Deep Dive: Page 12
Industry insights from our journalists
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
Ryan McKnight
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 -
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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 -
Kendall Davis
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 -
Lake|Flato
How a simple material solution made for a breezy lakefront retreat
The project team for this Lake|Flato design needed an economical and durable solution for its exterior stairs and walkways that offered privacy and fresh air.
Debbie Reslock • Sept. 6, 2017 -
How to survive a government shutdown
With the government shutdown now in effect, federal contractors should reevaluate any outstanding projects that might be impacted.
Kim Slowey • Sept. 5, 2017 -
This week in construction
We're looking at how contractors should prepare for a potential budget impasse, what President Donald Trump's infrastructure executive order means, and more.
Construction Dive staff • Sept. 4, 2017 -
Will sky gardens take over US buildings?
Lush greenery set within the facade brings a host of environmental benefits, but maintenance and climate challenge the feature's uptake here.
Kim Slowey • Sept. 1, 2017 -
How better design can make public buildings safer
For community spaces and government projects alike, the biggest challenge to secure design today is not to make it look too obvious.
Jean Thilmany • Aug. 30, 2017 -
5 elements of a successful P3
All public-private partnerships are different, but a few factors achievable early on make some more likely to succeed.
Kim Slowey • Aug. 29, 2017 -
This week in construction
We're looking at what makes a successful P3, designing for security, trends in skygardens, and more.
Construction Dive staff • Aug. 28, 2017 -
Kendall Davis
The 50 States of Construction: KY contractors ride a wave of industrial expansion
Gray Construction EVP Jeff Bischoff discusses how new growth in the manufacturing and industrial sector there is impacting construction.
Hallie Busta • Aug. 24, 2017 -
What role do contractors play in green construction?
Through sustainable practices in the field and open communication with owners, contractors can have a big impact on a project's environmental goals.
Kim Slowey • Aug. 24, 2017 -
UpCodes
Q&A: UpCodes co-founder Scott Reynolds on a new way to look at building code
The new web app aims to make reviewing code easier with consistent formatting and online sharing, a mark of tech's continued growth in construction.
Hallie Busta • Aug. 23, 2017 -
What contractors need to know about OSHA's new silica rule
With the contentious rule now being fully enforced, recap what the new requirements mean for contractors and how to stay ahead of them.
Kim Slowey • Aug. 22, 2017 -
Deborah Barrington
This week in construction
We looked at how companies can get ready for the new silica rule, contractors' responsibilities when building green, designing for defense, and more.
Construction Dive staff • Aug. 21, 2017 -
The role of P3s in resilience planning
With looming climate changes and a growing possibility of natural disasters, cities should look to the private sector to aid in planning.
Jackie Snow • Aug. 17, 2017 -
How reclaimed can a building be?
Design teams are looking beyond fixtures and finishes to incorporate reclaimed materials into the core and shell of their structures, but challenges are plenty.
Kim Slowey • Aug. 17, 2017 -
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Seeing the light: How Linbeck gives shape to James Turrell's luminous art
Precision was key in a series of rooms the Texas-based contractor built for the American artist's latest exhibition.
Hallie Busta • Aug. 16, 2017
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