to three of them. 

By Joe Bousquin • March 21, 2022

Amazon is slowing its fulfillment center spend. What's next?

Heightened demand put Amazon's distribution buildout into overdrive. To speed up delivery and limit costs, it will have to invest more.

By Max Garland • March 18, 2022

Largest cruise terminal in US begins construction in Miami

The $350 million project is a sign of hope that the hospitality industry is exiting the pandemic doldrums.

By Zachary Phillips • March 17, 2022

Texas firm's new CEO says there's a better way to build

Lean expert and Skiles Group head Keyan Zandy wants to improve construction for the next generation.

By Zachary Phillips • March 16, 2022

DOL proposes new Davis-Bacon rules

The potential change to how prevailing wages on federal jobs are determined uses a system that was last in place in 1983.

By Joe Bousquin • March 14, 2022

Women panelists describe their vision for equitable jobsites

Female workers face barriers such as sexual harassment, bullying and hostility, presenters at a National Association of Women in Construction event said.

By Julie Strupp • March 11, 2022

MSG Sphere crews install support for world's highest resolution LED screen

The Las Vegas entertainment venue will become the largest spherical structure in the world when it opens in late 2023.

By Sebastian Obando • March 11, 2022

US infrastructure diversity plan draws fire from contractors, minority groups

Labor Secretary Marty Walsh and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg signed a memorandum of understanding to bring more underrepresented workers onto federal contracts using PLAs.

By Joe Bousquin • March 10, 2022

Gilbane commits $4B to diversity, will strive again to hit 20% goal

Recently appointed CEO Tom Laird spoke with Construction Dive about tying executive bonuses to diversity goals, growing minority contractor capacity and quickly stepping into the top job. 

By Joe Bousquin • March 9, 2022

4 tips to bring women into construction now

The Building Talent Foundation looks at ways for construction firms to effectively recruit, train and retain women in construction.

By Sebastian Obando • March 9, 2022

Gov. Hochul earmarks $200M to seed shovel-ready New York jobsites

The FAST NY program aims to attract key industries by preparing tracts of land on which companies can build quickly and easily.

By Julie Strupp • March 8, 2022

95% of Massachusetts construction contracts fall short for women

The report is the latest example of a nationwide trend that shows women, minorities are left out of lucrative state contracts for building jobs.

By Joe Bousquin • March 8, 2022

Construction staffing reaches 99% of pre-pandemic numbers

Despite uncertainty around supply chain issues, 2022 could be a big recovery year for the industry.

By Zachary Phillips • March 7, 2022

2022 Construction Champions: Rising Stars

Although they are some of construction's youngest workers, these women have already made a mark on the industry.

By Construction Dive Staff • March 7, 2022

2022 Construction Champions: Up-and-Coming Leaders

These women are known as hard-working change agents in their companies and in the broader construction community.

By Construction Dive Staff • March 7, 2022

2022 Construction Champions: The industry’s top women leaders

Out of more than 650 submissions, Construction Dive selected a group of women who stand as shining examples of how intuition, dedication and intelligence are shaping the industry. 

By Construction Dive Staff • March 7, 2022

2022 Construction Champions: Tradeswoman Leaders

These women use their hands and their heads to shape commercial construction and promote the industry’s career benefits for all.

By Construction Dive Staff • March 7, 2022

2022 Construction Champions: Mentors

These women not only help others break into the industry but have long strived to make it a better place for all who work in it.

By Construction Dive Staff • March 7, 2022

2022 Construction Champions: Industry Veterans

These women are stalwarts of the industry, well known in their fields and respected by all who work with them.

By Construction Dive Staff • March 7, 2022