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How the pandemic has affected the just-in-time inventory approach
The lean model, in which businesses aim to match their level of inventory to demand, has been challenged in recent months by supply chain upheaval.
By Matt Leonard • Nov. 15, 2021 -
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$286M renovation brings new life to century-old General Electric plant in Indiana
Weigand Construction faced material shortages and design constraints while reinvigorating the historic Fort Wayne GE campus.
By Jeffrey Steele • Nov. 15, 2021 -
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A roundup of articles about issues affecting the workforce.
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AECOM report urges Buffalo Bills to build new $1.4B stadium, not renovate
Renovating Highmark Stadium would cost 60% of a new arena's price, and not increase its lifespan by enough, the report concluded.
By Zachary Phillips • Nov. 12, 2021 -
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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 -
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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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Racism in ConstructionMortenson 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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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Racism in ConstructionBook 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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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Q&AAdvice 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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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Deep DiveAmtrak 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 -
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Q&ALocking 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
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