With $4M in backing, Core joins construction jobs app field

Developed by a trio of Google alums, the app uses algorithms to create a "match score" between workers and jobs, while helping tradespeople better promote their skills.

By Joe Bousquin • Sept. 21, 2020

Black Cleveland leaders call out Sherwin-Williams' $600M project for lack of diversity

In response to the announcement of the project’s key partners, an open letter takes issue with the company receiving $100 million in city tax credits.

By Zachary Phillips • Sept. 21, 2020

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Careful collaboration before shovels hit dirt is key to a successful project, experts say.

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Construction scores a hat trick: Starts, jobs, backlog all rise

The construction industry has rebounded from the COVID-19 crisis more than any other segment in the U.S., new reports show, driven by positive numbers in several areas.

By Joe Bousquin • Sept. 21, 2020

Expert: Detailed site plans needed to avoid crane collisions

This week's two-crane collision at an Austin, Texas, project that sent 16 people to the hospital shows contractors should include crane locations as part of a site safety plan, according to one crane expert.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 18, 2020

'Premium grocer effect' elevates multifamily rental prices

Apartment communities with a Whole Foods or Trader Joe’s on the ground floor earn rents that are nearly 6% higher than similar buildings with no grocer, according to a new study.

By Zachary Phillips • Sept. 18, 2020

Phoenix rises as US construction starts plummet

The Arizona city has seen starts leap by 82% during the first half of 2020. What makes this state capital special?

By Zachary Phillips • Sept. 17, 2020

More than 60 projects expedited by Trump executive order waiving environmental regulations

Newly released documents provide details into some of the infrastructure projects that have been sped up by the Trump administration to help hasten the economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

By Jennifer Goodman • Sept. 17, 2020

Researchers receive patents for prestressed concrete innovation

Swiss scientists are investigating new possibilities for self-tensioned concrete beams with carbon fiber-reinforced plastic inside, which helps make the building material easy to work with yet durable and stable.

By Jennifer Goodman • Sept. 16, 2020

Wildfires force shut down of construction sites in the West

Contractors are closing jobs voluntarily to protect workers' health from hazardous air quality, but an absence of mandates puts them in an awkward spot with owners.

By Joe Bousquin • Sept. 16, 2020

Is factoring the right move to help finance a construction project?

With rates as low as 2%, factoring arrangements can help general contractors finance new projects, especially as COVID-19 puts a pinch on traditional lending.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 15, 2020

Federal court says DOL joint-employer rule 'arbitrary and capricious'; ABC says judge 'got it wrong'

A federal court judge found that the Labor Department's new rule is in conflict with the Fair Labor Standards Act's broader definition. The Associated Builders and Contractors contends the judge "misapplied precedent" and suggests an appeal.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 15, 2020

Gensler earned highest revenue among US architecture firms for 9th consecutive year

The San Francisco-based firm brought in $1.5 billion in 2019 revenue, but the results reflect business that came in before the onset of the pandemic. 

By Zachary Phillips • Sept. 14, 2020

Many banks not yet accepting PPP forgiveness applications

Lenders are awaiting more guidance from the federal government as well as potential legislative action on the Paycheck Protection Program. Here is a rundown of what some of the country's top banks are telling customers.

By Jennifer Goodman • Sept. 14, 2020

Payroll tax deferral program could leave employers holding the bag

Firms that allow workers to defer Social Security taxes this year could face the liability of repaying the taxes themselves, according to an ADP executive.

By Robert Freedman • Sept. 11, 2020

Jacobs Engineering accelerating retrofits of COVID-19 vaccine manufacturing facilities

The pandemic has led to an increased reliance on construction technology and stressed the critical nature of in-depth planning, according to a Jacobs Engineering official.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 10, 2020

Burger King to build mobile-focused restaurant model in 2021

The fast food chain's designs feature a drive-in, curbside pickup, mobile takeout lockers and a suspended kitchen that can deliver food to drive-thru customers using a conveyor belt. 

By Julie Littman • Sept. 10, 2020

The most in-demand tech jobs in construction

The mushrooming field of contech has companies like Clark Construction and Skanska looking for a new kind of worker who understands the principles of building science, project management and computer coding.

By Joe Bousquin • Sept. 9, 2020

How AECOM is riding technology to the 'workplace of the future'

Leveraging global design centers and repeatable aspects of past projects, the construction giant's new CEO sees remote work continuing long after the pandemic is over.

By Joe Bousquin • Sept. 9, 2020

Pitt professor receives $1.8M grant for ladder safety

A University of Pittsburgh researcher is looking into the role of friction in designing slip-resistant ladders.

By Jennifer Goodman • Sept. 9, 2020

Suicide prevention in construction more important than ever

The COVID-19 crisis has the potential to exacerbate anxiety, depression and other mental health issues among construction workers, according to the chairperson of the Construction Industry Alliance for Suicide Prevention.

By Jennifer Goodman • Sept. 9, 2020

Florida contractor arrested for PPP fraud, could face 30 years in prison

Days after receiving a $2 million Paycheck Protection Program loan, the Fort Myers roofing company owner allegedly bought a $689,000 catamaran.

By Jennifer Goodman • Sept. 9, 2020

Contractors prepare to face COVID-19 challenges for the long haul

As summer turns to fall, construction pros are looking to new solutions to deal with the coronavirus pandemic through the rest of the year and into 2021. 

By Joe Bousquin • Sept. 8, 2020

COVID-19 relief package could aid construction through infrastructure funds, PPP loans

Although it took months to reach an agreement, the new coronavirus relief legislation approved last night includes funds for transportation projects and small business loans that could help contractors, according to the AGC.

By Zachary Phillips • Updated Dec. 22, 2020

Modular Monitor: What contractors should be telling owners about shifting to offsite construction

It’s important to have an early conversation with owners about the potential for cost savings and other benefits because the reality could be different from preconceptions, experts say.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 8, 2020

Lendlease to design, build Google's new 40-acre, mixed-use development

The Mountain View, California, project will include 1.3 million square feet of office space and up to 1,850 housing units. Lendlease says it has more Google projects to come.

By Zachary Phillips • Sept. 4, 2020