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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 -
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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 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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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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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 -
Wulff, Andreas. (2015). "New York City" [Photograph]. Retrieved from Flickr.
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 -
Wulff, Andreas. (2015). "New York City" [Photograph]. Retrieved from Flickr.
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 -
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Q&AMesser 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 -
Iven, William. (2014). [Photograph]. Retrieved from Pixabay.
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 -
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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 -
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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 -
Q&A
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 -
What new PPP loan guidance means for contractors
The clarifications are intended to make the Paycheck Protection Program more flexible for construction and other businesses while Congress works to expand some of the program's parameters.
By Kim Slowey • June 2, 2020 -
Column
Modular Monitor: What to consider before making the move to offsite construction
While the coronavirus may lead more firms to check out modular building techniques, experts say contractors should thoroughly understand the differences in bidding, scheduling, budgeting and more that go along with them.
By Kim Slowey • June 1, 2020 -
Moody's: Expect more coronavirus-induced project delays
Some types of construction projects historically are prone to delays, and thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, those delays are about to get worse, according to a new report.
By Kim Slowey • June 1, 2020 -
Q&A
Who pays for extra time, work to keep construction workers safe?
There's no simple answers to this and other COVID-19 jobsite questions, says one construction attorney.
By Jennifer Goodman • May 29, 2020 -
DPR, McCarthy, others issue call for coronavirus tech solutions
The NEXT Coalition is looking for ideas from the industry to continue to protect construction and office workers.
By Zachary Phillips • May 29, 2020 -
OSHA issues new COVID-19 guidance
The agency's latest workplace enforcement guidance for contractors details how to determine if a coronavirus case is work related.
By Kim Slowey • May 29, 2020 -
Q&A
Construction industry is like 'a rocket about to take off'
The CEO of one of the country's top electrical subcontracting firms sees U.S. construction slowing, but only temporarily.
By Jennifer Goodman • May 28, 2020 -
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3 approaches to contact tracing for the jobsite and office
Technology companies have created solutions to help facilitate safer work environments, but privacy issues remain about how contractors can gather workers' health data.
By Naomi Eide • May 27, 2020 -
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Crane camera software firm receives $7.75M in funding
The infusion will allow Quartz Systems, which works with contractors including DPR and PLC, to expand its sales throughout the United States.
By Jennifer Goodman • May 27, 2020 -
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Data analytics facilitates more accurate project costs, schedules
Construction has lagged in data collection, but experts emphasize its value during the pandemic and beyond and how construction firms can take advantage of others’ mistakes.
By Zachary Phillips • May 27, 2020 -
Coronavirus has affected construction the most in these 10 states
More than any others, these states are dealing with historic levels of construction unemployment, a decline in jobsite activity and government shutdowns.
By Jennifer Goodman • May 27, 2020
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