Locking in materials costs and trade partners early helps A&P mitigate shortages

Adolfson and Peterson is securing materials and subs before projects begin, according to division president Will Pender.

By Leslie Shaver • Nov. 2, 2021

Granite posts flat revenue amid competitive bidding environment

The California-based contractor said issues such as high material costs, uncertainty over public funding and labor shortages are creating a dim outlook.

By Joe Bousquin • Oct. 29, 2021

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Construction Dive editors curate some of the industry’s top stories from this year.

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Supplier Zekelman contributes $1M to Kabul rescue mission

The funds from the Chicago-based steel pipe and electrical conduit company helped pay for two charter flights to evacuate 534 people. 

By Joe Bousquin • Oct. 27, 2021

Fast food brand Portillo's eyes massive expansion following its $405M IPO

The hot dog chain plans to scale up from 67 locations to 600, growing within the Midwest and into the Sunbelt states.

By Julie Littman • Oct. 27, 2021

Skanska/Traylor Bros. chosen for $1.6B Portal North Bridge project in New Jersey

The key rail link between Newark and New York City won't have to accommodate marine traffic like the old span, which should ease travel along the Northeast Corridor.

By Julie Strupp • Oct. 19, 2021

5 signs you need a data engineer

If any of these scenarios sound familiar, there's a good chance you need expert help with your data analysis.

Oct. 18, 2021

From guarding an NHL goal to helming Knutson Construction

New company president John C. Curry sees diversity and inclusion as one way to unlock the labor market.

By Leslie Shaver • Oct. 14, 2021

What does Katerra's demise mean for the contech and modular industries?

The company was supposed to revolutionize construction. Instead, it went bankrupt when it couldn't convince developers and builders to move away from their traditional subcontractors.

By Sebastian Obando • Oct. 13, 2021

The top 10 home building companies of 2021

Residential construction is booming. Here is where it's the hottest and which contractors are cashing in the most.

By Jennifer Goodman • Oct. 11, 2021

Biden touts vaccine mandate at Clayco jobsite visit

The president visited the suburban Chicago data center project to highlight the importance of vaccinated workers in construction and other industries.

By Matthew Thibault • Oct. 11, 2021

Contractors lost $1.8 trillion globally in 2020 due to bad data, new report says

Bad data also may have caused 14% of all rework, accounting for $88 billion in losses, per Autodesk and FMI Consulting's survey.

By Matthew Thibault • Sept. 22, 2021

Adolfson & Peterson unveils special projects division for jobs under $5M

The new Arizona-based team will specialize in smaller projects in an effort to diversify the company's portfolio and keep bigger jobs on track.

By Jeffrey Steele • Sept. 21, 2021

Clark launches small business inclusion program

The company is committed to achieving at least 15% small or disadvantaged business participation on all jobs — even those that don't mandate it.

By Jennifer Goodman • Sept. 14, 2021

LSU, Louisiana Tech launch infrastructure-focused engineering research center

The facility will study materials and how they perform in civil projects.

By Matthew Thibault • Sept. 14, 2021

Barton Malow launches 'Said Differently' podcast about 'untold stories from the jobsite'

The Michigan-based construction firm wants to use the project to connect with clients and recruit workers.

By Julie Strupp • Sept. 10, 2021

Clayco opens Phoenix office

The design-build firm is opening its second location in the western U.S. to be closer to clients and new talent.

By Jeffrey Steele • Sept. 1, 2021

Construction-focused nonprofit responds to Haiti earthquake

Co-founded by a former Shawmut CEO, Build Health International works in 26 countries to build structurally safe hospitals and healthcare facilities.

By Jennifer Goodman • Aug. 23, 2021

Lendlease CEO says COVID-19 challenges will continue into 2022

The Australian builder and developer reported a profit for FY 2021, despite dealing with pandemic-related delays, site shutdowns and lower productivity.

By Jennifer Goodman • Aug. 18, 2021

Allison Otto takes the helm of family-owned California firm

Her appointment to CEO of Otto Construction makes it one of the largest woman-operated commercial contractors in Northern California. 

By Jennifer Goodman • Aug. 11, 2021

Allegiant to resume work on $510M Florida resort

After stopping construction due to the pandemic, Allegiant Travel Company is pressing forward on its Sunseeker Resort near Fort Myers.

By Matthew Thibault • Aug. 10, 2021

Granite posts revenue gain, awaits federal infrastructure funding

The California-based contractor is seeing a brisk bid environment while closely watching legislative negotiations on a national infrastructure package. 

By Joe Bousquin • Aug. 2, 2021

'Get comfortable being uncomfortable:' Panel weighs in on diversity and inclusion in construction

From setting the rules of engagement to making small, committed changes, experts shared how to take meaningful diversity and inclusion steps.

By Matthew Thibault • July 28, 2021

Economist: Construction industry resilient despite high prices, pandemic

“I find it remarkable that so much normalcy has returned to the construction industry,” said Associated Builders and Contractors' Anirban Basu.

By Matthew Thibault • July 19, 2021

Modular firm Nexii acquires Canadian contractor Omicron

The prefabricated building systems manufacturer has acquired one of the largest design and construction firms in Western Canada.

By Jennifer Goodman • July 14, 2021

5 strategies construction firms use to lower their taxes

From depreciation and carrying forward losses to research and development credits, public contractors rely on an array of tactics to help minimize tax bills.

By Joe Bousquin • July 8, 2021