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COVID-19 Vaccine Awareness Week starts Monday
A coalition of industry groups will kick off a nationwide campaign next week to urge all construction workers to get vaccinated.
By Zachary Phillips • Updated April 16, 2021 -
High-tech machines take skyscraper construction safety to new heights
Two major tall building projects — one in New York City and the other in Dubai — benefited from technology that helps speed construction and keep employees safe while working hundreds of feet above the ground.
By Jennifer Goodman • April 7, 2021 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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Construction Dive editors curate some of the industry’s top stories from this year.
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Online map showcases construction-related careers in booming green sector
The tool was designed to help workers research jobs and advancement paths in the green building field.
By Jennifer Goodman • April 7, 2021 -
Readers Respond: 46% of unvaccinated contractors plan to stay that way
A Construction Dive survey has found a deep divide among pros who see the COVID-19 vaccine as important to the industry and those who are hesitant.
By Jennifer Goodman • April 7, 2021 -
How an Arby's franchisee renovates units with little downtime
Flynn Restaurant Group flips its locations several units at a time, a strategy that allows for better economies of scale from contractors and suppliers.
By Julie Littman • April 7, 2021 -
New Orleans convention center authority picks developer for $1B mixed-use project
One of the highlights of the development, which is inspired by The Wharf in Washington, D.C., will be a 750,000-square-foot corporate campus meant to draw tech companies to the city.
By Kim Slowey • April 7, 2021 -
New details emerge for Philadelphia's $2.5B Navy Yard project
The public-private initiative includes the construction of life sciences buildings, retail spaces and residential units.
By Zachary Phillips • April 6, 2021 -
7 award-winning modular projects
From a pediatric hospital wing to a marijuana dispensary, these factory-built facilities earned honors from the Modular Building Institute.
By Zachary Phillips • April 5, 2021 -
Bechtel's 2020 revenue falls 19%
The multinational contractor's backlog and new awards also declined, as COVID-19 created "the toughest challenge in the company's history," CEO Brendan Bechtel said.
By Jennifer Goodman • April 5, 2021 -
Legoland hit with $346K environmental fines at New York park
The New York Department of Environmental Conservation has fined the owners of the project $611,550 since construction started in 2018.
By Kim Slowey • April 1, 2021 -
Suffolk hires top Boston construction leader
Boston Chief of Operations Patrick Brophy will join the construction firm as senior director of external affairs in the Northeast.
By Jennifer Goodman • April 1, 2021 -
Meet the vertical automated grocery store
Coming soon to cities across the country, Boston-based Urbx's futuristic stores will cost between $5 million and $7 million but will have lower real estate costs and higher e-commerce productivity than traditional groceries.
By Jeff Wells • March 31, 2021 -
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Microsoft executive appointed head of national BIM committee
Salla Eckhardt has also worked in VDC and technology-related roles at Seattle-area construction firms Hoffman Construction and Sellen Construction.
By Jennifer Goodman • March 31, 2021 -
Construction Dive survey: Will you get vaccinated?
Construction Dive wants to know: Are you eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine and if so will you get it? Answer our quick survey and have your voice heard.
By Jennifer Goodman • March 31, 2021 -
5 ways COVID-19 is influencing school construction projects
Three federal relief bills have injected $190.5 billion in funds for K-12, and school leaders are eyeing needed improvements highlighted by the pandemic.
By Katie Navarra • March 30, 2021 -
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In first week, Walsh talks about unions, jobsite inspectors, COVID-19 standard
Labor Secretary Marty Walsh discussed several issues of importance to U.S. contractors in his first days on the job.
By Joe Bousquin • March 29, 2021 -
Canadian contractors take the Lunchbox Challenge to thank workers, help restaurants
Part of Canada's Construction Month, the program is aimed at boosting the beleaguered restaurant sector by purchasing lunch for work crews on construction sites.
By Joe Bousquin • March 26, 2021 -
Senate passes bill extending PPP deadline to May 31
The bill, which extends the deadline for Paycheck Protection Program applications for another two months, awaits President Joe Biden's signature.
By Anna Hrushka • March 26, 2021 -
Construction will face a labor gap of 430K workers this year, ABC says
U.S. construction companies will need to hire at least 430,000 and as many as 1 million workers this year, according to Associated Builders and Contractors.
By Jennifer Goodman • March 26, 2021 -
Architectural billings increase for first time since pandemic began
The latest report from the American Institute of Architects indicates growth in design work, although the organization’s chief economist said he’s still cautious about the outlook.
By Zachary Phillips • March 25, 2021 -
Chevron cuts off funding for Canadian LNG project
Fluor holds the construction contract for the project, which includes the 293-mile Pacific Trail Pipeline and a natural gas liquefaction facility.
By Kim Slowey • March 25, 2021 -
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NYC pilots video inspection program
Until the end of April, the city's Department of Buildings is testing virtual inspections for possible citywide adoption.
By Zachary Phillips • March 24, 2021 -
4 innovations shaping infrastructure construction
These technology-based techniques can help civil contractors do their work safely and in less time.
By Jennifer Goodman • March 24, 2021 -
Healthcare construction trending smaller post-pandemic
In an effort to generate revenue and bring services closer to where patients live, healthcare companies are building smaller clinics and outpatient centers.
By Kim Slowey • March 24, 2021 -
Dollar General targets rapid expansion
The retailer plans to add 1,050 stores in 2021 and will introduce two larger store formats.
By Sam Silverstein • March 24, 2021