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Shawmut employs technology to help suppress the spread of COVID-19

The contractor is employing its Shawmut Vitals for daily health screenings and to flag workers who may have been exposed to the virus.

Q&A

New York-based contractor discusses layoffs, new projects in post-pandemic landscape

Construction Dive talks with the president of AA Jedson Co. about running his business during the outbreak, keeping workers safe and potential opportunities presented by the crisis.

What contractors need to know about the Paycheck Protection Program

Attorneys say the big takeaway for construction firms that use PPP loans is to document everything — from the decisions that led to their applications to how they used the proceeds.

$1.1B Pittsburgh airport modernization on hold amid coronavirus concerns

The bond sale intended to help finance the project also is postponed, and the design now will incorporate pubic health measures necessitated by the coronavirus pandemic.

Backlog, the industry's 'protective shield' continues to decline in every category, region

Some owners are delaying, canceling or rebidding projects in what is perceived to be an emerging buyer's market, said ABC Chief Economist Anirban Basu.

Florida DOT to replace deadly FIU pedestrian bridge

Florida DOT will oversee and manage the construction of the bridge meant to replace the one that collapsed and killed six in March 2018 while under construction on the Florida International University campus in Miami.

Skanska: 1st section of LA's Purple Line tunnels reach 2nd station

The boring machines' milestone marks the first of three for the tunnels in the first segment of the $9.3 billion Purple Line subway project.

Construction loses record-breaking 975K jobs in April amid pandemic

The March-to-April 2020 drop, representing 13% of the industry's workforce, is its largest ever, according to Associated General Contractors.

Deep Dive

The new normal: 8 ways the coronavirus crisis is changing construction

U.S. jobsites are reopening but construction will not look the same as before the COVID-19 outbreak. Are you ready for the paradigm shift?

Thermal cameras monitor construction worker health on NYC contractor's jobsites

Technology can help ensure employee safety but privacy issues need to be considered too, says Associated Builders and Contractors.

Denver airport officials propose additional $560M and acceleration of construction work

The airport wants to take advantage of reduced passenger volume during the COVID-19 slowdown to expedite improvement projects.

Social distancing and site monitoring tech rapidly rolling out to US construction sites

Tools to help keep jobsites safe and productive, which should have been the norm long ago, will be around long after the coronavirus pandemic dissipates, construction tech experts say.

Q&A

Bay Area construction opens to new set of rules and guidance

Companies must work with owners to re-imagine "essential" onsite personnel, create work shifts and structure the layout of the way work is performed, says AGC of California CEO Peter Tateishi. 

Tutor Perini's strong Q1 sees little coronavirus impact, Jacobs's Q2 revenue up as well

Tutor Perini CEO Ron Tutor said the company anticipates bidding on several $1 billion-plus projects in the next few years, while Jacobs Engineering reported an 11% increase in revenue from last year's Q2.

Salini Impregilo officially changes name to Webuild

Shareholders approved the move made in effort to help the Italian multinational contractor unlock more infrastructure projects at home and compete more internationally.

Procore reportedly delays IPO pursuit

The construction software startup's move to delay an initial public offering is likely due to the coronavirus pandemic’s impact to the economy.

Column

Modular Monitor: Offsite offers unique answers to healthcare systems in a crisis, Part 2

A month after the niche leapt to the occasion to address immediate, mid- and long-term needs, we have a snapshot of its successes and shortcomings, and a revised look at the future.

AECOM posts record $42B backlog amid COVID-19 crisis

The Los Angeles-based multinational contractor also saw revenue increase 5% compared to last year's Q2 as most of its 50,000 projects have continued despite the pandemic.

Nurses contracted by Tampa, Florida, officials drop in on jobsites in fight against coronavirus

Developers are behind the new initiative and are paying for the visits to the city's bigger construction projects amid pressure to prep for Super Bowl 2021.

Report: Q1 hotel construction pipeline strong despite pandemic

Hotel projects under construction in the first quarter were at an all-time high, but hotel owners are extending their opening and construction start dates by four to six months.

Lendlease seeks to raise AUD 1.1B in equity

The company also said last week senior staff and non-executive board members will take salary and fee cuts of up to 20% and that a decision on a final dividend for FY 2020 would be postponed.

Design-build team to exit Maryland's $2B Purple Line project

Citing a dispute with transportation agencies over cost overruns and long delays, the three firms working on the project — Fluor, Lane and Traylor Bros. — said they will pull out of the P3 project.

How to ease workers' anxieties about returning to the jobsite

Robust safety policies and transparent communication are the keys to keeping team members comfortable, engaged and coming back to work.

MTA completes tunnel rehab 3 months early, $100M under budget

The new plan to rehab the Canarsie tunnel project in New York City resulted in a time savings of six months from the original proposed deadline.

Connex software maker acquired by investment firm

Command Alkon, now owned by private equity firm Thoma Bravo, eases the ordering of heavy construction materials like concrete.