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Permitting, regulations add $867M and 3 years to Enbridge Line 3 project

The increase includes final costs for the Canadian portion and fees for permitting delays as well as expenses related to COVID-19 and winter measures on the U.S. side.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 16, 2021

Construction firms nab $13.7B total in PPP loans so far this year

The industry is second in total 2021 Paycheck Protection Program amounts after the restaurant and hotel category.

By Jenn Goodman • Feb. 16, 2021

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Safety

Construction Dive takes a look at the issues surrounding the ways to keep workers safe and on the job. Read on for ideas that can help keep your jobsites hazard-free and productive.

By Construction Dive staff

5 creative ways malls are repurposing their spaces

With lots of square footage and plenty of parking, shopping centers are rethinking ways to give their centralized locations new life. 

By Kaarin Vembar • Feb. 16, 2021

New York City building inspector charged in bribery scheme

Francesco Ginestri allegedly accepted a $1,200 payment in exchange for not fining a construction company that ignored a stop work order.

By Jenn Goodman • Feb. 12, 2021

ASCE lauds 9 outstanding civil projects

From entertainment venues to bridges and coastal walls, these projects selected by the American Society of Civil Engineers are major contributors to their local communities.

By Jenn Goodman • Feb. 11, 2021

Boring Co. proposal for 4-mile California loop advances

The San Bernardino County Transportation Authority voted unanimously to move forward with the proposal from the Elon Musk-owned company.

By Zachary Phillips • Feb. 11, 2021

Uncertainty dominates aviation construction outlook

How quickly many major airport projects move ahead depends a great deal on how long it takes for passenger traffic and revenue to bounce back.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 10, 2021

AECOM, Jacobs post year-over-year revenue gains

While both firms grew their top-line numbers, AECOM's sequential backlog shrunk by 3.5%.

By Joe Bousquin , Zachary Phillips • Feb. 10, 2021

Report: Construction of many international sports venues faces 'perfect storm of corruption'

Stadium and infrastructure projects for events like the Olympics and the World Cup require rapid construction and often don’t have enough oversight or transparency, leading to huge cost overruns, according to a new study.

By Zachary Phillips • Feb. 09, 2021

Construction workers among least likely to seek vaccine, report says

Construction ranked fourth from the bottom in terms of employees who said they would get a shot if it was offered to them.  

By Joe Bousquin • Feb. 09, 2021

Skanska 2020 earnings: Overall profit hits record high, construction revenue down 12%

The company's profitability, to a great degree, was driven by divestment in its commercial property segment.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 08, 2021

Walsh's labor secretary nomination advances to final vote

During his Senate hearing, Marty Walsh emphasized the need for safety standards, calling OSHA "one of the first and top priorities for me." His final confirmation vote has not yet been scheduled.

By Ryan Golden , Zachary Phillips • UPDATED: Feb. 12, 2021 at 9:14 a.m.

Construction firms prepare Tampa for Super Bowl spotlight

Ahead of the big game, the city saw the construction of a new hotel and upgrades to its stadium, and contractors Hensel Phelps and JE Dunn recently finished part of an airport expansion project.

By Zachary Phillips • Feb. 05, 2021

Deep Dive

How the PRO Act would change the construction industry

Reintroduced in Congress Thursday, the bill designed to strengthen unions has major implications for construction firms and the workers they employ.

By Zachary Phillips • Feb. 05, 2021

Workers' group calls out OSHA, demands tougher COVID-19 standards

"People have been exposed unnecessarily," U.S. Rep. Andy Levin said yesterday during a press event with the National Council for Occupational Safety and Health.

By Joe Bousquin • Feb. 04, 2021

Opinion

Take these steps to avoid COVID-19 personal injury lawsuits

The more a construction firm can limit workers' exposure to the coronavirus on the job, the less likely it will be liable for either an OSHA violation or a lawsuit, according to attorney Stefan Borovina.

By Stefan Borovina • Feb. 04, 2021

What a Marty Walsh-led Labor Department could mean for construction

As President Joe Biden's nominee for labor secretary begins Senate confirmation hearings today, groups on both sides of the union issue say that Walsh’s construction experience is a plus for the industry.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 04, 2021

Opinion

2020's data can help construction firms succeed in 2021

Before creating a strategy for the year ahead, it’s important to take a look back and evaluate your projects and teams from the year before. Here are five metrics to consider.

By Michel Richer • Feb. 03, 2021

Buttigieg DOT confirmation boosts hope for massive infrastructure investment

Several industry groups and officials said the former South Bend, Indiana, mayor's experience in local government will serve him well as Transportation Secretary. 

By Chris Teale • Feb. 03, 2021

Amazon unveils plans for HQ2's second phase, to be built by Whiting-Turner

The PenPlace project in Northern Virginia includes retail and outdoor spaces and three office buildings surrounding a glass spiral tower adorned with trees.

By Zachary Phillips • Feb. 03, 2021

Starbucks builds energy-efficient, modular store in 6 days

Designed to reduce energy needs for heating and cooling compared to standard construction, the store was built with insulated panels coated with a proprietary cement alternative.

By Jenn Goodman • Feb. 03, 2021

Biggest losers, winners of construction jobs by state

Texas saw the biggest decline in total construction jobs since the pandemic began while Virginia gained the most. 

By Joe Bousquin • Feb. 02, 2021

Opinion

Construction employers can help alleviate workers' risk of heart disease

While one in four construction workers are at high risk for heart attacks and strokes, employers can offset the dangers with education efforts focused on healthy lifestyle choices, writes a Skanska executive.

By Gordon Childress • Feb. 01, 2021

OSHA updates COVID-19 guidance; mandates still on the table

In guidance issued Friday, the agency reinforced its support for the use of face coverings in a focus on prevention.

By Sheryl Estrada • Feb. 01, 2021

7 construction industry firms that not only survived, but thrived, in 2020

These companies, including several in the contech sector, came out ahead after a very difficult year.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 01, 2021