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What to consider before splitting up a subcontractor's scope of work
Sharing a portion of the project among more than one company requires a detailed contract and the spirit of cooperation.
Kim Slowey • Oct. 12, 2017 -
Another round: How con-tech companies are winning over investors and contractors
The makers of the latest workflow tools and field hardware faced a tough sell early on, but have since seen interest grow.
Hallie Busta • Oct. 11, 2017 -
Q&A: Mortenson CEO Dan Johnson on stadiums, renewables and what's next for the company
The contractor has made big strides in new markets and has its sights set on continued growth.
Mary Tyler March • Oct. 11, 2017 -
Winter is coming: How to protect workers, sites and schedules
As colder, wetter weather encroaches on much of the country, contractors should plan ahead to avoid costly delays and injuries.
Kim Slowey • Oct. 10, 2017 -
This week in construction
We're looking at preparing job sites and contracts for the winter, the state of con-tech investment and one way contractors today are doing more with less.
Construction Dive staff • Oct. 9, 2017 -
How planners are chasing better traffic flow with design
Novel and standby road design strategies are helping state and local governments respond to added capacity from growth in population and business development.
Kim Slowey • Oct. 5, 2017 -
The 50 States of Construction: Vermont's small size means big opportunities for contractors
Jay Fayette, an executive at South Burlington–based PC Construction, explains how builders in the state are beating the labor shortage and racing the weather.
Mary Tyler March • Oct. 4, 2017 -
How technology is redrawing the line between design and construction
The latest digital tools and software have given contractors a unique role in the design process.
Kim Slowey • Oct. 3, 2017 -
This week in construction
We're looking at contractors' role in design, highway configurations for better traffic flow, and the latest construction spending and employment reports.
Construction Dive staff • Oct. 2, 2017 -
Are P3s 'more trouble than they're worth'?
We recap our latest coverage of the method in light of the president's recent comments calling into question his stance on using private funds for public works.
Mary Tyler March • Sept. 28, 2017 -
The future of the company town is high-tech and amenity-rich
But providing employment, housing and lifestyle options in close proximity may not be enough to attract and retain today's workers.
Kim Slowey • Sept. 28, 2017 -
3 ways today's research will improve bridges of the future
New materials, novel construction techniques and advanced data capture are just a few of the tactics engineers today are using to increase bridges' lifespans.
Hallie Busta • Sept. 27, 2017 -
The 50 States of Construction: Tight labor and big jobs keep IA contractors busy
Weitz Executive Vice President Mike Tousley explains how the state's low unemployment rate and strong demand is impacting construction.
Hallie Busta • Sept. 27, 2017 -
How infrastructure can improve mass evacuations
The quality of highways, services and communications at the state and local levels can determine how efficient and effective a large-scale exodus can be.
Kim Slowey • Sept. 26, 2017 -
This week in construction
We examined how infrastructure can help in the event of natural disasters, innovations in bridge construction and the future of the American factory town.
Construction Dive staff • Sept. 25, 2017 -
Can contractors force a written decision on a claim?
Bruce Jervis, editor of Construction Claims Advisor, discusses contractors' options under the Contract Disputes Act to appeal a "deemed denial" of a claim on a federal construction project.
Bruce Jervis • Sept. 21, 2017 -
A missing link: Connecting construction sites to the cloud
Contractors are trading fax machines and overnight couriers for real-time communication technology, raising new questions about access and security.
Kim Slowey • Sept. 21, 2017 -
Lessons from Seattle: What Amazon HQ2 contenders should consider
The new headquarters will bring an influx of new hires, which will have both positive and negative effects on the chosen city.
Katie Pyzyk • Sept. 21, 2017 -
How PCL's PartsLab Revit plug-in aims to increase productivity
The free BIM tool makes it easier to track changes to a building's design during the construction process.
Mary Tyler March • Sept. 20, 2017 -
Contractors pick up the pieces after Harvey and Irma
We asked contractors and suppliers in the Gulf Coast and Florida how their operations have been impacted by the storms.
Hallie Busta • Sept. 20, 2017 -
The Dotted Line: Understanding IDIQ contracting's win–win potential
The contract mechanism helps public agencies control their costs and allows contractors to benefit from a long-term supply of work.
Kim Slowey • Sept. 19, 2017 -
This week in construction
We looked at the mechanics of IDIQ contracts, questions to ask when taking your job site to the cloud, and the latest construction industry economic reports.
Construction Dive staff • Sept. 18, 2017 -
New work visa requirements exacerbate current talent shortages
The H1B and H2B programs are about to get a lot more frustrating for recruiters as new foreign national worker requirements roll out.
Tess Taylor • Sept. 14, 2017 -
The 50 States of Construction: JE Dunn CEO Gordon Lansford on MO's construction revival
The Midwest state's diverse economy is on the upswing, and the construction industry there is well-poised to benefit.
Hallie Busta • Sept. 12, 2017 -
Will Trump's order to speed up infrastructure approvals work?
The White House hopes the action will shorten permitting time for major projects, but cooperation among agency heads is key.
Kim Slowey • Sept. 7, 2017
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