Report: Highest-paying construction jobs that don't require a college degree

Even without a college education, construction managers, who earn an average of $95,000 annually, make well above the nation’s median salary, a new report shows.

By Zachary Phillips • Oct. 26, 2020

Toronto police make arrest in construction site noose case

The Toronto Police Service has arrested a 34-year-old tradesworker as part of its investigation into nooses left on jobsites in the city this summer, according to local media reports.

By Jennifer Goodman , Joe Bousquin • Updated Dec. 8, 2020

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

By Construction Dive staff

After big dig, AEG goes dark at $1B Nashville Yards

The firm spent 10 months excavating the site for a concert venue, movie theater and hotel but now says it will pause its part of the project due to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

By Joe Bousquin • Oct. 23, 2020

Fluor reports delayed Q2 2020 results, $4.1B in revenue

Revenue was affected by COVID-19 challenges, the company said, and backlog was $29 billion.

By Jennifer Goodman • Updated Nov. 13, 2020

Fixing construction's racism problem will take an industrywide effort

To eradicate bigotry on jobsites, the first step is to acknowledge it exists, industry leaders say. Zero-tolerance policies, bystander intervention and a 'racism rating' are some of their other ideas.

By Joe Bousquin • Oct. 23, 2020

Construction firms step up efforts to eradicate hate

From zero-tolerance policies to cash rewards for help in investigations and banning Confederate flags, here are the meaningful steps contractors are taking against racism.

By Joe Bousquin • Oct. 22, 2020

8 hospital megaprojects in the US

Most of these $1 billion-plus projects were planned before the pandemic and will help provide much-needed beds and healthcare services.

By Zachary Phillips • Oct. 22, 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

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

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

Despite 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

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

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

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

Racist 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

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

Racism 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

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

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

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

Jacobs donates $8M to Dallas park expansion project

The construction and engineering firm will name the new green space The Jacobs Lawn.

By Jennifer Goodman • 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

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