Commercial Building
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Shake Shack borrows $225M to support expansion plans
The funding will be used to open additional units and create new store formats and drive-thrus for the fast casual restaurant chain.
By Julie Littman • March 04, 2021 -
Despite 2020 layoffs, construction's labor woes persist
As the construction industry begins to recover from the pandemic, labor is getting harder to find and more expensive, a new analysis shows.
By Jenn Goodman • March 04, 2021 -
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Safety
Construction Dive takes a look at the issues surrounding the ways to keep workers safe and on the job. Read on for ideas that can help keep your jobsites hazard-free and productive.
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Kraft Heinz pilots recycled plastic packaging for roofs
If the post-consumer plastic boards being tested on two factories work well, the food processing company says it may someday be able to repair its facilities with packaging from the products it makes.
By Megan Poinski • March 03, 2021 -
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3D-printed building facade offers insulative properties
A Tennessee-based credit union partnered with Branch Technology to create a unique lightweight exterior design that uses 20 times less material, according to the manufacturer.
By Joe Bousquin • March 03, 2021 -
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New York City to restart $17B of capital construction projects
The city halted all design work on its public projects when the COVID-19 pandemic began, and restarting them will provide a shot in the arm for its recovery, officials said.
By Kim Slowey • March 03, 2021 -
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Amazon Fresh builds its 10th store
The grocer has reached the 10-store milestone in just over five months with many more locations on the way.
By Jeff Wells • March 03, 2021 -
New report ranks the 30 most expensive sports venues
Even adjusted for inflation, SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, was more than twice as expensive to build as the second most costly stadium.
By Zachary Phillips • March 02, 2021 -
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Construction spending up in 9 sectors
Despite the seemingly good news, some categories such as hotels and offices are still in distress, according to Associated Builders and Contractors.
By Jenn Goodman • March 02, 2021 -
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Skanska regional office designed for COVID-19 safety
The contractor's new office in Portland, Oregon, as well as new digs for McCarthy in St. Louis, show how post-pandemic design can help protect employees while making working in person attractive.
By Kim Slowey • March 01, 2021 -
Contractors consider COVID-19 vaccine incentives for hesitant workers
Construction employers must take care not to violate federal law when trying to incentivize workers to get a vaccination, attorneys say.
By Kim Slowey • March 01, 2021 -
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Fluor revenue fell 9% in 2020
The construction and engineering firm ended 2020 with revenue of $15.7 billion and backlog of $26 billion, which was also lower than the previous year.
By Jenn Goodman • March 01, 2021 -
Granite sees opportunity from federal stimulus, addresses accounting irregularities
The contractor, whose heavy civil unit issues prompted subpoenas from the Securities and Exchange Commission, also reported yesterday $2.6 billion in revenue for the nine months ending Sept. 30.
By Joe Bousquin • Feb. 26, 2021 -
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Video honors essential construction workers
A short video from the Houston chapter of the American Subcontractors Association highlights nine construction workers and their contributions during the coronavirus pandemic.
By Zachary Phillips • Feb. 26, 2021 -
CDC updates mental health guidelines for contractors
COVID-19 has created a “perfect storm” for mental health issues in construction, one public health journal wrote.
By Zachary Phillips • Feb. 26, 2021 -
New York creates statewide construction death registry
A new law requires all construction-related workplace deaths to be publicly recorded, which could lead to "compliance by shame," according to an attorney.
By Joe Bousquin • Feb. 25, 2021 -
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In $1B deal, Autodesk acquires water infrastructure software firm Innovyze
The California-based software maker also launched a digital twin program that it wants AEC professionals to beta test.
By Jenn Goodman • Feb. 24, 2021 -
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AECOM, Ferrovial to develop Florida vertiport network
The stations for electric aircraft that take off and land vertically will be built in major population centers in the state.
By Kim Slowey • Feb. 24, 2021 -
Cold storage construction heats up amid pandemic
Supply chain disruption, new competition and the need for specialty subcontractors are some of the challenges cold storage contractors face, but they aren't slowing them down.
By Kim Slowey • Feb. 24, 2021 -
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Smallest businesses get exclusive PPP application window
The Biden administration also announced Monday changes to the way the loans are calculated for businesses without employees, such as sole proprietors, independent contractors and the self-employed.
By Anna Hrushka • Feb. 23, 2021 -
AGC asks Biden for relief from soaring lumber prices
The Associated General Contractors of America urged the president to craft a new lumber agreement with Canada and to call on domestic suppliers to ramp up production.
By Joe Bousquin • Feb. 22, 2021 -
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Lendlease operating profit falls 26% amid COVID-19 impacts
In a half-year earnings call yesterday, the Australia-based company also announced it has cut its dividend by 50%.
By Jenn Goodman • Feb. 22, 2021 -
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Commercial contractors tap into booming residential demand
Some nonresidential firms have pivoted to homebuilding out of necessity. Others say the business is coming to them.
By Joe Bousquin • Feb. 19, 2021 -
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61 transportation funding measures introduced by 25 states
Minnesota had 19 new transportation funding measures in January, and Massachusetts signed a $16.5 billion bond for infrastructure projects.
By Zachary Phillips • Feb. 19, 2021 -
Despite COVID-19, Los Angeles development still strong
Downtown Los Angeles is seeing a growing and resilient market for large-scale mixed-use projects, according to a new report. Here's why.
By Kim Slowey • Feb. 18, 2021 -
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Boldt Co. unveils modular COVID-19 vaccination unit
The Wisconsin contractor's new VaxMod units are designed to provide rapid vaccine administration to walk-in and drive-thru patients.
By Zachary Phillips • Feb. 18, 2021
