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Tutor Perini lambastes California bullet train authority
The contractor called the California High-Speed Rail Authority's failure to obtain the necessary rights of way "beyond comprehension" and said the $20 billion Central Valley segment might not meet its deadline.
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Deep Dive6 owners moving ahead in construction's hardest-hit sectors
Although hospitality, office and retail saw deep pullbacks in 2020, some clients are taking the long view and keeping their construction jobs in play.
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How much federal funding will each state DOT receive?
California and Texas state DOTs will receive the most money from the COVID-19 emergency relief measure, with $918 million and $914 million, respectively.
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Political unrest could hamper construction jobs, contractors say
Respondents to a Construction Dive survey are worried that upheaval will scare away clients and slow funding for new projects.
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Opinion7 legal, other trends influencing construction in 2021
Prolonged court closures, more payment disputes and increased small business bankruptcies are a few of the factors that will influence commercial construction this year, according to two industry experts.
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Cuomo announces $306B infrastructure plan for New York
Just one part of Gov. Andrew Cuomo's plan, the redevelopment of Manhattan's Midtown West, will create 196,000 jobs.
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5 international projects to watch in 2021
From airports to office towers, major contractors are building many high-profile projects in other countries this year.
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$4B worth of transit projects coming to National Landing near Washington, D.C.
The Northern Virginia area, the site of Amazon's second U.S. headquarters, will see a flurry of transportation projects over the next 10 years in what its developer says will make it the most "well-connected downtown in the country."
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OSHA raises penalty maximums, establishes new debt collection procedures
Contractors that don't pay their fines or make payment arrangements will open themselves up to more inspections, the agency said.
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Former Tesla director joins modular developer iBUILT
Gonzalo Gonzalez, who led manufacturing and engineering at Tesla, is joining the design-build-operate company as chief manufacturing officer.
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AECOM sues Zurich for payment of COVID-19 property damage claims
The contractor says that Zurich American Insurance did not exclude viruses like the novel coronavirus from its coverage.
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Survey: Is US political unrest harmful to construction?
Running a business is never easy, but corporate leaders say that recent political and economic uncertainty could make it more difficult. What's your take?
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Biden will ask OSHA to reconsider decision to skip emergency coronavirus standards
He will also direct the agency to target the worst violators and increase the number of inspectors.
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CitizenM's modular Los Angeles hotel nears completion
Mortenson is set to finish construction of the Dutch developer’s sixth U.S. hotel.
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PCL debuts COVID-19 sanitizing modules
The Denver-based contractor has developed a new technology designed to help companies reduce the spread of COVID-19.
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New Jersey bridge replacement, part of Gateway project, secures $766M grant
The new Portal North Bridge, which will take five years to build, will speed up rail traffic along Amtrak's Northeast Corridor.
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San Francisco nonprofits collaborate on VR-based construction training
The program, which employs Oculus headsets for a real-world experience, is aimed at attracting young adults to construction careers.
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Report: Collective bargaining agreements create 'robust' middle-class jobs for union construction workers
CBAs in northeastern Illinois supported $7.5 billion in construction wages that were pumped into the local economy, according to a new study.
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Warehouse rents could slow their climb in 2021 as construction boosts supply
Of the 361 million square feet of industrial projects under construction in the U.S. at the end of last year, 94% of it is intended for warehouse and distribution uses, according to a new report.
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2021 outlook: Top cities to watch for construction
These five metro areas are destined for a strong showing this year, according to the contractors that work in them.
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Fluor announces new organizational structure, plans to sell maintenance division
The Texas-based contractor says its updated organizational and reporting structure is better aligned with potential growth markets.
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Companies condemn US Capitol riot, fire workers involved
A human resources lawyer details how contractors and other firms can help their employees during this time of unrest and heightened anxiety.
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California enacts strict new COVID-19 notification law
While codifying many of the emergency temporary standards for COVID-19 adopted last year, California's AB 685 also expands Cal/OSHA's ability to shut down jobsites without a customary 15-day response period.
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The 13 construction sectors contractors expect to shrink in 2021
The AGC found that construction pros think only alternative healthcare facilities, warehouses and water and sewer facility work will make small gains this year while many sectors could experience double-digit declines.
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Construction, other trade groups decry mob violence at US Capitol
Despite Wednesday's unrest, AGC's chief said the violent attack by Trump supporters won't stop the peaceful transfer of power.
