Commercial Building: Page 84
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Save A Lot accelerates store remodel efforts
The discount operator plans to update more than a third of its stores this year and all 1,000 stores by 2024.
By Jeff Wells • July 14, 2021 -
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Gilbane CEO: Impacts of material price squeeze will continue for years
In its 150th year, Gilbane Building Company is shifting some of its corporate leaders to Boston in order to tap into the area's talent pool and thriving market.
By Zachary Phillips • July 14, 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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SBA withdraws controversial PPP questionnaire
Although the Small Business Administration has dropped its loan necessity form, Paycheck Protection Program borrowers are still subject to review.
By Jennifer Goodman • July 13, 2021 -
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Report: Multifamily starts tick up despite record delays
Headwinds include rising costs and labor challenges, but multifamily construction has been able to stay the course.
By Sebastian Obando • July 13, 2021 -
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Fort Lauderdale considering Boring Company project
The city has accepted a proposal from Elon Musk's tunneling company for a transit system connecting downtown to the beach.
By Zachary Phillips • July 12, 2021 -
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2 Oregon men plead guilty in $3.4M PPP fraud case
A construction company was one of several businesses used as a front for collecting Paycheck Protection Program funds, according to court documents.
By Jennifer Goodman • July 12, 2021 -
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Median age of construction workers is contributing factor to workforce shortages
An aging workforce heightens the need to bring in new workers to the industry, according to a trade association official.
By Sebastian Obando • July 9, 2021 -
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Condo collapse spurs inspections, questions
After uneven enforcement, Florida municipalities ramp up building inspections as insurers and residents ponder the implications of high-rise living.
By Joe Bousquin • July 9, 2021 -
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 -
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Deep Dive5 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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Q&ARobots 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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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Q&AMiami-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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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
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