Commercial Building
-
Danielle Ternes / Construction Dive
ColumnModular Monitor: What to consider before making the move to offsite construction
While the coronavirus may lead more firms to check out modular building techniques, experts say contractors should thoroughly understand the differences in bidding, scheduling, budgeting and more that go along with them.
By Kim Slowey • June 01, 2020 -
Moody's: Expect more coronavirus-induced project delays
Some types of construction projects historically are prone to delays, and thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, those delays are about to get worse, according to a new report.
By Kim Slowey • June 01, 2020 -
Q&A
May Mailbag: Construction attorney answers readers' coronavirus legal questions
Who pays for the extra time and work involved to keep employees safe? There's no simple answer, says attorney Patrick J. Greene Jr.
By Jenn Goodman • May 29, 2020 -
DPR Construction
4 major contractors issue call for coronavirus tech solutions
The NEXT Coalition, which includes DPR, McCarthy, Haskell and Black & Veatch, is looking for ideas from the industry to continue to protect construction and office workers.
By Zachary Phillips • May 29, 2020 -
OSHA issues new COVID-19 guidance
The agency's latest workplace enforcement guidance for contractors details how to determine if a coronavirus case is work related.
By Kim Slowey • May 29, 2020 -
Q&A
Construction industry is like 'a rocket about to take off'
The CEO of one of the country's top electrical subcontracting firms sees U.S. construction slowing, but only temporarily.
By Jenn Goodman • May 28, 2020 -
Adeline Kon/Construction Dive
3 approaches to contact tracing for the jobsite and office
Technology companies have created solutions to help facilitate safer work environments, but privacy issues remain about how contractors can gather workers' health data.
By Naomi Eide • May 27, 2020 -
Permission granted by Quartz Systems
Crane camera software firm receives $7.75M in funding
The infusion will allow Quartz Systems, which works with contractors including DPR and PLC, to expand its sales throughout the United States.
By Jenn Goodman • May 27, 2020 -
SARINYAPINNGAM via Getty Images
Data analytics facilitates more accurate project costs, schedules
Construction has lagged in data collection, but experts emphasize its value during the pandemic and beyond and how construction firms can take advantage of others’ mistakes.
By Zachary Phillips • May 27, 2020 -
Coronavirus has affected construction the most in these 10 states
More than any others, these states are dealing with historic levels of construction unemployment, a decline in jobsite activity and government shutdowns.
By Jenn Goodman • May 27, 2020 -
Allegiant stops work on $1B Florida resort due to coronavirus
The effects of COVID-19 are being felt on many tourism-related projects in the Sunshine State, including at Disney parks, airports and cruise terminals.
By Kim Slowey • May 26, 2020 -
Danielle Ternes/Construction Dive
The Dotted Line: How will clients approach contracts post-pandemic?
Owners will likely demand more flexibility in future construction contracts so they can easily suspend or stop projects, as well as mitigate their risk.
By Kim Slowey • May 26, 2020 -
Bechtel No. 1 again on ENR's top contractors list
While the country's top 400 contractors generated a record $414 billion in revenue last year, even with some large firms not reporting, the outlook for 2020 is less certain.
By Zachary Phillips • May 22, 2020 -
Edwin Lopez / Construction Dive
Fisher Sand and Gravel wins $1.3B border wall job
The contract is being questioned by a high-ranking House Democrat, who earlier asked the Defense Department to determine if another Fisher wall project was properly awarded.
By Kim Slowey • May 21, 2020 -
McKinsey: COVID-19 will spur construction's tech use
In the short and long term, the consulting firm says contractors will respond to the pandemic with widespread implementation of BIM, digitization, modular construction and other solutions.
By Zachary Phillips • May 20, 2020 -
Flickr/Infrogmation of New Orleans https://www.flickr.com/photos/infrogmation/
Demolition begins at Hard Rock New Orleans site
The cleanup of the hotel that collapsed during construction in October, including the recovery of two workers' remains and the removal of three nearby buildings, is scheduled to take six months.
By Kim Slowey • May 20, 2020 -
Q&A
How a Philadelphia contractor is adapting to slower pace of work amid pandemic
Managers at LOTT Restaurant Construction have refined timelines, employed virtual walkthroughs and researched practices from hospital construction to help the firm and clients evolve in a changing business environment.
By Jenn Goodman • May 19, 2020 -
Contractors challenged by lack of labor, jobsite tension and delays
Even as projects reopen, enhanced unemployment benefits and health fears are keeping construction workers on the sidelines, said experts during a recent AGC webinar.
By Jenn Goodman • May 19, 2020 -
Permission granted by Austin AGC
Deep DiveHow construction firms can prepare for a potential second wave of COVID-19
Although work is restarting in most jurisdictions, contractors can't let their guard down regarding coronavirus precautions for the future.
By Kim Slowey • May 18, 2020 -
HVAC worker sues for overtime, PPE
The fired Florida worker alleges that his previous employer did not provide PPE to protect him from COVID-19 and that he was misclassified as a salaried employee.
By Lisa Burden • May 18, 2020 -
California transit, road work to continue despite $54B state budget deficit
Gov. Gavin Newom's revised budget instructs the state's DOT to accelerate projects and improve roads as a way to restart California’s economy.
By Jenn Goodman • May 15, 2020 -
Photo by Infrogmation of New Orleans/Flickr, edited by Michelle Rock/Construction Dive
SGL, Citadel and Jacobs named to 'Dirty Dozen' safety violators list
The National Council for Occupational Safety and Health targeted three major construction projects, including the partial collapse of the Hard Rock Hotel in New Orleans and the Interstate 4 expansion in Orlando, Florida.
By Kim Slowey • May 15, 2020 -
The pros and cons of on-site testing for COVID-19
Testing alone won't form an effective reopening plan, and the realities of testing may outweigh the benefits, according to human resources attorneys.
By Ryan Golden • May 15, 2020 -
$1.1B Pittsburgh airport modernization on hold amid coronavirus concerns
The bond sale intended to help finance the project also is postponed, and the design now will incorporate pubic health measures necessitated by the coronavirus pandemic.
By Kim Slowey • May 14, 2020 -
AGC: House Democrats' coronavirus aid bill falls short
The proposed $3 trillion package would pour billions into roadway construction, but not help contractors retain employees, the association's leader says.
By Zachary Phillips • May 14, 2020
