Commercial Building: Page 65

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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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    Labor

    A roundup of articles about issues affecting the workforce.

    By Construction Dive staff
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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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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
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    The Dotted Line: Cost escalations lead to more disputes

    Construction attorneys say price increases for labor and materials are causing friction between GCs, subs and owners.

    By • Sept. 27, 2022
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    Ford breaks ground on $5.6B Tennessee EV project

    The construction of electric vehicle factories in the U.S. is expected to increase in coming years, especially due to backing from the federal government. 

    By • Sept. 27, 2022
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    Southern states saw active apartment construction in urban areas

    Downtown Atlanta has delivered over 21,500 new units over the last 10 years, according to StorageCafe.

    By Mary Salmonsen • Sept. 26, 2022
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    How small construction businesses can succession plan

    Employees make the best owners, according to a financial expert, as they have already invested in the business’ success.

    By • Sept. 26, 2022
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    Turner wins $900M New Jersey film studio project

    1888 Studios, named after the year Thomas Edison invented the motion picture camera, will sit on a former Texaco oil refinery site.

    By • Sept. 26, 2022