Report: GCs more likely than subs to get paid on time

General contractors have fewer problems collecting payments compared to other types of construction businesses, according to new data from Levelset.

By Jennifer Goodman • May 2, 2022

New McCarthy CFO: Jobs crisis industry's 'biggest challenge'

Kristine Newman, recently announced as CFO of the St. Louis-based contractor, said she believes building a unified front is key to combating the labor shortage.

By Zachary Phillips • April 28, 2022

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

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Caesars delays $500M Virginia casino project to 2024

“The way of the world today is, it’s going to cost more, it’s going to take longer," a Caesars representative told the Danville, Virginia, City Council last week.

By Zachary Phillips • Updated May 10, 2022

Robots can revolutionize the modular building industry

Autovol CEO Rick Murdock said at the World of Modular conference this week that automation will continue to take up more of his company's production.

By Sebastian Obando • April 27, 2022

Popeyes to open 200-plus restaurants in US, Canada in 2022

Over half of these planned locations will have double drive-thrus, and some will test a new back-of-house design to streamline operations.

By Julie Littman • April 26, 2022

The Dotted Line: New Texas lien laws streamline process, but hurdles remain

Extending lien rights to all tiers of subcontractors is a broader trend that affects other states as well.

By Sebastian Obando • April 26, 2022

Construction attorney: Compliance 'weakest part' of supplier diversity efforts

Paula Finch says diversity goals are designed to help lift all contractors, but enforcement programs are often under-resourced. 

By Joe Bousquin • April 25, 2022

Government backlogs delay apartment construction

Although approvals are jammed up in zoning and planning offices, local governments like Phoenix are seeking new ways to provide services.

By Leslie Shaver • April 25, 2022

Top firms land new infrastructure, government deals

Companies such as AECOM and WSP have recently pulled in big-ticket contracts including work for NASA, the Navy and the Department of Energy.

By Jeffrey Steele • April 22, 2022

As demand soars, apartment builders battle supply chain woes

Hoar Construction uses a range of strategies to stay ahead of pricing challenges amid the Sun Belt construction boom.

By Ripley Bickerstaff • April 21, 2022

'Exceptionally rare and dangerous' malware threatens critical infrastructure

Controllers from Schneider Electric and Japanese electronics maker Omron were initially targeted.

By David Jones • April 20, 2022

Tech startup aims to reduce maintenance costs

Bethesda, Maryland-based DwellWell claims to reduce annual maintenance costs by up to 25% for property owners.

By Sebastian Obando • April 20, 2022

Economic headwinds threaten construction's spring recovery

A busy winter and pent-up demand have accelerated supply chain problems for U.S. contractors like Turner and Messer.

By Jen A. Miller • April 20, 2022

LeChase Construction acquires Albany, New York, contractor

The procurement of Sano-Rubin Construction Services will allow LeChase to pursue a wider range of projects including healthcare, education, hospitality and multifamily.

By Matthew Thibault • April 19, 2022

Illinois suspends requirement for in-state workers on public projects

The Illinois Preference Act is no longer in effect, as the state's unemployment rate has fallen below 5% for the first time since July 2020.

By Sebastian Obando • April 19, 2022

What contractors that work in Russia need to know

The invasion of Ukraine has set off multiple crises. How should U.S. construction firms that work in Russia deal with these issues?

By Anazette Ray and Michael Vardaro • April 18, 2022

'Especially concerning' potential code violations found at site of Amazon warehouse destroyed by tornado

The local fire marshal reported that none of the facility's columns were ripped or torn at the base, suggesting they hadn't been secured to the foundation to prevent uplift from wind loads.

By Matthew Thibault • Updated April 15, 2022

Google invests $9.5B in US offices and data centers

The investments come at a time when the data center industry booms and the office market struggles to welcome back employees.

By Sebastian Obando • April 13, 2022

Clark leverages field data, sustainable material in HQ2 build

The contractor is employing mass timber, low-carbon concrete and technology to build Amazon's second headquarters in Arlington, Virginia.

By Matthew Thibault • April 13, 2022

Diesel price surge fuels construction inflation alert

AGC Chief Economist Ken Simonson issued his seventh price warning in 13 months, marking an unprecedented rise in costs, but contractors' bid prices have yet to catch up. 

By Joe Bousquin • April 13, 2022

With Shanghai at a standstill, supply chain problems are compounding

Concerns are rising that Shanghai's lockdown is only the beginning of months-long challenges. 

By Kate Magill • April 13, 2022

Oak View Group plans $3B entertainment development in Las Vegas

The Los Angeles-based development company is betting big on Sin City's bounce back.

By Sebastian Obando • April 12, 2022

Seattle Teamsters strike is over, but concrete could take weeks to flow

Employers have to manage third-party truck returns and inspections before drivers can tackle the backlog.

By Zachary Phillips • April 12, 2022

Seattle-area Teamsters end strike, return to work

Teamsters Local 174 announced Friday its 300-plus striking workers would return to work Monday, despite the lack of a deal with employers.

By Zachary Phillips • Updated April 11, 2022

North American crane count increases 4.74%

Rider Levett Bucknall's most recent crane index, an indicator for construction's economic health, made up for losses from last year.

By Zachary Phillips • Updated April 8, 2022