Contractors pledge to combat racial inequality

Construction firms and industry groups are taking a stand against racial injustice and vowing to do more to increase diversity on U.S. jobsites.

By Jennifer Goodman • June 17, 2020

Lenders' top tips for weathering the COVID-19 crisis

The coronavirus pandemic has made contractors’ relationships with their banks more important than ever. Here’s how to ensure a smooth partnership even during difficult times.

By Jennifer Goodman • June 16, 2020

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Preconstruction

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

By Construction Dive staff

New Helmets to Hardhats director on how to attract veterans to construction jobs

David Porter spoke with Construction Dive about how good pay, retirement benefits and structure can help entice task-oriented former service members.

By Zachary Phillips • June 16, 2020

Beyond PPP: Federal loans, tax credits for contractors

Here's the lowdown on some options other than the Paycheck Protection Program for financial assistance including Main Street loans and CARES Act tax credits.

By Kim Slowey • June 15, 2020

Court rejects bid for OSHA COVID-19 emergency standard

Construction industry groups applauded the decision regarding a lawsuit from the AFL-CIO requesting a temporary emergency standard to address coronavirus in the workplace.

By Jennifer Goodman • June 12, 2020

Friday Feedback: Face coverings on the jobsite

Construction Dive wants to know: What do readers think about the need for face coverings at work?

By Jennifer Goodman • June 12, 2020

How contractors can protect jobsites from vandalism

Keeping projects safe from property damage or theft requires both low-tech and high-tech solutions, experts say.

By Kim Slowey • June 12, 2020

Agency asks federal contractors for ideas to make border wall less vulnerable

Customs and Border Protection wants construction firms and other businesses to recommend ways to deter people from breaching or cutting through fencing with commercially available tools.

By Zachary Phillips • June 11, 2020

Skanska keeps university project running despite COVID-19 challenges

The project team renovating the University of Delaware lab building had to rethink the job midstream as materials and workers became scarce, new jobsite cleanliness rules were required and much more.

By Jennifer Goodman • June 11, 2020

Fluor shareholder sues execs, directors, alleging low bids cost firm billions

The derivative lawsuit asks for restitution due to the actions of company directors and executives, as well as for business reforms and greater shareholder input.

By Kim Slowey • June 11, 2020

EEOC: Texas construction company assigned black employees to more taxing, dangerous work

Supervisors and employees on CCC Group's New York construction site also harassed coworkers based on their race, the federal agency said.

By Lisa Burden • June 11, 2020

Windover employs tech to expedite truss production, installation

The construction company used data from 3D modeling to design and manufacture 935 trusses and deliver them to the jobsite in three days.

By Zachary Phillips • June 10, 2020

Prescient receives $90M in funding

The digital design-build company focused on modular solutions works in sectors including apartments, senior living and student housing.

By Jennifer Goodman • June 10, 2020

Construction unions call on Massachusetts governor to strengthen COVID-19 protections

The Massachusetts Building Trades Council wants more worker protections regarding coronavirus, such as the right to stop work and not lose out on pay.

By Kim Slowey • June 9, 2020

Contractors hire medical professionals for COVID-19 guidance, site visits

From temperature-taking nurses to infectious disease control consultants, contractors are partnering with medical experts to create strategies for healthy jobsites and offices.

By Shelley D. Hutchins, LEED-AP • June 9, 2020

PPP loans now only require 60% of funds for payroll use

Several sought-after changes to make the loan program more useful to contractors and others were signed into law by President Donald Trump. 

By Robert Freedman • June 8, 2020

Construction employment sees record rebound in May

New government employment data points to a sooner-than-expected economic recovery, according to ABC economist Anirban Basu.

By Jennifer Goodman • June 8, 2020

New York City reopens nonessential construction work

Phase 1 is underway, allowing construction to reboot on almost 32,500 nonessential projects across the city's five boroughs. 

By Kim Slowey • June 8, 2020

Coronavirus fallout could increase multifamily construction demand in suburbs

The pandemic has amplified a demographic shift that could affect demand for apartments and condos, according to analysts and construction officials. 

By Jennifer Goodman • June 5, 2020

Messer Construction avoids layoffs, prepares for future challenges

Although the Cincinnati-based firm has seen very few projects canceled, company leaders are preparing for a decline in backlog, increased competition and a potential second wave of COVID-19.

By Jennifer Goodman • June 4, 2020

Construction conferences go virtual, reschedule for the remainder of 2020

Industry conferences have begun to announce responses to the coronavirus, be it canceling, rescheduling or hosting events online. Here is a look at events for the rest of the year.

By Zachary Phillips • June 4, 2020

New app seeks to recruit young people to construction

The Construction Careers Foundation’s new app demonstrates the possibilities of a career in construction to people in their teens to early 20s.

By Zachary Phillips • June 3, 2020

Amid protests, some construction sites damaged, subject to curfews

Most of the incidents across the country have been minor but several buildings under construction have been destroyed. 

By Kim Slowey • June 3, 2020

OSHA offers guidance on the use of face coverings

Because cloth face coverings aren't viewed as providing protection against exposure to occupational hazards, OSHA's standards do not require employers to provide them, the agency said.

By Jennifer Goodman • Updated June 16, 2020

Gilbane exec: COVID-19 will lead to lower material prices

The coronavirus' impact on the supply chain has been "less than expected," Joe Piro, vice president of supply chain for Gilbane Building Co., told Construction Dive.

By Zachary Phillips • June 2, 2020