Commercial Building: Page 66

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    Q&A

    Super Bowl LVI stadium builder: 'I don't think there's a bad seat in the house'

    Turner Construction's Rick Bach, senior leader on the SoFi Stadium project, spoke to Construction Dive ahead of the NFL's big game.

    By • Feb. 9, 2022
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    Jacobs profit falls, backlog rises 12%

    During an earnings call on Feb. 8, the Dallas-based company said it will continue its expansion into data solutions, smart infrastructure and intelligence.

    By • Feb. 8, 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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    Q&A

    ABC NorCal's new CEO aims to advance workforce training

    Newly appointed to lead the Northern California chapter of Associated Builders and Contractors, Deborah Maus will focus on apprenticeship support and providing long-term career opportunities.

    By Mary Salmonsen • Feb. 8, 2022
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    New XL Construction CEO: 'Huge amount of money' on tap once materials prices come down

    The head of the California-based firm talks 2022 outlook, building with timber and his company's above-average vaccination rate.

    By • Feb. 7, 2022
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    Construction's union membership remains consistent, as numbers across other industries dip

    Union workers earn more in a week than their non-unionized peers, according to new government data. In construction, that pay gap is even wider.

    By • Feb. 3, 2022
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    Skanska fourth-quarter profit sinks 40% but beats estimates

    In an investor call Thursday, CEO Anders Danielsson said the company's U.S. operations are back on track, despite pandemic headwinds.

    By , Noelle Knox • Feb. 3, 2022
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    Former Gilbane CEO McKelvy tapped to lead McDermott

    Mike McKelvy, who retired from Gilbane on Jan. 7, is stepping into the top spot at the restructured Houston-based energy construction giant.  

    By • Feb. 3, 2022
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    Q&A

    Philly modular builder merges with steel systems maker

    Volumetric Building Companies' CEO Vaughan Buckley discusses combining its wood construction tech with Polcom's steel modular system.

    By • Feb. 2, 2022
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    DPR manager's advice to women in construction: 'Be yourself'

    A proponent of lean construction methods, Taylor Ruth Fowler says collaboration and a shared vision are the keys to a successful project.

    By • Feb. 2, 2022
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    Despite COVID-19 challenges, new Webcor president sees boom times ahead

    The San Francisco-based general contractor's new leader talks about labor shortages, supply chain woes and other issues that keep him up at night.

    By • Jan. 31, 2022
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    Inflation will persist through 2023 even if pandemic fades, economist says

    Long-term trends like high housing demand and tight labor markets will likely fuel inflation into next year, according to the Conference Board.

    By Jim Tyson • Jan. 31, 2022
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    2022 outlook

    What contractors need to know for the year ahead

    While market observers still see plenty of challenges on the horizon, they are optimistic about the new year, this roundup of Construction Dive stories shows.

    Jan. 27, 2022
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    Opinion

    How builders can help mitigate supply chain issues

    By ordering ahead of time, construction firms can be part of the solution to materials sourcing woes, a supply chain expert writes.

    By Ken Pinto • Jan. 27, 2022
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    Intel to build 2 Ohio semiconductor factories worth $20B

    Following disrupted supply chains and competitor advancements in Arizona, the tech giant is looking to gain ground.

    By • Jan. 26, 2022
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    Construction firm sues Tyson Foods for lack of payment

    Kentucky-based Gray Construction filed a $3.5 million federal lawsuit claiming the food giant hasn't fully paid it for a poultry plant in Tennessee.

    By • Jan. 26, 2022
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    Sector watch: Infrastructure outlook dependent on IIJA

    Industry sources remain hopeful for a strong 2022, but say it depends on the effectiveness of the federal government.

    By • Jan. 26, 2022
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    Buttigieg rebuffs infrastructure law being a 'White guy employment act'

    "You look at the jobs we're going to create, and yeah, they have been traditionally White and male, but it doesn't have to stay that way," the transportation secretary said on cable news last week.

    By • Jan. 25, 2022
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    USACE announces plans for $23B in federal funding

    The IIJA and Disaster Relief Act money will go toward Army civil projects in the Florida Everglades and a critical waterway in Michigan, among other jobs.

    By • Jan. 25, 2022
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    The Dotted Line: COVID-19 force majeure clauses are losing their punch

    Two years into the pandemic, owners are pushing back against contracts and bids that cite COVID-19 as an excusable delay.  

    By • Jan. 25, 2022
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    White House coalition to pursue wide-ranging building performance policies

    The partnership aims to advance energy and emissions regulations over the next two years that will cover nearly 20% of U.S. buildings, including those that are already built.

    By Maria Rachal • Jan. 25, 2022
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    2022 outlook

    Sector watch: Spurred by a pandemic boom, life sciences construction projected to climb even higher in 2022

    The growth involves the repurposing of older facilities as well as the creation of new ones in cities such as Boston, San Francisco and Washington, D.C.

    By • Jan. 25, 2022
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    2022 outlook

    Construction's hottest sectors for 2022

    Despite the challenges of COVID-19, supply chain issues and labor shortages, these verticals are expected to explode in 2022.

    By • Jan. 25, 2022
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    Sector watch: Billions of dollars set to boost US port projects in 2022

    Federal aid will support future capital improvement programs as the demand for these crucial links in the supply chain continues to grow.

    By • Jan. 24, 2022
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    Sector watch: Data center construction will continue to surge in 2022

    Industry sources expect demand for these types of facilities to expand this year, especially in a handful of markets like Phoenix, Dallas and Atlanta. 

    By • Jan. 21, 2022
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    Report: Construction workers receive $28B a year in public assistance

    A higher percentage of workers in construction rely on social safety net programs than those in other industries, according to a new study. The reasons why are complicated, experts say.

    By • Jan. 20, 2022