Commercial Building: Page 68
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'Birdie'-eye view: McCarthy uses drones for California Topgolf
The St. Louis-based builder took advantage of laser scanning and orthographic photography to cut down on land surveying time.
By Matthew Thibault • May 25, 2022 -
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UK prefab design company targets US expansion
Bryden Wood's "kit-of-parts" approach leverages components that are similar on each project while also providing opportunities for customization.
By Sebastian Obando • May 25, 2022 -
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TrendlineData center construction
New projects from customers like Meta, Google and Amazon make this a burgeoning sector for contractors.
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Dodge: Construction starts jump, pipeline strong
Commercial building grows despite supply chain issues, the war in Ukraine and rising inflation, but a recession would slow that growth, an economist said.
By Sebastian Obando • May 25, 2022 -
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Supply chain backups postpone apartment openings
Without properties to show, managers rely on communication and technology to pre-lease units and soothe resident anxiety.
By Leslie Shaver • May 24, 2022 -
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Vietnam-based contractor enters US, Canadian markets with lofty goals
Hoa Binh Construction intends to open its first U.S. office this quarter, then forge partnerships with existing builders and acquire subcontractors.
By Zachary Phillips • May 23, 2022 -
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Deep Dive // Racism in Construction2 years after George Floyd's death: progress yet 'unfulfilled promises' in construction
"I'm working with people who at least aren't openly racist" anymore, one worker said. Construction pros reflect on what's changed — and hasn't — since 2020.
By Joe Bousquin • May 23, 2022 -
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Boldt Co.'s 'gatekeeper' program offers mental health, suicide support
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Construction's suicide rate is among the highest of any industry.
By Katie Pyzyk • May 19, 2022 -
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Builders, MBI press for modular standards
Offsite construction companies say an absence of national codes causes manufacturing, transportation hurdles.
By Sebastian Obando • May 19, 2022 -
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Opinion4 things every contractor should know about insurance
Understanding the types of coverage available and which claims might be covered has never been more vital for a business’s bottom line.
By Jacquelyn M. Mohr • May 19, 2022 -
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Balfour Beatty Communities faces new scrutiny for military housing as parent company wins DOD contract
A Senate subcommittee report alleged untreated mold growth, cracked floor tiles held together by packing tape and broken appliances.
By Leslie Shaver • May 18, 2022 -
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Clark announces expansion in mid-Atlantic
The country's 13th largest contractor will add office space in Virginia and Maryland this year to help expand its regional footprint.
By Jennifer Goodman • May 17, 2022 -
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Public firms maintain outlook amid geopolitical headwinds
Many of the major contractors work on large civil projects and are awaiting IIJA funding.
By Construction Dive Staff • May 16, 2022 -
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Robust equipment, safety plan upgrades key to reducing fall fatalities
Updated standards are on the way, as panelists at a recent webinar urged more frequent fall protection tests.
By Katie Pyzyk • May 12, 2022 -
Ikea to invest more than $3B in stores
Ikea's largest franchisee, Ingka Group, will work to update its physical locations across 32 markets to support the retailer's online operations.
By Caroline Jansen • May 12, 2022 -
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Bechtel launches division targeting manufacturing, tech
The company's former CFO, Catherine Hunt Ryan, will lead the new unit that eyes markets such as semiconductors, electric vehicles and data centers.
By Sebastian Obando • May 11, 2022 -
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Q&AHow a top national apartment builder deals with materials volatility
Multifamily builder and developer NRP Group locks in orders on variable-rate agreements.
By Leslie Shaver • May 11, 2022 -
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Q&ASkanska VDC engineer champions tech solutions
Samiha Shakil's duties have included BIM coordination at a LaGuardia Airport renovation and laser scanning on a large-scale hospital project.
By Jennifer Goodman • May 11, 2022 -
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Shawmut expands in Florida amid growing demand
The West Palm Beach location is the company’s second South Florida office and its 11th nationwide.
By Matthew Thibault • May 10, 2022 -
AECOM earnings rise, shares fall on maintained guidance
The Dallas-based contractor posted higher profits and slightly lower revenue for the first three months of 2022, but investors flinched when it didn't raise guidance for the rest of the year.
By Joe Bousquin • May 10, 2022 -
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Revenue, backlog drop but Fluor maintains guidance
The Texas-based global contractor continues to reduce its outstanding debt, but past declines in oil prices and lockdowns in China weigh on its operations.
By Sebastian Obando • May 9, 2022 -
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OpinionHow to mitigate the effects of climate change, natural disasters
Contractors should plan, prepare and consider parametric insurance to help manage risks from extreme weather.
By Cindy Stauffer • May 6, 2022 -
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Skanska posts 21% dip in Q1 profits
The Swedish contractor reported a strong backlog in the U.S., and CFO Magnus Persson told Construction Dive that infrastructure funding will be a bright spot in coming years.
By Zachary Phillips • May 5, 2022 -
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Despite $21.6M loss, Tutor Perini sticks to its guidance
The Los Angeles-based infrastructure giant reiterated its full-year outlook, even though it went into the red in the first quarter.
By Joe Bousquin • May 5, 2022 -
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Q&A'Security never stops' says CTO on cybersecurity
Infrastructure is a top target for attacks, according to Colin Whitlatch, chief technology officer at Kahua, a project management software maker.
By Sebastian Obando • May 4, 2022 -
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Jacobs posts higher profits, backlog in second quarter
While the company maintained its midrange guidance, it lowered the high end of its projected profits, citing geopolitical concerns.
By Sebastian Obando • May 4, 2022
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