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NY pot law creates safety, liability issues for contractors
Unlike other jurisdictions where marijuana is legal, the Empire State's "Scaffold Law" assigns absolute liability to employers for gravity-related worker injuries, even those caused by or to someone who is high on the job.
By Joe Bousquin • April 12, 2021 -
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Roadblocks to Recovery: The factors that could slow construction's comeback from COVID-19
Escalating labor costs, rising material prices and nervous clients could all stand in the way of construction's return to normalcy. Here Construction Dive tracks the factors that could slow the industry's return to normalcy.
April 12, 2021 -
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TrendlineData center construction
New projects from customers like Meta, Google and Amazon make this a burgeoning sector for contractors.
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2 men plead guilty in Florida plot to evade payroll taxes, workers' comp requirements
In the $1.4 million scheme, the men allegedly "rented out" workers' compensation certificates to subcontractor crews.
By Zachary Phillips • April 9, 2021 -
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Q&ABarton Malow employs unique precast seating demolition at Florida's Camping World Stadium
The contractor is working to enhance the fan and athlete experience for the Orlando, Florida landmark, home of college football's Citrus Bowl.
By Jennifer Goodman • April 9, 2021 -
Walsh hits pause on ETS as political will for new COVID-19 rules wanes
The labor secretary has put the development of an OSHA emergency temporary standard on hold, according to recent media reports.
By Joe Bousquin • April 9, 2021 -
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COVID-19 Vaccine Awareness Week starts Monday
A coalition of industry groups will kick off a nationwide campaign next week to urge all construction workers to get vaccinated.
By Zachary Phillips • Updated April 16, 2021 -
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High-tech machines take skyscraper construction safety to new heights
Two major tall building projects — one in New York City and the other in Dubai — benefited from technology that helps speed construction and keep employees safe while working hundreds of feet above the ground.
By Jennifer Goodman • April 7, 2021 -
Online map showcases construction-related careers in booming green sector
The tool was designed to help workers research jobs and advancement paths in the green building field.
By Jennifer Goodman • April 7, 2021 -
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Readers Respond: 46% of unvaccinated contractors plan to stay that way
A Construction Dive survey has found a deep divide among pros who see the COVID-19 vaccine as important to the industry and those who are hesitant.
By Jennifer Goodman • April 7, 2021 -
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New Orleans convention center authority picks developer for $1B mixed-use project
One of the highlights of the development, which is inspired by The Wharf in Washington, D.C., will be a 750,000-square-foot corporate campus meant to draw tech companies to the city.
By Kim Slowey • April 7, 2021 -
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How an Arby's franchisee renovates units with little downtime
Flynn Restaurant Group flips its locations several units at a time, a strategy that allows for better economies of scale from contractors and suppliers.
By Julie Littman • April 7, 2021 -
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New details emerge for Philadelphia's $2.5B Navy Yard project
The public-private initiative includes the construction of life sciences buildings, retail spaces and residential units.
By Zachary Phillips • April 6, 2021 -
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7 award-winning modular projects
From a pediatric hospital wing to a marijuana dispensary, these factory-built facilities earned honors from the Modular Building Institute.
By Zachary Phillips • April 5, 2021 -
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Bechtel's 2020 revenue falls 19%
The multinational contractor's backlog and new awards also declined, as COVID-19 created "the toughest challenge in the company's history," CEO Brendan Bechtel said.
By Jennifer Goodman • April 5, 2021 -
Legoland hit with $346K environmental fines at New York park
The New York Department of Environmental Conservation has fined the owners of the project $611,550 since construction started in 2018.
By Kim Slowey • April 1, 2021 -
Suffolk hires top Boston construction leader
Boston Chief of Operations Patrick Brophy will join the construction firm as senior director of external affairs in the Northeast.
By Jennifer Goodman • April 1, 2021 -
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Meet the vertical automated grocery store
Coming soon to cities across the country, Boston-based Urbx's futuristic stores will cost between $5 million and $7 million but will have lower real estate costs and higher e-commerce productivity than traditional groceries.
By Jeff Wells • March 31, 2021 -
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Microsoft executive appointed head of national BIM committee
Salla Eckhardt has also worked in VDC and technology-related roles at Seattle-area construction firms Hoffman Construction and Sellen Construction.
By Jennifer Goodman • March 31, 2021 -
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Construction Dive survey: Will you get vaccinated?
Construction Dive wants to know: Are you eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine and if so will you get it? Answer our quick survey and have your voice heard.
By Jennifer Goodman • March 31, 2021 -
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5 ways COVID-19 is influencing school construction projects
Three federal relief bills have injected $190.5 billion in funds for K-12, and school leaders are eyeing needed improvements highlighted by the pandemic.
By Katie Navarra • March 30, 2021 -
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In first week, Walsh talks about unions, jobsite inspectors, COVID-19 standard
Labor Secretary Marty Walsh discussed several issues of importance to U.S. contractors in his first days on the job.
By Joe Bousquin • March 29, 2021 -
Canadian contractors take the Lunchbox Challenge to thank workers, help restaurants
Part of Canada's Construction Month, the program is aimed at boosting the beleaguered restaurant sector by purchasing lunch for work crews on construction sites.
By Joe Bousquin • March 26, 2021 -
Senate passes bill extending PPP deadline to May 31
The bill, which extends the deadline for Paycheck Protection Program applications for another two months, awaits President Joe Biden's signature.
By Anna Hrushka • March 26, 2021 -
Construction will face a labor gap of 430K workers this year, ABC says
U.S. construction companies will need to hire at least 430,000 and as many as 1 million workers this year, according to Associated Builders and Contractors.
By Jennifer Goodman • March 26, 2021 -
Architectural billings increase for first time since pandemic began
The latest report from the American Institute of Architects indicates growth in design work, although the organization’s chief economist said he’s still cautious about the outlook.
By Zachary Phillips • March 25, 2021
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