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  • How local recruiters can help construction find talent amid a shortage

    Industry recruitment firms are building relationships with superintendents and project managers who can be tapped later for jobs — but for hefty fees.

    Kim Slowey • Jan. 9, 2018
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    8 construction trends to watch in 2018

    After a robust 2017, construction companies are expecting more of the same this year. Here are the strengths and challenges they face in the year ahead.

    Kim Slowey, Mary Tyler March and Laurie Cowin • Jan. 8, 2018
  • 4 ways states will fund infrastructure projects in 2018

    President Donald Trump's soon-to-be-revealed $1 trillion infrastructure plan will likely leave many states funding projects with P3s, bond issues, infrastructure banks and taxes and fees. 

    Kim Slowey • Jan. 4, 2018
  • 2018 construction industry trade show guide

    These eight industry events offer a number of opportunities to exchange ideas and network with some of the industry's leading professionals.

    Mary Tyler March • Jan. 2, 2018
  • Construction by the numbers in 2017

    As the year ends, we take a look at some of the key numbers that defined the industry throughout the past 365 days.

    Laurie Cowin • Dec. 26, 2017
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    Update: The latest on 4 of the biggest US mixed-use developments

    Three of the four projects face big challenges, but progress on one that extends over water is smooth sailing.

    Kim Slowey • Dec. 21, 2017
  • 10 most-read Construction Dive articles of 2017

    These pieces illustrate the big moments in construction in the past year — everything from regulation to Amazon's proposed HQ2 to industry influencers.

    Laurie Cowin • Dec. 20, 2017
  • Insurance 201: Beyond general liability and workers' comp

    There are a number of specialty insurance policies that contractors might not know they need.        

    Kim Slowey • Dec. 19, 2017
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    The GOP tax bill is now law — here's what that means for construction

    President Donald Trump signed the bill into law Friday. Here's an overview of what it means for the construction industry.

    Dec. 18, 2017
  • BIM cuts costs, but there is no US standard in sight

    While other nations and some U.S. localities have BIM mandates, the country, as a whole, faces challenges reaching a single comprehensive standard.

    Kim Slowey • Dec. 14, 2017
  • 8 smart apps for the construction industry

    These useful apps can help contractors streamline and effectively manage jobsite and business operations.

    Laurie Cowin • Dec. 13, 2017
  • The Dotted Line: 4 reasons why construction companies should have an attorney review contracts

    Some major contract provisions can bring a construction company to its knees if they go unaddressed by an attorney.

    Kim Slowey • Dec. 12, 2017
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    CA bill leaves general contractors on the hook for subcontractors' employee wage obligations

    The financial scrutiny made necessary by the bill could force some smaller subcontractors out of the competition for work.

    Kim Slowey • Dec. 6, 2017
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    Micro-hospitals: Smaller facilities with a big future

    Convenience-hungry consumers are driving the trend toward more accessible hospitals. 

    Kim Slowey • Dec. 5, 2017
  • Deal of the Year: Jacobs buys CH2M Hill

    This acquisition brings extra strengths to Jacobs' portfolio, including services in the water, transportation, environmental and nuclear industries.

    Laurie Cowin • Dec. 4, 2017
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    Company of the Year: AECOM

    For the second consecutive year, AECOM is named Company of the Year, thanks to its infrastructure plans, strategic acquisitions, mega projects and hiring initiatives.

    Laurie Cowin • Dec. 4, 2017
  • Innovator of the Year: Katerra

    Using factory-based construction to automate and standardize design and construction, the firm is creating a "continuum" of services to replace the typical chain of handoffs.

    Construction Dive Staff • Dec. 4, 2017
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    Rising Star: Tracy Young, PlanGrid

    Young has become the face of PlanGrid and, in many ways, an emblem of the next generation of construction leaders.

    Construction Dive Staff • Dec. 4, 2017
  • Trend of the Year: Silicon Valley capitalizes on construction tech

    A growing roster of upstarts are taking aim at the much-publicized construction industry's slow uptake of technology, resulting in a $1.6 trillion gap.

    Construction Dive Staff • Dec. 4, 2017
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    Executive of the Year: Dan Johnson, Mortenson Construction

    The new CEO has risen among the company's ranks as a first-hand witness to Mortenson's — and other construction firms' — shift toward becoming professional services providers.

    Mary Tyler March • Dec. 4, 2017
  • Groundbreaking of the Year: Delta Air Lines terminal at LaGuardia Airport

    The $4 billion terminal overhaul aims to maximize gate flexibility and bring one of the world's busiest airports up to 21st century standards.

    Mary Tyler March • Dec. 4, 2017
  • Project of the Year: C.W. Matthews' Interstate 85 bridge replacement

    When an unexpected disaster hit the busy stretch of highway, C.W. Matthews jumped in and worked nonstop, completing reconstruction work one month ahead of schedule.

    Mary Tyler March • Dec. 4, 2017
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    Tech of the Year: Smart highways

    Smart vehicles and the roads beneath them will be more connected and high-tech as developers race to hone emerging technology.

    Mary Tyler March • Dec. 4, 2017
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    The Construction Dive Awards for 2017

    The awards recognize the industry's top disruptors and innovators. These executives, companies and trends are transforming the industry and shaping the future.

    Mary Tyler March and Laurie Cowin • Dec. 4, 2017
  • Going underground: the power of burying electrical lines

    Following extreme weather events, many people may wait days or even weeks for power to be restored due to the time needed to repair downed power lines.

    Kim Slowey • Nov. 30, 2017