AGC sues feds over PPP loan necessity questionnaire

The Associated General Contractors of America's lawsuit seeks to compel the federal government to revise the Paycheck Protection Program questionnaire, saying "they do not have the right to use a secretly crafted form to gather unprecedented amounts of proprietary information."

By Jennifer Goodman • Dec. 9, 2020

Innovator of the Year: NEXT Coalition

Five major contractors have come together to create tech solutions for coronavirus-related challenges.

By Zachary Phillips • Dec. 9, 2020

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Top 5 stories from Construction Dive

Construction Dive editors curate some of the industry’s top stories from this year.

By Construction Dive staff

The Construction Dive Awards for 2020

From a major contractor doing its part to combat racism in the industry to a group formed to test COVID-19 jobsite solutions, these are the firms and people leading the way for change in construction.

By Construction Dive Team • Dec. 9, 2020

People of the Year: Essential construction workers

As COVID-19 gripped the U.S., construction workers became national role models in how to mitigate the effects of the global pandemic.

By Jennifer Goodman • Dec. 9, 2020

Company of the Year: Turner Construction

The multinational firm has taken a leadership role against racism in the construction industry — even shutting down sites to conduct anti-bias training. That's why it is Construction Dive's Company of the Year.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 9, 2020

WSP, Jacobs, Skanska, STO announce deals, acquisitions

In recent weeks, the construction firms have revealed strategic moves to build market share or expand into new areas.

By Joe Bousquin • Dec. 8, 2020

Nearly 40% of women working in construction hold office support roles, study shows

Although the number of women in the industry is growing, many are in traditional administrative positions, a new analysis shows.

By Zachary Phillips • Dec. 7, 2020

Turner targets mental health, substance abuse with wellness initiative

The contractor is rolling out a trailer at a Boston jobsite that goes beyond safety to promote physical and behavioral health on and off the job. 

By Joe Bousquin • Dec. 7, 2020

German grocer Aldi working on $5B US expansion plan

The company’s new store on the ground floor of a Philadelphia apartment building is among more than 70 U.S. stores the retailer will open by the end of this year.

By Sam Silverstein • Dec. 7, 2020

Trade groups: Amid COVID-19 challenges, construction has performed better than most industries

​Two economists stress how the coronavirus has hobbled the construction industry while emphasizing what it has done right in the fight to stay open. 

By Joe Bousquin • Dec. 4, 2020

Pandemic revs up drive-thru restaurant design

With drive-thru traffic increasing in the double-digits, Arby's, McDonald's, Burger King, KFC, Taco Bell and others have developed building prototypes to better streamline operations.

By Julie Littman • Dec. 4, 2020

Where face coverings are required .... and where they are not

Contractors and their employees should be aware of mask mandates and emergency standards as they move about their projects.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 4, 2020

It's official: Video call fatigue is real

An overload of meetings has been a workplace problem for many years, one now exacerbated by having to conduct most meetings virtually, a study finds.

By Aman Kidwai • Dec. 2, 2020

CDC plan puts essential workers second in line for COVID-19 vaccine

As U.S. officials designate priority groups to receive vaccines, essential workers will likely come after healthcare and nursing home staff and residents, but before others who can work from home. 

By Joe Bousquin • Dec. 2, 2020

Enbridge clears final regulatory hurdle for $2.6B Minnesota pipeline project

The Line 3 replacement project is expected to generate 4,200 union jobs.

By Jennifer Goodman • Dec. 2, 2020

Biden names workplace safety expert to COVID-19 task force

The addition of longtime OSHA administrator Dr. David Michaels was applauded by the National Safety Council, which said that businesses need a national pandemic roadmap to keep workers safe.

By Jennifer Goodman • Dec. 1, 2020

Can employers restrict workers' personal travel?

As COVID-19 cases surge, construction and other businesses have some options when it comes to employees' holiday vacations.

By Ryan Golden • Dec. 1, 2020

Contractors brace for more lockdowns as coronavirus cases spike nationwide

Pros are doing what they can now to prepare for potential pandemic-induced halts to construction work in the winter months.

By Joe Bousquin • Nov. 30, 2020

7 ways to prepare for potential COVID-19 construction shutdowns

Are more stop-work orders ahead? Here's what to do to be able to come back in stride.

By Joe Bousquin • Nov. 30, 2020

Top U.S. retailers put the brakes on construction spending

Despite strong Black Friday sales, a new Dodge report shows a continued decline in retail construction from leading chains such as Walmart, Dollar General and Target, but there are bright spots as well.

By Jennifer Goodman • Nov. 30, 2020

VDC propels solutions on Clark Construction's $300M mixed-use project

The contractor's advance planning also helped solve challenges from the ground up at a complicated Maryland office and multifamily project.

By Zachary Phillips • Nov. 25, 2020

Commodore Builders nears completion of CLT hybrid project in Boston

The project team is utilizing lightweight cross-laminated timber to add two stories to an existing 1920s era brick-and-beam building.

By Jennifer Goodman • Nov. 25, 2020

Stadium, arena projects kick off despite COVID-19

Enjoy Thanksgiving weekend with a look back at some of the biggest sports-related construction news of 2020.

By Jennifer Goodman • Nov. 25, 2020

Maryland to pay Purple Line contractors $100M by year-end

In a move expected to be approved this week, the Maryland Department of Transportation will pay the first installment in a $250 million settlement agreement.

By Jennifer Goodman • Updated Dec. 14, 2020

How the Biden administration might impact the construction industry

Construction Dive's coverage from recent weeks gives a glimpse of how the next four years under President-elect Joe Biden might look.

By Jennifer Goodman • Nov. 25, 2020