Commercial Building
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We've got your back: 7 construction exoskeletons you should know about
Wearables that help reduce user fatigue and increase productivity are soon to hit jobsites in earnest. Here's an early look at the first crop to expect.
By Jenn Goodman • Nov. 20, 2019 -
Construction's biggest executive moves in 2019
Some of the biggest players have appointed new leaders to maintain dominance as the industry anticipates headwinds.
By Kim Slowey • Nov. 20, 2019 -
Electrical subcontractor on Apple Park campus sued by EEOC for racial discrimination
The lawsuit alleges that Air Systems Inc. tolerated racial harassment of African American workers on the tech giant's second campus project.
By Jenn Goodman • Nov. 20, 2019 -
On site: An inside look at Mortenson-McCarthy's $1.9B Raiders stadium construction in Las Vegas
The project team brought Construction Dive into the huddle as it reaches 75% completion of one of the NFL's most innovative stadiums.
By Jenn Goodman • Nov. 19, 2019 -
HVAC sub claims Skanska owes it $4M in change orders for New York medical center project
A lawyer for Dynamic Systems said there's no ostensible reason for the GC to withhold pay unless it's in a dispute with the owner.
By Kim Slowey • Nov. 19, 2019 -
ABC chapter sues Florida city over construction hiring requirements
The lawsuit maintains that St. Petersburg is prohibited by state law from requiring apprenticeships as a condition of bidding on public projects and that it has expanded the definition of apprenticeships beyond what the state intended.
By Kim Slowey • Nov. 19, 2019 -
Great Hall claims DIA's lack of engagement contributed to airport renovation problems
The former GC of the $1.8 billion Denver International Airport expansion blames airport officials for the contract-ending overruns and delays.
By Kim Slowey • Nov. 18, 2019 -
Elon Musk's Boring Co. begins tunnel construction for Las Vegas Convention Center people mover
Underground construction starts today on the company's first major project, a $52.5 million contract to create a tram system that will carry passengers the length of the event center through two 1-mile-long tunnels.
By Zachary Phillips • Nov. 15, 2019 -
OSHA: Faulty wiring at Universal Orlando caused electric shocks to employees, guests
The theme park was not fined for the incident, but one legal expert says the company and contractors that built the park could be sued by individuals who were injured.
By Kim Slowey • Nov. 14, 2019 -
AIA updates construction management contract documents
The AIA's revisions address the larger industry trend of early collaboration in preconstruction and integrated project delivery methods.
By Kim Slowey • Nov. 14, 2019 -
P3s can add significant costs to Canadian highway projects, study finds
An analysis by a progressive think tank of one Nova Scotia highway project found it cost about $175 million more as a P3 than it would have if it were government financed.
By Jenn Goodman • Nov. 13, 2019 -
Barton Malow sets its sights on a VDC-enabled workforce
To help streamline communication and decrease problems, the contractor is putting technology solutions into the hands of its field workers.
By Jenn Goodman • Nov. 13, 2019 -
AECOM has mixed results for FY, Q4 amid restructuring and strong backlog
The fourth-largest contractor in the country set a new revenue record overall despite a net loss as it continued to move away from some at-risk, self-perform construction work, exit countries and divest some business segments.
By Jenn Goodman • Nov. 12, 2019 -
P3s essential for transportation projects: Georgia DOT official
A focus on lifecycle costs makes public-private partnerships a good choice for large, long-term highway projects, according to a panelist at the Design-Build Conference in Las Vegas.
By Jenn Goodman • Nov. 12, 2019 -
Chicago building owners, managers sue city over fair work week law
The Building Owners and Managers Association says the law, set to go into effect in July, would give too much power to unions.
By Zachary Phillips • Nov. 12, 2019 -
Tutor Perini's Q3: Operating cash, revenue, profit and backlog all up
The general contractor said its ability to collect on disputed change orders bumped its operating cash to record levels.
By Kim Slowey • Nov. 08, 2019 -
'Jury is still out' on P3s for big construction projects
When public-private partnerships are not synched right and contractors carry too much risk, issues arise, panelists at the Design-Build Conference & Expo said. But the right circumstances and partners can bring extraordinary results.
By Jenn Goodman • Nov. 07, 2019 -
Construction workers most likely to use cocaine, misuse opioids
Testing cannot distinguish recreational drug use from medical use, an NYU researcher said, meaning overly strict policies can harm companies and reduce employment opportunities.
By Riia O'Donnell • Nov. 07, 2019 -
Skanska scores 324% operating profit increase YoY in Q3
The Swedish firm said a focus on profitability rather than volume helped it beat analysts' estimates.
By Kim Slowey • Nov. 07, 2019 -
Full demolition planned for Hard Rock in New Orleans while bodies still unrecovered
The building is so unstable that no engineer would sign off on anything less than complete demolition, the mayor said, noting that the city will pass the millions in recovery costs to whoever is responsible for the deadly collapse.
By Kim Slowey • Nov. 07, 2019 -
Google starts construction on $600M data center in unlikely burgeoning tech hub of New Albany, Ohio
Incentives from the city and state have lured Google, which recently broke ground in the Columbus suburb, as well as Amazon and Facebook.
By Zachary Phillips • Nov. 07, 2019 -
Tech 101: Exoskeletons
Whether powered or passive, the wearable technology helps alleviate fatigue and keep more workers on the jobsite. Here's more information about their use in construction and market availability.
By Jenn Goodman • Nov. 06, 2019 -
Here's an interactive guide to the most common commercial building code violations
Subcontractors make most of the violations that inspectors uncover, so it's important to know what to look for.
By Kim Slowey • Nov. 06, 2019 -
Citing tariffs, Caterpillar lays off 120 temp workers in Texas
The U.S.-based construction-related manufacturer attributed the cuts to slowing sales stemming from President Trump's trade war with China.
By Jenn Goodman • Nov. 05, 2019 -
Plumbing sub on New York healthcare project sues Walsh-Consigli for $22M
In the lawsuit, Brian Trematore Plumbing & Heating claims a "defective design" and lack of communication led to major setbacks on the $545 million Vassar Brothers Medical Center in Poughkeepsie, New York.
By Jenn Goodman • Nov. 04, 2019
