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4 US cities among the top 10 most expensive places to build in the world
The pandemic has worsened issues around supply chains and skilled labor, raising construction costs in cities around the world, according to a new report.
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Senate votes to advance bill with $550B for aging US infrastructure
Far smaller than Biden's American Jobs Plan, the bipartisan bill will next enter a phase of debates and amendments.
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Lendlease to fuel UK projects with vegetable oil
After Skanska U.K., the Australian contractor is the second major player to forego fossil fuels in the country.
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Billions more needed to address climate infrastructure needs of US cities: report
Cities need at least $10.6 billion to fund more than 300 sustainable infrastructure projects, according to a survey of 97 U.S. cities.
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Oregon roofer dies in Pacific Northwest's heatwave
Oregon OSHA is investigating the death of an unnamed roofer who collapsed on June 28, the hottest day on record in the state, and later died in the hospital.
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Remote work, IoT expected to help balloon data center market
The U.S. data center market is expected to grow to $13.9 billion by 2026, according to a report from Accountability Information Management.
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'Get comfortable being uncomfortable:' Panel weighs in on diversity and inclusion in construction
From setting the rules of engagement to making small, committed changes, experts shared how to take meaningful diversity and inclusion steps.
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ColumnDotted Line: Contractors can still be liable for failures years after project completion
As the Champlain Towers collapse raises legal issues around building failures, contractors need to know that liability for injuries or death can last for decades.
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OpinionCould 'smart walls' replace barriers at the US-Mexico border?
President Joe Biden's stop-work order on construction of a southern border barrier doesn’t mean the end of contract opportunities for private companies, writes security expert Nelson Balido.
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College to offer bachelor's degree in BIM
Georgia Highlands' four-year degree will feature advanced training in BIM and VDC, as well as business and construction management courses.
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7 dos and don'ts when an employee is at risk for self-harm
Rarely does an employee "just snap," said expert presenters at a panel on mental health in the workplace.
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5 stadiums built for the Tokyo Olympics
Spectators may not fill these venues, but athletes from across the world are competing in them for the Summer Games.
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Contractors mitigate high prices, supply chain delays with lean construction tactics
Amid a brutal economic scenario, advancements in technology and lean construction are helping contractors stay efficient and profitable.
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Colorado contractor sentenced to jail for employee's trench death
Bryan Johnson also must pay $25,000 in restitution for his role in the 2018 incident that killed Rosario Martinez.
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Why Amazon's updated marijuana drug testing policy could have 'ripple effect'
The approach may spread as employers seek uniform drug-testing policies amid a fractured legal landscape, according to attorney Michael Freimann.
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Penn's Landing highway cap project delayed 2 years
Groundbreaking on the 4-acre park over Interstate 95 has been delayed by COVID-19 challenges, property rights issues and engineering complexities.
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Clark Construction employs 3D modeling, laser scanning to solve healthcare project challenges
The MedStar Georgetown University medical facility will include numerous patient and exam rooms, a rooftop helipad and an intraoperative MRI system.
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Texas prepares to take bids for border wall construction
The state is seeking a project manager for Gov. Greg Abbott's proposed border wall project.
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Labor secretary calls for additional funding for OSHA
Marty Walsh has requested $2.1 billion for agencies that handle safety and wage inspections, including $73 million for OSHA.
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ColumnTech 101: Autonomous machinery
While the construction industry's adoption of driverless equipment has been slow, the technology is beginning to make inroads with contractors.
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Most US employers with flexible work plans choose hybrid work, HR consulting firm says
As employers move forward in implementing flexible work options, they may need to experiment on the fly.
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ABC announces new campaign to fight PLA legislation
The contractor group has amassed a six-figure sum to fight the mandated use of project labor agreements on government-funded infrastructure projects.
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Construction-related conferences for 2021 and beyond
From design and construction to technology and green building, industry trade shows of all types are continuing despite the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Dollar General growth plans include more than 1K new stores
The retailer aims to add 50,000 employees by Labor Day in a hiring blitz for its rapid expansion planned for fiscal year 2021.
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Economist: Construction industry resilient despite high prices, pandemic
“I find it remarkable that so much normalcy has returned to the construction industry,” said Associated Builders and Contractors' Anirban Basu.
