Construction spending up in 9 sectors

Despite the seemingly good news, some categories such as hotels and offices are still in distress, according to Associated Builders and Contractors.

By Jennifer Goodman • March 2, 2021

New report ranks the 30 most expensive sports venues

Even adjusted for inflation, SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, was more than twice as expensive to build as the second most costly stadium.

By Zachary Phillips • March 2, 2021

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Data center construction

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

By Construction Dive staff

Skanska regional office designed for COVID-19 safety

The contractor's new office in Portland, Oregon, as well as new digs for McCarthy in St. Louis, show how post-pandemic design can help protect employees while making working in person attractive.

By Kim Slowey • March 1, 2021

Fluor revenue fell 9% in 2020

The construction and engineering firm ended 2020 with revenue of $15.7 billion and backlog of $26 billion, which was also lower than the previous year.

By Jennifer Goodman • March 1, 2021

Contractors consider COVID-19 vaccine incentives for hesitant workers

Construction employers must take care not to violate federal law when trying to incentivize workers to get a vaccination, attorneys say.

By Kim Slowey • March 1, 2021

Granite sees opportunity from federal stimulus, addresses accounting irregularities

The contractor, whose heavy civil unit issues prompted subpoenas from the Securities and Exchange Commission, also reported yesterday $2.6 billion in revenue for the nine months ending Sept. 30.

By Joe Bousquin • Feb. 26, 2021

Video honors essential construction workers

A short video from the Houston chapter of the American Subcontractors Association highlights nine construction workers and their contributions during the coronavirus pandemic.

By Zachary Phillips • Feb. 26, 2021

CDC updates mental health guidelines for contractors

COVID-19 has created a “perfect storm” for mental health issues in construction, one public health journal wrote.

By Zachary Phillips • Feb. 26, 2021

New York creates statewide construction death registry

A new law requires all construction-related workplace deaths to be publicly recorded, which could lead to "compliance by shame," according to an attorney.

By Joe Bousquin • Feb. 25, 2021

AECOM, Ferrovial to develop Florida vertiport network

The stations for electric aircraft that take off and land vertically will be built in major population centers in the state.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 24, 2021

In $1B deal, Autodesk acquires water infrastructure software firm Innovyze

The California-based software maker also launched a digital twin program that it wants AEC professionals to beta test.

By Jennifer Goodman • Feb. 24, 2021

Cold storage construction heats up amid pandemic

Supply chain disruption, new competition and the need for specialty subcontractors are some of the challenges cold storage contractors face, but they aren't slowing them down.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 24, 2021

Smallest businesses get exclusive PPP application window

The Biden administration also announced Monday changes to the way the loans are calculated for businesses without employees, such as sole proprietors, independent contractors and the self-employed.

By Anna Hrushka • Feb. 23, 2021

Lendlease operating profit falls 26% amid COVID-19 impacts

In a half-year earnings call yesterday, the Australia-based company also announced it has cut its dividend by 50%.

By Jennifer Goodman • Feb. 22, 2021

AGC asks Biden for relief from soaring lumber prices

The Associated General Contractors of America urged the president to craft a new lumber agreement with Canada and to call on domestic suppliers to ramp up production.  

By Joe Bousquin • Feb. 22, 2021

Commercial contractors tap into booming residential demand

Some nonresidential firms have pivoted to homebuilding out of necessity. Others say the business is coming to them. 

By Joe Bousquin • Feb. 19, 2021

61 transportation funding measures introduced by 25 states

Minnesota had 19 new transportation funding measures in January, and Massachusetts signed a $16.5 billion bond for infrastructure projects.

By Zachary Phillips • Feb. 19, 2021

Despite COVID-19, Los Angeles development still strong

Downtown Los Angeles is seeing a growing and resilient market for large-scale mixed-use projects, according to a new report. Here's why.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 18, 2021

Boldt Co. unveils modular COVID-19 vaccination unit

The Wisconsin contractor's new VaxMod units are designed to provide rapid vaccine administration to walk-in and drive-thru patients.

By Zachary Phillips • Feb. 18, 2021

Built Technologies lands $88M in funding to ease construction financing

Since its founding in 2015, the Tennessee firm has grown to include 125 lenders and manage over $68 billion of annual construction spending.

By Joe Bousquin • Feb. 17, 2021

Teleo among Deere's 2021 Startup Collaborator program

The company retrofits construction equipment for remote operation on jobsites, which the startup says makes them safer.

By Zachary Phillips • Feb. 17, 2021

Warehouse design moves toward tech-driven flexibility

Given the rapid shift toward e-commerce during the COVID-19 pandemic, retailers want warehouses that can quickly adapt to changing situations.

By Gary Wollenhaupt • Feb. 17, 2021

Texas contractors deal with 'unprecedented' winter weather, power outages

Snow, ice and freezing temperatures have forced construction firms including AECOM Hunt and DPR to halt projects in order to keep workers safe.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 17, 2021

Developer unveils plans for Phase ll of DC's The Yards

Once completed, The Yards will be the largest waterfront development in the Washington, D.C., region, according to Brookfield Properties.

By Jennifer Goodman • Feb. 17, 2021

Skyrocketing steel, lumber costs threaten to slow construction jobs

As material prices jump, U.S. contractors are coping any way they can. Here are some best practices for working around price fluctuations and shortages.

By Joe Bousquin • Feb. 17, 2021