Tutor Perini reports 13% Q2 revenue growth due to essential civil projects

The company's revenue rose to $1.3 billion, thanks to a 20% year-over-year increase in civil construction.

By Kim Slowey • July 30, 2020

How COVID-19 is transforming hotel design, construction

An architect who is an author of a new white paper on hotel design in the age of the coronavirus suggests steps construction firms should take to be ready for an influx of hospitality work. 

By Shelley D. Hutchins, LEED-AP • July 30, 2020

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Preconstruction

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

By Construction Dive staff

Readers Respond: COVID-19 will disrupt construction for at least another year

Construction Dive readers who answered our latest survey voiced a growing acceptance, and concern, over the novel coronavirus persisting well into 2021 and beyond.  

By Joe Bousquin • July 30, 2020

6 drones geared for construction

Here's a roundup of products that can aid contractors with data collection, inspection and documentation on a variety of jobsites. 

By Zachary Phillips • July 29, 2020

How wide-ranging tech propelled Skanska's $4B LaGuardia Airport renovation

Aerial photogrammetry, a 4D scheduling model, laser scanning and 360-degree cameras were employed at the New York City jobsite, making one of the firm's most complex projects ever achievable. 

By Joe Bousquin • July 29, 2020

Biggest OSHA fines of Q2 2020

Despite the pandemic, OSHA is still focusing on other jobsite dangers, including fall issues at a Florida roofing company that's been cited 12 times in the last few years.

By Kim Slowey • July 27, 2020

Skanska's profit plummets 69% in Q2

The global construction giant still reported higher total profit for the first six months of 2020, and said while revenues were negatively impacted by the coronavirus pandemic, especially in the U.S. and Europe, its "underlying profitablity is solid." 

By Jean Dimeo • July 24, 2020

Texas wins $1.1B Tesla Cybertruck factory

Austin beat out Tulsa, Oklahoma, for construction of the second U.S. production facility for Tesla’s new vehicles.

By Zachary Phillips • July 23, 2020

Take our survey: What's your long-term COVID-19 plan?

Construction Dive wants to know how your company will deal with the pandemic in the months, and perhaps years, ahead.

By Joe Bousquin • July 23, 2020

New York contractor to pay $1.5M to settle 'severe' sexual harassment, retaliation claim

The state's attorney general alleged Trade Off LLC managers demanded sexual acts from "primarily women of color" in return for pay and overtime.

By Kate Tornone and Jean Dimeo • July 23, 2020

How a Pennsylvania contractor employs a team approach to COVID-19 challenges

Poole Anderson Construction President Stephanie Schmidt talks about furloughs, safety protocols and finding the most comfortable face coverings for her employees.

By Jennifer Goodman • July 23, 2020

Readers Respond: Summer adds heat to facemask enforcement challenges

In our latest query, Construction Dive readers told us about the ways they are protecting workers from hotter temperatures while keeping projects progressing.

By Zachary Phillips • July 23, 2020

UCLA team nabs $2.9M grant to turn CO2 into concrete

The researchers have found a way to capture carbon dioxide from gas as it exits power and cement plants and other producers and add it to concrete, reducing emissions and cutting down on the use of traditional cement.

By Jennifer Goodman • July 22, 2020

Executive Moves: Clune, Jacobsen, Skanska, others promote for growth

The latest announcements consist of promotions from within leading construction companies and new hires as well.

By Kim Slowey • July 22, 2020

49 workers test positive for COVID-19 at SoFi Stadium project

Positive cases continue to climb on one of the highest-profile U.S. stadium projects, which has thousands of workers on-site near Los Angeles.

By Zachary Phillips • July 22, 2020

Study: Increased productivity could add $5.4B annually to US, Canadian construction industries

Productivity in construction has been declining, but by adding just 36 seconds per hour of productivity through lean principals and technologies like robotics and BIM, the numbers will soar, according to the researchers. 

By Kim Slowey • July 21, 2020

Cities, OSHA crack down on COVID-19 jobsite violations

In jurisdictions across the country, officials are citing and fining contractors that don't follow coronavirus precautions, and warning they'll shut down projects for repeat offenses.

By Jennifer Goodman • July 21, 2020

Construction costs decrease for first time in 10 years

More companies than usual are bidding on available projects, which tends to drive construction prices lower, according to ABC economist Anirban Basu.

By Jennifer Goodman • July 20, 2020

Friday Feedback: How are you handling the heat?

Much of the U.S. is in the grip of a record-breaking heat wave. Construction Dive wants to know how your workers are holding up and how you are keeping them safe.

By Jennifer Goodman • July 17, 2020

Risky behaviors more prevalent in construction, study finds

The report points to health-related risks such as smoking and binge drinking, which may make workers more likely to experience injuries on the job. 

By Jennifer Goodman • July 17, 2020

Readers Respond: PPP loans help keep workers on payroll

Of the 92% of respondents to a Construction Dive survey who received Paycheck Protection Program funding, many hope the loans will be forgiven.

By Jennifer Goodman • July 16, 2020

NYC construction inspectors issue 41 coronavirus-related stop work orders

New York City inspectors are "out in force," following up on thousands of calls from workers and the public about potential problem sites and issuing work stoppages and fines, a city official said.

By Joe Bousquin • July 16, 2020

Denver airport unveils Great Hall project online dashboard to boost transparency

Airport officials say the dashboard, which will be updated monthly, will share the project's progress and show if segments are meeting expectations.

By Kim Slowey • July 15, 2020

Tech Tools: the latest product introductions for contractors

A roundup of new software and hardware for jobsites and the back office from leading contech providers over the past few months.

By Jennifer Goodman • July 15, 2020

Biden outlines $2T infrastructure, energy plan

If elected, Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden said he would "create millions of good, union jobs rebuilding America’s crumbling infrastructure" and reinstate environmental regulations blocked by the Trump administration.

By Emma Penrod • July 15, 2020