Minnesota DOH: Nearly 800 workers tested positive for COVID-19 on Enbridge's Line 3 project

Enbridge began work on the crude oil pipeline replacement project in Minnesota in December 2020, shortly before an outbreak of cases in the region.

By Zachary Phillips • Updated July 8, 2021

5 strategies construction firms use to lower their taxes

From depreciation and carrying forward losses to research and development credits, public contractors rely on an array of tactics to help minimize tax bills.

By Joe Bousquin • July 8, 2021

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Careful collaboration before shovels hit dirt is key to a successful project, experts say.

By Construction Dive staff

Robots can't replace humans in search-and-rescue operations, expert says

Construction Dive spoke with Texas A&M University professor Robin Murphy about how construction technology can be used in disaster scenarios.

By Sebastian Obando • July 7, 2021

Researchers deploy autonomous excavator in real-world scenario

The robotic system integrates perception, planning and control capabilities to enable material loading over a long duration with no human intervention.

By Jennifer Goodman • July 7, 2021

Kroger adds shuttle technology to distribution center

The grocer has partnered with Knapp, a logistics technology specialist, to double the capacity of its Great Lakes warehouse while adding robot pickers and palletizers to boost efficiency.

By Jeff Wells • July 7, 2021

AGC to Biden administration: Stop 'paying people not to work'

Contractors are looking to the federal government for help with labor shortages and material price escalations and delays.

By Jennifer Goodman • July 7, 2021

Senate bill would create apprenticeship college consortium

The proposal arrived just months after a Trump administration overhaul to the nation's apprenticeship system was rescinded.

By Ryan Golden • July 7, 2021

UK contractors find jobsite flextime doesn't slow work

A recent pilot project that included Skanska UK and BAM Construct found employee wellbeing improved and overtime hours decreased. 

By Joe Bousquin • July 6, 2021

Life science facilities booming

Panelists at a recent webinar said they see new interest in science-related developments as more players shift away from multifamily and office projects.

By Sebastian Obando • July 6, 2021

Survey: Many workers want to keep masking policies, even for vaccinated employees

Respondents also expressed both a desire to keep their own vaccination status private and a belief in their right to know others', resulting in a "challenging privacy paradox."

By Emilie Shumway • July 2, 2021

Lendlease issues profit warning

The Australian contractor's CEO said that the long-term impacts of COVID-19 continue to affect its bottom line.

By Zachary Phillips • July 2, 2021

Miami-area contractor looks to expand northward

With expertise in healthcare and multifamily projects, ANF Group is looking to grow its footprint.

By Zachary Phillips • July 1, 2021

Office demand sluggish in cities with greater share of remote-friendly jobs

Cities like Seattle, Boston and San Francisco have recovered the least, while Chicago, New York and Los Angeles have fared much better in their office market recovery.

By Sebastian Obando • July 1, 2021

The Boring Co. adds new tunnel width for freight projects

Elon Musk's tunneling company has focused mainly on 12-foot passenger tunnels, but it could also offer 21-foot wide tunnels for shipping projects.

By Zachary Phillips • June 30, 2021

Free online tool helps GCs vet subcontractors' payment history

The problem of slow payments from subs to their suppliers has been exacerbated by the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic and can lead to major troubles for general contractors, according to a credit expert.

By Jennifer Goodman • June 30, 2021

AEC firms to snare $126B under bipartisan infrastructure deal

A new analysis of the direct impact of the most recent infrastructure proposal projects $416 billion in annual output by 2026, a rise of 18%.

By Joe Bousquin • June 30, 2021

6 multifamily building failures and the changes they produced

Past building disasters have led to enhanced codes and safety improvements for the construction of condos, hotels and other residential structures.

By Jennifer Goodman • June 30, 2021

In 'zero tolerance' safety push, NYC inspectors stop work on 322 jobsites

As part of an effort to increase jobsite safety, the New York City Department of Buildings has issued hundreds of full and partial stop work orders.

By Zachary Phillips • June 29, 2021

The Dotted Line: What contractors need to know about disagreements on public jobs

Two common areas of contention on federal projects involve change orders and how to replace underperforming subcontractors. 

By Kim Slowey • June 29, 2021

WNBA's Liberty gets own, women-designed locker room inside Barclays Center

Shawmut Design and Construction built out the 6,000-square-foot space within the existing arena.

By Zachary Phillips • June 28, 2021

Engineer's report warned of structural damage prior to condo's collapse

As rescuers continued to comb the rubble for survivors, there were clues to the partial collapse of the 40-year-old building, as a 2018 engineering report warned of "major structural damage" and an academic study found soil settling.

By Joe Bousquin • June 28, 2021

$973B bipartisan infrastructure deal focuses on roads, bridges and more

Construction industry reaction to yesterday's announcement was mixed, with one association saying it was encouraged by the news but is worried about what a related piece of legislation will contain.

By Jennifer Goodman • June 25, 2021

How safety programs can help contractors save on insurance

By following a few basic guidelines, employers can implement or improve their documented safety programs in order to potentially lower their insurance costs, according to two risk management experts.

By Blair Koorsen and Jeff Greenhalgh • June 25, 2021

'It's complicated': Vaccine hesitancy continues among contractors

Construction workers’ skepticism about COVID-19 vaccinations is raising issues for employers and public health officials.

By Robyn Griggs Lawrence • June 24, 2021

XL Construction launches prefab school building option

TimberQuest uses cross-laminated timber to create prefabricated and pre-inspected wall and roof panels that can be erected in about 10 weeks.

By Jennifer Goodman • June 23, 2021