An advocate for construction and women in the field

From apprentice carpenter to first female council representative, Tamara Rivera exemplifies how hard work and commitment can enable women to lead in the construction industry.

By Laurie Cowin • March 5, 2018

From intern to field superintendent, one woman's rise at Turner Construction

Jennifer Vides' passion for learning and ability to adapt have helped fuel her burgeoning career in the construction industry.

By Laurie Cowin • March 5, 2018

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Top 5 stories from Construction Dive

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

By Construction Dive staff

Construction company owner killed in trench collapse

Anthony Hills of Hills Construction in Iowa was performing a sewer repair when the deadly accident occurred. OSHA is investigating the situation.

By Kim Slowey • March 2, 2018

Construction industry 'extremely positive' about nonresidential activity

Enthusiasm for 2018 construction activity boosted Wells Fargo's Optimism Quotient to a 20-year high.

By Kim Slowey • March 2, 2018

Johns Hopkins proposes $470M Baltimore project

The plan includes modernization of the 80-year-old Bayview facility and a new seven-story hospital to keep the medical center competitive, officials say. 

By Kim Slowey • March 2, 2018

How technology is streamlining the preconstruction process

Digital tools are creating transparency and allowing for data exchanges that reduce time and eliminate confusion and errors — and the costs associated with them.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 28, 2018

Survey: Small construction companies lukewarm on tech investment

More than one-third of those surveyed said they had no plan to invest in big data or cybersecurity.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 28, 2018

5 tips for winning a LEED project

Green Badger founder and CEO Tommy Linstroth discusses how firms can set their LEED project proposals apart from the competition.

By Tommy Linstroth • Feb. 28, 2018

State targets Turner, Bloomberg execs as part of $100M construction fraud probe

Authorities say certain Bloomberg and Turner executives took bribes and kickbacks from interior subcontractors in exchange for being awarded contracts.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 28, 2018

Chicago officials and airlines close to finalizing $8.5B O'Hare airport expansion

The project would add more than 3 million square feet of terminal space and increase parking space for planes by 25%.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 28, 2018

Officials issue hazard alert after rise in trench worker fatalities

According to OSHA, 2016 U.S. trench fatalities totaled more than the combined deaths for 2015 and 2014.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 28, 2018

Moody's: P3 delays don't always mean debt default

The ratings agency found P3 problems depend largely on where in the construction schedule delays occur.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 27, 2018

Browning-Ferris back after labor relations board vacates joint employment decision

The decision comes after the board's inspector general questioned the validity of Hy-Brand, the ruling that overturned the Obama-era standard.

By Kathryn Moody , Mary Tyler March • Feb. 27, 2018

Miami contractor sues crane firm for $45K hurricane damage

L&R Structural argued that Maxim Crane Works sent a crane that could not withstand the lower-than-expected winds from Hurricane Irma. 

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 27, 2018

Report: Cities of all sizes can achieve sustainable energy solutions

The NRG report found that leading cities shared four main tactics in their efforts to boost sustainable energy: dedicated staff resources, employing unique assets, finding funding and accessing expertise.

By Katie Pyzyk • Feb. 27, 2018

Army Corps to issue final RFP for $1.7B St. Louis NGA HQ

Groups led by Clark Construction, McCarthy Building Companies and HITT Contracting, and Alberici Constructors and Mortenson Construction are competing for the project.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 27, 2018

JPMorgan Chase to build 70-story New York City HQ

The building will be the first major project constructed under a new rezoning law meant to rejuvenate midtown Manhattan. 

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 26, 2018

Lowe's launches skilled trades program, providing tuition and pre-apprenticeships

The home improvement retailer is rolling out "Track to the Trades" in four cities and plans to expand it nationwide later this year.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 26, 2018

Developer proposes $1B Indiana hospital

The proposal follows a trend to bring modern health care to more places. But developer Ambrose Property Group has been tight-lipped on the details, including the name of the health system. 

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 26, 2018

St. Jude building Memphis research facility, part of $1B hospital expansion

St. Jude's new $412 million research center at its downtown Memphis campus reflects a national trend for new and expanded children's hospital projects.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 23, 2018

Construction begins on tallest building in Dallas suburb

The 25-story luxury tower will be located along Frisco's booming "$5 Billion Mile." Development is happening so fast that officials estimate there are billions in projects even outside of that concentrated area.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 23, 2018

7 ways to prevent construction insurance losses

Here are the major insurance issues to consider to avoid financial setbacks, as well as damage to professional and personal relationships.

By Bob Pedersen and Mike Davis • Feb. 22, 2018

Developer submits concept for Denver's tallest building

If the $371 million, 81-story high-rise is built, the skyscraper would stand 25 stories over the city's next highest tower.   

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 22, 2018

Researchers: DC most likely pick for $5B Amazon HQ2

Hamilton Place Strategies compared Washington, D.C., with other cities on Amazon's HQ2 short list and found it has above-average scores for various Amazon criteria.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 22, 2018

MSG and Sands plan 360-foot-tall spherical Las Vegas arena

The current design, which will feature more than 36 miles of LED lighting, could fly into trouble with the FAA due to its proximity to McCarran International Airport.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 22, 2018