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With ex-exec imprisoned for fraud, several SNC-Lavalin subsidiaries banned from public bidding in Quebec, Canada

Six subsidiaries of the Canadian construction giant are now reportedly prohibited for five years in the province after its construction arm and former executive pleaded guilty to fraud last month.

UPDATED: Feb. 10, 2020 at 10:07 a.m.

Construction to start soon on $3.8B Hampton Roads Tunnel-Bridge project

The team of Dragados USA, Vinci Construction, Flatiron Constructors, Dodin Campenon Bernard, HDR and Mott MacDonald will likely begin in spring on the country's second-largest bored tunnel system.

Jobsites' most universal hazard: personal cell phones

The pervasiveness of mobile phones has left many construction managers wondering how to police workers' use of them on the jobsite.

Alaska construction spending to near $7B in 2020

The state has a lot of construction going on year after year, with 41,300 jobs related to construction in 2018 averaging wages of almost $80,000 a year.

Worker killed at $1.5B Amazon airport project in Kentucky

The worker, 46-year-old Loren Shoemake, was an employee of subcontractor Columbus Steel Erectors. 

Construction Dive's 'mini megacities:' 5 construction boom towns

Usually the big coastal cities get all the attention, but this list celebrates the smaller, mostly Midwestern construction markets that are giving them a run for their money when it comes to contractor demand.

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Modular Monitor: PCL, Clark, DPR, Mortenson, others embrace offsite construction

Like their modular competitors, traditional builders are benefiting from the use of prefabricated components.

AECOM records Q1 earnings decline, finalizes division sale, stays mum on potential WSP merger

During the company's Q1 earnings call, CEO Michael S. Burke mentioned the search for his successor and announced the sale of the firm's Management Services division.

Suffolk rebrands, expands beyond construction

Suffolk's new strategy will see its increased involvement through the entire lifecycle of a construction project.

Associate's degrees, certifications lead to higher median earnings than many bachelor's degrees

In construction and engineering fields, shorter, more focused programs can lead to careers that earn workers as much as or more than four-year degrees, according to a new Georgetown University study.

Construction issues linger at $1.1B US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis

The Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority is in mediation with multiple parties involved in the design and construction of the venue.

Lendlease names Mike Fratianni new managing director of its Americas construction division

Fratianni started his construction career in the trades and spent more than 30 years with the company that was to become AECOM Hunt.

Should contractors risk moving into niche building sectors?

Construction firms should understand the challenges of a new line of work, including the possibility of slower payment schedules, diversity hiring goals and technology expertise, experts say.

Did China really construct coronavirus hospitals in 2 weeks?

China state media said that construction on both the 1,000-bed Huoshenshan and 1,600-bed Leishenshan hospitals in Wuhan is complete, but The Wall Street Journal, on the scene, reports that's not true.

UPDATED: Feb. 7, 2020 at 10:14 a.m.

Miami Beach city manager calls Clark's convention center allegations 'unfounded'

In a lawsuit filed last week, Clark Construction Group said it is seeking approximately $90 million for extra work and retainage on the $600 million project. 

UPDATED: Feb. 3, 2020 at 9:43 a.m.

Opinion

Extreme winter construction requires important safety precautions

Pre-planning is critical to ensure projects remain on schedule and, more importantly, that workers stay safe when subfreezing temperatures, ice and snow hit, says Rockford Construction's safety director.

Spot-r clips helping Gilbane create safer, more efficient jobsites

The construction company and tech manufacturer Triax have worked together for two years to guide the wearable device's development to best meet the contractor's needs.

Dodge report: Modular and prefabricated construction boosts quality and client satisfaction, reduces costs

Contractors and other AEC professionals said that the building methods produced more accurate cost predictability and better scheduling.

Hard Rock Hotel project collapse sparks new investigation

In addition to OSHA and other investigations, the New Orleans City Council will hold hearings on the October hotel project collapse that killed three workers and injured several others.

Seattle's Rainier Square tower proving ground for reinforced concrete core alternative

The SpeedCore system allowed crews to top out the building in about half the scheduled time and saved the project more than $10 million.

The top construction projects to watch in 2020

Construction Dive rounds up the six most newsworthy projects across the country that we are following closely this year.

Brookfield Properties plans largest mass timber office building in North America

Construction of the six-floor San Francisco office will take six months less than erecting a concrete building of the same size, according to the developer.

Connecticut construction exec sentenced to prison for defrauding employees out of $3.4M

The owner of Ferguson Mechanical and Ferguson Electric deducted sham pension administrative fees from his 300 employees' paychecks and diverted the cash for his own use.

San Francisco's Treasure Island residents sue Lennar, others for $2B, claim failed toxic cleanup

The plaintiffs are asking to halt construction on the $6 billion redevelopment on a San Francisco Bay island until independent verification is provided.

Deep Dive

The Dotted Line: Legal steps for shutting down a dangerous jobsite

Standard construction contracts provide options to protect workers and help mitigate additional costs.