Fluor names 3rd CEO in 2 years

David Constable, former CEO of energy firm Sasol and a former long-time Fluor executive, will take over on Jan. 1 when Carlos Hernandez retires.

By Jennifer Goodman • Nov. 3, 2020

In her own words: Oregon carpenter succeeds in the trades

In this continuation of Construction Dive's series examining racism in construction, we share the stories of people of color who have built prosperous careers in the industry despite hurdles in their way.

By Joe Bousquin • Nov. 3, 2020

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Recruiting, retention and training in construction

A roundup on articles focus on recruiting and retention for construction.

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Work halts on 2nd tower in $1.6B Oceanwide project

Chinese-owned Oceanwide Holdings said the construction pause on the San Francisco megaproject is due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 3, 2020

Many contractors overlook this lucrative tax credit

The research and development federal tax credit of up to 12% is available to innovative construction firms, but many are unaware of it, says tax expert Cole Marr.

By Cole Marr • Nov. 2, 2020

Data center construction market continues to boom

Amazon, Google and Facebook are pouring billions into construction of data centers around the U.S. 

By Zachary Phillips • Nov. 2, 2020

Modular Monitor: Offsite construction's advantages, challenges on display in 2020

While rapid response medical facilities helped modular shine during the early days of the pandemic, the sector also proved it's not immune to the larger headwinds hitting commercial construction. 

By Joe Bousquin • Nov. 2, 2020

The 10 cities in the most financial distress

Las Vegas, Chicago and Houston are home to the residents experiencing the heaviest financial burdens, according to a recent WalletHub study.

By Cailin Crowe • Oct. 30, 2020

Border wall breakup: Will blacklisting of contractors end if construction stops?

"Name and shame" policies blocking border wall contractors from work with cities like Los Angeles and Austin, Texas, have been in effect since 2018. 

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 30, 2020

ENR ranks the top US specialty contractors

While the list from Engineering News-Record ranks firms based on 2019 revenue, many of these national subcontractors have been greatly impacted this year by the COVID-19 pandemic.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 30, 2020

New York City jobsite injuries down 20% since 2017

Building officials say 100,000 construction workers have taken the required 40 hours of safety training during the past three years, which has contributed to the first reduction in injuries in almost a decade.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 29, 2020

Second wave of COVID-19 impacts construction, and the results aren't good

An AGC survey finds more contractors report canceled projects than starts, and 78% are experiencing greater project delays amid construction job losses.

By Joe Bousquin • Oct. 29, 2020

Academic, industry leaders to create national institute for AI in construction

The effort involves more than 40 industry partners from architecture, engineering and construction, who will join researchers from the University of Illinois and Carnegie Mellon University.

By Jennifer Goodman • Oct. 28, 2020

Contech firm Icon to develop 3D-printed buildings for moon

The construction technology developer is working to create a space-based construction system that could support future exploration of the moon.

By Jennifer Goodman • Oct. 28, 2020

The gas tax that funds infrastructure projects is broken. The pandemic could end it.

As states and cities face budget crunches with gas tax revenues down, some are considering alternative ways to secure funding for infrastructure projects.

By Jason Plautz • Oct. 28, 2020

Work on $9.4B Louisiana plant halted, $10B Foxconn project also in trouble

Coronavirus-related challenges have stopped major work at the FG Louisiana petrochemical plant, while Foxconn's Wisconsin facility hangs in the balance and AGC's economist says even tougher times lie ahead for contractors.

By Joe Bousquin • Oct. 28, 2020

AECOM brings on 2 New York Port Authority veterans

Following the hiring of two other local infrastructure experts, the new executives will help the firm deliver transportation projects in the region.

By Jennifer Goodman • Oct. 27, 2020

Maryland county school board approves $1.2B school P3

Gilbane, Stantec and others have been tapped to fast-track the modernization of six Prince George's County schools through a public-private partnership.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 27, 2020

Musk: Tesla 'making progress' on three major factories

In a recent earnings call, the electric car maker’s CEO said construction work on three of its global manufacturing facilities is on schedule.

By Zachary Phillips • Oct. 26, 2020

Report: Highest-paying construction jobs that don't require a college degree

Even without a college education, construction managers, who earn an average of $95,000 annually, make well above the nation’s median salary, a new report shows.

By Zachary Phillips • Oct. 26, 2020

Toronto police make arrest in construction site noose case

The Toronto Police Service has arrested a 34-year-old tradesworker as part of its investigation into nooses left on jobsites in the city this summer, according to local media reports.

By Jennifer Goodman , Joe Bousquin • Updated Dec. 8, 2020

After big dig, AEG goes dark at $1B Nashville Yards

The firm spent 10 months excavating the site for a concert venue, movie theater and hotel but now says it will pause its part of the project due to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

By Joe Bousquin • Oct. 23, 2020

Fixing construction's racism problem will take an industrywide effort

To eradicate bigotry on jobsites, the first step is to acknowledge it exists, industry leaders say. Zero-tolerance policies, bystander intervention and a 'racism rating' are some of their other ideas.

By Joe Bousquin • Oct. 23, 2020

Fluor reports delayed Q2 2020 results, $4.1B in revenue

Revenue was affected by COVID-19 challenges, the company said, and backlog was $29 billion.

By Jennifer Goodman • Updated Nov. 13, 2020

Construction firms step up efforts to eradicate hate

From zero-tolerance policies to cash rewards for help in investigations and banning Confederate flags, here are the meaningful steps contractors are taking against racism.

By Joe Bousquin • Oct. 22, 2020

8 hospital megaprojects in the US

Most of these $1 billion-plus projects were planned before the pandemic and will help provide much-needed beds and healthcare services.

By Zachary Phillips • Oct. 22, 2020