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Gauging which tech tools help contractors the most
Procore's new App Management Metrics shows contractors which combination of tech their workers and trade partners leverage most often, and the pairing that can lead to successful projects.
By Joe Bousquin • Oct. 21, 2020 -
Coronavirus fast-tracks tech, culture innovation
From expanding VPNs to meet higher network demand to giving employees office equipment, contractors and other companies are finding efficient ways to stay productive through the pandemic.
By Katie Malone • Oct. 21, 2020 -
7 coronavirus-related construction challenges that will continue in 2021
Although contractors weathered a range of obstacles this year, the headwinds will not end when 2020 does, economists and other experts predict.
By Shelley D. Hutchins, LEED-AP • Oct. 21, 2020 -
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Deep DiveDespite progress, ingrained racism still runs deep in construction
While incidents of nooses and hateful graffiti on jobsites have made headlines in 2020, discrimination in the construction industry often manifests itself in more subtle, systemic ways.
By Joe Bousquin • Oct. 21, 2020 -
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Face masks could soon come with COVID-19 rating labels
Safety standard organization ASTM International is leading an effort to establish standards for reusable face coverings.
By Kim Slowey • Oct. 21, 2020 -
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Special report: How racism impacts construction
In this six-part series, Construction Dive takes a deep look into discrimination's toll on the industry.
By Zachary Phillips • Oct. 21, 2020 -
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Deep DiveRacist actions, attitudes 'nothing new' on construction sites
Hateful incidents leave people of color demeaned, belittled and pushed away from an industry starving for workers.
By Joe Bousquin • Oct. 20, 2020 -
House panel blasts banks over gap in PPP processing time
Businesses that borrowed up to $5 milllion had their Paycheck Protection Program loans processed much more quickly than those that borrowed less than $100,000, a new report found.
By Dan Ennis • Oct. 20, 2020 -
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Where Trump, Biden stand on construction-related issues
This comparison looks at the nominees' platforms on topics of importance to contractors such as infrastructure spending, job creation and immigration.
By HR Dive and Construction Dive staffs • Oct. 19, 2020 -
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Deep DiveRacism on the jobsite: How hate erodes construction's bottom line
Industry leaders say that eliminating bigoted actions and attitudes is the right thing to do, but they also say it will boost contractors' profits. Here are five reasons why.
By Joe Bousquin • Oct. 19, 2020 -
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A timeline of racist incidents on US and Canadian construction sites
Since the spring, Construction Dive has followed reports of graffiti, nooses and other overt forms of discrimination on construction jobsites. Here are the most high-profile incidents this year.
By Zachary Phillips • Oct. 19, 2020 -
Valadi, Sam. (2012). "Empire State - New York City" [Photograph]. Retrieved from Flickr.
Report: New York City's annual construction spending projected to drop by $4B
The New York Building Congress predicts that nonresidential construction spending will dip to $16.6 billion in 2020 from $21.2 billion in 2019 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
By Kim Slowey • Oct. 19, 2020 -
Permission granted by Jacobs
Jacobs donates $8M to Dallas park expansion project
The construction and engineering firm will name the new green space The Jacobs Lawn.
By Jenn Goodman • Oct. 16, 2020 -
Elon Musk's plan for Vegas Loop system one step closer to reality
Following successful tunneling at the Las Vegas Convention Center, the Boring Co. is looking to expand its underground transit system to more destinations on the Strip and beyond.
By Zachary Phillips • Oct. 16, 2020 -
SBA, Treasury unveil simplified PPP forgiveness documents
The federal government has rolled out a two-page version of its forgiveness application for Paycheck Protection Program loans of $50,000 or less in an effort to ease the burden for lenders and small businesses.
By Anna Hrushka • Oct. 15, 2020 -
Florida DOT says Skanska will be on the hook for lost toll revenue following bridge shutdown
Gov. Ron DeSantis suspended tolls on another bridge near the Pensacola Bay Bridge that was damaged by the contractor’s barges during Hurricane Sally.
By Zachary Phillips • Oct. 15, 2020 -
Opinion
Infrastructure investments will be driven by new technology
New innovations and practices will be imperative to stretching public dollars and convincing private investors of above market returns on infrastructure opportunities, writes industry expert Kate Gasparro.
By Kate Gasparro • Oct. 14, 2020 -
Survey: Firms adapting analytics, artificial intelligence, machine learning
However, executives responding to the survey also said social distancing and remote work during the pandemic are hindering productivity.
By Aman Kidwai • Oct. 14, 2020 -
Labor Department tackles questions about Trump's diversity training limits
The Trump administration's guidance and language are "unusual" compared to what is typically found in nondiscrimination law, an attorney said.
By Ryan Golden • Oct. 14, 2020 -
After a brief uptick, commercial construction backlog falls again
New data "indicate that we are in the early stages of a nonresidential construction spending downturn," said Associated Builders and Contractors Chief Economist Anirban Basu.
By Jenn Goodman • Oct. 14, 2020 -
Report: Nearly half of America's deadliest jobs are in construction
Roofers, ironworkers and crane operators are among the top 10 most dangerous occupations, while construction overall continues to be the deadliest field to work in across all U.S. industries.
By Joe Bousquin • Oct. 13, 2020 -
Lendlease announces $700M Brooklyn waterfront apartment project
The Australian firm said that the 800-unit project, which will increase its development footprint in the U.S. to more than $21.5 billion, aligns with its strategy to grow its business in targeted U.S. cities.
By Kim Slowey • Oct. 13, 2020 -
Crane watch: 7 mega-billion mixed-use projects
Some megaprojects have suffered coronavirus-related delays but most are ready to begin or continue construction. Here is an update on seven of the most expensive mixed-use developments in the country.
By Kim Slowey • Oct. 13, 2020 -
Top contractors name new corporate execs, board members
Fluor, AECOM, Granite, Gilbane and Jacobs have announced new leadership in recent months while dealing with COVID-19 and diversity challenges.
By Jenn Goodman • Oct. 12, 2020 -
Courtesy of Virgin Hyperloop One
Virgin Hyperloop to build certification center in West Virginia
Seventeen other states were in the running to land the project, which will include testing facilities, a training center, manufacturing space and a certification track.
By Chris Teale • Oct. 12, 2020
