Commercial Building: Page 69

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    Texas firm's new CEO says there's a better way to build

    Lean expert and Skiles Group head Keyan Zandy wants to improve construction for the next generation.

    By • March 16, 2022
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    DOL proposes new Davis-Bacon rules

    The potential change to how prevailing wages on federal jobs are determined uses a system that was last in place in 1983.

    By • March 14, 2022
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    Preconstruction

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

    By Construction Dive staff
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    Women panelists describe their vision for equitable jobsites

    Female workers face barriers such as sexual harassment, bullying and hostility, presenters at a National Association of Women in Construction event said.

    By • March 11, 2022
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    MSG Sphere crews install support for world's highest resolution LED screen

    The Las Vegas entertainment venue will become the largest spherical structure in the world when it opens in late 2023.

    By • March 11, 2022
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    US infrastructure diversity plan draws fire from contractors, minority groups

    Labor Secretary Marty Walsh and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg signed a memorandum of understanding to bring more underrepresented workers onto federal contracts using PLAs.

    By • March 10, 2022
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    Gilbane commits $4B to diversity, will strive again to hit 20% goal

    Recently appointed CEO Tom Laird spoke with Construction Dive about tying executive bonuses to diversity goals, growing minority contractor capacity and quickly stepping into the top job. 

    By • March 9, 2022
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    4 tips to bring women into construction now

    The Building Talent Foundation looks at ways for construction firms to effectively recruit, train and retain women in construction.

    By • March 9, 2022
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    Gov. Hochul earmarks $200M to seed shovel-ready New York jobsites

    The FAST NY program aims to attract key industries by preparing tracts of land on which companies can build quickly and easily.

    By • March 8, 2022
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    95% of Massachusetts construction contracts fall short for women

    The report is the latest example of a nationwide trend that shows women, minorities are left out of lucrative state contracts for building jobs.

    By • March 8, 2022
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    Construction staffing reaches 99% of pre-pandemic numbers

    Despite uncertainty around supply chain issues, 2022 could be a big recovery year for the industry.

    By • March 7, 2022
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    2022 Construction Champions: Rising Stars

    Although they are some of construction's youngest workers, these women have already made a mark on the industry.

    By Construction Dive Staff • March 7, 2022
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    2022 Construction Champions: Up-and-Coming Leaders

    These women are known as hard-working change agents in their companies and in the broader construction community.

    By Construction Dive Staff • March 7, 2022
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    2022 Construction Champions: The industry’s top women leaders

    Out of more than 650 submissions, Construction Dive selected a group of women who stand as shining examples of how intuition, dedication and intelligence are shaping the industry. 

    By Construction Dive Staff • March 7, 2022
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    2022 Construction Champions: Tradeswoman Leaders

    These women use their hands and their heads to shape commercial construction and promote the industry’s career benefits for all.

    By Construction Dive Staff • March 7, 2022
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    2022 Construction Champions: Industry Veterans

    These women are stalwarts of the industry, well known in their fields and respected by all who work with them.

    By Construction Dive Staff • March 7, 2022
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    2022 Construction Champions: Mentors

    These women not only help others break into the industry but have long strived to make it a better place for all who work in it.

    By Construction Dive Staff • March 7, 2022
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    Inflation, material delays, labor issues: Pros face a trifecta of pricing woes

    Construction costs are rising as much as 30% from the time a project is bid on until it is complete, one expert told Construction Dive.

    By Chris Barnett • March 4, 2022
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    Ukraine's construction projects grind to a near halt

    The Russian invasion has taken a toll on the country's once-thriving construction industry.

    By Chris Barnett • March 3, 2022
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    Lendlease launches $500M JV in life sciences industry

    The Americas general manager of the company's life science construction group discusses its new partnership, trends and challenges for 2022.

    By • March 3, 2022
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    World's largest solar-powered steel mill breaks ground in Colorado

    The $500 million facility includes a 300-megawatt photovoltaic installation.

    By Robyn Griggs Lawrence • March 2, 2022
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    Orlando emphasizes 'wow factor' in digital twin project

    Unlike many other cities' digital twins, the project will map the entire 40-square-mile metro region.

    By Jason Plautz • March 2, 2022
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    Ukraine invasion heightens contractors' risk of cyberattack

    Small and medium-sized businesses, including construction firms, are among the most vulnerable, according to experts.

    By • March 2, 2022
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    Rudolph & Sletten project exec says women in construction can 'pave their own way'

    Kelli Quinn talks about the importance of finding a mentor, why she chose construction as a career and her favorite projects.

    By • March 2, 2022

  • Public construction firms announce earnings

    Several of these industry giants reported losses in their most recent financial periods while others saw profits fall.

    March 1, 2022
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    Ukraine war 'likely to have multiple effects' on materials prices

    Inflation is casting shadows over how much the $1.2 trillion in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act can ultimately accomplish.

    By • March 1, 2022