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Latest round of PPP loan program kicks off today

The $284 billion package prioritizes community financial institutions for fund distribution and has special considerations for minority, underserved, veteran and women-owned businesses. 

Biden taps former construction union leader Marty Walsh to lead Labor Department

The announcement brought cheers from the AFL-CIO and building trades groups, which lauded the Boston mayor's decades of experience in construction. 

Law firms form alliance to take on international construction

The LCL International Alliance will have more than 130 legal and technical professionals at its disposal.

Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao resigns following insurrection at US Capitol

Chao, who has been criticized for abandoning the president's infrastructure plan, said the department will help President-elect Joe Biden's pick for transportation secretary, Pete Buttigieg, assume the post.

Call for nominations: Construction's top female leaders

Construction Dive is seeking nominations for the industry's leading women in all sectors through Feb. 12.

What's in the new COVID-19 relief package for contractors?

Billions of dollars of funding for roads, harbors, schools, military housing, broadband and clean energy is aimed at spurring construction.

Trump administration pushing through approvals for energy, mining projects on public land

The White House is using President Donald Trump's last days in office to secure approvals for projects across the U.S.

Construction app usage increases despite continued lack of integration

The average number of applications a construction worker uses on the job is growing, although many of the apps still don't share data, according to JBKnowledge's 2020 ConTech Report.

Dems edge closer to Senate control, raising stakes for construction

As the country awaits the final outcome of yesterday's runoff in Georgia, there's no doubt that the impacts will be far-reaching for contractors.

SoftBank comes to Katerra's rescue with critical $200M investment, takes majority stake

The new arrangement will allow the modular manufacturer to move forward and focus on its core businesses, according to its CEO. 

2021 construction projects to watch

Several high-profile jobs are scheduled for completion or are set to hit major milestones soon. Here are some that are sure to make headlines this year.

Deep Dive

5 questions to ask before adopting a vaccine policy

Despite recent Equal Employment Opportunity Commission guidance, many employers have more questions than answers when it comes to coronavirus vaccine policies.

Contractors to benefit from latest round of PPP funding

Legislation approving new Paycheck Protection Program loans will provide much-needed relief to many construction firms, says an industry expert.

Opinion

How OSHA priorities could shift under President-elect Biden

In addition to COVID-19 issues, there are several other construction-related workplace concerns that could become front and center for OSHA this year, according to attorney Casey Verville.

Deep Dive

2021 outlook: 6 trends that will influence construction this year

Several factors – some positive, some less so – are poised to shape the industry in the new year.

Lendlease bets on Los Angeles with $600M transit-oriented development

The $92 million property next to a Metro Rail station brings the firm's U.S. development portfolio with the Aware Super fund to $2.5 billion.

Employers do not have to pay for certain travel time between office, telework locations, DOL says

The letter is the latest in a series of U.S. Department of Labor documents weighing in on remote work.

Experts: Construction material shortages to continue in 2021

A new U.S. Chamber of Commerce report indicates that material supply has struggled to meet demand, and association leaders and contractors say rising costs will continue to impact lead times.

Suffolk joins other firms in expanding New York City presence

A new strategic hire demonstrates the Boston-based contractor's commitment to growing its market share in the New York region.

Arizona, Georgia top ranking of merit shop states

The rankings in Associated Builders and Contractors' 2020 Merit Shop Scorecard are based on the state's promotion of free enterprise and investment in workforce training.

CDC recommends construction workers get coronavirus vaccine after grocery workers, older Americans

While contractors are deemed essential, they fall behind other groups that include first responders and teachers.

COVID-19 relief package could aid construction through infrastructure funds, PPP loans

Although it took months to reach an agreement, the new coronavirus relief legislation approved last night includes funds for transportation projects and small business loans that could help contractors, according to the AGC.

UPDATED: Dec. 22, 2020 at 9:34 a.m.

The Dotted Line: To sue or not to sue

It's often better to try to work things out with the owner or other contractors than to take a dispute to court, legal experts say.

Madison Square Garden Entertainment takes over construction of Vegas Sphere

The decision to take the $1.7 billion project from AECOM will help the entertainment company develop its construction capabilities, and there was no problem with the contractor, according to both firms.

Can the pandemic's construction lessons help Biden boost infrastructure?

Public projects that have been rolled out with lightning speed during the coronavirus provide a potential roadmap for how to kick off President-elect Joe Biden's Build Back Better campaign, industry leaders say.