Lendlease reports pandemic-driven loss for second half of its fiscal year

Despite the effects of the coronavirus, the company's core business development backlog saw a 48% increase year over year.

By Kim Slowey • Aug. 17, 2020

Fabric, fit more important than face covering style

Don't throw away that neck gaiter just yet: It may not be as ineffective for limiting coronavirus spread as recent news reports claim, according to new research.

By Jennifer Goodman • Updated Aug. 19, 2020

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Data center construction

New projects from customers like Meta, Google and Amazon make this a burgeoning sector for contractors.

By Construction Dive staff

Give us your feedback about racism on jobsites

Construction Dive wants to know how prevalent racism is on construction projects across the country — and when racist incidents occur, what should leaders do to address them?

By Jennifer Goodman • Aug. 14, 2020

Building a factory during a pandemic: an owner's perspective

Designing and constructing a 42,500-square-foot processing plant during the COVID-19 outbreak required patience, technology and a dedicated team, said Gathered Foods founder Chris Kerr.

By Megan Poinski • Aug. 14, 2020

Balfour Beatty reports half-year loss amid plunge in UK construction market

Despite the downturn, CEO Leo Quinn said that the company expects to recover quickly, pointing to potential government infrastructure investment.

By Jennifer Goodman • Aug. 13, 2020

Readers Respond: 44% of respondents had a co-worker test positive for COVID-19

How people react to their own or a co-worker's illness varies by the severity of symptoms they experience, witness or hear about, according to the latest Construction Dive survey.

By Joe Bousquin • Aug. 13, 2020

USC launches master's degree in construction tech

The University of Southern California's Viterbi School of Engineering is offering a new master's program in Advanced Design and Construction Technology.

By Jennifer Goodman • Aug. 12, 2020

Architectural billings continue to decline

The AIA Billings Index fell again in July, albeit at a slower pace than earlier this year when the index dropped to an historic low.

By Joe Bousquin • Updated Aug. 24, 2020

Another bird-friendly building mandate for the East Coast

Howard County, Maryland, is the latest jurisdiction to mandate construction standards that lessen fatal bird collisions with buildings, following similar laws in New York City and San Francisco.

By Amanda Loudin • Aug. 11, 2020

Study finds COVID-19 protocols led to a 7% loss on construction projects

Based on data that has ramifications for the entire industry, a new report from a subcontractor association also said that its members have taken a nearly 18% hit to productivity since the coronavirus outbreak began.

By Joe Bousquin • Aug. 11, 2020

Appeals court upholds $687K builders risk exclusion on Balfour Beatty project

The court found that the risk policy for a Houston office building did not cover damage to the windows caused by slag from welding operations by subcontractor Milestone Metals. 

By Kim Slowey • Aug. 10, 2020

Turner Construction suspends work at $1.7B Facebook site in Ohio due to racist incident

The shutdown at the data center construction site near Columbus, Ohio, follows a similar incident at Turner's FC Cincinnati stadium site.

By Kim Slowey • Updated Aug. 10, 2020

Maryland judge says contractors can walk away from Purple Line transit project

After years spent negotiating millions of dollars in cost overruns with Maryland agencies, Purple Line Transit Partners has received permission to leave the $5.6 billion project.

By Zachary Phillips , Kim Slowey • Updated Sept. 11, 2020

Question of the week: Have you had COVID-19?

With construction workers reporting to jobsites throughout the coronavirus pandemic, Construction Dive editors want to know what your personal experiences have been with COVID-19.

By Joe Bousquin • Aug. 7, 2020

5 red flags that a job might not be worth the risk

In challenging economic times, contractors need to be especially vigilant for warning signs such as uncertain financing, incomplete drawings or an owner with a bad reputation, experts say.

By Kim Slowey • Aug. 6, 2020

Readers Respond: COVID-19 has increased competition among contractors

In this week's survey, Construction Dive readers said that while more construction companies are competing for the same jobs, some firms are "buying" work by lowballing their bids.

By Jennifer Goodman • Aug. 6, 2020

Shawmut higher ed project utilizes cross-laminated timber for speed, flexibility

The CLT design of Brown University's student housing project also created safer working conditions and shorter lead times.

By Shelley D. Hutchins, LEED-AP • Aug. 5, 2020

Deere invests in smart equipment

The heavy equipment manufacturer says its Smart Industrial Vision initiative will leverage technology to help machines perform faster and more productively for its construction customers.

By Jennifer Goodman • Aug. 5, 2020

Final body removed from collapsed Hard Rock Hotel New Orleans jobsite

Crews removed the remains of Jose Ponce Arreola, the second of two workers trapped in the rubble since October, clearing the way for demolition.

By Kim Slowey • Updated Aug. 18, 2020

AECOM ups guidance after mixed Q3 results, resumes talks to sell units

Essential status of its infrastructure projects insulated the firm from COVID-19 initially, and AECOM beat Wall Street estimates. But the results came on lower revenue, and private business slowed in June.

By Joe Bousquin • Aug. 5, 2020

$1.97B Allegiant Stadium reaches end zone

The Las Vegas Raiders’ future home is complete, although the team’s inaugural season will be played in front of 65,000 empty seats.

By Zachary Phillips • Aug. 5, 2020

Jacobs announces slight uptick in Q3 revenue, extensive diversity-inclusion plan

The Dallas-based global construction and engineering firm reported that third quarter revenue increased by nearly 3% compared to last year. It also provided details about a new diversity action plan for staff, subcontractors and vendors.

By Jennifer Goodman • Aug. 4, 2020

Modular Monitor: Beyond emergency medical projects, demand takes a hit

Modular makers immediately stepped up when COVID-19 struck to fill rapid response and emergency demand, but long-term prospects aren't as clear.

By Joe Bousquin • Aug. 3, 2020

Top 10 cities for construction workers

Small and midsize cities pay above-average construction wages and boast modest costs of living that make them excellent locations for workers in the industry, according to a new analysis.

By Jennifer Goodman • Aug. 3, 2020

Take our survey: Are you bidding on more jobs?

​The highly competitive environment brought on by the coronavirus means that some contractors have to work harder to secure new projects. Construction Dive wants to know what you're up against in obtaining new work. 

By Jennifer Goodman • July 31, 2020