US construction tech firms brace for increased cyberattacks

Experts worry hackers could target the structural integrity specs listed for projects in automated systems. Here's how companies like Trimble, Procore and Autodesk are preparing.

By Sebastian Obando • March 30, 2022

Consigli prefab director: 'You don't want it to feel like you're recreating the wheel'

The Boston-based general contractor wants to use more offsite techniques in its projects to boost efficiency.

By Sebastian Obando • March 30, 2022

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A roundup of articles about issues affecting the workforce.

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DOE unveils new efficiency standards for federal buildings

Major retrofits and new buildings constructed by the federal government must meet the latest IECC and ASHRAE codes beginning next year.

By Jennifer Goodman • March 30, 2022

Buffalo Bills to build $1.4B stadium

The NFL team's new venue will create an estimated 10,000 union construction jobs, according to New York Gov. Kathy Hochul.

By Zachary Phillips • March 29, 2022

Biden tightens Russia sanctions as supply chain recovery falters

The prices of oil, metals and other commodities have surged since the start of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, complicating efforts to overcome the harm from supply chain disruptions.

By Jim Tyson • March 28, 2022

Target, Amazon debut sustainable store concepts

Target introduced its first net zero energy store, while an Amazon Fresh store is pursuing a net zero carbon certification. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • March 28, 2022

Could Zoom towns go bust?

Money is flowing into cities like Boise, Idaho, but some analysts wonder about the sustainability of their growth.

By Leslie Shaver • March 25, 2022

2 workers killed in Florida wall collapse

First responders found the bodies of Jeremias Mendez and Eduardo Cruz-Moran buried under debris at a Boynton Beach apartment jobsite Tuesday.

By Zachary Phillips • March 24, 2022

US eases tariffs on UK steel and aluminum

The deal will partially lift tariffs on steel and aluminum exports from the U.K. beginning June 1.

By Sarah Zimmerman • March 24, 2022

Boring Co. selected for potential San Antonio loop project

The Alamo Regional Mobility Authority chose the Elon Musk-founded company for a $250 million airport-to-downtown loop.

By Zachary Phillips • March 24, 2022

Why modular has not clicked in commercial construction

Offsite building techniques should be a boon for the industry, but modular's market share in North America is under 6%. Why?

By Sebastian Obando • March 23, 2022

SEC proposes 'rules of the road' for climate-risk disclosures

The new rules would require companies to describe their plan to achieve any targets they have set for curbing climate risk.

By Jim Tyson • March 23, 2022

Worker fired from Meta project for leaving a noose on site

Mortenson kicked a subcontractor's employee off the $1 billion Utah data center project that has seen two other similar incidents since November.

By Joe Bousquin • March 22, 2022

5 steps to transfer a construction business to a family member

Succession planning can be complicated, but these tips will smooth the process, writes a corporate strategy expert.

By Frank Williamson • March 22, 2022

Jury awards $150M for 2019 Seattle crane collapse

Jurors found four construction companies acted with negligence, and assigned blame for the deaths and injuries that resulted from the accident to three of them. 

By Joe Bousquin • March 21, 2022

Amazon is slowing its fulfillment center spend. What's next?

Heightened demand put Amazon's distribution buildout into overdrive. To speed up delivery and limit costs, it will have to invest more.

By Max Garland • March 18, 2022

Largest cruise terminal in US begins construction in Miami

The $350 million project is a sign of hope that the hospitality industry is exiting the pandemic doldrums.

By Zachary Phillips • March 17, 2022

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 Zachary Phillips • March 16, 2022

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 Joe Bousquin • March 14, 2022

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 Julie Strupp • March 11, 2022

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 Sebastian Obando • March 11, 2022

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 Joe Bousquin • March 10, 2022

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 Joe Bousquin • March 9, 2022

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 Sebastian Obando • March 9, 2022

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 Julie Strupp • March 8, 2022