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XL Construction launches prefab school building option
TimberQuest uses cross-laminated timber to create prefabricated and pre-inspected wall and roof panels that can be erected in about 10 weeks.
By Jenn Goodman • June 23, 2021 -
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Bechtel announces partnership for constructing more efficient data centers
The new technology uses 70% less power and doesn’t rely on drinking water to keep data centers cool.
By Zachary Phillips • June 23, 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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US needs 330M square feet of warehouse space to keep up with e-commerce: CBRE
Retailers looking to build or rent new real estate could experience some sticker shock, according to a new report.
By Matt Leonard • June 23, 2021 -
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OSHA launches weekend jobsite inspections in Colorado
Citing a rise in fatalities, the agency said the initiative targets a time period when oversight and safety on jobsites may be lax.
By Joe Bousquin • June 23, 2021 -
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Deep DiveAnalysis: Public contractors' tax rates are among the lowest of any industry
As President Joe Biden's proposal to raise corporate taxes has pushed the issue of what companies pay into the national spotlight, Construction Dive looks at public construction firms' tax bills.
By Joe Bousquin • June 23, 2021 -
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Modular Marriott AC Hotel project dealing with delays, liens
The hotel under construction in New York City is reportedly facing uncertainty due to coronavirus-related impacts.
By Sebastian Obando • June 22, 2021 -
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Palmisano expands to Nashville
The New Orleans-based construction firm has opened a Nashville, Tennessee, office to leverage parallels between the two markets.
By Jeffrey Steele • June 22, 2021 -
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Opinion10 COVID-19 logistics lessons for construction firms
A methodical approach to tracking materials helped to make New York City-based HAP Construction more productive during the pandemic, according to vice president Stefano Braganti.
By Stefano Braganti • June 21, 2021 -
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Target unveils remodeled stores
The retailer said it would invest about $4 billion annually to remodel stores over the next few years, including the "glow-up" of 150 locations this year.
By Maria Monteros • June 21, 2021 -
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Webuild, Lane, Kiewit nab $17B total in Texas high-speed rail contracts
The total cost of the proposed high-speed railway between Dallas and Houston is estimated at $20 billion.
By Jenn Goodman • June 18, 2021 -
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Former Turner exec gets 46 months for tax evasion, bribery
A former vice president at Turner Construction was sentenced this week to 46 months in prison for evading taxes on more than $1.5 million in bribes.
By Sebastian Obando • June 18, 2021 -
Nooses found at Merck, Princeton U construction sites
In response to similar incidents, Oregon joined six other states last week in criminalizing the display of a noose to intimidate others.
By Joe Bousquin • June 17, 2021 -
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Report: COVID-19 has slowed payments for GCs and subs
A decrease in payment reliability is tightening the financial vise on construction companies of all sizes, according to a new study by Levelset.
By Jenn Goodman • June 17, 2021 -
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Drywall finishing robot saves time, prevents injuries
Used by Webcor, Swinerton and Suffolk, Canvas's robot reduces cycle time, cuts down on dust and enhances worker safety.
By Joe Bousquin • June 16, 2021 -
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Low-carbon concrete bill advances in New York
The bill aims to develop state guidelines for using greener concrete products and climate performance standards for state construction projects.
By Jason Plautz • June 16, 2021 -
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Construction input prices jump 24%
A new analysis tracks the materials that have skyrocketed the most since last year, including softwood lumber, which is up 154%.
By Jenn Goodman • June 16, 2021 -
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Federal government returning $2.2B from redirected border wall funds
A fire station in South Carolina and a naval maintenance facility in Virginia are among the projects that will receive redirected funds.
By Zachary Phillips • June 16, 2021 -
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Road construction accidents increase even as COVID-19 keeps drivers away
Sixty percent of highway contractors reported crashes on their work zones over the past year. Here is what transportation officials and construction firms are doing about the problem.
By Robyn Griggs Lawrence • June 15, 2021 -
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Report: Most LNG projects won't get built
A new study notes investor uncertainty in the liquefied natural gas sector, but said that smaller-scale projects are still attractive.
By Joe Bousquin • June 15, 2021 -
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Texas governor vows to continue border wall construction
Gov. Greg Abbott said he will appropriate more than $1 billion for security measures, which include expanding the barrier along the southern border.
By Jenn Goodman • June 14, 2021 -
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OSHA: Employers may relax COVID-19 measures in fully vaccinated workplaces
The agency also issued a standard that only applies to healthcare, something the AGC called a "significant victory" for the construction industry.
By Ryan Golden • June 14, 2021 -
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New TV show to highlight the benefits of work in the trades
"The Money Machine," coming to JUL-TV, will showcase career paths that don't require a college degree.
By Zachary Phillips • June 11, 2021 -
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Q&AHow Suffolk Construction is emerging from the pandemic
Even as conditions in Florida boom, places like Boston and New York have been slower to take off, according to Ralph Esposito, the company's president of the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic region.
By Joe Bousquin • June 11, 2021 -
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Turner overtakes Bechtel as the country's top contractor
For the first time in more than two decades, Bechtel did not earn the top spot on Engineering News-Record's list of the biggest contractors by revenue.
By Zachary Phillips • June 10, 2021 -
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White House releases roadmap for solving supply chain woes
The Biden administration's plan for strengthening American supply chains ignores "the most promising solutions," said AGC CEO Stephen Sandherr.
By Zachary Phillips • June 10, 2021
