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Study: Construction has the highest COVID-19 rate of nearly any industry
A new analysis found that construction workers had the highest rate of asymptomatic coronavirus cases of any occupation and the second-highest rate for those with symptoms.
By Joe Bousquin • Dec. 15, 2020 -
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New guidance indicates construction not likely to be shut down in New York
Construction restrictions would only apply with a full "NY on Pause" order, according to state officials.
By Jennifer Goodman • Updated Dec. 18, 2020 -
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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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What Pete Buttigieg will bring to the Transportation Department
While the former mayor has limited political experience, construction groups said they see promise in President-elect Joe Biden's nominee for DOT secretary.
By S.L. Fuller , Jennifer Goodman • Dec. 15, 2020 -
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Tax changes on the horizon: What contractors need to know
Construction pros must consider the effects of a Biden tax plan, potential coronavirus relief and other factors for their end-of-year strategy, industry accountants say.
By Kim Slowey • Dec. 14, 2020 -
Starbucks expects to have 55K locations within 10 years
During an investor event last week, the coffee giant said it plans to add about 22,000 new units by 2030.
By Alicia Kelso • Dec. 14, 2020 -
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Fluor reports lower revenues and backlog, but sees opportunity ahead
After grappling with financial irregularities and having to restate its previous earnings, Fluor became current on its Q3 reporting, and sees a clean slate ahead, despite continued COVID-19 headwinds.
By Joe Bousquin • Dec. 11, 2020 -
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Major League Soccer committed to building more soccer-only stadiums
Several projects are underway, and building more soccer stadiums for existing clubs is a priority, according to MLS Commissioner Don Garber.
By Zachary Phillips • Dec. 11, 2020 -
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Contractors can require COVID-19 vaccinations for jobsite workers, lawyers say
During a webinar hosted by the Associated General Contractors of America, two labor attorneys built a case for how and why construction firms can require workers to get inoculated against the novel coronavirus.
By Joe Bousquin • Dec. 10, 2020 -
AECOM announces agreement to sell civil construction unit
The transaction will help the firm advance its strategy of focusing on higher-margin, lower-risk work, said CEO Troy Rudd.
By Jennifer Goodman • Dec. 10, 2020 -
'Tough slog' for construction ahead, says Dodge economist
A trio of commercial construction data points — from Dodge Analytics and two leading industry trade groups — emerged this week, none of them good.
By Joe Bousquin • Dec. 9, 2020 -
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AGC sues feds over PPP loan necessity questionnaire
The Associated General Contractors of America's lawsuit seeks to compel the federal government to revise the Paycheck Protection Program questionnaire, saying "they do not have the right to use a secretly crafted form to gather unprecedented amounts of proprietary information."
By Jennifer Goodman • Dec. 9, 2020 -
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Company of the Year: Turner Construction
The multinational firm has taken a leadership role against racism in the construction industry — even shutting down sites to conduct anti-bias training. That's why it is Construction Dive's Company of the Year.
By Kim Slowey • Dec. 9, 2020 -
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People of the Year: Essential construction workers
As COVID-19 gripped the U.S., construction workers became national role models in how to mitigate the effects of the global pandemic.
By Jennifer Goodman • Dec. 9, 2020 -
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The Construction Dive Awards for 2020
From a major contractor doing its part to combat racism in the industry to a group formed to test COVID-19 jobsite solutions, these are the firms and people leading the way for change in construction.
By Construction Dive Team • Dec. 9, 2020 -
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Dive Awards
Innovator of the Year: NEXT Coalition
Five major contractors have come together to create tech solutions for coronavirus-related challenges.
By Zachary Phillips • Dec. 9, 2020 -
WSP, Jacobs, Skanska, STO announce deals, acquisitions
In recent weeks, the construction firms have revealed strategic moves to build market share or expand into new areas.
By Joe Bousquin • Dec. 8, 2020 -
Nearly 40% of women working in construction hold office support roles, study shows
Although the number of women in the industry is growing, many are in traditional administrative positions, a new analysis shows.
By Zachary Phillips • Dec. 7, 2020 -
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Turner targets mental health, substance abuse with wellness initiative
The contractor is rolling out a trailer at a Boston jobsite that goes beyond safety to promote physical and behavioral health on and off the job.
By Joe Bousquin • Dec. 7, 2020 -
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German grocer Aldi working on $5B US expansion plan
The company’s new store on the ground floor of a Philadelphia apartment building is among more than 70 U.S. stores the retailer will open by the end of this year.
By Sam Silverstein • Dec. 7, 2020 -
Trade groups: Amid COVID-19 challenges, construction has performed better than most industries
Two economists stress how the coronavirus has hobbled the construction industry while emphasizing what it has done right in the fight to stay open.
By Joe Bousquin • Dec. 4, 2020 -
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Deep DivePandemic revs up drive-thru restaurant design
With drive-thru traffic increasing in the double-digits, Arby's, McDonald's, Burger King, KFC, Taco Bell and others have developed building prototypes to better streamline operations.
By Julie Littman • Dec. 4, 2020 -
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Where face coverings are required .... and where they are not
Contractors and their employees should be aware of mask mandates and emergency standards as they move about their projects.
By Kim Slowey • Dec. 4, 2020 -
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It's official: Video call fatigue is real
An overload of meetings has been a workplace problem for many years, one now exacerbated by having to conduct most meetings virtually, a study finds.
By Aman Kidwai • Dec. 2, 2020 -
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CDC plan puts essential workers second in line for COVID-19 vaccine
As U.S. officials designate priority groups to receive vaccines, essential workers will likely come after healthcare and nursing home staff and residents, but before others who can work from home.
By Joe Bousquin • Dec. 2, 2020 -
Enbridge clears final regulatory hurdle for $2.6B Minnesota pipeline project
The Line 3 replacement project is expected to generate 4,200 union jobs.
By Jennifer Goodman • Dec. 2, 2020
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