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Balfour Beatty reports half-year loss amid plunge in UK construction market
Despite the downturn, CEO Leo Quinn said that the company expects to recover quickly, pointing to potential government infrastructure investment.
By Jenn Goodman • Aug. 13, 2020 -
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Readers Respond: 44% of respondents had a co-worker test positive for COVID-19
How people react to their own or a co-worker's illness varies by the severity of symptoms they experience, witness or hear about, according to the latest Construction Dive survey.
By Joe Bousquin • Aug. 13, 2020 -
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USC launches master's degree in construction tech
The University of Southern California's Viterbi School of Engineering is offering a new master's program in Advanced Design and Construction Technology.
By Jenn Goodman • Aug. 12, 2020 -
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Construction backlog drops 13% YoY as contractors engage in "survival bidding"
Fewer new projects have come to market and competition to win jobs has intensified since last year, placing smaller firms at risk of failure, said the Associated Builders and Contractors' chief economist.
By Joe Bousquin • Aug. 12, 2020 -
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Study finds COVID-19 protocols led to a 7% loss on construction projects
Based on data that has ramifications for the entire industry, a new report from a subcontractor association also said that its members have taken a nearly 18% hit to productivity since the coronavirus outbreak began.
By Joe Bousquin • Aug. 11, 2020 -
Another bird-friendly building mandate for the East Coast
Howard County, Maryland, is the latest jurisdiction to mandate construction standards that lessen fatal bird collisions with buildings, following similar laws in New York City and San Francisco.
By Amanda Loudin • Aug. 11, 2020 -
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Appeals court upholds $687K builders risk exclusion on Balfour Beatty project
The court found that the risk policy for a Houston office building did not cover damage to the windows caused by slag from welding operations by subcontractor Milestone Metals.
By Kim Slowey • Aug. 10, 2020 -
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Turner Construction suspends work at $1.7B Facebook site in Ohio due to racist incident
The shutdown at the data center construction site near Columbus, Ohio, follows a similar incident at Turner's FC Cincinnati stadium site.
By Kim Slowey • UPDATED: Aug. 10, 2020 at 7:50 a.m. -
Question of the week: Have you had COVID-19?
With construction workers reporting to jobsites throughout the coronavirus pandemic, Construction Dive editors want to know what your personal experiences have been with COVID-19.
By Joe Bousquin • Aug. 07, 2020 -
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Judge orders Maryland Purple Line contractors to keep jobsites running
The temporary restraining order prevents the project team from stopping work on the light rail public-private partnership.
By Zachary Phillips , Kim Slowey • UPDATED: Aug. 12, 2020 at 8:26 a.m. -
5 red flags that a job might not be worth the risk
In challenging economic times, contractors need to be especially vigilant for warning signs such as uncertain financing, incomplete drawings or an owner with a bad reputation, experts say.
By Kim Slowey • Aug. 06, 2020 -
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Readers Respond: COVID-19 has increased competition among contractors
In this week's survey, Construction Dive readers said that while more construction companies are competing for the same jobs, some firms are "buying" work by lowballing their bids.
By Jenn Goodman • Aug. 06, 2020 -
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Shawmut higher ed project utilizes cross-laminated timber for speed, flexibility
The CLT design of Brown University's student housing project also created safer working conditions and shorter lead times.
By Shelley D. Hutchins, LEED-AP • Aug. 05, 2020 -
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Deere invests in smart equipment
The heavy equipment manufacturer says its Smart Industrial Vision initiative will leverage technology to help machines perform faster and more productively for its construction customers.
By Jenn Goodman • Aug. 05, 2020 -
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First body removed from Hard Rock Hotel New Orleans project collapse
Crews removed the remains of Quinnyon Wimberly, one of two workers trapped since October in the rubble at the construction site, but officials said retrieving the remains of the other worker would be "more difficult and complex."
By Kim Slowey • UPDATED: Aug. 10, 2020 at 8:24 a.m. -
AECOM ups guidance after mixed Q3 results, resumes talks to sell units
Essential status of its infrastructure projects insulated the firm from COVID-19 initially, and AECOM beat Wall Street estimates. But the results came on lower revenue, and private business slowed in June.
By Joe Bousquin • Aug. 05, 2020 -
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$1.97B Allegiant Stadium reaches end zone
The Las Vegas Raiders’ future home is complete, although the team’s inaugural season will be played in front of 65,000 empty seats.
By Zachary Phillips • Aug. 05, 2020 -
Jacobs announces slight uptick in Q3 revenue, extensive diversity-inclusion plan
The Dallas-based global construction and engineering firm reported that third quarter revenue increased by nearly 3% compared to last year. It also provided details about a new diversity action plan for staff, subcontractors and vendors.
By Jenn Goodman • Aug. 04, 2020 -
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Modular Monitor: Beyond emergency medical projects, demand takes a hit
Modular makers immediately stepped up when COVID-19 struck to fill rapid response and emergency demand, but long-term prospects aren't as clear.
By Joe Bousquin • Aug. 03, 2020 -
Top 10 cities for construction workers
Small and midsize cities pay above-average construction wages and boast modest costs of living that make them excellent locations for workers in the industry, according to a new analysis.
By Jenn Goodman • Aug. 03, 2020 -
Take our survey: Are you bidding on more jobs?
The highly competitive environment brought on by the coronavirus means that some contractors have to work harder to secure new projects. Construction Dive wants to know what you're up against in obtaining new work.
By Jenn Goodman • July 31, 2020 -
Tutor Perini reports 13% Q2 revenue growth due to essential civil projects
The company's revenue rose to $1.3 billion, thanks to a 20% year-over-year increase in civil construction.
By Kim Slowey • July 30, 2020 -
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How COVID-19 is transforming hotel design, construction
An architect who is an author of a new white paper on hotel design in the age of the coronavirus suggests steps construction firms should take to be ready for an influx of hospitality work.
By Shelley D. Hutchins, LEED-AP • July 30, 2020 -
Readers Respond: COVID-19 will disrupt construction for at least another year
Construction Dive readers who answered our latest survey voiced a growing acceptance, and concern, over the novel coronavirus persisting well into 2021 and beyond.
By Joe Bousquin • July 30, 2020 -
6 drones geared for construction
Here's a roundup of products that can aid contractors with data collection, inspection and documentation on a variety of jobsites.
By Zachary Phillips • July 29, 2020
