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

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

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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

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

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

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

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

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

Mechanical, HVAC subcontractors enthusiastic but challenged adopters of BIM

While specialty contractors are sophisticated users of BIM software, their ability to fully leverage modeling technology is hampered by the need for training and skilled manpower among other issues, a Dodge study found.

By Jennifer Goodman • Feb. 19, 2020

Fluor decides to keep government business, faces SEC investigation

Due to the Securities and Exchange Commission probe, the Texas-based contractor released limited FY 2019 financial information today, and noted that 2020 "is going to be a transition year" for the firm.

By Jennifer Goodman • Feb. 18, 2020

Comcast developer, LF Driscoll face off in lawsuits over extra work at $1.5B Philadelphia tower

Developer Liberty Property Trust and contractor LF Driscoll Co. are suing each other for $103 million each over cost overruns and delays on the tallest building in the city, the Comcast Technology Center.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 18, 2020

Bankruptcy judge OKs McDermott's $106M bonus plan

The energy contractor, which filed Chapter 11 in January, has received permission to provide up to $26.8 million in total incentives for 13 management team members and the rest of the amount to 1,112 other key employees.

By Jennifer Goodman • Updated Feb. 25, 2020

New Swinerton CEO talks about growth in conversation with Construction Dive

Eric Foster discusses labor retention, construction technology and the importance of diversification as he takes the reins of the 132-year-old employee-owned company.

By Jennifer Goodman • Feb. 14, 2020

Skanska-Corman-McLean JV to start $463M Maryland bridge

Once the design-build bridge and roadway construction is complete, the existing bridge will be demolished and used to create artificial reefs in the Chesapeake Bay watershed.

By Jennifer Goodman • Feb. 13, 2020

ConTech Conversations: ABC's Mike Bellaman

The CEO of ABC shares his thoughts on the best practices for most contractors in the goal of implementing a tangible tech solution.

By Zachary Phillips • Feb. 12, 2020

Clark Construction uses scans, animation to smooth installation of elevated airport walkway

Placing the 780-foot-long pedestrian bridge over an active taxiway at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport was a complex undertaking that required months of planning, high-tech tools and coordination among all stakeholders.

By Jennifer Goodman • Feb. 12, 2020

Commercial, multifamily construction starts rise 11% YOY in top 20 metros: Dodge

The top 10 metros in the combined category were responsible for 45% of all starts, but multifamily dips will "affect more metros in the coming year," according to a recent Dodge Data and Analytics report.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 12, 2020