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Hurricane Ida ravages the Southeast, but New Orleans' levees hold fast

Following a $14.5 billion upgrade after Hurricane Katrina, the levee system in New Orleans weathered Ida's catastrophic wind and rain this week.

Noose found at $1.7B MSG Sphere site in Las Vegas

Project owner MSG Entertainment denounced the "disgusting and vile" act and has pledged to work with local authorities to identify the perpetrators. 

DOD official details military construction reforms

Michael McAndrew discussed how the Department of Defense is working to change the way it handles construction projects during a session at the 2021 Federal Design-Build symposium.

Q&A

Keeping workers safe on civil jobs

Infrastructure work, especially for projects involving moving traffic, is dangerous. It's crucial to recruit workers who are committed to safety.

Opinion

Selecting the right delivery method for the job

What is the best type of delivery method? It depends on the project, according to three construction attorneys.

SEC approves Nasdaq board diversity rules

The new regulations require Nasdaq-listed companies with six or more directors to have at least two diverse members on their boards.

Surcharges for unvaccinated workers gain momentum, but questions remain

The strategy that requires unvaccinated employees to pay more for health insurance is seen as one way to keep workers safe — if it works.

7 of the best-designed outdoor dining structures in NYC

These award-winning "streateries" have played an important role in keeping restaurants viable during the pandemic.

US rail projects take longer, cost more than those in Europe

High labor costs, change orders and other factors add millions of dollars to budgets and slow down timelines on U.S. projects, according to a new report.

Walsh mulls unemployment aid, shutdowns amid delta surge

The Labor secretary said states can use federal pandemic relief funds for additional jobless benefits, which construction groups have said contribute to the labor shortage.

Ramped-up testing helps contractors fight delta variant

Widely available tests and quick results have drastically increased construction firms' ability to prevent COVID-19 spread on jobsites.

The largest OSHA fines of Q2 2021

In the second quarter of the year, OSHA levied fines of $150,000 or more against these contractors for violations such as lack of silica respiration safety and fall dangers.

Deep Dive

Contractors caught between vaccine hesitancy and owner mandates

Construction firms are scrambling to meet client requests for 100% vaccinated jobsites as the COVID-19 delta variant surges across the country.

3,800-square-foot 3D-printed barracks built on military base

Located at Camp Swift in Bastrop, Texas, the facility can house 72 people, and its maker claims it's the largest 3D-printed structure in North America.

Q&A

ConTech Conversations: Nexii shines light on modular

Vice President Gregor Roberston spoke to Construction Dive about the construction technology company's ambitious growth plans.

Opinion

How safe is your business and personal data?

As construction pros bring technology into their day-to-day processes, they are increasingly at risk for privacy issues.

Austin's Google Tower project ahead of schedule

Originally scheduled to be completed in August 2022, Block 185 is on track for finishing earlier despite the pandemic, DPR executives said.

Report: US 36 collapse in Colorado due to waterlogged site, insufficient drainage

A report blamed the collapse of a retaining wall on shifting, waterlogged soil, which led to millions of dollars in damage to a major highway.

I-95 bridge moved in 3 hours using remote-controlled tech

Instead of a month-long demolition, contractor Mammoet used transporters to pick up a bridge over the highway and move it in less than a day.

Opinion

Infrastructure bill could expand opportunities for women

With minor revisions, the federal infrastructure package could help open the door to more women and other minorities in construction.

Maryland district using a P3 to build 6 schools in 3 years

Prince George's County is the first district in the country to use a public-private partnership to bundle design, financing, construction and maintenance of a group of schools.

OSHA sets fines at $1.3M for contractor in workers' deaths

Atlantic Coast Utilities LLC/Advanced Utilities Inc. and other related companies were cited for 28 violations on a Boston jobsite.

Construction-focused nonprofit responds to Haiti earthquake

Co-founded by a former Shawmut CEO, Build Health International works in 26 countries to build structurally safe hospitals and healthcare facilities.

What to know before launching a vaccination policy

Show purpose, be specific and think carefully about setting expectations, employment attorneys say.

AECOM moving headquarters to Dallas

The nation's 8th largest contractor is relocating from California to Texas, joining hundreds of other major companies that have flocked there in the last decade.