Employers can require proof of COVID-19 vaccination — with some exceptions, EEOC says

But, the agency said, companies may be able to exclude workers who can't receive a coronavirus vaccine under certain circumstances. 

By Ryan Golden • Dec. 17, 2020

BLS: Private construction industry fatalities up 5% in 2019

Despite the increase in deaths, the construction industry rate of fatal injuries per 100,000 workers increased only slightly by 2.1%.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 17, 2020

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Data center construction

New projects from customers like Meta, Google and Amazon make this a burgeoning sector for contractors.

By Construction Dive staff

How 5 chains are designing restaurants for a digital future

From McDonald's to Chipotle, limited-service brands are spending big on drive-thru, drive-in and pickup technology to grow revenue as the contactless experience becomes king. Here’s a breakdown of their designs.

By Emma Liem Beckett , Julie Littman • Dec. 16, 2020

Boldt modules add 71 beds to Georgia hospital in 4 months

Designed, delivered and installed in rapid time by The Boldt Co., the prefabricated units will help Northside Hospital near Atlanta address COVID-19 capacity issues and add flexibility post-pandemic.

By Jennifer Goodman • Dec. 16, 2020

Hoar report outlines construction's pandemic resiliency

Hoar Construction minimized the effects of the coronavirus by increasing communications and efficiencies, including through lean techniques.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 16, 2020

Study: Construction has the highest COVID-19 rate of nearly any industry

A new analysis found that construction workers had the highest rate of asymptomatic coronavirus cases of any occupation and the second-highest rate for those with symptoms.

By Joe Bousquin • Dec. 15, 2020

New guidance indicates construction not likely to be shut down in New York

Construction restrictions would only apply with a full "NY on Pause" order, according to state officials.

By Jennifer Goodman • Updated Dec. 18, 2020

What Pete Buttigieg will bring to the Transportation Department

While the former mayor has limited political experience, construction groups said they see promise in President-elect Joe Biden's nominee for DOT secretary.

By S.L. Fuller , Jennifer Goodman • Dec. 15, 2020

Tax changes on the horizon: What contractors need to know

Construction pros must consider the effects of a Biden tax plan, potential coronavirus relief and other factors for their end-of-year strategy, industry accountants say.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 14, 2020

Starbucks expects to have 55K locations within 10 years

During an investor event last week, the coffee giant said it plans to add about 22,000 new units by 2030. 

By Alicia Kelso • Dec. 14, 2020

Fluor reports lower revenues and backlog, but sees opportunity ahead

After grappling with financial irregularities and having to restate its previous earnings, Fluor became current on its Q3 reporting, and sees a clean slate ahead, despite continued COVID-19 headwinds. 

By Joe Bousquin • Dec. 11, 2020

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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