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Founders of modular builder Guerdon buy company assets, form new business
The owners, who bought the Idaho company in a foreclosure sale, say the new firm will capitalize on labor shortages and rising construction costs in West Coast markets.
By Kim Slowey • March 10, 2020 -
Scrutiny shifts to city of New Orleans in the aftermath of the Hard Rock collapse
Alleged malfeasance in the New Orleans Department of Safety and Permits could leave the city liable, although it would be difficult to prove, a legal expert explains.
By Kim Slowey • March 9, 2020 -
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TrendlineTop 5 stories from Construction Dive
Construction Dive editors curate some of the industry’s top stories from this year.
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The pros and cons of design-build
The collaborative design-build delivery method can save time and money, but experts say there are key factors contractors should consider before making the switch.
By Kim Slowey • March 9, 2020 -
Clark settles $5M The Wharf DC lawsuit with Perkins Eastman for undisclosed amount
The general contractor for Phase 1 of the $2.5 billion development sued the architecture firm for design flaws in 2018 and the latter retaliated with a claim about not being paid. Clark says the pair are now ready to work together again.
By Kim Slowey • March 6, 2020 -
Construction industry growth predicted in JLL 2020 report amid cost upticks, coronavirus uncertainty
Contributing to the overall economic environment of the industry are the usual suspects of rising material costs and trade policies as well as a new health crisis that could impact those factors even more.
By Kim Slowey • March 6, 2020 -
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AECOM NYC office nabs MTA, Port Authority veterans
The hiring of former New York MTA CEO Tom Prendergast and former Port Authority COO Denise Berger will no doubt help AECOM tap into large public projects in a time when demand and competition are heating up.
By Jennifer Goodman • March 5, 2020 -
SEC, some shareholders oppose McDermott Chapter 11 plan
The opposition stems from the plan's overly broad liability releases and the fact that management gets new equity while stockholders are shut out.
By Jennifer Goodman • March 5, 2020 -
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Q&AWhat's it like to kick off construction for Clark at Amazon's HQ2?
Clark Construction Senior Superintendent Monique Holley talks about the importance of collaboration, safety and getting community buy-in for the high-profile project in Arlington, Virginia.
By Jennifer Goodman • March 4, 2020 -
Contractors in US' coronavirus-affected areas say it's business as usual
Cases of COVID-19 are growing in the U.S. but its effect on American construction companies has been negligible so far, according to industry associations closely monitoring the reaction among their members.
By Jennifer Goodman , Kim Slowey • March 4, 2020 -
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8 expert tips for recruiting, retaining women in construction
Women make up 50% of U.S. labor but less than 10% of the construction workforce, so savvy leaders are using a range of tactics amid a relentless labor shortage.
By Jennifer Goodman • March 3, 2020 -
Tutor Perini calls off potential acquisition
Citing volatile market conditions, the Los Angeles-based contractor said that acquisition talks have been terminated.
By Jennifer Goodman • Updated May 14, 2020 -
Witnessing a disaster: What workers need in the aftermath of tragedy
Contractors should have a plan in place to help employees left behind after a jobsite accident, especially as some seek compensation for mental suffering, according to experts.
By Jennifer Goodman • Feb. 28, 2020 -
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WSP CEO talks acquisition strategy in FY earnings call
Alexandre L'Heureux indicated the company is acquisitive but declined to comment on "market speculations," likely referencing the AECOM rumors, and noted that it's "very, very hard to time large-size acquisitions."
By Jennifer Goodman • Feb. 27, 2020 -
Denver airport chief takes blame for $1.8B Great Hall P3 debacle
Denver International Airport CEO Kim Day allegedly made the admission to city council members in closed-door sessions, but also said Ferrovial-led Great Hall was given "too long a leash."
By Kim Slowey • Feb. 27, 2020 -
Tutor Perini closes out 2019 with stable revenue, net loss
The company had two major charge-offs in 2019, one related to losing a court case related to the Alaskan Way Viaduct Replacement Project in Seattle and the other associated with a decrease in the price of its stock.
By Kim Slowey • Feb. 27, 2020 -
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Built Robotics releases 1st fully autonomous construction machinery in US
New software allows GPS and LIDAR to work within previously specified locations for excavation work.
By Zachary Phillips • Feb. 26, 2020 -
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AECOM's annual Global Challenge spurs tech innovation among employees
Open to all 56,000 of its staff, the contractor's initiative paves way for winning construction-related technology innovations to come to fruition.
By Jennifer Goodman • Feb. 26, 2020 -
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Cybersecurity expert: All construction data 'is an asset and should be protected'
TalaTek's Johann Dettweiler says contractors often are unaware of the all data they collect, from social security numbers to project plans, and that there are serious legal and financial ramifications if it's exploited.
By Jennifer Goodman • Feb. 26, 2020 -
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The Dotted Line: How to get payment from slow-paying general contractors
Construction legal experts say there are myriad tactics subcontractors can use, ranging from politeness to state laws, to collect money they're owed.
By Kim Slowey • Feb. 25, 2020 -
Suspended New Orleans building inspector resigns over alleged Hard Rock project negligence
After vehicle GPS records revealed that two city employees may have not even visited the property on the dates they said they inspected it, one still awaits a hearing.
By Kim Slowey • Updated March 16, 2020 -
Construction Dive readers concur: Cellphones negatively affecting jobsite productivity, safety
In Part 2 of an in-depth look at personal phone use, anecdotal survey results expand on the management, and sometimes lack thereof, of this "dangerous distraction."
By Jennifer Goodman • Feb. 24, 2020 -
Manhattan developers could be forced to demo 20 floors from top of luxury condo
Legal action taking aim at permits being granted in an alleged zoning loophole could put the nearly complete project's financing in jeopardy and affect at least 20 other projects in New York City.
By Kim Slowey • Feb. 24, 2020 -
Lendlease reports 9% decline in construction profits
The Australia-based global contractor, which is finalizing one sale and looking for a buyer for another, also appointed an American to its board of directors.
By Jennifer Goodman • Feb. 21, 2020 -
Coronavirus impacts could have ripple effect on US construction industry
When it comes to unexpected developments on factors like materials prices, American builders are not immune to the effects of the global epidemic.
By Jennifer Goodman • Feb. 19, 2020 -
Report: Nearly half of big AEC firms believe they are ahead in tech adoption
Hiring experienced employees and piloting new tech programs can lead to successful initiatives, a Building Design + Construction study finds.
By Zachary Phillips • Feb. 19, 2020
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