Ukraine's construction projects grind to a near halt

The Russian invasion has taken a toll on the country's once-thriving construction industry.

By Chris Barnett • March 3, 2022

Orlando emphasizes 'wow factor' in digital twin project

Unlike many other cities' digital twins, the project will map the entire 40-square-mile metro region.

By Jason Plautz • March 2, 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

World's largest solar-powered steel mill breaks ground in Colorado

The $500 million facility includes a 300-megawatt photovoltaic installation.

By Robyn Griggs Lawrence • March 2, 2022

Ukraine invasion heightens contractors' risk of cyberattack

Small and medium-sized businesses, including construction firms, are among the most vulnerable, according to experts.

By Matthew Thibault • March 2, 2022

Rudolph & Sletten project exec says women in construction can 'pave their own way'

Kelli Quinn talks about the importance of finding a mentor, why she chose construction as a career and her favorite projects.

By Jennifer Goodman • March 2, 2022

Ukraine war 'likely to have multiple effects' on materials prices

Inflation is casting shadows over how much the $1.2 trillion in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act can ultimately accomplish.

By Joe Bousquin • March 1, 2022

Public construction firms announce earnings

Several of these industry giants reported losses in their most recent financial periods while others saw profits fall.

March 1, 2022

New York rolls out statewide cyber command center amid Russian attacks in Ukraine

The invasion should be a "wake-up call" to local leaders, as critical infrastructure like traffic and emergency alert systems could be targeted for cyberattacks, a University of California at Berkeley professor said.

By Cailin Crowe • Feb. 28, 2022

Granite stock hits 1-year low after Q4 miss blamed on weather, portfolio shift

"We begin 2022 as a changed company from a year ago, but we still have work to do," CEO Kyle Larkin told analysts on Friday.

By Joe Bousquin • Feb. 28, 2022

Tutor Perini's 2021 profit, revenues fall amid continued COVID-19 challenges

The Los Angeles-based construction giant sees plenty of infrastructure opportunity ahead, but won't slash margins to win it.

By Joe Bousquin • Feb. 25, 2022

Construction faces over half-a-million-worker shortage

The industry needs 650,000 additional workers in 2022 on top of its current trajectory, according to a model by Associated Builders and Contractors.

By Zachary Phillips • Feb. 23, 2022

Hoarding, ghost orders and pop-up warehouses: construction's new supply chain playbook

Material prices have hit a 35-year high. Here's what contractors are doing to survive inflation.

By Joe Bousquin • Feb. 23, 2022

Fluor's Q4 losses skid 60% to $171M, backlog drops

The Irving, Texas-based contractor issued positive guidance for future work despite losses in revenue and backlog.

By Sebastian Obando • Feb. 22, 2022

Lendlease calls 2022 a 'reset' year, losing $264M in 6 months

The Australian contractor missed earnings forecasts, but expects to crawl back into the black in the second half of its fiscal year.

By Zachary Phillips • Feb. 22, 2022

Stars align to hoist historic Times Square theater for mixed-use project

A developer is lifting the Palace Theatre three stories to make way for new shops underneath.

By Matthew Thibault • Feb. 18, 2022

A new report identifies the highest-rated construction jobs

High earning potential and growth placed electricians at the top of the chart.

By Zachary Phillips • Feb. 17, 2022

DOL to add 100 wage and hour investigators

The additional compliance workers will aid the department's protection of workers' wages and right to family and medical leave, DOL said.

By Emilie Shumway • Feb. 17, 2022

Cryptocurrency bans fuel US data center construction

Crypto bans across the world have accelerated a wave of domestic construction projects.

By Sebastian Obando • Feb. 16, 2022

4 inflation-coping strategies employed by top US corporations

Executives in several sectors describe how they aim to shield profits against rising prices.

By Jim Tyson • Feb. 15, 2022

Populous designs sole permanent venue for 2022 Olympics

The "Ice Ribbon" speed skating arena seats 12,000 and will serve as a winter sports hub in Beijing after the Games end.

By Matthew Thibault • Feb. 14, 2022

Rising cold storage demand drives DHL's $400M expansion

The logistics provider will add six U.S. facilities in a shift from a just-in-time to a just-in-case approach to pharmaceutical distribution.

By Alejandra Carranza • Feb. 14, 2022

Contractors, local officials clamor to end Seattle-area concrete worker strike

King County officials released a bid request worth more than $30 million for a concrete supplier with unionized workers, pressuring companies to make a deal.

By Matthew Thibault • Feb. 11, 2022

Why private construction jobs are requiring surety bonds, too

Bonding is no longer just a requirement for public works projects.

By Jacqueline Greenberg Vogt • Feb. 11, 2022

Contractors prepare for enforcement of New York City vaccine mandate

As requirements for private firms ramp up, an official told Construction Dive that the city will focus on educating employers rather than fining them.

By Sebastian Obando • Feb. 10, 2022

11 recent contech funding announcements

Construction technology firms like Bridgit, StructionSite and Brainbox AI have received investor money in recent months.

By Matthew Thibault • Feb. 9, 2022