Citing tariffs, Caterpillar lays off 120 temp workers in Texas

The U.S.-based construction-related manufacturer attributed the cuts to slowing sales stemming from President Trump's trade war with China.

By Jennifer Goodman • Nov. 5, 2019

Plumbing sub on New York healthcare project sues Walsh-Consigli for $22M

In the lawsuit, Brian Trematore Plumbing & Heating claims a "defective design" and lack of communication led to major setbacks on the $545 million Vassar Brothers Medical Center in Poughkeepsie, New York.

By Jennifer Goodman • Nov. 4, 2019

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Skanska, other contractors pilot flex hours for site workers in the UK. Could the idea work in the US?

The Associated General Contractors of America has also been exploring how the practice could entice more workers to the industry.

By Jennifer Goodman • Nov. 1, 2019

Council: No amount of marijuana OK for 'safety sensitive' jobs

The National Safety Council​'s position is complicated for those in construction, as it's hard enough to find workers to fill ostensibly dangerous field positions even without drug screening.

By Jennifer Carsen • Oct. 31, 2019

Energy, megaprojects dominate 2019 US construction industry

The country has seen more and more $1 billion-plus megaprojects, including in LNG and related industrial sectors, while starts for mid-size and small projects fell 15% the first eight months of the year.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 31, 2019

2 AI-based construction platforms receive millions in funding

Artificial intelligence providers Disperse and Alice, both in use on construction sites, got big monetary nods from investors this week.

By Jennifer Goodman • Oct. 30, 2019

When construction companies need to build a new identity

Using a DBA or creating a new corporate entity are ways contractors can distribute liability, expand geographically, update brand identity or even take on work that would put them in political crosshairs.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 30, 2019

NYC construction spending to hit $190B by 2022

In 2019, spending is expected to reach $61.5 billion, a 10% increase from 2018's $56 billion, and will continue growing through 2021, according to the New York Building Congress' latest outlook report.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 29, 2019

The Dotted Line: The growing perils of using undocumented workers

Contractors risk heavy financial penalties, legal fees, a bad reputation and even jail if they hire laborers who aren't cleared to work in the U.S.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 29, 2019

Victims of the Hard Rock Hotel New Orleans collapse file lawsuits alleging negligent construction practices

Those injured in the fatal Oct. 12 incident are claiming that, among labor-related and other shortcuts, flawed engineering processes are to blame.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 29, 2019

Granite Construction's Q3 income plummets 63% year over year

During the California-based firm's latest earnings call, CEO James Roberts reiterated the company's commitment to smaller, less risky projects after another quarterly loss.

By Jennifer Goodman • Oct. 28, 2019

Risky business: As some major contractors pull back from P3s, others embrace the approach

While Granite, Skanska, Lendlease and other leading firms have denounced some public-private partnerships, others see them as indispensable​ to their business model when delivering on large, taxpayer-funded projects.

By Jennifer Goodman • Oct. 25, 2019

Women construction leaders discuss building their careers, demolishing glass ceilings

Top female executives in the industry at a recent event stressed that women shouldn't be afraid to stand out and embrace their unique skills in a field in which "men and women are different and that's OK."

By Jennifer Goodman • Oct. 25, 2019

San Francisco's office development fees set to more than double

The costliest city to build in is set to get even more expensive, with the higher fees, according to a city economic report, even making some projects "financially infeasible."

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 25, 2019

Predictive AI construction group attracts more leading firms, including Skanska

The Predictive Analytics Strategic Council includes leaders from Suffolk, Mortenson and Barton Malow working collaboratively to predict when and where safety hazards will occur.

By Jennifer Goodman • Oct. 23, 2019

DOL apprenticeship plan: experts argue pros, cons

Construction Dive breaks down the controversy, which centers on whether the industry should be exempt from a proposed provision that paves the way for standard-setting training programs. 

By Jennifer Goodman • Oct. 22, 2019

'Human error' cited for deadly Google Seattle crane collapse, 3 firms fined $107K

The Washington State Department of Labor and Industries indicated that workers took shortcuts when dismantling the crane in April, which made it more susceptible to the wind that toppled it, taking four lives.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 21, 2019

Footage shows workers concerned about Hard Rock New Orleans before deadly collapse

Despite speculation and a lawsuit alleging risky cost cutting, the cause of the collapse has not yet been determined. 

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 18, 2019

Top subcontractors: ENR's 2019 list, analysis

During a webinar, some of the specialty contractors said they are forging partnerships with owners to ensure long-term work during a potential downturn.

By Jennifer Goodman • Oct. 17, 2019

Report: KCI airport JV contractor allegedly withheld late pay, delay history from application

The issue raises the question of what aspects of a contractor's history should be brought to light during a bidding process.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 17, 2019

Rebar-tying robot attracts Shark Tank investor, $3M in funding

Called "a game changer for the construction industry" by Mark Cuban, the Toggle system aims to double productivity.

By Jennifer Goodman • Oct. 16, 2019

A flood of new construction: Will you tap into the $400B seawall pipeline?

Communities across the country are considering construction projects to protect them from sea level rise. Will you bid on them?

By Jennifer Goodman • Oct. 16, 2019

Hensel Phelps receives contract approval for resumption of Denver Airport construction

The GC, according to the airport authority, will start its $195 million construction management and general contracting (CM/GC) services contract for the $650 million Great Hall terminal project next month.

By Kim Slowey • Updated Feb. 20, 2020

2 dead, 1 missing after collapse of Hard Rock Hotel project in New Orleans

Officials said the investigation into why the upper floors on one side gave way will not start until the search for a missing worker is complete.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 14, 2019

Inside Columbus, Ohio's $4B construction boom

A record number of starts this year will propel the city far beyond its peers in construction work, if the labor pool can keep up.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 10, 2019