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FTC to ban noncompetes
The agency said the rule, expected to take effect as soon as late August, received overwhelming public support during a comment period.
By Ryan Golden • April 24, 2024 -
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Project MilestonesParic, Barton Malow start $1.8B Boeing facility
The embattled aerospace and defense contractor tapped the pair for an assembly building and hangar in St. Louis.
By Matthew Thibault • April 24, 2024 -
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TrendlineData center construction
New projects from customers like Meta, Google and Amazon make this a burgeoning sector for contractors.
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DOL will raise overtime salary threshold to $44K in July, $59K next year
The final rule expands overtime pay eligibility to millions of U.S. workers, the department said.
By Ryan Golden • April 24, 2024 -
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Project WinsUSACE Baltimore District awards $499M in modernization work
Jade Creek Construction, a subsidiary of government contractor Akima, will modernize facilities in the region over five years.
By Zachary Phillips • April 23, 2024 -
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Disneyland gets initial nod for $1.9B investment
Anaheim City Council gave preliminary approval to a 10-year plan that would create 7,800 construction jobs, according to the California governor’s office.
By Joe Bousquin • April 22, 2024 -
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Project WinsTurner takes on 2 university jobs worth a combined $484M
The New York City-based contractor is headed back to school to build projects at the University of California, Merced and the University of Kentucky in Lexington.
By Joe Bousquin • April 22, 2024 -
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Swinerton deploys tech on $98M North Carolina mixed-use mass timber build
The builder attached 3D modeling devices on workers’ helmets to collect data for virtual twins, documentation, reference and planning.
By Matthew Thibault • April 22, 2024 -
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Maryland doubles fines in road work zones to $80
The legislation, which raises maximum fees for those caught speeding in construction areas, comes a year after six workers were killed in what police say was a speeding-related collision.
By Matthew Thibault • April 19, 2024 -
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How Biden’s apprenticeship push could affect builders
The president’s actions to bolster registered apprenticeships could mean more regulatory hoops to jump through on public projects, some experts say.
By Jen A. Miller • April 18, 2024 -
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Construction approved on $335M Michigan State biomedical facility
Barton Malow will begin work on the seven-story, 335,000-square-foot university building in mid-May.
By Matthew Thibault • April 17, 2024 -
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Q&ASuccessful healthcare projects are built on collaboration, Lendlease exec says
The youngest project executive in the firm’s New York City office talks about the special challenges of complex medical projects as well as the importance of multitasking and delegation.
By Jennifer Goodman • April 17, 2024 -
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Carpenters’ union protests wage theft, tax fraud
Across the U.S. and Canada, members will hold rallies to highlight the problems, which it says hurt workers, taxpayers and upstanding contractors alike.
By Zachary Phillips • April 16, 2024 -
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Executive MovesSkanska CFO to step down
Magnus Persson, an 18-year veteran of the Sweden-based contractor, will depart for a European data center company once his successor is chosen.
By Zachary Phillips • April 16, 2024 -
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Baltimore bridge collapseBody of sixth worker found near Baltimore bridge collapse
José Mynor López was the final missing victim from a group of laborers who fell to their deaths when a container ship struck the Key Bridge in March.
By Zachary Phillips • Updated May 9, 2024 -
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DPR Construction tapped for Virginia data center job
Chirisa’s 20-megawatt Chesterfield project will likely cost at least $240 million and be complete by 2025.
By Julie Strupp • April 16, 2024 -
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USF announces replacement contractor for football stadium
The Florida university, which split with Barton Malow in December, named the new leadership team for the $340 million venue.
By Zachary Phillips • April 12, 2024 -
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Senate kills joint employer rule, setting up veto battle
With a presidential veto likely and federal courts considering the rule, the fate of the National Labor Relations Board’s joint employer standard is tenuous.
By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • April 12, 2024 -
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Q&ANashville contractor on value of projects big and small
Brandon Mason formed his company in 2019 and credits his firm’s quick growth to mentors and the city’s rise.
By Zachary Phillips • Updated April 15, 2024 -
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Economic ReportsNew price jumps ‘not especially good news’ for construction
Overall building material costs have now increased in every month of 2024, said Associated Builders and Contractors’ chief economist.
By Sebastian Obando • April 11, 2024 -
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Opinion // Business MattersHow to win without being the low bidder
It is possible for contractors to secure projects based on value over price, writes consultant Chad Prinkey.
By Chad Prinkey • April 11, 2024 -
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Q&AThe internet ‘wasn’t designed to be secure’: Gilbane CIO
Karen Higgins-Carter, the company’s chief information officer and a former banking industry executive, says contractors need to band together against cyber threats.
By Matthew Thibault • April 10, 2024 -
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KPF designs NYC’s first all-electric academic research lab building at Columbia University
The building will exceed New York City’s Local Law 97 greenhouse gas emissions rules, despite increased ventilation requirements, the architecture firm says.
By Joe Burns • April 10, 2024 -
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Turner reboots construction on Amazon office tower
Work will continue on the top 22 floors of the 1-million-square-foot building in Bellevue, Washington, where the tech giant paused its efforts in July 2022.
By Sebastian Obando • April 9, 2024 -
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After pandemic boom, industrial construction starts fade
Project kickoffs fell 40% last year, as a slew of COVID-era warehouse and distribution projects have outpaced demand.
By Sebastian Obando • April 9, 2024 -
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Sutter Health to build $442M medical complex in San Francisco
The Northern California healthcare giant picked Appleton, Wisconsin-based Boldt Co. to deliver the project, which will open its doors in 2028.
By Matthew Thibault • April 9, 2024
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