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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 -
Q&A
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 -
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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 -
Deep Dive
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 -
Opinion
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 -
Q&A
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 -
2022 outlook
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 -
2022 outlook
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 -
2022 outlook
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 -
2022 outlook
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 -
2022 outlook
Economic outlook: The issues that will boost, challenge construction in 2022
Obstacles including inflation, pricing woes, omicron and more will continue into the new year, as developers face a now-or-never moment to build.
By Joe Bousquin • Jan. 10, 2022 -
Supreme Court vaccine mandate decision could come within days
The high court is set to hear oral arguments today on OSHA's vaccine-or-test requirement, currently under a stay.
By Mary Salmonsen • Jan. 7, 2022