Coronavirus isn't an automatic disability, EEOC says

Employers must assess whether an employee's COVID-19 constitutes a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission said last week.

By Katie Clarey • Dec. 21, 2021

The Dotted Line: In 2021, construction was all about navigating the fine print

From "excusable" delays for supply chain issues to navigating vaccine mandates, construction leaders had to carefully read through contracts to account for the year's challenges.

By Joe Bousquin • Dec. 21, 2021

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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

Construction employers work to keep the peace in the great vaccine debate

As tensions flare over inoculations and with OSHA's mandate back on, contractors are using various approaches to minimize workplace conflicts.

By Joe Bousquin • Dec. 20, 2021

Protests, politicians and pushback: Some of the year's most contentious construction projects

From a pipeline to a stadium to a highway, these six major builds have sparked fierce opposition.

By Matthew Thibault • Dec. 20, 2021

Getting started on ESG reporting

Thoughtful guidance is coming, but there are steps you can take now to meet investors' appetite for reporting that shows your organization is taking environmental, social and governance performance seriously.   

By John Truzzolino • Dec. 17, 2021

Virginia GCs struggle to find enough diverse subs for state policy goals

The results of a survey — compiled by a state working group to meet diversity goals in contracting — could preface similar challenges at the federal level.

By Joe Bousquin • Dec. 16, 2021

Spec industrial facility breaks ground near Boston

The Cubes at Plainville will offer 660,000 square feet of warehouse space aimed at manufacturers and distributors of consumer goods.

By Mary Salmonsen • Dec. 16, 2021

Kroger to build automated e-commerce site in N.C.

The 200,000-square-foot facility in the Charlotte area is scheduled to open within two years after construction starts.

By Sam Silverstein • Dec. 15, 2021

How COVID-19, supply chain woes hit contractor backlogs

During the pandemic, construction backlog data tracked the swings of COVID-19 closely. Now, it gives a unique view of what lies ahead.

By Joe Bousquin • Dec. 15, 2021

Tesla moves headquarters to $1B Texas 'Gigafactory'

Elon Musk's electric vehicle company has relocated from California to its Austin, Texas, facility, which is still under construction.

By Zachary Phillips • Dec. 15, 2021

AECOM Tishman to build $9.5B international terminal at JFK

The project is slated to break ground in 2022 and open to passengers by 2026.

By Matthew Thibault • Dec. 14, 2021

Study: 75% of unvaccinated workers say mandates might make them quit

A new report found that although a majority of American employees support COVID-19 vaccine mandates, they're causing contention at work.

By Joe Bousquin • Dec. 14, 2021

Public contractor backlog weathers ups, downs during the pandemic

Companies that cater to oil and gas have struggled, while those in sectors like warehouses and infrastructure experienced a boost in new work.

By Leslie Shaver • Dec. 13, 2021

How Shawmut reached 100% pay equity, used tech to combat unconscious bias

A focus on diversity and inclusion has resulted in a 35% female workforce. 

By Joe Bousquin • Dec. 9, 2021

How firms are preparing for an influx of civil spending

Contractors are tracking IIJA funds as they begin to flow to agencies, but experts caution it's still too early to count on new infrastructure work.

By Sebastian Obando • Dec. 8, 2021

Analysis: Charting backlog's ups and downs during the pandemic

The pipeline of work at most construction firms took a major hit from COVID-19, but is on the upswing again just as the omicron variant emerges.

By Joe Bousquin • Dec. 8, 2021

NYC expands vaccine requirement to all private-sector workers

Set to take effect Dec. 27, the city's decision may play a role in putting the issue of vaccine mandates before the U.S. Supreme Court, according to an attorney.

By Ryan Golden • Dec. 7, 2021

2022 World Cup stadium built out of shipping containers

Nearly 1,000 shipping containers make up Qatar's modular arena, which can be disassembled and converted into smaller venues, architects say.

By Zachary Phillips • Dec. 7, 2021

Timeline: What's next for the OSHA vaccine mandate?

The Supreme Court would have to go "pedal to the metal" to rule on the ETS before its expiration date, according to an employment lawyer.

By Ryan Golden • Dec. 6, 2021

Infrastructure drives new opportunities, risks for construction, report finds

The international construction market is set for a sustained period of growth, with modular building and renewable energy projects taking on a major role, according to global insurance firm Allianz.

By Sebastian Obando • Dec. 6, 2021

Dollar General plans to build 1K new Popshelf stores over next 4 years

The suburban-focused concept has brought higher sales and margin rates, and adds to a furious pace of expansion for the discount retailer.

By Ben Unglesbee • Dec. 3, 2021

Take a STAND: How to combat suicide in construction

John Somers, vice president of the Association of Equipment Manufacturers, provides a roadmap to implement a suicide prevention program on the jobsite.

By John Somers • Dec. 2, 2021

Tech adoption makes construction industry top target for cyberattacks

Companies like Shawmut emphasize strengthening security, as a new report finds that contractors are at high risk for ransomware and other threats.

By Sebastian Obando • Dec. 1, 2021

Hensel Phelps builds $387M resort using drone technology

The project team on the 1.5 million-square-foot Kalahari Resort near Austin, Texas, took a bird's-eye view to measure distances and depths, more accurate than measurements done by hand.

By Matthew Thibault • Dec. 1, 2021

Clark exec urges new workers to view career climb as a 'jungle gym instead of a ladder'

With nearly 25 years in the industry, Andree Yaap has worked on several major healthcare projects in the Washington, D.C., region.

By Jennifer Goodman • Dec. 1, 2021