UK modular builder expands to US, hires former Katerra staff

Four former senior employees of the offsite construction firm that declared bankruptcy earlier this year have landed new roles in Modulous' Seattle office.

By Sebastian Obando • Nov. 11, 2021

Flexbase launches credit card for construction

Created for small- and medium-sized contractors, the card will offer access to interest-free financing for up to 60 days.

By Jennifer Goodman • Nov. 10, 2021

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Data center construction

New projects from customers like Meta, Google and Amazon make this a burgeoning sector for contractors.

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Mortenson shuts down Meta jobsite for second time due to racist graffiti

The contractor imposed another site-wide stand down at the Utah data center project earlier this week.

By Joe Bousquin • Updated Nov. 18, 2021

Should employers wait out OSHA's vaccine mandate? 'If you're a gambler.'

Who pays for testing? Which legal arguments are likely to come up in court? Attorneys tackled these questions and more after last week's announcement.

By Ryan Golden • Nov. 9, 2021

Swinerton opens new, larger office in Charlotte, N.C.

The San Francisco-based construction company's updated office is designed to be both a recruiting tool and a showcase of the firm's capabilities. 

By Sebastian Obando • Nov. 9, 2021

Approaching $1B in annual revenue, esports market looks to level up construction

The fast-growing competitive gaming circuit could create demand for stadiums, training centers, arcades and more, a JLL report found.

By Zachary Phillips • Nov. 9, 2021

New contractors selected to finish, operate Maryland Purple Line project

The U.S. divisions of Spain-based Dragados and OHL are expected to resume construction on the long-delayed light rail line in the Washington, D.C., suburbs this spring.

By Julie Strupp • Nov. 9, 2021

Niagara Falls State Park transformation project takes top engineering prize

Rounding out the ASCE's awards, the other winning projects include a pumping station in Nevada and the Gov. Mario M. Cuomo Bridge in New York.

By Sebastian Obando • Nov. 9, 2021

Court stays ETS employer vaccine mandate

The 5th Circuit ordered the stay due to "grave statutory and constitutional issues with the mandate."

By Kathryn Moody • Updated Nov. 8, 2021

As vaccine mandates loom, small firms offer workers a unique perk: No shots required

Despite a temporary stay to a new federal COVID-19 vaccination mandate, small construction companies are emphasizing an enticement that bigger competitors can't match.

By Joe Bousquin • Nov. 8, 2021

Fluor reports revenue and backlog drop, raises guidance

Segments focused on government and infrastructure work dropped, but the company expects its energy solutions segment to pick up significantly.

By Sebastian Obando • Nov. 8, 2021

Shake Shack plans largest expansion to date with up to 50 units in 2022

The company will focus primarily on suburban markets where units can be built in freestanding locations or within shopping centers, executives said Thursday. 

By Julie Littman • Nov. 8, 2021

Construction spending falls in NYC, but outlook is positive

Total construction spending in the Big Apple remains down from pre-pandemic levels, but is expected to rebound in the next few years.

By Sebastian Obando • Nov. 5, 2021

Book review: In 'Dear White Friend,' a Black construction CEO tackles race at work

In this frank but empathetic book, TriVersity Construction's Melvin Gravely challenges White business leaders to do more. 

By Joe Bousquin • Nov. 5, 2021

Community feedback prompts updates to Amazon's HQ2 second phase

The revised plan for the PenPlace site in Virginia includes wider paths, bike lanes and changes to the architecture of some of the complex's office buildings.

By Mary Salmonsen • Nov. 5, 2021

Recent slump in commercial investments expected to reverse

Investment in nonresidential structures dropped during seven of the past eight quarters, but forecasts indicate a more positive future.

By Sebastian Obando • Nov. 4, 2021

News report: Evergrande's unfinished $1.8B stadium taken over by Chinese government

The government agency hopes to sell the struggling real estate giant's project in Guangzhou, Reuters reported.

By Matthew Thibault • Updated Nov. 29, 2021

Advice from a female superintendent: 'Be assertive'

Adolfson & Peterson's Beth Butler says women in construction should speak up and not be afraid to ask a lot of questions.

By Jennifer Goodman • Nov. 3, 2021

What can construction employers learn from 'Striketober'?

Here's what contractors need to know as workers from many industries fight to improve pay rates and conditions.

By Emilie Shumway • Nov. 3, 2021

Biden announces actions to boost US supply chain resiliency

"​​​​​Now that we have seen how vulnerable these lines of global commerce can be, we cannot go back to business as usual," the president said at the G20 Summit in Rome.

By Colin Campbell • Nov. 3, 2021

Amtrak plans major expansion by 2035 if federal infrastructure bill passes

The plan would connect small towns, reduce inequalities and boost development, housing and jobs in cities — but those ambitions face hurdles.

By Dan Zukowski • Nov. 2, 2021

Locking in materials costs and trade partners early helps A&P mitigate shortages

Adolfson and Peterson is securing materials and subs before projects begin, according to division president Will Pender.

By Leslie Shaver • Nov. 2, 2021

Tracking food and beverage plant construction

In a busy year for building, projects are occurring all across the country, but seem to be concentrated in a few key states such as Texas and California.

By Megan Poinski • Nov. 2, 2021

Food, beverage manufacturers hungry for new plant construction

Major brands like PepsiCo and Nestle plan to translate increasing sales during the COVID-19 pandemic into expansions.

By Megan Poinski • Nov. 2, 2021

Lane Construction to build $600M I-495 extension project

The design-build project will shave commute times for express lane users on the Capital Beltway, according to the announcement.

By Matthew Thibault • Nov. 2, 2021