Commercial Building

Report: $61B lost per year due to waste, inefficiency in 811 utility system

A new study found that while problems with the country's "call before you dig" system are large, they can be mitigated.

By Matthew Thibault • Nov. 24, 2021

Modular builder CEO: 'Katerra's failure was spectacular'

The head of Volumetric Building Companies shares why he purchased the bankrupt firm's California factory and how he will avoid similar pitfalls.

By Sebastian Obando • Nov. 24, 2021

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Federal contractor minimum wage to rise to $15 an hour

The legislation's effect on the construction industry will likely be minimal, as most firms that work with the federal government already pay a higher wage.

By Ryan Golden • Nov. 23, 2021

First phase of Amazon HQ2 construction in Arlington, Virginia, on track for 2023 completion

The company's second headquarters will incorporate two 22-story office buildings, over 50,000 square feet of retail space and a 2-acre public park.

By Mary Salmonsen • Nov. 22, 2021

South Carolina governor invests millions for trade school scholarship program

Henry McMaster directed $17 million to Workforce Scholarships for the Future, calling on the General Assembly to allocate an additional $124 million.

By Zachary Phillips • Nov. 19, 2021

DOL moves to kill Trump-era apprenticeship rule

The original executive order and rule allowed for the creation of apprenticeship programs by third parties.

By Kathryn Moody • Nov. 18, 2021

NLRB: Employers must bargain over implementation of OSHA vaccine mandate

But an employer "may not act unilaterally when it has some discretion in implementing" the requirements of OSHA's emergency temporary standard.

By Katie Clarey • Nov. 18, 2021

Shawmut builds 75-foot-tall LA office building using cross-laminated timber

Employing CLT, the company dodged supply chain issues and high fabrication prices. One executive said the elements fit together "like a jigsaw puzzle."

By Matthew Thibault • Nov. 17, 2021

Traffic is Boring: Tracking Elon Musk's tunneling proposals

Some projects for The Boring Co. have gotten off — or rather under — the ground, as others peter out. Here's where the ambitious plans stand today.

By Zachary Phillips • Nov. 17, 2021

RC Andersen joins STO Building Group

The merger leaves both companies in a position to take advantage of the current boom in industrial construction.

By Jeffrey Steele • Nov. 16, 2021

$286M renovation brings new life to century-old General Electric plant in Indiana

Weigand Construction faced material shortages and design constraints while reinvigorating the historic Fort Wayne GE campus.

By Jeffrey Steele • Nov. 15, 2021

How the pandemic has affected the just-in-time inventory approach

The lean model, in which businesses aim to match their level of inventory to demand, has been challenged in recent months by supply chain upheaval.

By Matt Leonard • Nov. 15, 2021

How cities will benefit from Amtrak's $117B Northeast Corridor revamp

The 15-year upgrade of the Washington, D.C.-New York-Boston route will increase capacity and add new stations and transit-oriented development along the way.

By Dan Zukowski • Nov. 15, 2021

AECOM report urges Buffalo Bills to build new $1.4B stadium, not renovate

Renovating Highmark Stadium would cost 60% of a new arena's price, and not increase its lifespan by enough, the report concluded.

By Zachary Phillips • Nov. 12, 2021

UK modular builder expands to US, hires former Katerra staff

Four former senior employees of the offsite construction firm that declared bankruptcy earlier this year have landed new roles in Modulous' Seattle office.

By Sebastian Obando • Nov. 11, 2021

Flexbase launches credit card for construction

Created for small- and medium-sized contractors, the card will offer access to interest-free financing for up to 60 days.

By Jennifer Goodman • Nov. 10, 2021

Mortenson shuts down Meta jobsite for second time due to racist graffiti

The contractor imposed another site-wide stand down at the Utah data center project earlier this week.

By Joe Bousquin • Updated Nov. 18, 2021

Should employers wait out OSHA's vaccine mandate? 'If you're a gambler.'

Who pays for testing? Which legal arguments are likely to come up in court? Attorneys tackled these questions and more after last week's announcement.

By Ryan Golden • Nov. 9, 2021

Swinerton opens new, larger office in Charlotte, N.C.

The San Francisco-based construction company's updated office is designed to be both a recruiting tool and a showcase of the firm's capabilities. 

By Sebastian Obando • Nov. 9, 2021

Approaching $1B in annual revenue, esports market looks to level up construction

The fast-growing competitive gaming circuit could create demand for stadiums, training centers, arcades and more, a JLL report found.

By Zachary Phillips • Nov. 9, 2021

New contractors selected to finish, operate Maryland Purple Line project

The U.S. divisions of Spain-based Dragados and OHL are expected to resume construction on the long-delayed light rail line in the Washington, D.C., suburbs this spring.

By Julie Strupp • Nov. 9, 2021

Niagara Falls State Park transformation project takes top engineering prize

Rounding out the ASCE's awards, the other winning projects include a pumping station in Nevada and the Gov. Mario M. Cuomo Bridge in New York.

By Sebastian Obando • Nov. 9, 2021

Court stays ETS employer vaccine mandate

The 5th Circuit ordered the stay due to "grave statutory and constitutional issues with the mandate."

By Kathryn Moody • Updated Nov. 8, 2021

As vaccine mandates loom, small firms offer workers a unique perk: No shots required

Despite a temporary stay to a new federal COVID-19 vaccination mandate, small construction companies are emphasizing an enticement that bigger competitors can't match.

By Joe Bousquin • Nov. 8, 2021

Fluor reports revenue and backlog drop, raises guidance

Segments focused on government and infrastructure work dropped, but the company expects its energy solutions segment to pick up significantly.

By Sebastian Obando • Nov. 8, 2021