Commercial Building: Page 67

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    Project Wins

    Tutor Perini snares 3 federal jobs for $164M

    Work will include hurricane repairs at a U.S. Coast Guard facility in Puerto Rico and an upgrade project at a historic hotel in Yosemite National Park. 

    By • Oct. 24, 2022
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    Construction Inclusion Week

    How small, diverse contractors can bridge the ‘capital gap’ on civil contracts

    During a Construction Inclusion Week webinar, a Biden administration official outlined the challenges nontraditional companies face to borrow money after winning a federal job. 

    By • Oct. 21, 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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    North American crane count holds steady in Q3

    Rider Levett Bucknall’s Crane Index, an indicator of construction demand, found the number of cranes in North American cities remained largely unchanged from earlier this year.

    By • Oct. 21, 2022
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    Q&A // Construction Inclusion Week

    Workforce goals for minorities, women need teeth, facilitator says

    The former deputy mayor of Canton, Ohio, talks about how phased incentives can ensure prime contractors make good on promises to employ diverse workers.

    By • Oct. 20, 2022
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    Officials approve new Las Vegas Strip resort

    Developers continue to plan massive projects in Sin City, like billionaire Tilman Fertitta’s casino resort, despite warnings of a slowdown.

    By • Oct. 20, 2022
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    Tennessee Titans reach deal to build $2.1B stadium

    The NFL franchise has agreed upon the costs for a new venue, to sit directly next to where Nissan Stadium is located.

    By • Oct. 18, 2022
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    Bidding frenzy: 9 online platforms to find, track RFPs

    Construction Dive rounds up the sites and services most used by contractors to acquire new work.

    By • Oct. 18, 2022
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    Q&A // Construction Inclusion Week

    Mortenson’s CEO on creating a playbook to respond to hate

    Dan Johnson talks about the importance of shining a light on jobsite discrimination and rooting out those who bring the industry down.

    By • Oct. 18, 2022
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    Opinion // Construction Inclusion Week

    ‘It’s time for my pronouns to be included’

    Small steps like using inclusive language help women feel more welcome on jobsites, says the CEO of a trade school development firm.

    By Mary Kelly • Oct. 18, 2022
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    Construction Inclusion Week

    Construction pros call for immigration reform to fill surge of open jobs

    A lack of political will has stymied efforts to tap foreign-born workers for a coming flood of public and private projects, according to industry advocates.

    By • Oct. 18, 2022
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    $5B medical campus breaks ground in Las Vegas

    The mixed-use project features laboratory, research, medical office, lodging, retail and restaurant space.

    By • Oct. 17, 2022
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    Construction planning numbers jump despite recession fears

    The Dodge Momentum Index, a benchmark that measures nonresidential building planning, landed less than 5% below an all-time high, according to its September update.

    By • Oct. 17, 2022
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    Q&A // Construction Inclusion Week

    Why Turner’s CEO personally responds to racist incidents on company jobsites

    When a bias-motivated event occurs, Peter Davoren wants to know why.

    By • Oct. 17, 2022
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    Construction Inclusion Week

    In its second year, Construction Inclusion Week doubles in size

    The event is aimed at rooting out bias-motivated incidents on jobsites while fostering more inclusion in the industry.

    By • Oct. 14, 2022
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    Construction input prices fall slightly

    Though the drop in materials costs is welcome, with overall wholesale prices rising at twice the rate analysts expected, the Federal Reserve has more evidence to support another round of interest rate hikes.  

    By • Oct. 13, 2022
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    Lendlease leverages mushrooms for recycling

    The contractor hopes the fungi will provide a revenue stream in the future and help cut down on landfill costs.

    By • Oct. 12, 2022
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    Q&A

    BIM program aims to boost construction’s digital transformation

    Construction Dive talks with the director of the National Institute of Building Sciences’ new effort about standards and adoption.

    By • Oct. 11, 2022
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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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    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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    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