Commercial Building: Page 73

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    Jacobs wins $3.9B NASA contract

    The Dallas-based construction services firm will provide engineering, design, operation, maintenance and other work for the Johnson Space Center Engineering Directorate, according to NASA.

    By • July 19, 2022
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    Federal Reserve report signals slowing construction demand

    The Fed’s Beige Book, an anecdotal gauge of business activity, saw moderating commodity prices, fewer building permits and even lower construction staffing needs.

    By • July 19, 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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    Not just warehouses: Amazon pulls back on office projects, too

    The e-commerce giant said it's pausing buildouts on six office towers in Bellevue, Washington, as well as another in Nashville, Tennessee.

    By • July 15, 2022
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    REIT announces 1.5 million-square-foot data center expansion

    QTS, with a data center footprint of more than 7 million square feet, announced the expansion to its campus in Henrico County, Virginia.

    By • July 15, 2022
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    OSHA responds to 'alarming' increase in trench deaths

    In the first half of 2022, 22 workers died from trench and excavation work, seven more than the entirety of 2021. OSHA says criminal referrals could result.

    By • July 15, 2022
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    Peak pricing? June's PPI shows signs of relief for construction materials.

    While nonresidential construction materials costs climbed higher again in June, softening commodity prices may signal the beginning of the end of nonstop escalation.

    By • July 15, 2022
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    Modular firm Nexii announces $35M funding, raises valuation to over $1.5B

    The Canadian building systems manufacturer’s latest funding round accelerates production of the firm's sustainable construction solutions.

    By • July 14, 2022
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    The Boring Co. Loop opens first destination station in Las Vegas

    Resorts World Las Vegas now connects to the city’s convention center via an underground tunnel traversed by Teslas.

    By • July 14, 2022
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    Texas contractor settles EEOC racial discrimination suit for $50K

    The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission alleged Lone Wolf Resources called a Black truck driver the N-word, among other slurs, and told a supervisor not to hire more Black people because “they are lazy.”

    By • July 14, 2022
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    Construction contractor outlook darkens as profit expectations, backlog fall

    The Associated Builders and Contractors’ confidence index was down for the fourth consecutive month, while backlog dropped slightly and expectations for profits fell into negative territory. 

    By • July 13, 2022
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    Turner gets surgical with $225M University of Kentucky health education building contract

    The NYC-based contractor is building on momentum from previous medical center projects.

    By • July 13, 2022
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    $550M hotel-casino latest in Las Vegas entertainment push

    The project is expected to generate significant tax revenue and create about 4,000 new direct and indirect construction jobs.

    By • July 12, 2022
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    Gilbane sees slivers of hope for material, supply chain woes

    The No. 11 contractor expressed measured optimism for 2022’s second half due to improving lead times and better steel, lumber and copper prices. 

    By • July 12, 2022
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    Dodge construction index rebuffs recession fears, hits 14-year high

    Despite talk of a slowdown, the Dodge Momentum Index inched higher in June and the commercial pipeline continued to grow.

    By • July 12, 2022
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    Why June's upbeat jobs report isn't necessarily positive for construction

    More workers on the job mean fewer job seekers available to fill the 466,000 open positions in the building industries — the largest gap on record. 

    By • July 11, 2022
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    San Francisco ranked the world's most expensive city for construction

    The city overtakes Tokyo as inflation and supply chain snarls affect markets across the globe.

    By • July 8, 2022
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    Construction's labor, economic numbers begin to show cracks

    As talk of a recession continues, a slower pace in spending and job openings is beginning to emerge from several key indicators, even as wage projections continue to rise.

    By • July 7, 2022
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    Virginia Tech's Innovation Campus takes shape near Washington, DC

    A team led by Whiting-Turner has pumped nearly 42 million gallons of water from the school’s Alexandria, Virginia, project site since construction started.

    By • July 6, 2022
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    Q&A

    Webcor exec rotated through a range of roles to achieve her latest promotion

    The senior vice president of planning urges other women in the industry to think long term and “bring their authentic voices to the table.”

    By • July 6, 2022
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    2 construction firms to pay a total of $500K for sexual, racial discrimination

    The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission compared the workplace culture at a Washington state HVAC contractor to a “sewer” and cited a Wisconsin restoration company for subjecting Black employees to racial slurs. 

    By • July 6, 2022
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    US Department of Transportation now accepting applications for Reconnecting Communities program

    Over the next five years, $1 billion will be available to help with highway teardowns or smaller projects like pedestrian crossings.

    By Dan Zukowski • July 5, 2022
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    Amazon cancels, delays wave of warehouse projects as e-commerce demand cools

    Shifts in plans have affected at least 13 facilities, including locations in Texas, Florida, Louisiana, Tennessee and California, according to local news reports.

    By Max Garland • July 5, 2022
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    Financial management course gives pros the tools they need to run a business

    The free program helps contractors learn how to manage transactions and cash flow and track company performance.

    By • July 5, 2022
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    Noose found at another Meta construction site

    A source told Construction Dive the noose appeared on a Redmond, Washington, jobsite after a worker gave a Black carpenter a handful of cotton and said, “We picked this for you.”

    By • July 1, 2022
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    6 mass timber projects lauded for their looks

    These winning projects showcase the benefits of timber for healthcare, warehouse, high-rise multifamily and school buildings.

    By • July 1, 2022