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

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

By Construction Dive staff

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

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

Amtrak 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

Locking 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

Tracking food and beverage plant construction

In a busy year for building, projects are occurring all across the country, but seem to be concentrated in a few key states such as Texas and California.

By Megan Poinski • Nov. 2, 2021

Food, beverage manufacturers hungry for new plant construction

Major brands like PepsiCo and Nestle plan to translate increasing sales during the COVID-19 pandemic into expansions.

By Megan Poinski • Nov. 2, 2021

Lane Construction to build $600M I-495 extension project

The design-build project will shave commute times for express lane users on the Capital Beltway, according to the announcement.

By Matthew Thibault • Nov. 2, 2021

Railroad steps up efforts to ease West Coast port congestion

Union Pacific added incentives to help support the Port of Long Beach in California, a move that could help get goods to construction sites faster. 

By Sarah Zimmerman • Nov. 1, 2021

Ultrafast delivery operator Gopuff launches retail sites in NYC

The company has opened more than a dozen locations in Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Bronx and Queens.

By Jeff Wells • Nov. 1, 2021

Construction's career crisis: Keeping workers on site and in the industry

Climbing out of the labor shortage requires training new leadership, changing jobsite culture and investing in technology and safety, experts say.

By Zachary Phillips • Nov. 1, 2021

Texas governor approves $3.3B for higher ed construction

The new legislation allocates money to state colleges and universities that have been hard-hit by pandemic-related expenses.

By Matthew Thibault • Oct. 29, 2021

Granite posts flat revenue amid competitive bidding environment

The California-based contractor said issues such as high material costs, uncertainty over public funding and labor shortages are creating a dim outlook.

By Joe Bousquin • Oct. 29, 2021

Is 'Striketober' the moment construction unions have been waiting for?

The convergence of worker shortages, supply chain snarls and vaccine mandates could give labor the upper hand at the bargaining table, experts say.

By Joe Bousquin • Oct. 28, 2021

Pepper Construction wins AGC Innovation Award for AR/VR training

The association also honored an app that can be customized to a jobsite's safety protocols and mobile COVID-19 treatment pods.

By Matthew Thibault • Oct. 27, 2021

Supplier Zekelman contributes $1M to Kabul rescue mission

The funds from the Chicago-based steel pipe and electrical conduit company helped pay for two charter flights to evacuate 534 people. 

By Joe Bousquin • Oct. 27, 2021

Fast food brand Portillo's eyes massive expansion following its $405M IPO

The hot dog chain plans to scale up from 67 locations to 600, growing within the Midwest and into the Sunbelt states.

By Julie Littman • Oct. 27, 2021

Construction's career crisis: Can the industry attract millennials and Gen Z?

Younger workers want flexibility and higher pay, and contractors are trying a variety of tactics to recruit them.

By Ryan Golden • Oct. 27, 2021

Construction's career crisis: A look at the industry's labor shortage

In this four-part series, Construction Dive explores the factors that led to the problem, and what contractors can do to keep jobsites staffed.

By Zachary Phillips • Oct. 27, 2021

How Balfour Beatty takes a multipronged approach to severe weather preparedness

From securing equipment to using real-time monitoring technology, the contractor's storm preparedness plan helps mitigate potential risks from hurricanes, tornadoes and other extreme weather.

By Christopher Diaz, Eric Yates • Oct. 26, 2021

Clark County approves The Boring Co.'s transit loop beneath Las Vegas

The 15-mile-long tunnel from Elon Musk's company will ultimately have 51 stops, but needs more approvals and permits before construction can begin.

By Zachary Phillips • Oct. 26, 2021

Construction's career crisis: Recruiters target young workers driving the Great Resignation

An increasing number of job seekers are open to something new. The trouble is, few are likely to set their sights on construction.

By Ryan Golden • Oct. 25, 2021

Be a builder, not a fixer: How to make rework a game changer

Technology can help identify and fix errors before work is done to avoid costly and time-consuming delays. 

By Doron Klein • Oct. 20, 2021

On site: An inside look at the construction of Seattle's $1.15B Climate Pledge Arena

The Mortenson team overcame unique challenges including the roof, tunnel and COVID-19 — just in time for the NHL's Kraken to make their home debut.

By Julia Himmel • Oct. 20, 2021