4 ways to ensure safety on the jobsite

The industry owes it to its workers to prioritize their safety and give them the tools necessary to prevent incidents before they occur, writes Bill Wilhelm, president of Irvine, Calif.-based R.D. Olson Construction.

By Bill Wilhelm • Feb. 5, 2018

US construction spending hit record high for second-straight month

December's record beat analyst expectations by 0.3% and marks the fifth-consecutive month of spending gains.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 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

Developer plans $2.5B conversion of Brooklyn Navy Yard into tech center

The nonprofit developer will finance the project with lease revenue, tax credits, subsidies and the EB-5 foreign investor visa program. 

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 5, 2018

Nikola Motor Co. plans $1B Arizona plant

Nikola said it has received 8,000 advance orders for its new truck hydrogen-fueled semi-trucks that aim to compete with similar models from Tesla.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 2, 2018

Report: New York state construction fatalities hit 14-year high in 2016

Reduced OSHA funding is one reason behind the increased number of accidents statewide, the report's author states, but deaths in New York City are down.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 2, 2018

What hotel renovations reveal about hotel trends

Smaller rooms, keyless entries, flowing spaces and rooftop bars are just some of the many features shaping hotel renovations.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 1, 2018

Massachusetts tops list of top 10 states for LEED

This is the second-straight year that Massachusetts led the U.S. Green Building Council's rankings.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 1, 2018

Seattle crane count falls, still leads nation

The number of cranes dotting the Seattle skyline dropped below 50 for the first time since 2015. 

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 1, 2018

This startup wants to change construction with robots, AI

Doxel, which secured $4.5 million in funding earlier this month, is honing an autonomous robot that climbs stairs and moves along construction sites.

By Mary Tyler March • Jan. 31, 2018

92% of employers say skills shortage affects productivity, job satisfaction

A report from Hays also found that a lack of training and development is one of the biggest contributors to the problem.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 31, 2018

The opioid crisis: Waging battle against a deadly, costly problem

Construction companies can help their employees stay substance-free. But if a worker develops an addiction, there are ways contractors can assist while keeping the jobsite safe.

By Laurie Cowin • Jan. 31, 2018

The opioid crisis: The construction industry's simmering threat

Despite the industry's reluctance to talk openly about it, opioid abuse is costing firms money and threatening lives. Understanding why workers become addicts and how drug abuse harms jobsite safety are first steps to combating the problem.

By Laurie Cowin • Jan. 30, 2018

ABC, industry groups ask Trump to axe federal PLA mandate

The Associated Builders and Contractors said contractors trying to win work face a more level playing field without mandated project labor agreements.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 29, 2018

Houston mayor proposes first post-Harvey flood control measures

Harris County, which encompasses Houston, has implemented similar rules, though the city was exempted from those regulations.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 29, 2018

MD energy company proposes $1B natural gas-fired MI plant

Competitive Power Ventures is at least two years away from breaking ground on the proposed Handy Township plant.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 28, 2018

Gender bias perception deterrent of women entering some fields

A new study shows college-bound women are dissuaded from entering professions where they believe they could be discriminated against. 

By Shalina Chatlani • Jan. 26, 2018

December construction starts up 12%, total year starts up 3%

The increase in the month's starts reversed November's 12% decline, according to the Dodge Data & Analytics report.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 26, 2018

Percentage of immigrant construction workers on the rise

The increase is largely due to a lack of U.S.-born workers returning to the construction industry following the Great Recession.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 26, 2018

When ICE requests worksite access, CA employers must now demand a warrant

The new law could confuse California employers, who may think they have to comply with all requests from federal agents to remain above board.

By Kathryn Moody • Jan. 25, 2018

The Dotted Line: How to prepare for a construction project audit

Project finances might be the first thing that comes to mind when it's time for a project audit, but they only represent one element of a comprehensive review. Here's a look at the big picture.  

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 25, 2018

New Salesforce Tower tallest building in San Francisco

Attached to a city transportation hub, the 61-story skyscraper still needs tenant build-outs before leaseholders can move in.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 25, 2018

'Reskilling crisis' emerging as 1.4M US jobs face technology disruption

Only 2% of workers have skills to immediately transition to new jobs, according to a World Economic Forum report.

By Naomi Eide • Jan. 24, 2018

Katerra snaps up $865M in Series D funding

The announcement comes just three weeks after reports suggested the turnkey modular builder was readying for a $200 million funding round.

By Mary Tyler March • Jan. 24, 2018

Fungus may help concrete self-repair

Research is in its early stages, and questions about how fungus will survive within concrete's harsh environment still remain.

By Laurie Cowin • Jan. 24, 2018

December architecture billings strong, finish 2017's best quarter

The positive end to 2017 puts industry activity on solid ground for the coming months.

By Mary Tyler March • Jan. 24, 2018