RINA buys Patrick Engineering, enters US civil market

Italy’s RINA has expanded its global footprint with the acquisition of the Illinois-based engineering, design and construction management firm.

By Sebastian Obando • Jan. 24, 2023

Construction is among the industries most at risk for ACA penalties

Some contractors have received notices of fines in the millions of dollars for failing to meet Affordable Care Act requirements.

By Joanna Kim-Brunetti • Jan. 24, 2023

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A roundup of articles about issues affecting the workforce.

By Construction Dive staff

Balfour Beatty wins Miami Beach Convention Center hotel project

Construction is expected to be completed on the 800-room hotel in 2025.

By Matthew Thibault • Jan. 23, 2023

NJ law allows contractors to use private inspections

The law codifies a three-day inspection turnaround and allows developers to contract with private agencies if local officials cannot do so in that time frame. 

By Sebastian Obando • Jan. 23, 2023

GM to invest nearly $1B in 4 factories

The funds will help prepare sites in Michigan, New York and Ohio to produce new gas and electric products.

By Kate Magill • Jan. 23, 2023

2023 construction outlook roundup: Proceed with caution

As they look to the year ahead, contractors want to know how frayed supply chains, inflation and labor shortages will affect their business.

By Construction Dive Staff • Jan. 23, 2023

Why an overly detailed safety plan can be a liability

A massive rulebook that most workers won’t read can leave a contractor vulnerable to fines and lawsuits, according to panelists at AGC’s safety conference.

By Zachary Phillips • Jan. 20, 2023

Construction input prices log biggest drop since April 2020

December’s report marks the largest monthly decline since early in the pandemic and the smallest annual increase in nearly two years, according to ABC. But pricing pressures remain.

By Sebastian Obando • Jan. 20, 2023

OSHA inspected more construction sites last year than any other workplace

OSHA Regional Administrator Stephen Boyd spoke candidly about the industry’s fatality numbers at AGC’s health and safety conference this week.

By Zachary Phillips • Jan. 19, 2023

Las Vegas Sands plans $4B casino development in Long Island, NY

The sprawling hospitality and entertainment project, which still needs approval, would include a variety of amenities.

By Sebastian Obando • Jan. 18, 2023

‘Huge appetite’ for mass timber fuels new Webcor unit

Webcor Timber is looking to capitalize on a growing industry, an executive at the California contractor said.

By Matthew Thibault • Jan. 18, 2023

Recession watch: Why the next one will be different

Executives from Skanska, DPR, Suffolk and others see unique characteristics in an economic slowdown this year.

By Sebastian Obando • Jan. 18, 2023

Construction executive sees opportunity in Texas

The executive vice president of MAPP, a Baton Rouge, Louisiana-based contractor, expects a bright future for the Sun Belt but predicts office and industrial projects will take a hit this year.

By Julie Strupp • Jan. 18, 2023

How to build an inclusive construction pipeline in 2023

DPR’s diversity lead maps out a game plan for more equity on jobsites.

By Stacee Barkley • Jan. 17, 2023

Skanska kicks off new year with slew of project wins

The contractor touted over $900 million in recent awards across academic and infrastructure projects.

By Zachary Phillips • Jan. 17, 2023

Tesla eyes $776M expansion at Texas Gigafactory

Plans for the 1.6 million-square-foot project were filed with the state on Jan. 9.

By Sebastian Obando • Jan. 12, 2023

Phoenix-area project engineer says ‘no two days are alike’ in construction

ICON’s Kathy Gilmore has worked on a range of projects including institutional, museums and affordable housing.

By Jennifer Goodman • Jan. 12, 2023

South Korea’s Q Cells to spend $2.5B on US solar plant

President Joe Biden said the announcement marks the single largest investment in the country's solar industry.

By Megan Ruggles • Jan. 12, 2023

Contech trends to watch in the new year

As builders adapt to economic, supply chain and labor challenges, they're turning to technology to boost performance.

By Matthew Thibault • Jan. 11, 2023

5 construction-focused innovations from CES

From electric and autonomous equipment to AI-powered tracking solutions and cargo-carrying dirigibles, the construction industry’s future was on display in Las Vegas last week.

By Robyn Griggs Lawrence • Jan. 11, 2023

Strong backlog report includes warning of tighter financing

A healthy pipeline is insulating the construction industry from a potential recession, but higher capital costs are looming.

By Sebastian Obando • Jan. 11, 2023

Form Energy to build $760M battery plant in West Virginia

The iron-air battery maker's factory will be located on the site of a former steel mill.

By Sara Samora • Jan. 10, 2023

New year, new challenges for IIJA

Inflation, labor shortages and supply chain snarls could hamper federal infrastructure act work in the coming year.

By Julie Strupp • Jan. 10, 2023

What’s keeping contractors up at night?

Supply chain chaos and an impending recession are among builders’ top concerns in 2023, according to a new survey.

By Julie Strupp • Jan. 9, 2023

Sector watch: Overall commercial starts to tumble this year

Manufacturing and data center projects will prop up U.S. construction as work slows on retail projects, warehouses and offices.

By Sebastian Obando • Jan. 9, 2023