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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 -
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TrendlineTop 5 stories from Construction Dive
Construction Dive editors curate some of the industry’s top stories from this year.
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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 -
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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 -
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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 -
Deep Dive
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 -
Construction firms nab $13.7B total in PPP loans so far this year
The industry is second in total 2021 Paycheck Protection Program amounts after the restaurant and hotel category.
By Jennifer Goodman • Feb. 16, 2021 -
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Enbridge starts bid process for Line 5 pipeline project
As its contract with Great Lakes Tunnel Constructors comes to an end, the energy company will switch from a construction manager/general contractor model to a request for proposals from new bidders, The Detroit News said.
By Kim Slowey • Updated April 6, 2021 -
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5 creative ways malls are repurposing their spaces
With lots of square footage and plenty of parking, shopping centers are rethinking ways to give their centralized locations new life.
By Kaarin Moore • Feb. 16, 2021 -
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New York City building inspector charged in bribery scheme
Francesco Ginestri allegedly accepted a $1,200 payment in exchange for not fining a construction company that ignored a stop work order.
By Jennifer Goodman • Feb. 12, 2021
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