Can contractors force a written decision on a claim?

Bruce Jervis, editor of Construction Claims Advisor, discusses contractors' options under the Contract Disputes Act to appeal a "deemed denial" of a claim on a federal construction project.

By Bruce Jervis • Sept. 21, 2017

A missing link: Connecting construction sites to the cloud

Contractors are trading fax machines and overnight couriers for real-time communication technology, raising new questions about access and security.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 21, 2017

Explore the Trendline➔

Data center construction

New projects from customers like Meta, Google and Amazon make this a burgeoning sector for contractors.

By Construction Dive staff

Selection process for $1B Kansas City International Airport terminal in question

Details are murky on how Edgemoor rose from the selection committee's unofficial third choice to become the winning bidder, beating front-runner AECOM.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 21, 2017

Volvo doubles investment in SC plant to $1B

Company representatives did not give a reason for the increase but said the plant will hire an additional 1,900 employees as a result.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 21, 2017

MO judge fines contractor $500K for fatal fall

Chief U.S. District Judge Greg Kays said project foremen should have noticed the lack of proper fall-protection equipment that contributed to the incident.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 21, 2017

Con-tech investors put $2.3M into prefab startup ManufactOn

The investment community is growing its stake in construction software, particularly where workflow management is concerned.

By Hallie Busta • Sept. 20, 2017

Caterpillar plans to scale up autonomous truck fleet

The equipment maker's move is a likely catalyst for self-driving vehicles to make their entrance on construction sites in the coming years.

By Mary Tyler March • Sept. 20, 2017

McCarthy and PrecisionHawk partner on drone analysis software

The contractor will use the drone software maker’s platform to create 3-D and 4-D models for productivity tracking, site surveying, schedule management and more.

By Hallie Busta • Sept. 20, 2017

How PCL's PartsLab Revit plug-in aims to increase productivity

The free BIM tool makes it easier to track changes to a building's design during the construction process.

By Mary Tyler March • Sept. 20, 2017

Contractors pick up the pieces after Harvey and Irma

We asked contractors and suppliers in the Gulf Coast and Florida how their operations have been impacted by the storms.

By Hallie Busta • Sept. 20, 2017

Contractors ready for new silica rule as court challenge looms

The Trump administration is defending the rule against industry groups that say the cost to meet the new exposure limits is too steep.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 20, 2017

Architecture billings rise for seventh-straight month in August

The continued, steady demand for design services is a positive sign for future construction spending.

By Mary Tyler March • Sept. 20, 2017

Report: Industry optimistic about commercial prospects

Concerns about the availability of skilled workers have dampened enthusiasm somewhat and could worsen in response to the need for rebuilding in the South.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 20, 2017

ConstructConnect: August nonresidential starts down 9.8%

The above-average loss was driven by reduced activity in the commercial and institutional categories.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 19, 2017

The Dotted Line: Understanding IDIQ contracting's win–win potential

The contract mechanism helps public agencies control their costs and allows contractors to benefit from a long-term supply of work.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 19, 2017

Walmart is building a new AR headquarters

The project, set for completion in the next five to seven years, will consolidate the retailer's offices dispersed around its hometown of Bentonville, AR.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 19, 2017

FL relaxes contractor licensing laws in Irma's aftermath

The state is temporarily easing its requirement that roofing repairs be subcontracted to a licensed roofer, though the building code must still be followed.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 19, 2017

NYC mayor targets large buildings in proposed efficiency program

If approved, the program would require more than 14,000 buildings in the city to make significant retrofits by 2030.

By Robert Walton • Sept. 19, 2017

This week in construction

We looked at the mechanics of IDIQ contracts, questions to ask when taking your job site to the cloud, and the latest construction industry economic reports.

By Construction Dive staff • Sept. 18, 2017

New law to make CA contractors liable for subs' unpaid wages

Construction industry advocates say the rule could increase the cost of building in the state, which is in the midst of a housing shortage.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 18, 2017

Cleveland Cavaliers begin $140M Quicken Loans Arena overhaul

Activists withdrew a referendum last month that could have stopped public financing for the project, potentially killing the upgrades altogether.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 18, 2017

Costs and height increase with Dan Gilbert's latest plans for a new Detroit tower

Project officials said construction should start on schedule but could not commit to the original plan for completion in 2020.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 18, 2017

Demand for construction supplies soars after Hurricane Harvey

Buyers are seeking steel buildings, doors, and concrete, masonry and stone products at a higher frequency now than they were before the storm.

By Edwin Lopez • Sept. 18, 2017

NYC's $2B Cornell Tech academic campus opens

Highly sustainable design is a unifying feature of the 12-acre site, where one building is vying to be the largest net-zero energy project in the country.

By Hallie Busta • Sept. 15, 2017

FL's insurance adjuster shortage could compound Irma damage

That the devastating storms occurred back-to-back in areas of high insurance compliance has put additional stress on the system.

By Hallie Busta • Sept. 15, 2017