After acquisition, midsize contractor gains ‘a lot of opportunities,’ exec says

Kevin Foltermann, the vice president of Texas for W.E. O’Neil, spoke to Construction Dive about his company’s future, the addition of dedicated contech professionals and more.

By Matthew Thibault • June 26, 2023

North Dakota county cuts power on $1.9B data center project

The vote to shut off power follows several failures to meet building codes and zoning ordinances, according to a county commission meeting.

By Sebastian Obando • June 23, 2023

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Careful collaboration before shovels hit dirt is key to a successful project, experts say.

By Construction Dive staff

Readers Respond: Contractors call for industrywide air safety mandate

Construction Dive asked builders how they deal with toxic air quality and if government agencies should offer clearer guidance.

By Sebastian Obando • June 23, 2023

Texas just nullified water break mandates. How will that impact construction workers?

While some argue the local laws were unnecessary and cumbersome, others say they provided a baseline protection in the absence of an OSHA standard.

By Zachary Phillips • June 22, 2023

Industrial construction is ‘cooling in some markets’

Kyle Roberts, executive managing director at Newmark, talks with Construction Dive about an industrial construction slowdown.

By Sebastian Obando • June 21, 2023

Public projects surge, private starts falter

Commercial and apartment construction are feeling the weight of higher interest rates, tighter lending and lower demand, as jobs tied to public funding jumped, Dodge said.

By Sebastian Obando • June 21, 2023

GM to invest nearly $1B in Ohio engine facility

The automaker is focused on boosting motor production to meet rising demand for its heavy-duty trucks.

By Megan Ruggles • June 21, 2023

5 steps to keep change orders from becoming disputes

Divergence from the original plans on construction projects is unavoidable. But that doesn’t have to lead to a dispute.

By Spencer Krebs • June 21, 2023

Early involvement a ‘recipe for success’ on $2.5B HQ2 project

Clark Construction’s Lee DeLong spoke to Construction Dive as Amazon celebrated the grand opening of its second headquarters in Arlington, Virginia.

By Matthew Thibault • June 20, 2023

‘Bench it, shore it, shield it, slope it’: Utility contractors spotlight trench safety

June is Trench Safety Month, and this week the National Utility Contractors Association hosts training and webinars, providing resources for contractors with workers in excavations.

By Zachary Phillips • June 20, 2023

Worker withdraws discrimination suit against Bechtel, ExxonMobil

The June 27 filing drops an employment discrimination complaint for alleged racially motivated vandalism at the employee’s jobsite.

By Joe Bousquin • Updated July 7, 2023

Champlain Towers’ pool deck not up to code, NIST officials say

Investigators said Thursday that the pool deck at the Surfside, Florida, condo that collapsed in 2021 was corroded and improperly reinforced. 

By Zachary Phillips • June 16, 2023

Friday Feedback: How do you keep workers healthy when air quality is dangerous?

Construction Dive wants to know how contractors across the country protect workers when outside air is unhealthy.

By Sebastian Obando • June 16, 2023

Swinerton taps new lead for Seattle office

Vice President and Division Manager Nick Vovakes will helm the region, as the contractor pursues mass timber projects.

By Zachary Phillips • June 16, 2023

Supreme Court concrete strike ruling likely to have minimal impact

Legal experts told Construction Dive that employers should keep an eye on the case as it returns to Washington state court.

By Zachary Phillips • June 15, 2023

Construction prices fall for third straight month, but inflation persists

Despite pricing declines for some materials, megaprojects in progress across the country will keep the costs of key construction supplies elevated, an economist said.

By Sebastian Obando • June 15, 2023

R.D. Olson breaks ground on $60M Marriott hotel

Interior design elements will include wood surfaces, fireplaces, water features and penthouse suites on the top floor.

By Joe Bousquin • June 15, 2023

Infrastructure projects hold backlog steady

Heavy industrial bookings plunged while commercial and institutional projects treaded water, as public works propped up the overall sector.

By Sebastian Obando • June 15, 2023

Amazon to demolish 9 Virginia office buildings to make way for data centers

The tech giant and other firms are evaluating ways to transform vacant office space for new uses.

By Sebastian Obando • June 14, 2023

Skanska USA Building announces shakeup in regional leadership

As one executive leaves, Skanska announced the promotion of three new leaders for regions that include the entire East Coast.

By Zachary Phillips • June 14, 2023

EEOC sues electrical contractor for age discrimination

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission filed suit in New Jersey against Hatzel & Buehler over alleged labor law violations.

By Zachary Phillips • June 13, 2023

How Lendlease overcame challenges on 80-story NYC condo tower

Project Executive Mark Lubrano told Construction Dive about building the narrow skyscraper on a dense urban site.

By Zachary Phillips • June 13, 2023

S&P raises alarms on CRE financing

Though owners throughout the commercial real estate space are being affected by recent financial headwinds, the office sector is facing the most intense pressure right now, a new report says.

By Leslie Shaver • June 13, 2023

Tanker fire causes I-95 bridge collapse in Philadelphia

Traffic is being detoured in both directions, and rebuilding is expected to take months.

By Colin Campbell • June 12, 2023

4 strategies for contech success

While money is pouring into the construction technology space, a fragmented customer base is holding solutions firms back. Here’s how to cope. 

By Joe Bousquin • June 12, 2023