Biden touts vaccine mandate at Clayco jobsite visit

The president visited the suburban Chicago data center project to highlight the importance of vaccinated workers in construction and other industries.

By Matthew Thibault • Oct. 11, 2021

LA Clippers' $2B Intuit Dome to be third most expensive US arena ever built

An AECOM Hunt and Turner Construction joint venture broke ground last month on the NBA venue, which is set to open in 2024.

By Zachary Phillips • Oct. 8, 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

Deadline extended for Safety 2022 speaker applications

The American Society of Safety Professionals has extended the application deadline for speakers at its Safety 2022 conference to Oct. 15.

By Jennifer Goodman • Oct. 7, 2021

Addressing the skilled labor shortage in 4 steps

It's critical to spread the word that the trades are a smart and viable career option, writes the vice president of a Massachusetts electrical company.

By Luiza Mills • Oct. 7, 2021

Skanska requests an additional $50M for Pensacola bridge repairs, wins separate $81M Florida project

In addition, a judge fined the contractor $92,000 for allegedly destroying evidence related to Hurricane Sally on executives' cell phones. 

By Joe Bousquin • Oct. 7, 2021

Intel breaks ground on 2 Arizona chip plants worth $20B

The company plans to gain ground via U.S-based manufacturing in the face of a massive semiconductor shortage.

By Matthew Thibault • Oct. 6, 2021

Ring launches security system for jobsites

Geared toward small and medium-sized builders, the product is designed to address the increasing incidents of equipment and material theft on U.S. construction sites.

By Jennifer Goodman • Oct. 6, 2021

Shawmut executive takes the lead on complex projects

Building on a two-decade career in construction, Mary Mahany leads her team to create a shared vision for the built environment.

By Jennifer Goodman • Oct. 6, 2021

Construction Inclusion Week: Why 6 top CEOs are drawing a line on hate

Set for Oct. 18-22, the initiative is aimed at helping contractors "move the needle" on diversity and equity on jobsites, according to the leaders of some of the country's largest construction firms.

By Joe Bousquin • Oct. 5, 2021

Residents of luxury NYC condo sue developer

The condominium board at 432 Park Avenue alleged that the developers didn’t consider the height of the residential tower when designing the building, creating a number of problems.

By Leslie Shaver • Oct. 5, 2021

FMI predicts design-build will continue to grow, despite tough economic environment

Increased demand and spending is on the horizon for the delivery method, even as the COVID-19 pandemic continues, a new study found.

By Matthew Thibault • Oct. 5, 2021

Judge dismisses contractors' lawsuit over Denver vaccine mandates

The Colorado Contractors Association and six other construction groups have 30 days to amend their complaint or the dismissal will be permanent.

By Joe Bousquin , Matthew Thibault • Updated Feb. 7, 2022

Warehouse boom pushes project teams to act—and build—fast

See how steel joists, joist girders and roof deck maximize warehouse space in North Carolina.

Oct. 4, 2021

Construction's top stories by the numbers

From top commercial contractors to tax-saving strategies and the priciest sports venues of all time, here is a roundup of nine of Construction Dive's most-read stories this year.

Oct. 1, 2021

The 7 biggest megaprojects that have broken ground this year

Each of these builds, ranging from office towers to arenas, cost over $1 billion.

By Matthew Thibault • Oct. 1, 2021

ConTech Conversations: CEO says robots can't replace human workers

Versatile co-founder Meirav Oren talks with Construction Dive about technology's role in solving some of the industry's biggest problems.

By Matthew Thibault • Sept. 29, 2021

Report: P3 megaprojects often lose money for contractors

In projects where they take on design liability, construction firms tend to see significantly less profit compared to those that share risk, according to a new study.

By Jeffrey Steele • Sept. 28, 2021

The Dotted Line: Careful wording of contracts can combat price escalations

Rising materials prices make it more important than ever for contractors to limit risk in their agreements with owners, attorneys say.

By Joe Bousquin • Sept. 28, 2021

Seattle carpenters reach agreement, end strike

The Northwest Carpenters Union and the Associated General Contractors of Washington reached a deal Monday that includes higher wages and parking benefits, ending a strike that began Sept. 16.

By Joe Bousquin , Matthew Thibault • Updated Oct. 12, 2021

Federal contractors, subs to be vaccinated by Dec. 8

A construction industry trade group said that although COVID-19 vaccinations are important for the workforce, the new regulations will hamper already overburdened firms.

By Jennifer Goodman • Sept. 27, 2021

Judge blocks Biden's federal contractor vaccine mandate

The nationwide stay applies to all federal contractors and subcontractors in covered contracts in all U.S. states and territories.

By Ryan Golden • Updated Dec. 8, 2021

Study: Contractors embrace hybrid work

In a survey, 80% of construction companies said that they are just as productive or more productive when employees work remotely.

By Jennifer Goodman • Sept. 24, 2021

SEC asks companies for details on impact of climate change

The Securities and Exchange Commission is using the information to prepare a proposed rule on disclosure.

By Jim Tyson • Sept. 24, 2021

Supply chain challenges aren't going away anytime soon

Businesses should prepare for continued disruption and increased costs, writes a supply chain expert at CBRE.

By Joe Dunlap • Sept. 23, 2021

Australian government shuts down Melbourne construction sites amid protests over vaccine mandates

Following violent demonstrations this week, officials in the state of Victoria closed jobsites for at least two weeks.

By Jennifer Goodman • Sept. 22, 2021