Allegiant stops work on $1B Florida resort due to coronavirus

The effects of COVID-19 are being felt on many tourism-related projects in the Sunshine State, including at Disney parks, airports and cruise terminals.

By Kim Slowey • May 26, 2020

The Dotted Line: How will clients approach contracts post-pandemic?

Owners will likely demand more flexibility in future construction contracts so they can easily suspend or stop projects, as well as mitigate their risk.

By Kim Slowey • May 26, 2020

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Data center construction

New projects from customers like Meta, Google and Amazon make this a burgeoning sector for contractors.

By Construction Dive staff

Bechtel No. 1 again on ENR's top contractors list

While the country's top 400 contractors generated a record $414 billion in revenue last year, even with some large firms not reporting, the outlook for 2020 is less certain.

By Zachary Phillips • May 22, 2020

Fisher Sand and Gravel wins $1.3B border wall job

The contract is being questioned by a high-ranking House Democrat, who earlier asked the Defense Department to determine if another Fisher wall project was properly awarded. 

By Kim Slowey • May 21, 2020

McKinsey: COVID-19 will spur construction's tech use

In the short and long term, the consulting firm says contractors will respond to the pandemic with widespread implementation of BIM, digitization, modular construction and other solutions.

By Zachary Phillips • May 20, 2020

Demolition begins at Hard Rock New Orleans site

The cleanup of the hotel that collapsed during construction in October, including the recovery of two workers' remains and the removal of three nearby buildings, is scheduled to take six months.

By Kim Slowey • May 20, 2020

How a Philadelphia contractor is adapting to slower pace of work amid pandemic

Managers at LOTT Restaurant Construction have refined timelines, employed virtual walkthroughs and researched practices from hospital construction to help the firm and clients evolve in a changing business environment.

By Jennifer Goodman • May 19, 2020

Contractors challenged by lack of labor, jobsite tension and delays

Even as projects reopen, enhanced unemployment benefits and health fears are keeping construction workers on the sidelines, said experts during a recent AGC webinar.

By Jennifer Goodman • May 19, 2020

How construction firms can prepare for a potential second wave of COVID-19

Although work is restarting in most jurisdictions, contractors can't let their guard down regarding coronavirus precautions for the future.

By Kim Slowey • May 18, 2020

HVAC worker sues for overtime, PPE

The fired Florida worker alleges that his previous employer did not provide PPE to protect him from COVID-19 and that he was misclassified as a salaried employee.

By Lisa Burden • May 18, 2020

California transit, road work to continue despite $54B state budget deficit

Gov. Gavin Newom's revised budget instructs the state's DOT to accelerate projects and improve roads as a way to restart California’s economy. 

By Jennifer Goodman • May 15, 2020

SGL, Citadel and Jacobs named to 'Dirty Dozen' safety violators list

The National Council for Occupational Safety and Health targeted three major construction projects, including the partial collapse of the Hard Rock Hotel in New Orleans and the Interstate 4 expansion in Orlando, Florida.

By Kim Slowey • May 15, 2020

The pros and cons of on-site testing for COVID-19

Testing alone won't form an effective reopening plan, and the realities of testing may outweigh the benefits, according to human resources attorneys.

By Ryan Golden • May 15, 2020

$1.1B Pittsburgh airport modernization on hold amid coronavirus concerns

The bond sale intended to help finance the project also is postponed, and the design now will incorporate pubic health measures necessitated by the coronavirus pandemic.

By Kim Slowey • May 14, 2020

AGC: House Democrats' coronavirus aid bill falls short

The proposed $3 trillion package would pour billions into roadway construction, but not help contractors retain employees, the association's leader says.

By Zachary Phillips • May 14, 2020

Shawmut employs technology to help suppress the spread of COVID-19

The contractor is employing its Shawmut Vitals for daily health screenings and to flag workers who may have been exposed to the virus.

By Zachary Phillips • May 13, 2020

New York-based contractor discusses layoffs, new projects in post-pandemic landscape

Construction Dive talks with the president of AA Jedson Co. about running his business during the outbreak, keeping workers safe and potential opportunities presented by the crisis.

By Jennifer Goodman • May 13, 2020

Skanska: 1st section of LA's Purple Line tunnels reach 2nd station

The boring machines' milestone marks the first of three for the tunnels in the first segment of the $9.3 billion Purple Line subway project.

By Zachary Phillips • May 12, 2020

Backlog, the industry's 'protective shield' continues to decline in every category, region

Some owners are delaying, canceling or rebidding projects in what is perceived to be an emerging buyer's market, said ABC Chief Economist Anirban Basu.

By Jennifer Goodman • May 12, 2020

3 ways to elevate your multi-story projects

Optimize multi-story projects with three long-span composite floor systems that meet your demands.

May 12, 2020

Cyberattacks on the rise due to coronavirus-related telework

Construction companies should be on high alert as cyberattacks tied to COVID-19 surface daily, including those that exploit employees working from home logging on from unsecure devices. 

By Samantha Schwartz • May 12, 2020

Construction loses record-breaking 975K jobs in April amid pandemic

The March-to-April 2020 drop, representing 13% of the industry's workforce, is its largest ever, according to Associated General Contractors.

By Kim Slowey • May 11, 2020

Denver airport officials propose additional $560M and acceleration of construction work

The airport wants to take advantage of reduced passenger volume during the COVID-19 slowdown to expedite improvement projects.

By Kim Slowey • May 11, 2020

Bay Area construction opens to new set of rules and guidance

Companies must work with owners to re-imagine "essential" onsite personnel, create work shifts and structure the layout of the way work is performed, says AGC of California CEO Peter Tateishi. 

By Jennifer Goodman • May 7, 2020

Nurses contracted by Tampa, Florida, officials drop in on jobsites in fight against coronavirus

Developers are behind the new initiative and are paying for the visits to the city's bigger construction projects amid pressure to prep for Super Bowl 2021.

By Kim Slowey • May 6, 2020