Why an overly detailed safety plan can be a liability

A massive rulebook that most workers won’t read can leave a contractor vulnerable to fines and lawsuits, according to panelists at AGC’s safety conference.

OSHA inspected more construction sites last year than any other workplace

OSHA Regional Administrator Stephen Boyd spoke candidly about the industry’s fatality numbers at AGC’s health and safety conference this week.

Recession watch: Why the next one will be different

Executives from Skanska, DPR, Suffolk and others see unique characteristics in an economic slowdown this year.

Weak retail sales, manufacturing signal cooling economy

The Fed’s fight against inflation, while showing some recent signs of success, may dim prospects for economic growth.

DHS strengthens deportation protection for undocumented workers involved in employment claims

A new policy by DHS is a “win” for undocumented workers, one advocate says.

Las Vegas Sands plans $4B casino development in Long Island, NY

The sprawling hospitality and entertainment project, which still needs approval, would include a variety of amenities.

Texas county adopts policy to curb construction death rate

The rule will prevent companies with poor records from winning public jobs and will require employers to pay for managers’ OSHA training.

Hensel Phelps launches tech investment arm

Diverge provides a platform to nurture startups that aim to solve the problems of today and tomorrow.

‘Huge appetite’ for mass timber fuels new Webcor unit

Webcor Timber is looking to capitalize on a growing industry, an executive at the California contractor said.

Construction executive sees opportunity in Texas

The executive vice president of MAPP, a Baton Rouge, Louisiana-based contractor, expects a bright future for the Sun Belt but predicts office and industrial projects will take a hit this year.

Cyber, business interruption remain top global corporate risks

Risk management leaders remain highly concerned about the threat of malicious attacks and data breaches, according to Allianz Global.

Transit agencies agree to share certification of minority contractors

Chicago and Philadelphia’s reciprocal arrangement for disadvantaged businesses could become a national model, organizers say.

Skanska kicks off new year with slew of project wins

The contractor touted over $900 million in recent awards across academic and infrastructure projects.

How to build an inclusive construction pipeline in 2023

DPR’s diversity lead maps out a game plan for more equity on jobsites.

COVID was construction’s top killer in 2020

In the first year of the pandemic, construction workers were among the most vulnerable to COVID-19 and its related illnesses, new government data shows.

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The hardest construction jobs to fill

Some of the toughest positions to staff in 2023 are the most vital.

Fort Wayne Airport awards Clayco $60M terminal expansion

The Chicago-based firm will build out the Indiana airport’s East Terminal.

Tesla eyes $776M expansion at Texas Gigafactory

Plans for the 1.6 million-square-foot project were filed with the state on Jan. 9.

Phoenix-area project engineer says ‘no two days are alike’ in construction

ICON’s Kathy Gilmore has worked on a range of projects including institutional, museums and affordable housing.

Pregnant Workers Fairness Act: What HR needs to know

Pregnancy accommodations will be mandatory in June, but regulations could be a year away.

DPR Construction appoints new CFO

Angela Floyd took on the role at the beginning of the year.

South Korea’s Q Cells to spend $2.5B on US solar plant

President Joe Biden said the announcement marks the single largest investment in the country's solar industry.

Strong backlog report includes warning of tighter financing

A healthy pipeline is insulating the construction industry from a potential recession, but higher capital costs are looming.

Contech trends to watch in the new year

As builders adapt to economic, supply chain and labor challenges, they're turning to technology to boost performance.

5 construction-focused innovations from CES

From electric and autonomous equipment to AI-powered tracking solutions and cargo-carrying dirigibles, the construction industry’s future was on display in Las Vegas last week.