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New Orleans convention center authority picks developer for $1B mixed-use project

One of the highlights of the development, which is inspired by The Wharf in Washington, D.C., will be a 750,000-square-foot corporate campus meant to draw tech companies to the city. 

Online map showcases construction-related careers in booming green sector

The tool was designed to help workers research jobs and advancement paths in the green building field.

How an Arby's franchisee renovates units with little downtime

Flynn Restaurant Group flips its locations several units at a time, a strategy that allows for better economies of scale from contractors and suppliers.

Walsh indicates support for minimum wage hike, collective bargaining

In interviews last week, Labor Secretary Marty Walsh took worker-first positions on wages and the right to organize.

Bechtel's 2020 revenue falls 19%

The multinational contractor's backlog and new awards also declined, as COVID-19 created "the toughest challenge in the company's history," CEO Brendan Bechtel said.

New details emerge for Philadelphia's $2.5B Navy Yard project

The public-private initiative includes the construction of life sciences buildings, retail spaces and residential units.

7 award-winning modular projects

From a pediatric hospital wing to a marijuana dispensary, these factory-built facilities earned honors from the Modular Building Institute.

Biden's $2 trillion infrastructure plan has something for everyone. And that's its biggest risk.

While some groups praised the proposal, others found issues with its pitch of the PRO Act, as well as raising taxes on businesses to pay for it. 

UPDATED: April 1, 2021 at 9:55 a.m.

Construction Dive survey: Will you get vaccinated?

Construction Dive wants to know: Are you eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine and if so will you get it? Answer our quick survey and have your voice heard.

Suffolk hires top Boston construction leader

Boston Chief of Operations Patrick Brophy will join the construction firm as senior director of external affairs in the Northeast. 

Construction Champions: The industry's top female leaders

Out of nearly 800 submissions, Construction Dive selected a group of women who stand as shining examples of how female-driven intuition, dedication and intelligence are shaping the industry. 

UK high-speed rail project uses decommissioned wind turbines to reinforce concrete

HS2’s joint venture, which includes Skanska, is swapping steel rebar for recycled turbine blades.

Meet the vertical automated grocery store

Coming soon to cities across the country, Boston-based Urbx's futuristic stores will cost between $5 million and $7 million but will have lower real estate costs and higher e-commerce productivity than traditional groceries.

Legoland hit with $346K environmental fines at New York park

The New York Department of Environmental Conservation has fined the owners of the project $611,550 since construction started in 2018.

$9.5B Los Angeles-area rail project awards 2 pre-development agreements

By working with competing concept teams, L.A. County Metro hopes to get the best options — and increase the likelihood of success — to connect the San Fernando Valley with L.A.'s Westside. 

Granite's backlog declines, but bids are roaring back, CEO says

With its financial books back in order, the California-based infrastructure contractor talked about this year's rapidly improving bidding environment in an earnings call yesterday.

Buttigieg: $11.6B Hudson River Tunnel a Biden DOT priority

The transportation secretary told lawmakers that the environmental impact statement necessary to move the project along should be complete by June.

The Dotted Line: Beefing up Davis-Bacon compliance

A new Army Corps of Engineers report could signal the start of more robust enforcement regarding federal wage rules, legal experts say.

5 ways COVID-19 is influencing school construction projects

Three federal relief bills have injected $190.5 billion in funds for K-12, and school leaders are eyeing needed improvements highlighted by the pandemic.

In first week, Walsh talks about unions, jobsite inspectors, COVID-19 standard

Labor Secretary Marty Walsh discussed several issues of importance to U.S. contractors in his first days on the job.

Miami mayor seeks federal funds for Boring Co. project, Bloomberg reports

Mayor Francis Suarez wants Elon Musk's company to build a transit loop under his city similar to those underway in Las Vegas and Chicago.

10 homebuilding boomtowns

As spring homebuying season revs up, these are the cities that will dominate the new home construction sector, according to Realtor.com.

Construction will face a labor gap of 430K workers this year, ABC says

U.S. construction companies will need to hire at least 430,000 and as many as 1 million workers this year, according to Associated Builders and Contractors. 

Senate passes bill extending PPP deadline to May 31

The bill, which extends the deadline for Paycheck Protection Program applications for another two months, awaits President Joe Biden's signature.

Canadian contractors take the Lunchbox Challenge to thank workers, help restaurants

Part of Canada's Construction Month, the program is aimed at boosting the beleaguered restaurant sector by purchasing lunch for work crews on construction sites.