Deep Dive: Page 10
Industry insights from our journalists
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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 -
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 -
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 -
Mortenson Construction
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 -
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 -
PlanGrid
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 -
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 -
AECOM
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 -
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 -
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 -
5 of our favorite projects that opened in 2017
From stadiums to tech campuses, take a look at some of the most interesting and innovative buildings that wrapped up construction this year.
Mary Tyler March • Nov. 29, 2017 -
Trump administration eyes changes to wage and hour issues
After a slow start, the new administration is now taking steps to make good on its promise to undo some Obama-era FLSA initiatives.
Kate Tornone • Nov. 28, 2017 -
On track: 5 of the nation's most prominent rail projects
Construction Dive takes a look back at where some of the year's most prominent rail projects have been and where they're going.
Kim Slowey • Nov. 28, 2017 -
Overtime rule: 1 year after injunction, what happened — and what comes next?
One year ago, the rule was blocked by a federal district court judge. For all the drama of that decision, the year following has been strangely slow and winding.
Kathryn Moody • Nov. 21, 2017 -
The 2017 gift guide for the construction pro in your life
From devices to keep you going on the job site, to wearables for all climates, these gift ideas are sure to please.
Kim Slowey • Nov. 21, 2017 -
Autodesk
5 Takeaways from Autodesk University
Autodesk's annual flagship event offered lessons in transportation, technology, automation, international projects and more.
Laurie Cowin • Nov. 20, 2017 -
How do you create 5 million apprenticeships? 3 practical considerations
While most employers may now be aware of apprenticeships, many still have questions about how to implement them and what they should look like.
Kathryn Moody • Nov. 17, 2017 -
Why data center construction is 'where the action is'
As the number of our connected devices increases, the need for more infrastructure supporting them is only going to grow.
Kim Slowey • Nov. 16, 2017 -
How Shawmut brought the new interactive NFL Experience to Times Square
To design and build the attraction in one of New York City's busiest hotspots, project teams required significant up-front planning and clear communication.
Laurie Cowin • Nov. 15, 2017 -
The Dotted Line: How contractors can navigate local hiring requirements
Hiring quotas can sometimes put added pressure on contractors already grappling with a severe shortage in the available labor supply.
Kim Slowey • Nov. 14, 2017 -
How AECOM is positioning itself to lead the next generation of infrastructure
Dan McQuade, president of AECOM's construction services unit, discusses the company's success and how it plans to maintain its positive momentum.
Laurie Cowin • Nov. 13, 2017 -
Fotolia
The future of wind farms
The force behind the proliferation of wind farms could lose momentum, depending on how the next tax reform bill addresses energy tax credits.
Kim Slowey • Nov. 9, 2017 -
Elizabeth Regan
One year after Trump's election, where are we now?
Before the final votes were tallied, it was clear a new president would have a notable implications for construction. Here's what those look like, one year later.
Mary Tyler March • Nov. 8, 2017 -
How the rise of fringe sports is giving construction firms the chance to score
With the rise of Major League Soccer and even cricket on the U.S. horizon, contractors and designers are seeing new ways to shake up stadium construction.
Kim Slowey • Nov. 7, 2017 -
How prefab products get from offsite to onsite — and who's responsible for their safety
When it comes to transporting modular units, the process is significantly more complicated than simply loading them on a truck and taking off for the job site.
Kim Slowey • Nov. 2, 2017
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