How safety programs can help contractors save on insurance

By following a few basic guidelines, employers can implement or improve their documented safety programs in order to potentially lower their insurance costs, according to two risk management experts.

By Blair Koorsen and Jeff Greenhalgh • June 25, 2021

'It's complicated': Vaccine hesitancy continues among contractors

Construction workers’ skepticism about COVID-19 vaccinations is raising issues for employers and public health officials.

By Robyn Griggs Lawrence • June 24, 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

XL Construction launches prefab school building option

TimberQuest uses cross-laminated timber to create prefabricated and pre-inspected wall and roof panels that can be erected in about 10 weeks.

By Jennifer Goodman • June 23, 2021

US needs 330M square feet of warehouse space to keep up with e-commerce: CBRE

Retailers looking to build or rent new real estate could experience some sticker shock, according to a new report.

By Matt Leonard • June 23, 2021

Bechtel announces partnership for constructing more efficient data centers

The new technology uses 70% less power and doesn’t rely on drinking water to keep data centers cool.

By Zachary Phillips • June 23, 2021

OSHA launches weekend jobsite inspections in Colorado

Citing a rise in fatalities, the agency said the initiative targets a time period when oversight and safety on jobsites may be lax.

By Joe Bousquin • June 23, 2021

Analysis: Public contractors' tax rates are among the lowest of any industry

As President Joe Biden's proposal to raise corporate taxes has pushed the issue of what companies pay into the national spotlight, Construction Dive looks at public construction firms' tax bills.

By Joe Bousquin • June 23, 2021

Modular Marriott AC Hotel project dealing with delays, liens

The hotel under construction in New York City is reportedly facing uncertainty due to coronavirus-related impacts.

By Sebastian Obando • June 22, 2021

Palmisano expands to Nashville

The New Orleans-based construction firm has opened a Nashville, Tennessee, office to leverage parallels between the two markets.

By Jeffrey Steele • June 22, 2021

10 COVID-19 logistics lessons for construction firms

A methodical approach to tracking materials helped to make New York City-based HAP Construction more productive during the pandemic, according to vice president Stefano Braganti.

By Stefano Braganti • June 21, 2021

Target unveils remodeled stores

The retailer said it would invest about $4 billion annually to remodel stores over the next few years, including the "glow-up" of 150 locations this year. 

By Maria Monteros • June 21, 2021

Webuild, Lane, Kiewit nab $17B total in Texas high-speed rail contracts

The total cost of the proposed high-speed railway between Dallas and Houston is estimated at $20 billion.

By Jennifer Goodman • June 18, 2021

Former Turner exec gets 46 months for tax evasion, bribery

A former vice president at Turner Construction was sentenced this week to 46 months in prison for evading taxes on more than $1.5 million in bribes.

By Sebastian Obando • June 18, 2021

Nooses found at Merck, Princeton U construction sites

In response to similar incidents, Oregon joined six other states last week in criminalizing the display of a noose to intimidate others.

By Joe Bousquin • June 17, 2021

Report: COVID-19 has slowed payments for GCs and subs

A decrease in payment reliability is tightening the financial vise on construction companies of all sizes, according to a new study by Levelset.

By Jennifer Goodman • June 17, 2021

Low-carbon concrete bill advances in New York

The bill aims to develop state guidelines for using greener concrete products and climate performance standards for state construction projects.

By Jason Plautz • June 16, 2021

Drywall finishing robot saves time, prevents injuries

Used by Webcor, Swinerton and Suffolk, Canvas's robot reduces cycle time, cuts down on dust and enhances worker safety.

By Joe Bousquin • June 16, 2021

Construction input prices jump 24%

A new analysis tracks the materials that have skyrocketed the most since last year, including softwood lumber, which is up 154%.

By Jennifer Goodman • June 16, 2021

Federal government returning $2.2B from redirected border wall funds

A fire station in South Carolina and a naval maintenance facility in Virginia are among the projects that will receive redirected funds.

By Zachary Phillips • June 16, 2021

Road construction accidents increase even as COVID-19 keeps drivers away

Sixty percent of highway contractors reported crashes on their work zones over the past year. Here is what transportation officials and construction firms are doing about the problem.

By Robyn Griggs Lawrence • June 15, 2021

Report: Most LNG projects won't get built

A new study notes investor uncertainty in the liquefied natural gas sector, but said that smaller-scale projects are still attractive.

By Joe Bousquin • June 15, 2021

Texas governor vows to continue border wall construction

Gov. Greg Abbott said he will appropriate more than $1 billion for security measures, which include expanding the barrier along the southern border.

By Jennifer Goodman • June 14, 2021

OSHA: Employers may relax COVID-19 measures in fully vaccinated workplaces

The agency also issued a standard that only applies to healthcare, something the AGC called a "significant victory" for the construction industry.

By Ryan Golden • June 14, 2021

New TV show to highlight the benefits of work in the trades

"The Money Machine," coming to JUL-TV, will showcase career paths that don't require a college degree.

By Zachary Phillips • June 11, 2021

How Suffolk Construction is emerging from the pandemic

Even as conditions in Florida boom, places like Boston and New York have been slower to take off, according to Ralph Esposito, the company's president of the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic region.

By Joe Bousquin • June 11, 2021