Why private construction jobs are requiring surety bonds, too

Bonding is no longer just a requirement for public works projects.

By Jacqueline Greenberg Vogt • Feb. 11, 2022

Contractors prepare for enforcement of New York City vaccine mandate

As requirements for private firms ramp up, an official told Construction Dive that the city will focus on educating employers rather than fining them.

By Sebastian Obando • Feb. 10, 2022

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Construction Dive editors curate some of the industry’s top stories from this year.

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11 recent contech funding announcements

Construction technology firms like Bridgit, StructionSite and Brainbox AI have received investor money in recent months.

By Matthew Thibault • Feb. 9, 2022

Super Bowl LVI stadium builder: 'I don't think there's a bad seat in the house'

Turner Construction's Rick Bach, senior leader on the SoFi Stadium project, spoke to Construction Dive ahead of the NFL's big game.

By Zachary Phillips • Feb. 9, 2022

Jacobs profit falls, backlog rises 12%

During an earnings call on Feb. 8, the Dallas-based company said it will continue its expansion into data solutions, smart infrastructure and intelligence.

By Sebastian Obando • Feb. 8, 2022

ABC NorCal's new CEO aims to advance workforce training

Newly appointed to lead the Northern California chapter of Associated Builders and Contractors, Deborah Maus will focus on apprenticeship support and providing long-term career opportunities.

By Mary Salmonsen • Feb. 8, 2022

New XL Construction CEO: 'Huge amount of money' on tap once materials prices come down

The head of the California-based firm talks 2022 outlook, building with timber and his company's above-average vaccination rate.

By Joe Bousquin • Feb. 7, 2022

Construction's union membership remains consistent, as numbers across other industries dip

Union workers earn more in a week than their non-unionized peers, according to new government data. In construction, that pay gap is even wider.

By Zachary Phillips • Feb. 3, 2022

Skanska fourth-quarter profit sinks 40% but beats estimates

In an investor call Thursday, CEO Anders Danielsson said the company's U.S. operations are back on track, despite pandemic headwinds.

By Zachary Phillips , Noelle Knox • Feb. 3, 2022

Former Gilbane CEO McKelvy tapped to lead McDermott

Mike McKelvy, who retired from Gilbane on Jan. 7, is stepping into the top spot at the restructured Houston-based energy construction giant.  

By Joe Bousquin • Feb. 3, 2022

Philly modular builder merges with steel systems maker

Volumetric Building Companies' CEO Vaughan Buckley discusses combining its wood construction tech with Polcom's steel modular system.

By Sebastian Obando • Feb. 2, 2022

DPR manager's advice to women in construction: 'Be yourself'

A proponent of lean construction methods, Taylor Ruth Fowler says collaboration and a shared vision are the keys to a successful project.

By Jennifer Goodman • Feb. 2, 2022

Despite COVID-19 challenges, new Webcor president sees boom times ahead

The San Francisco-based general contractor's new leader talks about labor shortages, supply chain woes and other issues that keep him up at night.

By Sebastian Obando • Jan. 31, 2022

Inflation will persist through 2023 even if pandemic fades, economist says

Long-term trends like high housing demand and tight labor markets will likely fuel inflation into next year, according to the Conference Board.

By Jim Tyson • Jan. 31, 2022

What contractors need to know for the year ahead

While market observers still see plenty of challenges on the horizon, they are optimistic about the new year, this roundup of Construction Dive stories shows.

Jan. 27, 2022

How builders can help mitigate supply chain issues

By ordering ahead of time, construction firms can be part of the solution to materials sourcing woes, a supply chain expert writes.

By Ken Pinto • Jan. 27, 2022

Intel to build 2 Ohio semiconductor factories worth $20B

Following disrupted supply chains and competitor advancements in Arizona, the tech giant is looking to gain ground.

By Matthew Thibault • Jan. 26, 2022

Construction firm sues Tyson Foods for lack of payment

Kentucky-based Gray Construction filed a $3.5 million federal lawsuit claiming the food giant hasn't fully paid it for a poultry plant in Tennessee.

By Sebastian Obando • Jan. 26, 2022

Sector watch: Infrastructure outlook dependent on IIJA

Industry sources remain hopeful for a strong 2022, but say it depends on the effectiveness of the federal government.

By Sebastian Obando • Jan. 26, 2022

Buttigieg rebuffs infrastructure law being a 'White guy employment act'

"You look at the jobs we're going to create, and yeah, they have been traditionally White and male, but it doesn't have to stay that way," the transportation secretary said on cable news last week.

By Joe Bousquin • Jan. 25, 2022

USACE announces plans for $23B in federal funding

The IIJA and Disaster Relief Act money will go toward Army civil projects in the Florida Everglades and a critical waterway in Michigan, among other jobs.

By Jennifer Goodman • Jan. 25, 2022

White House coalition to pursue wide-ranging building performance policies

The partnership aims to advance energy and emissions regulations over the next two years that will cover nearly 20% of U.S. buildings, including those that are already built.

By Maria Rachal • Jan. 25, 2022

The Dotted Line: COVID-19 force majeure clauses are losing their punch

Two years into the pandemic, owners are pushing back against contracts and bids that cite COVID-19 as an excusable delay.  

By Joe Bousquin • Jan. 25, 2022

Sector watch: Spurred by a pandemic boom, life sciences construction projected to climb even higher in 2022

The growth involves the repurposing of older facilities as well as the creation of new ones in cities such as Boston, San Francisco and Washington, D.C.

By Sebastian Obando • Jan. 25, 2022

Construction's hottest sectors for 2022

Despite the challenges of COVID-19, supply chain issues and labor shortages, these verticals are expected to explode in 2022.

By Sebastian Obando • Jan. 25, 2022