Construction workers among least likely to seek vaccine, report says

Construction ranked fourth from the bottom in terms of employees who said they would get a shot if it was offered to them.  

By Joe Bousquin • Feb. 9, 2021

Skanska 2020 earnings: Overall profit hits record high, construction revenue down 12%

The company's profitability, to a great degree, was driven by divestment in its commercial property segment.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 8, 2021

Explore the Trendline➔

Top 5 stories from Construction Dive

Construction Dive editors curate some of the industry’s top stories from this year.

By Construction Dive staff

Walsh's labor secretary nomination advances to final vote

During his Senate hearing, Marty Walsh emphasized the need for safety standards, calling OSHA "one of the first and top priorities for me." His final confirmation vote has not yet been scheduled.

By Ryan Golden , Zachary Phillips • Updated Feb. 12, 2021

How the PRO Act would change the construction industry

Reintroduced in Congress Thursday, the bill designed to strengthen unions has major implications for construction firms and the workers they employ.

By Zachary Phillips • Feb. 5, 2021

Construction firms prepare Tampa for Super Bowl spotlight

Ahead of the big game, the city saw the construction of a new hotel and upgrades to its stadium, and contractors Hensel Phelps and JE Dunn recently finished part of an airport expansion project.

By Zachary Phillips • Feb. 5, 2021

Workers' group calls out OSHA, demands tougher COVID-19 standards

"People have been exposed unnecessarily," U.S. Rep. Andy Levin said yesterday during a press event with the National Council for Occupational Safety and Health.

By Joe Bousquin • Feb. 4, 2021

Take these steps to avoid COVID-19 personal injury lawsuits

The more a construction firm can limit workers' exposure to the coronavirus on the job, the less likely it will be liable for either an OSHA violation or a lawsuit, according to attorney Stefan Borovina.

By Stefan Borovina • Feb. 4, 2021

What a Marty Walsh-led Labor Department could mean for construction

As President Joe Biden's nominee for labor secretary begins Senate confirmation hearings today, groups on both sides of the union issue say that Walsh’s construction experience is a plus for the industry.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 4, 2021

2020's data can help construction firms succeed in 2021

Before creating a strategy for the year ahead, it’s important to take a look back and evaluate your projects and teams from the year before. Here are five metrics to consider.

By Michel Richer • Feb. 3, 2021

Buttigieg DOT confirmation boosts hope for massive infrastructure investment

Several industry groups and officials said the former South Bend, Indiana, mayor's experience in local government will serve him well as Transportation Secretary. 

By Chris Teale • Feb. 3, 2021

Amazon unveils plans for HQ2's second phase, to be built by Whiting-Turner

The PenPlace project in Northern Virginia includes retail and outdoor spaces and three office buildings surrounding a glass spiral tower adorned with trees.

By Zachary Phillips • Feb. 3, 2021

Starbucks builds energy-efficient, modular store in 6 days

Designed to reduce energy needs for heating and cooling compared to standard construction, the store was built with insulated panels coated with a proprietary cement alternative.

By Jennifer Goodman • Feb. 3, 2021

Biggest losers, winners of construction jobs by state

Texas saw the biggest decline in total construction jobs since the pandemic began while Virginia gained the most. 

By Joe Bousquin • Feb. 2, 2021

OSHA updates COVID-19 guidance; mandates still on the table

In guidance issued Friday, the agency reinforced its support for the use of face coverings in a focus on prevention.

By Sheryl Estrada • Feb. 1, 2021

Construction employers can help alleviate workers' risk of heart disease

While one in four construction workers are at high risk for heart attacks and strokes, employers can offset the dangers with education efforts focused on healthy lifestyle choices, writes a Skanska executive.

By Gordon Childress • Feb. 1, 2021

Fluor looks to reduce risk, increase oil and gas presence

The construction and engineering firm said it's also poised to take advantage of President Joe Biden's potential multitrillion-dollar infrastructure plan.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 1, 2021

7 construction industry firms that not only survived, but thrived, in 2020

These companies, including several in the contech sector, came out ahead after a very difficult year.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 1, 2021

Firms denied PPP forgiveness can take tax credit, IRS says

A change Congress made in December allows the credit for some Paycheck Protection Program loan recipients.

By Robert Freedman • Jan. 29, 2021

ABC economist: 'Tougher times' may be ahead for contractors

In a new analysis, Associated Builders and Contractors’ Chief Economist Anirban Basu described the near-term growth for commercial construction as “not especially optimistic.”

By Zachary Phillips • Jan. 29, 2021

Report: Early construction planning needed to speed drugs, vaccines to market

Rushing pharmaceutical projects through the planning process ends up costing time and money, according to global consultancy Turner & Townsend.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 29, 2021

Report: Despite COVID-19, construction costs rose in these US cities

A new analysis from Rider Levett Bucknall details how construction costs have changed across 12 markets since before the coronavirus pandemic began.

By Jennifer Goodman • Jan. 28, 2021

New York City building department rolling out safety credential system

MyComply will create a database and software for documenting proper training for the city's 150,000-plus construction workers.

By Zachary Phillips • Jan. 27, 2021

Researchers creating wearable, color-changing stickers to detect COVID-19

Under development at the University of California San Diego, the color-changing test strips can be stuck on masks and used to detect COVID-19 in a user's breath or saliva.

By Jennifer Goodman • Jan. 27, 2021

AGC of California partners with LGBTQ industry group that includes execs from Turner, Jacobs, Gilbane

"This is the culture that the industry is adopting and moving toward. If you don’t support that, this may not be your best home anymore," said the CEO of the Associated General Contractors of California.

By Joe Bousquin • Jan. 27, 2021

Biden ramps up the Defense Production Act

It's likely the Biden administration will use the law to spur the creation of critical healthcare equipment and facilities, according to attorney Alex Hontos.

By Jennifer Goodman • Jan. 27, 2021