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Amid shift to $1.4B P3 contract for Honolulu rail, another HART official resigns
Director of Procurement Paula Youngling's exit comes as the authority is slated to select a contractor to complete the final leg of the $9 billion project.
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Esports stadium in Philly may herald a trend and new construction niche
Comcast Spectacor teamed with Cordish Cos. and architect Populous to customize a game day experience unlike traditional sports venues. Continued growth in esports may create a new segment for contractors to target.
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Electrical subcontractor on Apple Park campus sued by EEOC for racial discrimination
The lawsuit alleges that Air Systems Inc. tolerated racial harassment of African American workers on the tech giant's second campus project.
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Study finds maternity benefits for construction tradeswomen financially feasible
“This benefit is long overdue," said a union rep who has seen a leave program be successful. "We want to equip our members with what they need to both work in the construction industry and to raise a family."
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Construction's biggest executive moves in 2019
Some of the biggest players have appointed new leaders to maintain dominance as the industry anticipates headwinds.
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We've got your back: 8 construction exoskeletons you should know about
Wearables that help reduce user fatigue and increase productivity are soon to hit jobsites in earnest. Here's an early look at the first crop to expect.
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On site: An inside look at Mortenson-McCarthy's $1.9B Raiders stadium construction in Las Vegas
The project team brought Construction Dive into the huddle as it reaches 75% completion of one of the NFL's most innovative stadiums.
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ABC chapter sues Florida city over construction hiring requirements
The lawsuit maintains that St. Petersburg is prohibited by state law from requiring apprenticeships as a condition of bidding on public projects and that it has expanded the definition of apprenticeships beyond what the state intended.
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Electrical subcontractor switches tech platforms for more sub-focused features
Power Design Inc. has transitioned more than 2,000 users from PlanGrid to Fieldwire, saying the latter has an edge over most other software available that caters primarily to GCs.
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HVAC sub claims Skanska owes it $4M in change orders for New York medical center project
A lawyer for Dynamic Systems said there's no ostensible reason for the GC to withhold pay unless it's in a dispute with the owner.
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Construction industry salaries and wages, ranked
A new analysis of federal labor statistics breaks down construction's top earners, both in the field and in the office, as industry pay hits a decade high.
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Texas DOT stops construction of $800M FIGG-designed Harbor Bridge
The agency is re-evaluating its projects after NTSB found that the firm that designed the bridge, which would be the U.S.' longest cable-stay span, likely made errors that contributed to the deadly FIU pedestrian bridge collapse.
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Great Hall claims DIA's lack of engagement contributed to airport renovation problems
The former GC of the $1.8 billion Denver International Airport expansion blames airport officials for the contract-ending overruns and delays.
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Elon Musk's Boring Co. begins tunnel construction for Las Vegas Convention Center people mover
Underground construction starts today on the company's first major project, a $52.5 million contract to create a tram system that will carry passengers the length of the event center through two 1-mile-long tunnels.
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Trump's White House requests webcams to livestream border wall construction progress
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency have reportedly advised against the cameras, saying contractors do not want their proprietary construction methods visible to the public.
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OSHA: Faulty wiring at Universal Orlando caused electric shocks to employees, guests
The theme park was not fined for the incident, but one legal expert says the company and contractors that built the park could be sued by individuals who were injured.
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P3s can add significant costs to Canadian highway projects, study finds
An analysis by a progressive think tank of one Nova Scotia highway project found it cost about $175 million more as a P3 than it would have if it were government financed.
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Barton Malow sets its sights on a VDC-enabled workforce
To help streamline communication and decrease problems, the contractor is putting technology solutions into the hands of its field workers.
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AECOM has mixed results for FY, Q4 amid restructuring and strong backlog
The fourth-largest contractor in the country set a new revenue record overall despite a net loss as it continued to move away from some at-risk, self-perform construction work, exit countries and divest some business segments.
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AIA updates construction management contract documents
The AIA's revisions address the larger industry trend of early collaboration in preconstruction and integrated project delivery methods.
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Army Corps to spend $300M on border wall quality control
Selected contractors will be able to bid on new quality assurance work for wall construction at the U.S.-Mexico border.
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P3s essential for transportation projects: Georgia DOT official
A focus on lifecycle costs makes public-private partnerships a good choice for large, long-term highway projects, according to a panelist at the Design-Build Conference in Las Vegas.
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Chicago building owners, managers sue city over fair work week law
The Building Owners and Managers Association says the law, set to go into effect in July, would give too much power to unions.
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Tutor Perini's Q3: Operating cash, revenue, profit and backlog all up
The general contractor said its ability to collect on disputed change orders bumped its operating cash to record levels.
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'They've defended America, now let's help them build it': Combating the labor shortage with veterans
While countless jobs in the construction industry go unfilled, a stream of highly capable veterans look for work. Some experts say it's a marketing problem.
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