Jobsites' most universal hazard: personal cellphones

The pervasiveness of mobile phones has left many construction managers wondering how to police workers' use of them on the jobsite.

By Jennifer Goodman • Feb. 6, 2020

Construction Dive's 'mini megacities:' 5 construction boom towns

Usually the big coastal cities get all the attention, but this list celebrates the smaller, mostly Midwestern construction markets that are giving them a run for their money when it comes to contractor demand.

By Jennifer Goodman • Feb. 6, 2020

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Preconstruction

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

By Construction Dive staff

Alaska construction spending to near $7B in 2020

The state has a lot of construction going on year after year, with 41,300 jobs related to construction in 2018 averaging wages of almost $80,000 a year.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 6, 2020

Truebeck Construction gets a handle on deliveries with app

The contractor used an app on a recent Uber headquarters project for supply chain optimization and said it was able to slash unplanned deliveries to 1%.

By Amy Howell Hirt • Feb. 5, 2020

Komatsu's bulldozer technology eases skilled labor needs

The Japanese construction equipment manufacturer will showcase new products aimed at easing the shortage of skilled dozer drivers at this year's CONEXPO.

By Zachary Phillips • Feb. 5, 2020

Associate's degrees, certifications lead to higher median earnings than many bachelor's degrees

In construction and engineering fields, shorter, more focused programs can lead to careers that earn workers as much as or more than four-year degrees, according to a new Georgetown University study.

By Zachary Phillips • Feb. 5, 2020

Report: 2.7M construction jobs could be automated by 2057

The Midwest Economic Policy Institute study suggests a roadmap for helping workers that are displaced by automation.

By Zachary Phillips • Feb. 5, 2020

Should contractors risk moving into niche building sectors?

Construction firms should understand the challenges of a new line of work, including the possibility of slower payment schedules, diversity hiring goals and technology expertise, experts say.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 4, 2020

AECOM records Q1 earnings decline, finalizes division sale, stays mum on potential WSP merger

During the company's Q1 earnings call, CEO Michael S. Burke mentioned the search for his successor and announced the sale of the firm's Management Services division.

By Jennifer Goodman • Feb. 4, 2020

Extreme winter construction requires important safety precautions

Pre-planning is critical to ensure projects remain on schedule and, more importantly, that workers stay safe when subfreezing temperatures, ice and snow hit, says Rockford Construction's safety director.

By Paul Rozich • Feb. 4, 2020

Lendlease names Mike Fratianni new managing director of its Americas construction division

Fratianni started his construction career in the trades and spent more than 30 years with the company that was to become AECOM Hunt.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 4, 2020

$1B US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis construction issues include 2-year, $21M leak exposure fix

The eight companies involved will pay for the work through a fund established during mediation between Mortenson, the Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority and other parties involved in the NFL arena.

By Kim Slowey • Updated March 3, 2020

Worker killed at $1.5B Amazon airport project in Kentucky

The worker, 46-year-old Loren Shoemake, was an employee of subcontractor Columbus Steel Erectors. 

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 3, 2020

Modular Monitor: PCL, Clark, DPR, Mortenson, others embrace offsite construction

Like their modular competitors, traditional builders are benefiting from the use of prefabricated components.

By Jennifer Goodman • Feb. 3, 2020

Miami Beach city manager calls Clark's convention center allegations 'unfounded'

In a lawsuit filed last week, Clark Construction Group said it is seeking approximately $90 million for extra work and retainage on the $600 million project. 

By Kim Slowey • Updated Feb. 3, 2020

Dodge report: Modular and prefabricated construction boosts quality and client satisfaction, reduces costs

Contractors and other AEC professionals said that the building methods produced more accurate cost predictability and better scheduling.

By Zachary Phillips • Jan. 31, 2020

Did China really construct coronavirus hospitals in 2 weeks?

China state media said that construction on both the 1,000-bed Huoshenshan and 1,600-bed Leishenshan hospitals in Wuhan is complete, but The Wall Street Journal, on the scene, reports that's not true.

By Kim Slowey and Jennifer Goodman • Updated Feb. 7, 2020

Spot-r clips helping Gilbane create safer, more efficient jobsites

The construction company and tech manufacturer Triax have worked together for two years to guide the wearable device's development to best meet the contractor's needs.

By Shelley D. Hutchins, LEED-AP • Jan. 29, 2020

5 innovative construction projects from around the world

Innovative projects, such as an underwater restaurant and a stadium that can be dismantled, push the envelope on commercial building.

By Zachary Phillips • Jan. 29, 2020

The top construction projects to watch in 2020

Construction Dive rounds up the six most newsworthy projects across the country that we are following closely this year.

By Jennifer Goodman , Kim Slowey , Zachary Phillips • Jan. 29, 2020

Brookfield Properties plans largest mass timber office building in North America

Construction of the six-floor San Francisco office will take six months less than erecting a concrete building of the same size, according to the developer.

By Zachary Phillips • Jan. 29, 2020

Seattle's Rainier Square tower proving ground for reinforced concrete core alternative

The SpeedCore system allowed crews to top out the building in about half the scheduled time and saved the project more than $10 million.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 29, 2020

The Dotted Line: Legal steps for shutting down a dangerous jobsite

Standard construction contracts provide options to protect workers and help mitigate additional costs.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 28, 2020

San Francisco's Treasure Island residents sue Lennar, others for $2B, claim failed toxic cleanup

The plaintiffs are asking to halt construction on the $6 billion redevelopment on a San Francisco Bay island until independent verification is provided.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 28, 2020

Lendlease sues NYC building department over death citation

Lendlease maintains that the security guard killed on the $3 billion Central Park Tower project in 2018 was an employee and not a member of the public.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 27, 2020