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Report: Early construction planning needed to speed drugs, vaccines to market
Rushing pharmaceutical projects through the planning process ends up costing time and money, according to global consultancy Turner & Townsend.
By Kim Slowey • Jan. 29, 2021 -
Report: Despite COVID-19, construction costs rose in these US cities
A new analysis from Rider Levett Bucknall details how construction costs have changed across 12 markets since before the coronavirus pandemic began.
By Jennifer Goodman • Jan. 28, 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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New York City building department rolling out safety credential system
MyComply will create a database and software for documenting proper training for the city's 150,000-plus construction workers.
By Zachary Phillips • Jan. 27, 2021 -
Researchers creating wearable, color-changing stickers to detect COVID-19
Under development at the University of California San Diego, the color-changing test strips can be stuck on masks and used to detect COVID-19 in a user's breath or saliva.
By Jennifer Goodman • Jan. 27, 2021 -
AGC of California partners with LGBTQ industry group that includes execs from Turner, Jacobs, Gilbane
"This is the culture that the industry is adopting and moving toward. If you don’t support that, this may not be your best home anymore," said the CEO of the Associated General Contractors of California.
By Joe Bousquin • Jan. 27, 2021 -
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Biden ramps up the Defense Production Act
It's likely the Biden administration will use the law to spur the creation of critical healthcare equipment and facilities, according to attorney Alex Hontos.
By Jennifer Goodman • Jan. 27, 2021 -
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Biden orders OSHA to beef up COVID-19 safety rules
President Joe Biden gave OSHA two weeks to issue new coronavirus guidance, while considering a national emergency temporary standard that could provide a scorecard for workplace infections.
By Joe Bousquin • Jan. 25, 2021 -
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Buttigieg nomination for DOT advances to final round
Members of the Senate Commerce Committee voted 21-3 to move Pete Buttigieg's nomination to the full Senate, which could vote on the matter before the week’s end.
By Chris Teale • Updated Jan. 28, 2021 -
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Deep DivePost-pandemic: How COVID-19 will change office, hotel and mixed-use design
There are still unknowns as far as how the coronavirus pandemic will impact the look of new spaces, but flexibility in layouts will be key, design experts say.
By Kim Slowey • Jan. 25, 2021 -
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Insurance 101 for small contractors
Here are 10 ways that small and medium-sized construction firms can keep insurance costs low while maintaining proper coverage.
By Rakesh Gupta • Jan. 22, 2021 -
Biden likely to raise corporate tax rate
While President Joe Biden is expected to increase the top corporate tax rate to 28%, he may also push for new tax breaks for certain businesses.
By Robert Freedman • Jan. 22, 2021 -
Bechtel joins international heat resilience organization
As part of the Atlantic Council's Extreme Heat Resilience Alliance, Bechtel will help support projects that protect communities from extreme heat.
By Jennifer Goodman • Jan. 20, 2021 -
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Deep Dive6 owners moving ahead in construction's hardest-hit sectors
Although hospitality, office and retail saw deep pullbacks in 2020, some clients are taking the long view and keeping their construction jobs in play.
By Joe Bousquin • Jan. 20, 2021 -
How Biden's Inauguration Day executive orders will impact construction
From a review of environmental regulations to new federal contracting rules and immigration policies, many of President Joe Biden's actions on his first day in office have ramifications for construction firms across the country.
By Jennifer Goodman • Jan. 20, 2021 -
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Political unrest could hamper construction jobs, contractors say
Respondents to a Construction Dive survey are worried that upheaval will scare away clients and slow funding for new projects.
By Jennifer Goodman • Jan. 19, 2021 -
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Opinion7 legal, other trends influencing construction in 2021
Prolonged court closures, more payment disputes and increased small business bankruptcies are a few of the factors that will influence commercial construction this year, according to two industry experts.
By Jeffrey Kozek and E. Mitchell Swann • Jan. 19, 2021 -
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Biden will ask OSHA to reconsider decision to skip emergency coronavirus standards
He will also direct the agency to target the worst violators and increase the number of inspectors.
By Kate Tornone • Jan. 14, 2021 -
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Survey: Is US political unrest harmful to construction?
Running a business is never easy, but corporate leaders say that recent political and economic uncertainty could make it more difficult. What's your take?
By Jennifer Goodman • Jan. 14, 2021 -
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5 international projects to watch in 2021
From airports to office towers, major contractors are building many high-profile projects in other countries this year.
By Zachary Phillips • Jan. 14, 2021 -
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PCL debuts COVID-19 sanitizing modules
The Denver-based contractor has developed a new technology designed to help companies reduce the spread of COVID-19.
By Jennifer Goodman • Jan. 13, 2021 -
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CitizenM's modular Los Angeles hotel nears completion
Mortenson is set to finish construction of the Dutch developer’s sixth U.S. hotel.
By Zachary Phillips • Jan. 13, 2021 -
Warehouse rents could slow their climb in 2021 as construction boosts supply
Of the 361 million square feet of industrial projects under construction in the U.S. at the end of last year, 94% of it is intended for warehouse and distribution uses, according to a new report.
By Emma Cosgrove • Jan. 13, 2021 -
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Companies condemn US Capitol riot, fire workers involved
A human resources lawyer details how contractors and other firms can help their employees during this time of unrest and heightened anxiety.
By Kate Tornone • Jan. 12, 2021 -
Fluor announces new organizational structure, plans to sell maintenance division
The Texas-based contractor says its updated organizational and reporting structure is better aligned with potential growth markets.
By Jennifer Goodman • Jan. 12, 2021 -
2021 outlook: Top cities to watch for construction
These five metro areas are destined for a strong showing this year, according to the contractors that work in them.
By Kim Slowey • Jan. 12, 2021
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