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Skanska, DPR, Schneider Electric face VR/AR patent infringement lawsuits
There are steps contractors can take to be prepared for such a claim, according to an intellectual property attorney.
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Sponsored by TriaxThe new PPE your workforce shouldn't be without
Proximity Trace is helping general contractors protect their workers and maintain safety protocols on site.
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Another bird-friendly building mandate for the East Coast
Howard County, Maryland, is the latest jurisdiction to mandate construction standards that lessen fatal bird collisions with buildings, following similar laws in New York City and San Francisco.
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Judge orders Maryland Purple Line contractors to keep jobsites running
The temporary restraining order prevents the project team from stopping work on the light rail public-private partnership.
UPDATED: Aug. 12, 2020 at 8:26 a.m. -
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First body removed from Hard Rock Hotel New Orleans project collapse
Crews removed the remains of Quinnyon Wimberly, one of two workers trapped since October in the rubble at the construction site, but officials said retrieving the remains of the other worker would be "more difficult and complex."
UPDATED: Aug. 10, 2020 at 8:24 a.m. -
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Turner Construction suspends work at $1.7B Facebook site in Ohio due to racist incident
The shutdown at the data center construction site near Columbus, Ohio, follows a similar incident at Turner's FC Cincinnati stadium site.
UPDATED: Aug. 10, 2020 at 7:50 a.m. -
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Appeals court upholds $687K builders risk exclusion on Balfour Beatty project
The court found that the risk policy for a Houston office building did not cover damage to the windows caused by slag from welding operations by subcontractor Milestone Metals.
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Question of the week: Have you had COVID-19?
With construction workers reporting to jobsites throughout the coronavirus pandemic, Construction Dive editors want to know what your personal experiences have been with COVID-19.
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Hilti unveils its first exoskeleton
The wearable will roll out in Sweden within a month before coming to the U.S. at unspecified date later this year.
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Deere invests in smart equipment
The heavy equipment manufacturer says its Smart Industrial Vision initiative will leverage technology to help machines perform faster and more productively for its construction customers.
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Former Turner exec pleads guilty to charges based on $1.5M in bribes
Ronald Olson pleaded guilty in federal court to tax evasion and faces New York state charges related to bribery and bid rigging.
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5 red flags that a job might not be worth the risk
In challenging economic times, contractors need to be especially vigilant for warning signs such as uncertain financing, incomplete drawings or an owner with a bad reputation, experts say.
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Readers Respond: COVID-19 has increased competition among contractors
In this week's survey, Construction Dive readers said that while more construction companies are competing for the same jobs, some firms are "buying" work by lowballing their bids.
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$1.97B Allegiant Stadium reaches end zone
The Las Vegas Raiders’ future home is complete, although the team’s inaugural season will be played in front of 65,000 empty seats.
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AECOM ups guidance after mixed Q3 results, resumes talks to sell units
Essential status of its infrastructure projects insulated the firm from COVID-19 initially, and AECOM beat Wall Street estimates. But the results came on lower revenue, and private business slowed in June.
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Shawmut higher ed project utilizes cross-laminated timber for speed, flexibility
The CLT design of Brown University's student housing project also created safer working conditions and shorter lead times.
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$9.6B worth of infrastructure projects delayed or canceled during COVID-19
The American Road & Transportation Builders Association released a report detailing projects that have been delayed or canceled by 44 states, transportation authorities and local governments.
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Jacobs announces slight uptick in Q3 revenue, extensive diversity-inclusion plan
The Dallas-based global construction and engineering firm reported that third quarter revenue increased by nearly 3% compared to last year. It also provided details about a new diversity action plan for staff, subcontractors and vendors.
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Modular Monitor: Beyond emergency medical projects, demand takes a hit
Modular makers immediately stepped up when COVID-19 struck to fill rapid response and emergency demand, but long-term prospects aren't as clear.
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Top 10 cities for construction workers
Small and midsize cities pay above-average construction wages and boast modest costs of living that make them excellent locations for workers in the industry, according to a new analysis.
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Supreme Court denies request to halt border wall construction
In a 5-4 decision, the court refused to stop construction on the U.S.-Mexico border wall.
UPDATED: Aug. 3, 2020 at 9:09 a.m. -
Citing FIU bridge collapse, feds propose 10-year debarment for FIGG
The company, which has been suspended for the time being, faces an unusually lengthy debarment that would ban it from participating in federally funded projects with the exception of subcontracts valued at less than $30,000.
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Maryland announces P3 short list for first phase of $9B-plus Capital Beltway project
State transportation officials expect to select the winning team and secure the approvals necessary to get the Washington, D.C.-area project underway by spring of next year.
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Take our survey: Are you bidding on more jobs?
The highly competitive environment brought on by the coronavirus means that some contractors have to work harder to secure new projects. Construction Dive wants to know what you're up against in obtaining new work.
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Readers Respond: COVID-19 will disrupt construction for at least another year
Construction Dive readers who answered our latest survey voiced a growing acceptance, and concern, over the novel coronavirus persisting well into 2021 and beyond.
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Tutor Perini reports 13% Q2 revenue growth due to essential civil projects
The company's revenue rose to $1.3 billion, thanks to a 20% year-over-year increase in civil construction.
