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Seattle carpenters reach agreement, end strike
The Northwest Carpenters Union and the Associated General Contractors of Washington reached a deal Monday that includes higher wages and parking benefits, ending a strike that began Sept. 16.
By Joe Bousquin , Matthew Thibault • Updated Oct. 12, 2021 -
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Federal contractors, subs to be vaccinated by Dec. 8
A construction industry trade group said that although COVID-19 vaccinations are important for the workforce, the new regulations will hamper already overburdened firms.
By Jennifer Goodman • Sept. 27, 2021 -
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TrendlineData center construction
New projects from customers like Meta, Google and Amazon make this a burgeoning sector for contractors.
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Judge blocks Biden's federal contractor vaccine mandate
The nationwide stay applies to all federal contractors and subcontractors in covered contracts in all U.S. states and territories.
By Ryan Golden • Updated Dec. 8, 2021 -
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Study: Contractors embrace hybrid work
In a survey, 80% of construction companies said that they are just as productive or more productive when employees work remotely.
By Jennifer Goodman • Sept. 24, 2021 -
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SEC asks companies for details on impact of climate change
The Securities and Exchange Commission is using the information to prepare a proposed rule on disclosure.
By Jim Tyson • Sept. 24, 2021 -
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OpinionSupply chain challenges aren't going away anytime soon
Businesses should prepare for continued disruption and increased costs, writes a supply chain expert at CBRE.
By Joe Dunlap • Sept. 23, 2021 -
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Australian government shuts down Melbourne construction sites amid protests over vaccine mandates
Following violent demonstrations this week, officials in the state of Victoria closed jobsites for at least two weeks.
By Jennifer Goodman • Sept. 22, 2021 -
Adolfson & Peterson unveils special projects division for jobs under $5M
The new Arizona-based team will specialize in smaller projects in an effort to diversify the company's portfolio and keep bigger jobs on track.
By Jeffrey Steele • Sept. 21, 2021 -
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New York City forges ahead with long-debated congestion pricing plan
Next week's public meetings come as cities like London have had success with similar schemes and Los Angeles and San Francisco examine the concept.
By Dan Zukowski • Sept. 21, 2021 -
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OSHA to develop heat standard
The advance notice to be released next month is the first step in the creation of a federal standard to prevent heat-related illness and death on the job.
By Jennifer Goodman • Sept. 21, 2021 -
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Enbridge ordered to pay $3.3M for construction mistake on Line 3 replacement project
The energy company breached a protected aquifer when it constructed a trench and drove sheet piling 18 feet deeper than allowed, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
By Jennifer Goodman • Sept. 20, 2021 -
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After backlash, Sherwin-Williams adds contractors to $600M Cleveland project
Despite the addition of several Black- and women-owned firms, local activists have decried the lack of diversity in higher-level roles.
By Jennifer Goodman • Updated Sept. 20, 2021 -
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Contractors find new ways to cope with elevated lumber prices
Although material price fluctuations have wreaked havoc on construction, labor has become the dominant source in driving costs, experts say.
By Sebastian Obando • Sept. 16, 2021 -
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Clark launches small business inclusion program
The company is committed to achieving at least 15% small or disadvantaged business participation on all jobs — even those that don't mandate it.
By Jennifer Goodman • Sept. 14, 2021 -
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Hyperloop company Swisspod to build testing facility in Colorado
The subterranean tech is lauded by public transit advocates, but still faces significant hurdles as a viable transportation method.
By Matthew Thibault • Sept. 14, 2021 -
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How to play the stadium construction game
Building a pro sports venue comes with more risks, more money on the line and stricter deadlines than most other projects. Nevertheless, it's a rewarding experience, experts told Construction Dive.
By Zachary Phillips • Sept. 13, 2021 -
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Feds to require that large employers mandate coronavirus vaccine
The requirements will impact some 80 million workers in private sector businesses, in addition to many federal employees and contractors, the White House said.
By Ryan Golden • Sept. 9, 2021 -
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Construction firm saves $5M on California school project
The Boldt Company overcame a series of pandemic-related challenges after starting construction on a Sacramento elementary school in May 2019.
By Sebastian Obando • Sept. 9, 2021 -
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Deep Dive // Construction and COVID-19Is construction at high risk for COVID-19? It depends on how you look at it.
There have been persistent contradictions between states' coronavirus metrics and the experiences reported by contractors on jobsites.
By Joe Bousquin • Sept. 9, 2021 -
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Sarcos brings 5G to robot network
The technology firm's partnership with T-Mobile will allow workers to remotely control its robots using augmented and virtual reality.
By Matthew Thibault • Sept. 8, 2021 -
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$3.5 trillion budget resolution could increase penalties for labor violations
An aspect of the PRO Act decried by construction groups could make it into the reconciliation bill.
By Zachary Phillips • Sept. 8, 2021 -
Q&A
Construction exec helps other women find their way to careers in the industry
Kelley Cowan, director of XL Construction's Sacramento Region office, talks about the plentiful job opportunities in construction.
By Jennifer Goodman • Sept. 8, 2021 -
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‘Just do it:’ Advice from women in construction
Women leaders in construction discuss ways to recruit and keep female workers in an industry facing a jobs crisis.
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Ida's devastation leads to renewed calls for federal infrastructure spending
The storm's historic flooding ravaged a large portion of the eastern U.S. last week, prompting a new sense of urgency among some elected leaders.
By Jennifer Goodman • Sept. 7, 2021 -
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The Boring Co. wants to build an underground transit loop in flood-prone Fort Lauderdale. Can it be done?
Transportation experts say the project is possible, but building a tunnel under South Florida is expensive. "You can engineer yourself out of any problem," said one expert, but it comes at a cost.
By Katie Pyzyk • Sept. 7, 2021
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