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Biden names workplace safety expert to COVID-19 task force
The addition of longtime OSHA administrator Dr. David Michaels was applauded by the National Safety Council, which said that businesses need a national pandemic roadmap to keep workers safe.
By Jennifer Goodman • Dec. 1, 2020 -
Can employers restrict workers' personal travel?
As COVID-19 cases surge, construction and other businesses have some options when it comes to employees' holiday vacations.
By Ryan Golden • Dec. 1, 2020 -
Trendline
Recruiting, retention and training in construction
A roundup on articles focus on recruiting and retention for construction.
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Deep Dive
Contractors brace for more lockdowns as coronavirus cases spike nationwide
Pros are doing what they can now to prepare for potential pandemic-induced halts to construction work in the winter months.
By Joe Bousquin • Nov. 30, 2020 -
Top U.S. retailers put the brakes on construction spending
Despite strong Black Friday sales, a new Dodge report shows a continued decline in retail construction from leading chains such as Walmart, Dollar General and Target, but there are bright spots as well.
By Jennifer Goodman • Nov. 30, 2020 -
Deep Dive
7 ways to prepare for potential COVID-19 construction shutdowns
Are more stop-work orders ahead? Here's what to do to be able to come back in stride.
By Joe Bousquin • Nov. 30, 2020 -
VDC propels solutions on Clark Construction's $300M mixed-use project
The contractor's advance planning also helped solve challenges from the ground up at a complicated Maryland office and multifamily project.
By Zachary Phillips • Nov. 25, 2020 -
Commodore Builders nears completion of CLT hybrid project in Boston
The project team is utilizing lightweight cross-laminated timber to add two stories to an existing 1920s era brick-and-beam building.
By Jennifer Goodman • Nov. 25, 2020 -
Maryland to pay Purple Line contractors $100M by year-end
In a move expected to be approved this week, the Maryland Department of Transportation will pay the first installment in a $250 million settlement agreement.
By Jennifer Goodman • Updated Dec. 14, 2020 -
Stadium, arena projects kick off despite COVID-19
Enjoy Thanksgiving weekend with a look back at some of the biggest sports-related construction news of 2020.
By Jennifer Goodman • Nov. 25, 2020 -
How the Biden administration might impact the construction industry
Construction Dive's coverage from recent weeks gives a glimpse of how the next four years under President-elect Joe Biden might look.
By Jennifer Goodman • Nov. 25, 2020 -
Port Authority of NY/NJ proposes $1.2B cut to construction spending
Austere budget measures due to the coronavirus pandemic could put the brakes on new projects.
By Zachary Phillips • Nov. 24, 2020 -
Q&A
PPP necessity form: What contractors need to know
A CPA sheds light on the new loan necessity questionnaire for Paycheck Protection Program borrowers, a requirement that has been called "confusing and burdensome" by industry groups.
By Jennifer Goodman • Nov. 24, 2020 -
The Dotted Line: Recouping costs for defective design, changes on federal design-build contracts
Federal agencies rarely give over the kind of control many design-builders expect, according to attorneys presenting at the recent Design-Build Institute of America conference.
By Kim Slowey • Nov. 24, 2020 -
PPP-funded expenses not deductible for borrowers that receive forgiveness
The Internal Revenue Service ruling means that some firms will pay more in federal taxes next year.
By Jennifer Goodman • Nov. 20, 2020 -
Las Vegas City Council votes to advance The Boring Co. Loop
In an unanimous decision Wednesday, the council elected to move forward with plans for the Elon Musk-owned company's proposed transportation loop beneath the Las Vegas Strip.
By Zachary Phillips • Updated Dec. 17, 2020 -
Top U.S. cities for women in construction
A recent breakdown of census data shows the areas with the highest share of women construction workers and their annual salaries.
By Zachary Phillips • Nov. 20, 2020 -
A roundup of coronavirus outbreaks on construction sites
Construction Dive highlights some of the larger COVID-19 clusters that have occurred at jobsites across the U.S. and Canada since the pandemic began.
By Jennifer Goodman , Joe Bousquin • Updated Nov. 24, 2020 -
Deep Dive
Construction's COVID-19 record might be worse than you think
Despite a lack of definitive data, academic studies and local health authorities have found numerous outbreaks in construction.
By Joe Bousquin • Nov. 19, 2020 -
$2.3B office tower breaks ground in New York City despite COVID-19 challenges
Manhattan’s office towers remain 85% unoccupied, but the One Madison Avenue development team is betting on a revival of the sector once the pandemic-induced slowdown has passed.
By Jennifer Goodman • Nov. 18, 2020 -
In his own words: 'There are no Black architects'
As a teenager, Nate McCoy was told to pursue other fields where there were more Black workers. He didn't listen.
By Joe Bousquin • Nov. 18, 2020 -
AECOM beats Q4 estimates, sees opportunity in Biden administration
The firm exceeded analysts' expectations for earnings and revenue in its most recent quarter and sees potential growth for infrastructure projects next year.
By Joe Bousquin • Nov. 17, 2020 -
What contractors need to know about PLAs in light of Biden presidency
The president-elect campaigned on providing good union jobs as part of a massive infrastructure plan, so discussion around project labor agreements could soon get ratcheted up a notch.
By Kim Slowey • Nov. 17, 2020 -
How office construction will change post-pandemic
Even though companies have discovered how effective their employees can be working virtually, the office still holds value as a primary space for collaboration and socialization, according to a new study.
By Zachary Phillips • Nov. 16, 2020 -
Biden unveils DOT transition team
Phillip Washington, CEO of the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, will lead the president-elect's team of experts focused on the Department of Transportation.
By Jennifer Goodman • Nov. 16, 2020 -
How are apprenticeship programs surviving during COVID-19?
This year's National Apprenticeship Week comes at a challenging time for construction and other programs, which have had to find creative ways to stay functional amid the pandemic.
By Ryan Golden • Nov. 13, 2020