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Major League Soccer committed to building more soccer-only stadiums
Several projects are underway, and building more soccer stadiums for existing clubs is a priority, according to MLS Commissioner Don Garber.
By Zachary Phillips • Dec. 11, 2020 -
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Contractors can require COVID-19 vaccinations for jobsite workers, lawyers say
During a webinar hosted by the Associated General Contractors of America, two labor attorneys built a case for how and why construction firms can require workers to get inoculated against the novel coronavirus.
By Joe Bousquin • Dec. 10, 2020 -
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TrendlinePreconstruction
Careful collaboration before shovels hit dirt is key to a successful project, experts say.
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AECOM announces agreement to sell civil construction unit
The transaction will help the firm advance its strategy of focusing on higher-margin, lower-risk work, said CEO Troy Rudd.
By Jennifer Goodman • Dec. 10, 2020 -
'Tough slog' for construction ahead, says Dodge economist
A trio of commercial construction data points — from Dodge Analytics and two leading industry trade groups — emerged this week, none of them good.
By Joe Bousquin • Dec. 9, 2020 -
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AGC sues feds over PPP loan necessity questionnaire
The Associated General Contractors of America's lawsuit seeks to compel the federal government to revise the Paycheck Protection Program questionnaire, saying "they do not have the right to use a secretly crafted form to gather unprecedented amounts of proprietary information."
By Jennifer Goodman • Dec. 9, 2020 -
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Dive Awards
The Construction Dive Awards for 2020
From a major contractor doing its part to combat racism in the industry to a group formed to test COVID-19 jobsite solutions, these are the firms and people leading the way for change in construction.
By Construction Dive Team • Dec. 9, 2020 -
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People of the Year: Essential construction workers
As COVID-19 gripped the U.S., construction workers became national role models in how to mitigate the effects of the global pandemic.
By Jennifer Goodman • Dec. 9, 2020 -
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Company of the Year: Turner Construction
The multinational firm has taken a leadership role against racism in the construction industry — even shutting down sites to conduct anti-bias training. That's why it is Construction Dive's Company of the Year.
By Kim Slowey • Dec. 9, 2020 -
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Innovator of the Year: NEXT Coalition
Five major contractors have come together to create tech solutions for coronavirus-related challenges.
By Zachary Phillips • Dec. 9, 2020 -
WSP, Jacobs, Skanska, STO announce deals, acquisitions
In recent weeks, the construction firms have revealed strategic moves to build market share or expand into new areas.
By Joe Bousquin • Dec. 8, 2020 -
Nearly 40% of women working in construction hold office support roles, study shows
Although the number of women in the industry is growing, many are in traditional administrative positions, a new analysis shows.
By Zachary Phillips • Dec. 7, 2020 -
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Turner targets mental health, substance abuse with wellness initiative
The contractor is rolling out a trailer at a Boston jobsite that goes beyond safety to promote physical and behavioral health on and off the job.
By Joe Bousquin • Dec. 7, 2020 -
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German grocer Aldi working on $5B US expansion plan
The company’s new store on the ground floor of a Philadelphia apartment building is among more than 70 U.S. stores the retailer will open by the end of this year.
By Sam Silverstein • Dec. 7, 2020 -
Trade groups: Amid COVID-19 challenges, construction has performed better than most industries
​Two economists stress how the coronavirus has hobbled the construction industry while emphasizing what it has done right in the fight to stay open.
By Joe Bousquin • Dec. 4, 2020 -
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Deep DivePandemic revs up drive-thru restaurant design
With drive-thru traffic increasing in the double-digits, Arby's, McDonald's, Burger King, KFC, Taco Bell and others have developed building prototypes to better streamline operations.
By Julie Littman • Dec. 4, 2020 -
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Where face coverings are required .... and where they are not
Contractors and their employees should be aware of mask mandates and emergency standards as they move about their projects.
By Kim Slowey • Dec. 4, 2020 -
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It's official: Video call fatigue is real
An overload of meetings has been a workplace problem for many years, one now exacerbated by having to conduct most meetings virtually, a study finds.
By Aman Kidwai • Dec. 2, 2020 -
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CDC plan puts essential workers second in line for COVID-19 vaccine
As U.S. officials designate priority groups to receive vaccines, essential workers will likely come after healthcare and nursing home staff and residents, but before others who can work from home.
By Joe Bousquin • Dec. 2, 2020 -
Enbridge clears final regulatory hurdle for $2.6B Minnesota pipeline project
The Line 3 replacement project is expected to generate 4,200 union jobs.
By Jennifer Goodman • Dec. 2, 2020 -
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Biden names workplace safety expert to COVID-19 task force
The addition of longtime OSHA administrator Dr. David Michaels was applauded by the National Safety Council, which said that businesses need a national pandemic roadmap to keep workers safe.
By Jennifer Goodman • Dec. 1, 2020 -
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Can employers restrict workers' personal travel?
As COVID-19 cases surge, construction and other businesses have some options when it comes to employees' holiday vacations.
By Ryan Golden • Dec. 1, 2020 -
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Contractors brace for more lockdowns as coronavirus cases spike nationwide
Pros are doing what they can now to prepare for potential pandemic-induced halts to construction work in the winter months.
By Joe Bousquin • Nov. 30, 2020 -
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Top U.S. retailers put the brakes on construction spending
Despite strong Black Friday sales, a new Dodge report shows a continued decline in retail construction from leading chains such as Walmart, Dollar General and Target, but there are bright spots as well.
By Jennifer Goodman • Nov. 30, 2020 -
Deep Dive7 ways to prepare for potential COVID-19 construction shutdowns
Are more stop-work orders ahead? Here's what to do to be able to come back in stride.
By Joe Bousquin • Nov. 30, 2020 -
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VDC propels solutions on Clark Construction's $300M mixed-use project
The contractor's advance planning also helped solve challenges from the ground up at a complicated Maryland office and multifamily project.
By Zachary Phillips • Nov. 25, 2020
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