Commodore Builders nears completion of CLT hybrid project in Boston

The project team is utilizing lightweight cross-laminated timber to add two stories to an existing 1920s era brick-and-beam building.

By Jennifer Goodman • Nov. 25, 2020

Maryland to pay Purple Line contractors $100M by year-end

In a move expected to be approved this week, the Maryland Department of Transportation will pay the first installment in a $250 million settlement agreement.

By Jennifer Goodman • Updated Dec. 14, 2020

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Preconstruction

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

By Construction Dive staff

Stadium, arena projects kick off despite COVID-19

Enjoy Thanksgiving weekend with a look back at some of the biggest sports-related construction news of 2020.

By Jennifer Goodman • Nov. 25, 2020

How the Biden administration might impact the construction industry

Construction Dive's coverage from recent weeks gives a glimpse of how the next four years under President-elect Joe Biden might look.

By Jennifer Goodman • Nov. 25, 2020

The Dotted Line: Recouping costs for defective design, changes on federal design-build contracts

Federal agencies rarely give over the kind of control many design-builders expect, according to attorneys presenting at the recent Design-Build Institute of America conference.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 24, 2020

Port Authority of NY/NJ proposes $1.2B cut to construction spending

Austere budget measures due to the coronavirus pandemic could put the brakes on new projects.

By Zachary Phillips • Nov. 24, 2020

PPP necessity form: What contractors need to know

A CPA sheds light on the new loan necessity questionnaire for Paycheck Protection Program borrowers, a requirement that has been called "confusing and burdensome" by industry groups.

By Jennifer Goodman • Nov. 24, 2020

PPP-funded expenses not deductible for borrowers that receive forgiveness

The Internal Revenue Service ruling means that some firms will pay more in federal taxes next year.

By Jennifer Goodman • Nov. 20, 2020

Top U.S. cities for women in construction

A recent breakdown of census data shows the areas with the highest share of women construction workers and their annual salaries.

By Zachary Phillips • Nov. 20, 2020

Las Vegas City Council votes to advance The Boring Co. Loop

In an unanimous decision Wednesday, the council elected to move forward with plans for the Elon Musk-owned company's proposed transportation loop beneath the Las Vegas Strip.

By Zachary Phillips • Updated Dec. 17, 2020

A roundup of coronavirus outbreaks on construction sites

Construction Dive highlights some of the larger COVID-19 clusters that have occurred at jobsites across the U.S. and Canada since the pandemic began.  

By Jennifer Goodman , Joe Bousquin • Updated Nov. 24, 2020

Construction's COVID-19 record might be worse than you think

Despite a lack of definitive data, academic studies and local health authorities have found numerous outbreaks in construction.

By Joe Bousquin • Nov. 19, 2020

In his own words: 'There are no Black architects'

As a teenager, Nate McCoy was told to pursue other fields where there were more Black workers. He didn't listen. 

By Joe Bousquin • Nov. 18, 2020

$2.3B office tower breaks ground in New York City despite COVID-19 challenges

Manhattan’s office towers remain 85% unoccupied, but the One Madison Avenue development team is betting on a revival of the sector once the pandemic-induced slowdown has passed.

By Jennifer Goodman • Nov. 18, 2020

AECOM beats Q4 estimates, sees opportunity in Biden administration

The firm exceeded analysts' expectations for earnings and revenue in its most recent quarter and sees potential growth for infrastructure projects next year. 

By Joe Bousquin • Nov. 17, 2020

What contractors need to know about PLAs in light of Biden presidency

The president-elect campaigned on providing good union jobs as part of a massive infrastructure plan, so discussion around project labor agreements could soon get ratcheted up a notch.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 17, 2020

How office construction will change post-pandemic

Even though companies have discovered how effective their employees can be working virtually, the office still holds value as a primary space for collaboration and socialization, according to a new study.

By Zachary Phillips • Nov. 16, 2020

Biden unveils DOT transition team

Phillip Washington, CEO of the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, will lead the president-elect's team of experts focused on the Department of Transportation.

By Jennifer Goodman • Nov. 16, 2020

How are apprenticeship programs surviving during COVID-19?

This year's National Apprenticeship Week comes at a challenging time for construction and other programs, which have had to find creative ways to stay functional amid the pandemic.

By Ryan Golden • Nov. 13, 2020

In his own words: Native American contractor says fighting racism at work starts at home

In this continuation of Construction Dive's series examining racism in construction, we share the stories of people of color who have built prosperous careers in the industry despite hurdles put in their way.

By Joe Bousquin • Nov. 13, 2020

Chick-fil-A goes modular with offsite restaurant rebuild

Frey-Moss Structures helped the fast food chain create its first modular restaurant in Roswell, Georgia, in about half the time of a traditional scrape and build.

By Zachary Phillips • Nov. 13, 2020

States with biggest drops, gains in construction employment

While the construction industry added jobs last month, its employment picture is highly variable across the country. Here are the states that have gained and lost the most construction jobs.

By Jennifer Goodman • Nov. 12, 2020

Readers Respond: Contractors nervous about what a Biden presidency means for the industry

From infrastructure spending and union support to immigration, taxes and regulations, construction pros are concerned about many issues.

By Jennifer Goodman • Nov. 12, 2020

AEC conference schedule for 2021

Some are scheduled as live events and some will be online, although not all organizations have made decisions yet.

By Zachary Phillips • Nov. 12, 2020

Scope changes still top list of construction dispute causes

The average construction dispute can set back a project schedule by more than 70%, according to a new report.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 12, 2020