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House passage of the PRO Act denounced by contractor group as 'an absolute shame'
The Democrat-sponsored Protecting the Right to Organize Act, designed to grant workers more benefits and rights, will stifle economic activity and job growth, according to construction trade associations.
By Zachary Phillips • March 10, 2021 -
Wendy's expects to build out 250 stores globally in 2021
With a growing emphasis on drive-thru units and delivery-only kitchens, the restaurant chain plans to reach 8,000 units globally by 2025.
By Julie Littman • March 9, 2021 -
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TrendlineRecruiting, retention and training in construction
A roundup on articles focus on recruiting and retention for construction.
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Construction employment falls nearly 7% year over year
While last month's severe weather in the South may have played a role in some job losses, economists are divided over whether the decline signals more serious problems ahead.
By Jennifer Goodman • March 8, 2021 -
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Construction Champions: The industry's top female leaders
Out of nearly 800 submissions, Construction Dive selected a group of women who stand as shining examples of how female-driven intuition, dedication and intelligence are shaping the industry.
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2021 Construction Champions: Tradeswoman Leaders
These women use their hands and their heads to shape commercial construction and promote the industry’s career benefits for all.
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2021 Construction Champions: Up-and-Coming Leaders
These women are known as hard-working change agents in their companies and in the broader construction community.
By Construction Dive Staff • March 8, 2021 -
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2021 Construction Champions: Mentors
These women not only help others break into the industry but have long strived to make it a better place for all who work in it.
By Construction Dive Staff • March 8, 2021 -
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2021 Construction Champions: Industry Veterans
These women are stalwarts of the industry who are well known and widely respected in their fields.
By Construction Dive Staff • March 8, 2021 -
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2021 Construction Champions: Rising Stars
Although they are some of construction’s youngest employees, these women have already made a mark on the industry.
By Construction Dive Staff • March 8, 2021 -
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New PPP guidance cements formula change, spurs calls to extend deadline
Borrowers whose PPP loans have been approved can't increase their loan amounts using a formula that emphasizes gross income over net profit, the Small Business Administration said.
By Dan Ennis • March 5, 2021 -
Nashville lawmakers propose bill to make construction safer
Following the death of a 16-year-old working on a roof, officials proposed a bill to make jobsites safer and toughen standards for awarding contracts.
By Zachary Phillips • March 5, 2021 -
Shake Shack borrows $225M to support expansion plans
The funding will be used to open additional units and create new store formats and drive-thrus for the fast casual restaurant chain.
By Julie Littman • March 4, 2021 -
Despite 2020 layoffs, construction's labor woes persist
As the construction industry begins to recover from the pandemic, labor is getting harder to find and more expensive, a new analysis shows.
By Jennifer Goodman • March 4, 2021 -
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Kraft Heinz pilots recycled plastic packaging for roofs
If the post-consumer plastic boards being tested on two factories work well, the food processing company says it may someday be able to repair its facilities with packaging from the products it makes.
By Megan Poinski • March 3, 2021 -
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3D-printed building facade offers insulative properties
A Tennessee-based credit union partnered with Branch Technology to create a unique lightweight exterior design that uses 20 times less material, according to the manufacturer.
By Joe Bousquin • March 3, 2021 -
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Amazon Fresh builds its 10th store
The grocer has reached the 10-store milestone in just over five months with many more locations on the way.
By Jeff Wells • March 3, 2021 -
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New York City to restart $17B of capital construction projects
The city halted all design work on its public projects when the COVID-19 pandemic began, and restarting them will provide a shot in the arm for its recovery, officials said.
By Kim Slowey • March 3, 2021 -
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Construction spending up in 9 sectors
Despite the seemingly good news, some categories such as hotels and offices are still in distress, according to Associated Builders and Contractors.
By Jennifer Goodman • March 2, 2021 -
New report ranks the 30 most expensive sports venues
Even adjusted for inflation, SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, was more than twice as expensive to build as the second most costly stadium.
By Zachary Phillips • March 2, 2021 -
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Skanska regional office designed for COVID-19 safety
The contractor's new office in Portland, Oregon, as well as new digs for McCarthy in St. Louis, show how post-pandemic design can help protect employees while making working in person attractive.
By Kim Slowey • March 1, 2021 -
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Fluor revenue fell 9% in 2020
The construction and engineering firm ended 2020 with revenue of $15.7 billion and backlog of $26 billion, which was also lower than the previous year.
By Jennifer Goodman • March 1, 2021 -
Contractors consider COVID-19 vaccine incentives for hesitant workers
Construction employers must take care not to violate federal law when trying to incentivize workers to get a vaccination, attorneys say.
By Kim Slowey • March 1, 2021 -
Granite sees opportunity from federal stimulus, addresses accounting irregularities
The contractor, whose heavy civil unit issues prompted subpoenas from the Securities and Exchange Commission, also reported yesterday $2.6 billion in revenue for the nine months ending Sept. 30.
By Joe Bousquin • Feb. 26, 2021 -
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Video honors essential construction workers
A short video from the Houston chapter of the American Subcontractors Association highlights nine construction workers and their contributions during the coronavirus pandemic.
By Zachary Phillips • Feb. 26, 2021 -
CDC updates mental health guidelines for contractors
COVID-19 has created a “perfect storm” for mental health issues in construction, one public health journal wrote.
By Zachary Phillips • Feb. 26, 2021
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