COVID-19

AECOM raises guidance amid higher profits, lower revenue

Backlog at the 10th largest U.S. contractor increased by 3.5% to $41.1 billion, but COVID-19 in China and industry staffing shortages remain as challenges.

By Joe Bousquin • Aug. 9, 2022

Rising labor costs eat away at construction firms' profits

Contractors are paying more for low-skilled workers but aren’t benefiting from increased productivity, economists say.

By Joe Bousquin • June 23, 2022

Helping developers meet their pro-formas in the post-pandemic world: 3rd and final in a series

Market forces can threaten project profits and timelines seemingly at every turn. Learn how we can all walk away happy on the day we hang up our hard hats.

By Eve Norris, Vice President, PC Construction • April 25, 2022

Economic headwinds threaten construction's spring recovery

A busy winter and pent-up demand have accelerated supply chain problems for U.S. contractors like Turner and Messer.

By Jen A. Miller • April 20, 2022

ABC's Young Professional of 2022: Attitude more valuable than skill

Honoree Luke Perry, vice president at Perry Contracting, spoke to Construction Dive about getting the next generation of workers excited about the trades.

By Zachary Phillips • April 11, 2022

From sustainability to user experience, experts connect the dots on flexibility in interior construction

Several professionals are interviewed on how the construction industry will be shaped by the pandemic, key ingredients for resilience and what lies ahead.

March 7, 2022

Public construction firms announce earnings

Several of these industry giants reported losses in their most recent financial periods while others saw profits fall.

March 1, 2022

Ukraine war 'likely to have multiple effects' on materials prices

Inflation is casting shadows over how much the $1.2 trillion in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act can ultimately accomplish.

By Joe Bousquin • March 1, 2022

New report details how states are spending $350B from the American Rescue Plan

Infrastructure, prisons and broadband are three categories that are already receiving funding.

By Joe Bousquin • Feb. 24, 2022

Hoarding, ghost orders and pop-up warehouses: construction's new supply chain playbook

Material prices have hit a 35-year high. Here's what contractors are doing to survive inflation.

By Joe Bousquin • Feb. 23, 2022

Lendlease calls 2022 a 'reset' year, losing $264M in 6 months

The Australian contractor missed earnings forecasts, but expects to crawl back into the black in the second half of its fiscal year.

By Zachary Phillips • Feb. 22, 2022

Why private construction jobs are requiring surety bonds, too

Bonding is no longer just a requirement for public works projects.

By Jacqueline Greenberg Vogt • Feb. 11, 2022

5 tech tools for contractors to head off COVID-19 claims

The pandemic exacerbated many challenges, but it also fueled tech adoption in construction that could aid with problem-solving and communication.

By Julie Strupp • Feb. 9, 2022

New XL Construction CEO: 'Huge amount of money' on tap once materials prices come down

The head of the California-based firm talks 2022 outlook, building with timber and his company's above-average vaccination rate.

By Joe Bousquin • Feb. 7, 2022

Former Gilbane CEO McKelvy tapped to lead McDermott

Mike McKelvy, who retired from Gilbane on Jan. 7, is stepping into the top spot at the restructured Houston-based energy construction giant.  

By Joe Bousquin • Feb. 3, 2022

5 ways COVID-19 has changed airport design and construction

The pandemic has left its mark on air travel, including the physical infrastructure that enables it. Here's what contractors need to know.

By Julie Strupp • Feb. 1, 2022

Omicron stresses already understaffed jobsites as workers call in sick

Tech and flexibility are the keys to mitigating staffing issues due to the spread of the highly contagious variant, say experts.

By Matthew Thibault • Feb. 1, 2022

What contractors need to know for the year ahead

While market observers still see plenty of challenges on the horizon, they are optimistic about the new year, this roundup of Construction Dive stories shows.

Jan. 27, 2022

OSHA pulls temporary vaccine rule, says permanent mandate is in the works

The agency also asked the 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to dismiss challenges to the emergency temporary standard as moot.

By Kate Tornone • Jan. 26, 2022

Construction's hottest sectors for 2022

Despite the challenges of COVID-19, supply chain issues and labor shortages, these verticals are expected to explode in 2022.

By Sebastian Obando • Jan. 25, 2022

Report: Materials prices soared 20% in 2021

The high cost of construction materials could damage the industry's recovery in 2022, according to the Associated General Contractors of America.

By Matthew Thibault • Jan. 14, 2022

The 5 contech trends that will power jobsites in 2022

From data usage to 3D printing and more, construction tech is poised to blast off this year.

By Matthew Thibault • Jan. 12, 2022

Despite new federal ruling, Alabama proceeds with plans to build prisons with COVID-19 relief funds

The Treasury Department's ruling said that American Rescue Plan funds generally may not be used to build prisons.

By Matthew Thibault • Jan. 12, 2022

2022's biggest construction conferences

Many in-person industry events are back on this year. Here is the full rundown.

By Matthew Thibault • Jan. 12, 2022

7 things we know (so far) about the infrastructure act

While much of the spending package is still coming into focus, there’s a lot that construction leaders can start planning for.

By Julie Strupp • Jan. 11, 2022