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Florida contractor sees future infrastructure opportunities in the pipeline
Robert Murphy of Central Civil Construction also expects a "decent amount of private work coming back."
By Sebastian Obando • Aug. 03, 2021 -
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Construction employment rate increases, but trails pre-pandemic high
Supply chain constraints and rising materials prices are putting a dent in firms' plans to hire new workers, according to economists.
By Sebastian Obando • Aug. 03, 2021 -
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TrendlineModular construction's advantages, challenges come to the fore
Recent modular solutions offer commercial builders more benefits than ever for offsite projects, proponents say.
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Skanska wins key ruling in Pensacola bridge case
A federal judge ruled the contractor was operating under maritime law, which shields it for now from being sued in state court for damage caused by its runaway barges during Hurricane Sally.
By Joe Bousquin • Aug. 03, 2021 -
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Granite posts revenue gain, awaits federal infrastructure funding
The California-based contractor is seeing a brisk bid environment while closely watching legislative negotiations on a national infrastructure package.
By Joe Bousquin • Aug. 02, 2021 -
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4 US cities among the top 10 most expensive places to build in the world
The pandemic has worsened issues around supply chains and skilled labor, raising construction costs in cities around the world, according to a new report.
By Sebastian Obando • Aug. 02, 2021 -
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Lendlease to fuel UK projects with vegetable oil
After Skanska U.K., the Australian contractor is the second major player to forego fossil fuels in the country.
By Zachary Phillips • July 30, 2021 -
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Oregon roofer dies in Pacific Northwest's heatwave
Oregon OSHA is investigating the death of an unnamed roofer who collapsed on June 28, the hottest day on record in the state, and later died in the hospital.
By Zachary Phillips • July 29, 2021 -
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OpinionCould 'smart walls' replace barriers at the US-Mexico border?
President Joe Biden's stop-work order on construction of a southern border barrier doesn’t mean the end of contract opportunities for private companies, writes security expert Nelson Balido.
By Nelson Balido • July 28, 2021 -
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Remote work, IoT expected to help balloon data center market
The U.S. data center market is expected to grow to $13.9 billion by 2026, according to a report from Accountability Information Management.
By Sebastian Obando • July 28, 2021 -
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7 dos and don'ts when an employee is at risk for self-harm
Rarely does an employee "just snap," said expert presenters at a panel on mental health in the workplace.
By Emilie Shumway • July 27, 2021 -
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Colorado contractor sentenced to jail for employee's trench death
Bryan Johnson also must pay $25,000 in restitution for his role in the 2018 incident that killed Rosario Martinez.
By Jennifer Goodman • July 26, 2021 -
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Why Amazon's updated marijuana drug testing policy could have 'ripple effect'
The approach may spread as employers seek uniform drug-testing policies amid a fractured legal landscape, according to attorney Michael Freimann.
By Ryan Golden • July 23, 2021 -
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Clark Construction employs 3D modeling, laser scanning to solve healthcare project challenges
The MedStar Georgetown University medical facility will include numerous patient and exam rooms, a rooftop helipad and an intraoperative MRI system.
By Sebastian Obando • July 22, 2021 -
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5 stadiums built for the Tokyo Olympics
Spectators may not fill these venues, but athletes from across the world are competing in them for the Summer Games.
By Zachary Phillips • July 22, 2021 -
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Most US employers with flexible work plans choose hybrid work, HR consulting firm says
As employers move forward in implementing flexible work options, they may need to experiment on the fly.
By Ryan Golden • July 21, 2021 -
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Texas prepares to take bids for border wall construction
The state is seeking a project manager for Gov. Greg Abbott's proposed border wall project.
By Matthew Thibault • July 21, 2021 -
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Construction-related conferences for 2021 and beyond
From design and construction to technology and green building, industry trade shows of all types are continuing despite the COVID-19 pandemic.
By Matthew Thibault • July 20, 2021 -
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ABC announces new campaign to fight PLA legislation
The contractor group has amassed a six-figure sum to fight the mandated use of project labor agreements on government-funded infrastructure projects.
By Joe Bousquin • July 20, 2021 -
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Dollar General growth plans include more than 1K new stores
The retailer aims to add 50,000 employees by Labor Day in a hiring blitz for its rapid expansion planned for fiscal year 2021.
By Ben Unglesbee • July 20, 2021 -
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Multifamily developer expands to commercial projects
Alliance Residential aims to tap into the growing demand for warehouses and distribution centers with its new launch.
By Jeffrey Steele • July 19, 2021 -
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Even in temperate regions, contractors battle dangerously hot weather
The challenges of this summer's extreme heat go beyond worker safety in regions less equipped to handle sudden spikes in temperature.
By Zachary Phillips • July 16, 2021 -
Warehouse rents climb as e-commerce drives demand
A facility deemed a weak fit for e-commerce fulfillment a few years ago may now be attractive if it's within last-mile delivery range, a Cushman & Wakefield researcher said.
By Max Garland • July 16, 2021 -
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Q&AProject manager's advice to young women in construction: 'Just do it'
Sarah Jimenez talks about her career trajectory and leading the construction of a $19 million addiction treatment center in Portland, Oregon.
By Jennifer Goodman • July 15, 2021 -
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Nurses call out California hospitals on earthquake retrofits
Hospitals are asking for more time to comply with an earthquake retrofit mandate, a move the California Nurses Association said is driven by profit.
By Joe Bousquin • July 15, 2021 -
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Clark Construction, HKS break ground on FBI Innovation Center in Huntsville, Alabama
The 250,000-square-foot facility will focus on cyberthreat intelligence, data analytics and training.
By Jennifer Goodman • July 14, 2021
