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

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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 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

AECOM posts record $42B backlog amid COVID-19 crisis

The Los Angeles-based multinational contractor also saw revenue increase 5% compared to last year's Q2 as most of its 50,000 projects have continued despite the pandemic.

By Jennifer Goodman • May 6, 2020

Report: Q1 hotel construction pipeline strong despite pandemic

Hotel projects under construction in the first quarter were at an all-time high, but hotel owners are extending their opening and construction start dates by four to six months.

By Kim Slowey • May 5, 2020

Lendlease seeks to raise AUD 1.1B in equity

The company also said last week senior staff and non-executive board members will take salary and fee cuts of up to 20% and that a decision on a final dividend for FY 2020 would be postponed.

By Jennifer Goodman • May 5, 2020

Maryland Purple Line team submits termination notice for $5.6B P3

The consortium behind Purple Line Transit Partners said it will pull out of the project Aug. 20, although an MDOT spokesperson said the group doesn't have the right to file the notice.

By Jennifer Goodman • Updated June 25, 2020

Modular Monitor: Offsite offers unique answers to healthcare systems in a crisis, Part 2

A month after the niche leapt to the occasion to address immediate, mid- and long-term needs, we have a snapshot of its successes and shortcomings, and a revised look at the future.

By Joe Beeton • May 4, 2020

How to ease workers' anxieties about returning to the jobsite

Robust safety policies and transparent communication are the keys to keeping team members comfortable, engaged and coming back to work.

By Jennifer Goodman • May 1, 2020

The new normal: 8 ways the coronavirus crisis is changing construction

U.S. jobsites are reopening but construction will not look the same as before the COVID-19 outbreak. Are you ready for the paradigm shift?

By Jennifer Goodman • April 30, 2020

Coronavirus contech headquarters: How contractors are using tech to continue essential work

A roundup of Construction Dive stories focused on contech solutions helping to push construction forward during the pandemic. 

Updated July 7, 2020

Construction to resume in Pennsylvania with many new protocols

When contractors across the state get back to work Friday, they will be required to include safety practices unheard of before the pandemic.

By Jennifer Goodman • April 29, 2020

The Dotted Line: 4 ways to interpret construction contracts amid coronavirus

Though the pandemic's full impact is still unknown, know which contracts you have and their terms, attorneys say, because the "devil is in the details."

By Kim Slowey • April 28, 2020