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

370 Skanska projects impacted by COVID-19 so far

The coronavirus fallout is beginning to affect the multinational contractor in every region and sector where it operates worldwide, said CEO Anders Danielsson on an earnings call today.

By Jennifer Goodman • April 28, 2020

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

By Construction Dive staff

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

Construction begins in China on world's largest soccer stadium

Work on the $1.7 billion, 100,000-seat Guangzhou Evergrande stadium is set for a 2022 completion date. 

By Zachary Phillips • April 27, 2020

Dust, debris can be deadly: Study finds healthcare construction training lacking

Researchers found construction companies need to make sure their superintendents, workers and subcontractors working in or near hospitals and other facilities are aware of the dangers they can pose to patients. 

By Kim Slowey • April 27, 2020

Massachusetts union members advised to return to work following strikes

Effective April 21, the work stoppage directive issued by the state's largest industry union earlier this month is no longer in effect for essential projects with acceptable COVID-19 safety protocols.

By Kim Slowey • April 24, 2020

Contractor confidence plummets to record low amid crisis

In the latest Construction Confidence Index from Associated Builders and Contractors, firms reported historic declines in expectations for sales, profit margins and staffing levels.

By Jennifer Goodman • April 24, 2020

Architectural billings continue historic decline

The record drop in demand for design services and new project inquiries reflects the dramatic deceleration of the U.S. economy since the COVID-19 pandemic began.

By Jennifer Goodman • Updated May 20, 2020

Study shows the benefit of real-time 3D technologies

Also known as digital twins, RT3D representations, which allow for evolving, virtual versions of the built environment to be visualized during planning phases, are poised for AEC industry growth. 

By Jennifer Goodman • April 22, 2020

Contractors, Army Corps of Engineers transforming buildings into makeshift hospitals

Contractors are also speeding up on some traditional hospital projects to quickly make room for a soaring number of COVID-19 patients.

By Zachary Phillips • April 22, 2020

April Mailbag: Construction attorney answers readers' coronavirus legal questions

Among other questions, U.S. contractors want to know when their projects are "essential" and what to do if a worker is exposed to COVID-19. 

By Jennifer Goodman • April 21, 2020

Thinking beyond traditional paradigms to finance modular construction

Components are completed faster and with fewer mistakes when they're built in a factory. Here's how to get financing when most lenders say "no."

By Kim Slowey • April 21, 2020

Coronavirus crisis inspires industry collaboration: 'We're all in this together'

Contractors, subs, suppliers and owners are coming together to post photos, lay out best practices and combine insight for toolbox talks to overcome jobsite challenges posed by the pandemic.

By Jennifer Goodman • April 20, 2020

Senate approves additional PPP funds 5 days after original funding runs out

In the first pool of funds, the construction industry received 177,905 loans totaling just under $45 billion, more than any other industry — though some lament that it was just a bandage for now.

By Zachary Phillips • Updated April 22, 2020

Paying employees during a coronavirus-related project suspension: What do federal laws say?

As the number of contractors faced with a project suspension continues to mount, one increasingly common question arises: "Am I obligated to pay my employees for time off during a COVID-19-related suspension?”

By Roscoe Green and Benjamin Briggs • April 17, 2020

Study finds construction safety practices are essential to protecting workers, community during pandemic

The study, commissioned by Austin Mayor Steve Adler, found that keeping the city’s jobsites open with no special safety precautions could triple the number of coronavirus-related hospitalizations in the general population.

By Jennifer Goodman • April 16, 2020

AI-based tool tracks US construction activity, slowdowns

The OxBlue Activity Index provides a near real-time glimpse into the areas of the country that are the most and least affected by coronavirus shutdowns.

By Jennifer Goodman • April 15, 2020

Construction trade unions take different approaches to keeping workers safe during pandemic

Some unions are directing members to stop work on projects that are allegedly failing to enforce COVID-19 safety measures. Others leave it up to the workers.

By Kim Slowey • April 13, 2020

In coronavirus crisis, US construction firms begin turning to layoffs, furloughs

After years of not having enough labor, more construction employers are going to start having to turn job seekers away on a large scale, says Associated Builders and Contractors' chief economist.

By Jennifer Goodman • Updated April 14, 2020

After a coronavirus-related project suspension, take these steps to protect your rights

A force majeure clause should not discourage contractors from taking the steps necessary to preserve their claims, writes attorney Roscoe Green.

By Roscoe Green • April 9, 2020

Trump administration clarifies that paycheck protection loan program applies to all small construction firms

The Treasury Department released new guidance regarding its small business stimulus loans yesterday after the Associated General Contractors of America raised concerns that many small contractors appeared to be excluded.

By Jennifer Goodman • April 8, 2020

Immersive virtual meeting platform allows AECOM to host public project discussions

Developed in response to the need for social distancing, the tool allows clients to remotely host live public discussions on community construction projects with interactive elements.

By Jennifer Goodman • April 8, 2020

Post-coronavirus contingency planning for contractors, owners

When U.S. construction reboots, contractors will face new short-term and long-term challenges. An expert from Turner & Townsend offers ways to prepare.

By Kim Slowey • April 8, 2020

Turner, Rosendin transform Coachella Valley, California, facilities into coronavirus treatment centers

The fast-tracked retrofit of two 1940s-era auditoriums into state-of-the-art medical facilities required a team approach and all-hands-on-deck mentality, Rosendin officials say.

By Jennifer Goodman • April 7, 2020

OSHA cites engineer, 10 contractors in deadly Hard Rock New Orleans collapse

OSHA imposed a total of more than $315,000 in fines for project safety violations, including a willful citation of $154,000 to Heaslip Engineering.

By Kim Slowey • April 7, 2020