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In wake of Surfside disaster, Florida contractors create building safety task force
Associated Builders and Contractors of Florida has appointed an advisory panel to look at multifamily safety issues and have a voice in upcoming legislative developments related to the June condo collapse.
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Webcor's California office project chases ambitious waste-reduction goal
The Genesis Marina project, built by Webcor on a former landfill, is looking to reduce and recycle almost all of the waste it produces.
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Deep DiveConstruction's diversity numbers are awful. Here's how 3 contractors are improving theirs.
Leaders from PCL, Turner & Townsend and XL Construction detail the strategies they are using to tackle the issue.
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Consigli tests robots for automated building layout system
The Rugged Robotics vehicles create faster, more precise field layouts than humans with chalk and tape measures and could soon have other applications.
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12 contech firms raise a combined $396M in investor funding
Built Technologies, Versatile, Buildots and other companies have received funding recently amid massive growth in contech investments.
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Black & Veatch tech incubator seeks climate solutions
The company is looking to jumpstart innovators that are focused on decarbonization technology.
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AGC, ABC sue Labor Department over Davis-Bacon wages in Nevada
The suit alleges the Labor Department failed to follow its own rules, and those of the federal Davis-Bacon Act, when it used Las Vegas data to determine prevailing wages in 13 northern Nevada counties.
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Schedule, contract price set for $2.6B San Diego Airport terminal project
The Turner and Flatiron joint venture will likely begin construction on the Terminal 1 replacement in November.
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Steel, roofing materials shortage hamstrings construction
Rising costs, tight supplies and monthslong lead times have pushed companies to delay projects or find substitutes.
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Biden touts vaccine mandate at Clayco jobsite visit
The president visited the suburban Chicago data center project to highlight the importance of vaccinated workers in construction and other industries.
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North American crane count decrease signals uncertainty
When compared to earlier this year, the number of cranes declined significantly in five of 14 cities measured, according to a biannual report from Rider Levett Bucknall.
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The top 10 home building companies of 2021
Residential construction is booming. Here is where it's the hottest and which contractors are cashing in the most.
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LA Clippers' $2B Intuit Dome to be third most expensive US arena ever built
An AECOM Hunt and Turner Construction joint venture broke ground last month on the NBA venue, which is set to open in 2024.
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Skanska requests an additional $50M for Pensacola bridge repairs, wins separate $81M Florida project
In addition, a judge fined the contractor $92,000 for allegedly destroying evidence related to Hurricane Sally on executives' cell phones.
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Labor Secretary Walsh helps launch addiction recovery program for construction workers
Marty Walsh said that the new initiative for Boston tradesworkers will help reduce the stigma that prevents people from getting treatment.
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OpinionAddressing the skilled labor shortage in 4 steps
It's critical to spread the word that the trades are a smart and viable career option, writes the vice president of a Massachusetts electrical company.
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Construction technology funding skyrockets to record levels
New investment in contech firms has topped $2.1 billion this year, a Construction Dive analysis has found.
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Deadline extended for Safety 2022 speaker applications
The American Society of Safety Professionals has extended the application deadline for speakers at its Safety 2022 conference to Oct. 15.
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Construction industry leaders urge House to pass infrastructure bill
For now, the much-debated legislation is stuck in political limbo.
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Alabama to use COVID-19 relief to help construct $1.3B worth of prisons
Gov. Kay Ivey has received sharp criticism for her use of American Rescue Plan funds, including an appeal to the Treasury Department to halt the move.
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Intel breaks ground on 2 Arizona chip plants worth $20B
The company plans to gain ground via U.S-based manufacturing in the face of a massive semiconductor shortage.
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Q&AShawmut executive takes the lead on complex projects
Building on a two-decade career in construction, Mary Mahany leads her team to create a shared vision for the built environment.
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Ring launches security system for jobsites
Geared toward small and medium-sized builders, the product is designed to address the increasing incidents of equipment and material theft on U.S. construction sites.
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MassDOT chooses design for $1.7B Allston Pike project
The replacement will include revamped train, highway and pedestrian infrastructure through the Boston neighborhood.
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Deep DiveConstruction Inclusion Week: Why 6 top CEOs are drawing a line on hate
Set for Oct. 18-22, the initiative is aimed at helping contractors "move the needle" on diversity and equity on jobsites, according to the leaders of some of the country's largest construction firms.
