Defunct Katerra sues former CFO for bonus

The failed Softbank-backed startup is alleging its former CFO is obligated to pay back his signing and relocation bonuses amid intensifying scrutiny of executive compensation.

By Grace Noto • March 22, 2023

Construction starts rebound on manufacturing, housing strength

After a massive dropoff in January, new groundbreakings for factories and homes contributed to the bounceback, but jitters remain, according to Dodge.

By Sebastian Obando • March 21, 2023

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

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Will banking woes drag down commercial real estate?

Given the current economic climate, the dominant outlook is that things might get worse, but there is a silver lining, writes proptech executive David Bitton.

By David Bitton • March 21, 2023

Skanska USA hires first mass timber, prefab lead

Dean Lewis has 13 years of experience in mass timber roles on the West Coast.

By Zachary Phillips • March 21, 2023

Tutor Perini had the most OSHA violations among contractors during the past decade

Agency officials cited the company more often than any construction contractor in its database over a 10-year period.

By Matthew Thibault , Julia Himmel , Noelle Knox • March 21, 2023

Labor Department seeks to diversify workforce on megaprojects

The new program will offer free assistance to certain federally funded projects to help them find diverse, local talent.

By Zachary Phillips • March 21, 2023

Solar developer to invest over $600M toward Ohio manufacturing plant

The 1.1 million-square-foot build will utilize 150 union jobs for construction, which will begin in April.

By Sara Samora • March 21, 2023

DOD taps 7 contractors for $2.5B in Navy projects

About 80% of the work will be performed in Guam, per the Department of Defense, with the remainder in other areas of the Pacific and Indian oceans.

By Sebastian Obando • March 20, 2023

Overcoming risk and unforeseen circumstances when constructing seismic retrofits

Discover the challenges and complexities of seismic retrofitting older buildings, and how PCL Construction has become a leader in the field.

March 20, 2023

EllisDon tapped for steel furnace job in Ontario

Algoma Steel’s new $508 million facility, located near Michigan, will produce 70% lower emissions compared to its existing operations.

By Zachary Phillips • March 17, 2023

Tutor Perini ‘negatively impacted’ by legal issues, canceled work

The Los Angeles contractor also said in its earnings call that it lost billions in potential new jobs in 2022 when owners canceled projects.

By Julie Strupp • March 16, 2023

Biden’s 2024 budget proposal bolsters OSHA funding by 17%

The plan would increase the agency’s number of full-time positions, but it still has a hard time filling jobs.

By Zachary Phillips • March 16, 2023

Bank failures cause uncertainty for contractors

The collapses of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank could weaken this year’s outlook for commercial real estate and construction, an economist said.

By Sebastian Obando • March 16, 2023

Materials prices inch up slightly

Declining energy costs are masking persistent inflation and supply chain challenges, said Anirban Basu, ABC chief economist.

By Sebastian Obando • March 15, 2023

How multifamily builders are getting ahead of inflation

Bozzuto Construction’s newly minted VP advocates for the use of 3D modeling tech to increase efficiency.

By Mary Salmonsen • March 15, 2023

Bechtel to build EV charging infrastructure

The Reston, Virginia-based contractor sees the sector as a “very high priority,” per a company executive.

By Matthew Thibault • March 15, 2023

Equipment makers roll out autonomous machinery at ConExpo

Teleo, Honda and Volvo are among the manufacturers offering new partnerships and updated products.

By Matthew Thibault • March 15, 2023

Jobsite safety has slipped since the pandemic, construction CEOs say

Contractors need to up their safety training practices to avoid “dire consequences,” writes consultant Jay Greenspan.

By Jay Greenspan • March 15, 2023

Backlog ticks up, remains historically elevated

New work continues to surge despite a gloomy economic forecast and elevated borrowing costs, per analysis from Associated Builders and Contractors.

By Sebastian Obando • March 15, 2023

IIJA brings new funds, challenges to NYC infrastructure overhaul

Panelists weighed in on the impact of the federal funding during the 2023 New York Build conference last week.

By Sebastian Obando • March 14, 2023

Skanska predicts construction costs will rise above inflation in many US cities

Owners and contractors can expect to shell out more for projects in the near future, per a new report from the contractor that looked at 21 U.S. markets.

By Zachary Phillips • March 14, 2023

Gilbane Building Co. revenue up 8%

The Providence, Rhode Island-based contractor highlighted large projects and public-private partnerships in its recent annual report.

By Matthew Thibault • March 14, 2023

EEOC puts construction on notice

The agency’s proposed strategic enforcement plan, which will guide its efforts through 2027, called out the industry by name.

By Joe Bousquin • March 14, 2023

Be deliberate, set goals: Tips for recruiting women

In a recent webinar, panelists from across the country offered advice and insight on how to grow the share of women in construction.

By Zachary Phillips • March 10, 2023

NYC office, hotel sectors show signs of life

“New York is back,” but in a way that differs from its pre-pandemic level, a presenter at this week’s New York Build conference said.

By Sebastian Obando • March 10, 2023