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Project Wins
EllisDon tapped for steel furnace job in Ontario
Algoma Steel’s new $508 million facility, located near Michigan, will produce 70% lower emissions compared to its existing operations.
By Zachary Phillips • March 17, 2023 -
Trendline
Construction Megaprojects
Major U.S. projects valued at $1 billions or more.
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Tutor Perini ‘negatively impacted’ by legal issues, canceled work
The Los Angeles contractor also said in its earnings call that it lost a record $11 billion in potential new jobs in 2022 when owners canceled projects.
By Julie Strupp • March 16, 2023 -
Biden’s 2024 budget proposal bolsters OSHA funding by 17%
The plan would increase the agency’s number of full-time positions, but it still has a hard time filling jobs.
By Zachary Phillips • March 16, 2023 -
Bank failures cause uncertainty for contractors
The collapses of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank could weaken this year’s outlook for commercial real estate and construction, an economist said.
By Sebastian Obando • March 16, 2023 -
Materials prices inch up slightly
Declining energy costs are masking persistent inflation and supply chain challenges, said Anirban Basu, ABC chief economist.
By Sebastian Obando • March 15, 2023 -
Q&A
How multifamily builders are getting ahead of inflation
Bozzuto Construction’s newly minted VP advocates for the use of 3D modeling tech to increase efficiency.
By Mary Salmonsen • March 15, 2023 -
Project Wins
Bechtel to build EV charging infrastructure
The Reston, Virginia-based contractor sees the sector as a “very high priority,” per a company executive.
By Matthew Thibault • March 15, 2023 -
Equipment makers roll out autonomous machinery at ConExpo
Teleo, Honda and Volvo are among the manufacturers offering new partnerships and updated products.
By Matthew Thibault • March 15, 2023 -
Opinion
Jobsite safety has slipped since the pandemic, construction CEOs say
Contractors need to up their safety training practices to avoid “dire consequences,” writes consultant Jay Greenspan.
By Jay Greenspan • March 15, 2023 -
Backlog ticks up, remains historically elevated
New work continues to surge despite a gloomy economic forecast and elevated borrowing costs, per analysis from Associated Builders and Contractors.
By Sebastian Obando • March 15, 2023 -
IIJA brings new funds, challenges to NYC infrastructure overhaul
Panelists weighed in on the impact of the federal funding during the 2023 New York Build conference last week.
By Sebastian Obando • March 14, 2023 -
Gilbane Building Co. revenue up 8%
The Providence, Rhode Island-based contractor highlighted large projects and public-private partnerships in its recent annual report.
By Matthew Thibault • March 14, 2023 -
Skanska predicts construction costs will rise above inflation in many US cities
Owners and contractors can expect to shell out more for projects in the near future, per a new report from the contractor that looked at 21 U.S. markets.
By Zachary Phillips • March 14, 2023 -
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EEOC puts construction on notice
The agency’s proposed strategic enforcement plan, which will guide its efforts through 2027, called out the industry by name.
By Joe Bousquin • March 14, 2023 -
NYC office, hotel sectors show signs of life
“New York is back,” but in a way that differs from its pre-pandemic level, a presenter at this week’s New York Build conference said.
By Sebastian Obando • March 10, 2023 -
Women in Construction Week 2023
Be deliberate, set goals: Tips for recruiting women
In a recent webinar, panelists from across the country offered advice and insight on how to grow the share of women in construction.
By Zachary Phillips • March 10, 2023 -
Energy Department offers $6B to decarbonize industrial manufacturing
Grants will be awarded to projects in high-polluting sectors such as iron and steel, chemicals and refining and food and beverage.
By Megan Ruggles • March 10, 2023 -
Women in Construction Week 2023
One size does not fit all: Lack of proper PPE for women is dangerous
Baggy gear can lead to new hazards, workers performing tasks without protection or even a lack of confidence and belonging in one’s job, experts say.
By Zachary Phillips • March 9, 2023 -
Half of construction’s job openings vanish
A pullback in residential and other segments could explain the “shocking” drop, according to a report from Associated Builders and Contractors.
By Zachary Phillips • March 9, 2023 -
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Worker killed on Swinerton casino project in Spokane
Carpenter Ana Vetter died in a formwork collapse Tuesday morning at the Spokane Tribe Casino project site, according to local media reports.
By Zachary Phillips • March 8, 2023 -
Women in Construction Week 2023
New organization bolsters women in contech
Spearheaded by Hilti's Antonia Elisa Soler Blasco, the multinational organization is breaking down barriers for women in the field.
By Matthew Thibault • March 8, 2023 -
Biden taps Florida construction exec for trade committee
Patrick Murphy of Miami-based Coastal Construction Group has been appointed to the President’s Export Council.
By Sebastian Obando • March 8, 2023 -
Dodge: Construction planning bounces back
The Dodge Construction Network said its Momentum Index has rebounded, shaking off a steep plunge at the beginning of the year.
By Joe Bousquin • March 8, 2023 -
‘We’re not going to have one’: AGC economist dismisses a 2023 recession
A strong U.S. economy should fend off recession concerns this year, said Ken Simonson, chief economist for Associated General Contractors of America.
By Sebastian Obando • March 7, 2023