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

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A roundup of articles about issues affecting the workforce.

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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

'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

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The Illinois Preference Act is no longer in effect, as the state's unemployment rate has fallen below 5% for the first time since July 2020.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

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

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

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

Project manager embraces bridge construction's 'high stakes'

Abby Redditt of BELL Construction relished the chance to manage a major accelerated bridge project in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

By Jennifer Goodman • April 7, 2022

Missouri contractor charged with fraud for minority business claims

Brian Kowert Sr. routed contracts worth $900,000 through two firms without actually engaging their services, a federal complaint alleged. 

By Joe Bousquin • April 6, 2022

Seattle concrete strike hits fifth month with $1M in support, collusion allegations

"Name any major project, it's impacted," as 300 truck drivers walk the pavement in protest and unions nationwide capitalize on labor shortages.

By Zachary Phillips • April 5, 2022

Meta invests $1.6B in 2 more data centers

GCs have been named for facilities in Texas and Missouri that will bring the Facebook parent company's footprint to more than 20 data centers worldwide.

By Sebastian Obando • April 4, 2022

More inflation, recession ahead: construction economist

Supply chain issues will persist for years, but commodity pricing relief is on the horizon, predicts Associated Builders and Contractors' Anirban Basu.

By Joe Bousquin • April 4, 2022

Biden pushes 28% corporate tax rate

Companies should prepare for new or higher corporate taxes in light of President Joe Biden's 2023 budget proposal, experts say.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • April 1, 2022

What should employers take away from the White House's latest COVID-19 plan?

Businesses should use the current lull to plan for future coronavirus waves, according to an expert.

By Ryan Golden • March 31, 2022

New York City construction-related incidents decrease for third straight year

The city's Department of Buildings was called to respond to fewer events on jobsites, but recorded one more worker death last year than in 2020.

By Zachary Phillips • March 31, 2022