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VDC propels solutions on Clark Construction's $300M mixed-use project
The contractor’s advance planning also helped solve challenges from the ground up at a complicated Maryland office and multifamily project.
By Zachary Phillips • Nov. 25, 2020 -
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Commodore Builders nears completion of CLT hybrid project in Boston
The project team is utilizing lightweight cross-laminated timber to add two stories to an existing 1920s era brick-and-beam building.
By Jenn Goodman • Nov. 25, 2020 -
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Construction Megaprojects
Major U.S. projects valued at $1 billions or more.
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Stadium, arena projects kick off despite COVID-19
Enjoy Thanksgiving weekend with a look back at some of the biggest sports-related construction news of 2020.
By Jenn Goodman • Nov. 25, 2020 -
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Purple Line contractors reach $250M settlement with Maryland DOT
Fluor will drop out of the public-private partnership as part of the agreement settling financial claims and ending litigation over the $5.6 billion transit line project in suburban Washington, D.C.
By Jenn Goodman • Nov. 25, 2020 -
How the Biden administration might impact the construction industry
Construction Dive's coverage from recent weeks gives a glimpse of how the next four years under President-elect Joe Biden might look.
By Jenn Goodman • Nov. 25, 2020 -
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The Dotted Line: Recouping costs for defective design, changes on federal design-build contracts
Federal agencies rarely give over the kind of control many design-builders expect, according to attorneys presenting at the recent Design-Build Institute of America conference.
By Kim Slowey • Nov. 24, 2020 -
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PPP necessity form: What contractors need to know
A CPA sheds light on the new loan necessity questionnaire for Paycheck Protection Program borrowers, a requirement that has been called "confusing and burdensome" by industry groups.
By Jenn Goodman • Nov. 24, 2020 -
Port Authority of NY/NJ proposes $1.2B cut to construction spending
Austere budget measures due to the coronavirus pandemic could put the brakes on new projects.
By Zachary Phillips • Nov. 24, 2020 -
PPP-funded expenses not deductible for borrowers that receive forgiveness
The Internal Revenue Service ruling means that some firms will pay more in federal taxes next year.
By Jenn Goodman • Nov. 20, 2020 -
Top U.S. cities for women in construction
A recent breakdown of census data shows the areas with the highest share of women construction workers and their annual salaries.
By Zachary Phillips • Nov. 20, 2020 -
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A first glimpse at The Boring Co.'s Las Vegas Loop
This week, the Elon Musk-owned company presented more plans and received approval in its first attempt at a high-tech urban transportation system.
By Zachary Phillips • Nov. 20, 2020 -
A roundup of coronavirus outbreaks on construction sites
Construction Dive highlights some of the larger COVID-19 clusters that have occurred at jobsites across the U.S. and Canada since the pandemic began.
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Deep DiveConstruction's COVID-19 record might be worse than you think
Despite a lack of definitive data, academic studies and local health authorities have found numerous outbreaks in construction.
By Joe Bousquin • Nov. 19, 2020 -
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$2.3B office tower breaks ground in New York City despite COVID-19 challenges
Manhattan’s office towers remain 85% unoccupied, but the One Madison Avenue development team is betting on a revival of the sector once the pandemic-induced slowdown has passed.
By Jenn Goodman • Nov. 18, 2020 -
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In his own words: 'There are no Black architects'
As a teenager, Nate McCoy was told to pursue other fields where there were more Black workers. He didn't listen.
By Joe Bousquin • Nov. 18, 2020 -
AECOM beats Q4 estimates, sees opportunity in Biden administration
The firm exceeded analysts' expectations for earnings and revenue in its most recent quarter and sees potential growth for infrastructure projects next year.
By Joe Bousquin • Nov. 17, 2020 -
What contractors need to know about PLAs in light of Biden presidency
The president-elect campaigned on providing good union jobs as part of a massive infrastructure plan, so discussion around project labor agreements could soon get ratcheted up a notch.
By Kim Slowey • Nov. 17, 2020 -
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How office construction will change post-pandemic
Even though companies have discovered how effective their employees can be working virtually, the office still holds value as a primary space for collaboration and socialization, according to a new study.
By Zachary Phillips • Nov. 16, 2020 -
Biden unveils DOT transition team
Phillip Washington, CEO of the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, will lead the president-elect's team of experts focused on the Department of Transportation.
By Jenn Goodman • Nov. 16, 2020 -
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In his own words: Native American contractor says fighting racism at work starts at home
In this continuation of Construction Dive's series examining racism in construction, we share the stories of people of color who have built prosperous careers in the industry despite hurdles put in their way.
By Joe Bousquin • Nov. 13, 2020 -
How are apprenticeship programs surviving during COVID-19?
This year's National Apprenticeship Week comes at a challenging time for construction and other programs, which have had to find creative ways to stay functional amid the pandemic.
By Ryan Golden • Nov. 13, 2020 -
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Chick-fil-A goes modular with offsite restaurant rebuild
Frey-Moss Structures helped the fast food chain create its first modular restaurant in Roswell, Georgia, in about half the time of a traditional scrape and build.
By Zachary Phillips • Nov. 13, 2020 -
States with biggest drops, gains in construction employment
While the construction industry added jobs last month, its employment picture is highly variable across the country. Here are the states that have gained and lost the most construction jobs.
By Jenn Goodman • Nov. 12, 2020 -
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Readers Respond: Contractors nervous about what a Biden presidency means for the industry
From infrastructure spending and union support to immigration, taxes and regulations, construction pros are concerned about many issues.
By Jenn Goodman • Nov. 12, 2020 -
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Scope changes still top list of construction dispute causes
The average construction dispute can set back a project schedule by more than 70%, according to a new report.
By Kim Slowey • Nov. 12, 2020
