Commercial Building: Page 58

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    Contractors added to backlogs in September, expect higher profits

    Associated Builders and Contractors’ Backlog Indicator and Construction Confidence Index rose in September, though outlooks for overall sales remained lower than August and last year. 

    By • Oct. 11, 2022
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    Q&A

    Construction management firm CEO: recession ‘feels like a self-fulfilling prophecy’

    Construction Dive talks with Frank Ciminelli, president and CEO of Buffalo, New York-based Arc Building Partners, about the pandemic, a potential recession and other challenges in the industry.

    By • Oct. 11, 2022
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    Trendline

    Preconstruction

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

    By Construction Dive staff
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    Turner: Labor shortage prompts contractors to be selective about jobs

    Builders are turning to megaprojects to get the most out of their skilled workforce, according to a recent report from the country’s largest contractor.

    By • Oct. 11, 2022
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    Watch for these common invoice scams

    Mid-sized businesses are losing almost $300,000 annually to invoice fraud, which can also hurt supplier relationships, according to Branden Jenkins, COO of Medius. 

    By Maura Webber Sadovi • Oct. 11, 2022
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    NYC office market faces ‘real estate apocalypse’

    The work-from-home movement could spark new trends in office construction and renovation, according to a new report.

    By • Oct. 10, 2022
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    Why September’s hot jobs report is ‘terrible’ for construction

    Surging employment, led by a rise in nonresidential workers and combined with slowing proposal activity, gave market watchers reason to be wary of the road ahead. 

    By • Oct. 10, 2022
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    EEOC sues Schuff Steel for discrimination

    The leading steel erector denied the charges from the suit, one of four the agency has filed against construction companies in recent weeks.

    By • Oct. 7, 2022
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    Jacobs completes nearly 10 miles of $2.6B rail expansion in New York

    Infrastructure expansion, such as the Long Island Rail Road project, should continue to boost Jacobs’ long-term business.

    By • Oct. 6, 2022
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    Construction executive’s house, cars vandalized by anti-development activists

    A radical group claimed responsibility for an attack on the Birmingham, Alabama-area home of Brasfield & Gorrie’s chairman and left a message on the driveway: “c u soon. it’s up to you if we make good on this promise.”

    By • Oct. 6, 2022
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    September 2022 Project Wins: The country’s top contractors report their latest awards

    Construction Dive rounds up the newest project wins from some of the country’s biggest builders.

    By Construction Dive Staff • Oct. 6, 2022
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    $9.5B NYC airport project adopts ADR for workers’ comp

    While alternative dispute resolution programs to mediate project conflicts have gained popularity, the JFK Airport’s model is unique.

    By • Oct. 5, 2022
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    Modular use to increase in life sciences construction

    Many owners find that prefab techniques are helpful for building complex manufacturing facilities, according to a new report.

    By • Oct. 5, 2022
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    Hurricane Ian will further hike high demand for construction workers

    The Sunshine State is still assessing damage, but it already faced a drying well of experienced laborers.

    By • Oct. 5, 2022
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    Micron earmarks $100B for chip plant near Syracuse

    The chipmaker will build a new megafab in Clay, New York, with site preparation work slated to start in 2023.

    By • Oct. 5, 2022
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    Multifamily construction delays continue as prices, permitting times rise

    Project slowdowns are ongoing throughout the country due to issues with financing, material costs and labor shortages, according to a new report.

    By • Oct. 4, 2022
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    Construction spending dips, but contractors remain optimistic

    The rising costs of both financing and construction services put a dent in nonresidential outlays.

    By • Oct. 4, 2022
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    Mortenson partners with robotics maker on solar projects

    A Mortenson executive said a third of the company's revenue in recent years came from its renewable energy businesses.

    By • Oct. 4, 2022
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    Racism in Construction

    EEOC sues 2 Florida contractors for discrimination

    The suits allege managers harassed and belittled non-White employees, who were then fired when they complained.

    By • Oct. 3, 2022
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    Project Wins

    Skanska books $480M in airport, healthcare projects

    The Swedish contractor added two high-profile contracts to its third quarter order bookings.

    By • Updated Oct. 12, 2022
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    Project Wins

    Fluor selected for overseas manufacturing facility

    The Irving, Texas-based company will perform procurement and construction management for a biologics manufacturing plant in Denmark.

    By • Sept. 30, 2022
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    Builders face security, privacy risks as BIM takes off

    As state and federal agencies tighten cybersecurity regulations on their projects, here’s how contractors and subs can comply.

    By • Sept. 29, 2022
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    Racism in Construction

    EEOC sues California contractor for national origin, sexual harassment

    Supervisors used derisive language against Latino workers and threatened to sexually assault them, the lawsuit claims.

    By • Sept. 29, 2022
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    Project Wins

    Granite nabs 2 Texas highway jobs worth $107M

    Following its completion of a section of the Grand Parkway around Houston, the contractor has picked up smaller road projects in the Lone Star State.

    By • Sept. 28, 2022
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    Q&A

    New Boldt diversity head: DEI starts with leadership

    Jaclyn Skalnik sees a well of talent just waiting to be recruited to construction.

    By • Sept. 28, 2022
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    Consigli breaks ground on Lendlease’s $500M Boston life science project

    Lendlease partnered with Montreal-based Ivanhoé Cambridge to develop the 350,000-square-foot, nine-story building. 

    By • Sept. 28, 2022