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2022 outlookWhat 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 -
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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 -
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2022 outlookConstruction'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 -
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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 -
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2022 outlookThe 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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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2022 outlook7 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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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LeChase unveils training center for healthcare construction best practices
The facility aimed at mitigating dust in medical projects comes at a particularly key time, as the strategies can also help protect against COVID-19.
By Jeffrey Steele • Jan. 5, 2022 -
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Supreme Court to hear arguments on vaccine mandates for employers
The news represents a course of action from the high court that is "unheard of," one attorney wrote.
By Ryan Golden • Dec. 23, 2021 -
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ColumnThe Dotted Line: In 2021, construction was all about navigating the fine print
From "excusable" delays for supply chain issues to navigating vaccine mandates, construction leaders had to carefully read through contracts to account for the year's challenges.
By Joe Bousquin • Dec. 21, 2021 -
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Construction employers work to keep the peace in the great vaccine debate
As tensions flare over inoculations and with OSHA's mandate back on, contractors are using various approaches to minimize workplace conflicts.
By Joe Bousquin • Dec. 20, 2021 -
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Backlog breakdown
How COVID-19, supply chain woes hit contractor backlogs
During the pandemic, construction backlog data tracked the swings of COVID-19 closely. Now, it gives a unique view of what lies ahead.
By Joe Bousquin • Dec. 15, 2021 -
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Study: 75% of unvaccinated workers say mandates might make them quit
A new report found that although a majority of American employees support COVID-19 vaccine mandates, they're causing contention at work.
By Joe Bousquin • Dec. 14, 2021 -
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Backlog breakdownAnalysis: Charting backlog's ups and downs during the pandemic
The pipeline of work at most construction firms took a major hit from COVID-19, but is on the upswing again just as the omicron variant emerges.
By Joe Bousquin • Dec. 8, 2021 -
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The top 12 drivers of construction disputes and how to avoid them
A new HKA study shows design issues have eclipsed scope changes as the top cause of claims in the U.S.
By Julie Strupp • Nov. 30, 2021 -
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Construction firms search for legal loopholes to federal contractor vaccine mandate
Some companies may explore spinning off separate LLCs, but the chances of success are low, according to guidance from attorneys and the government.
By Leslie Shaver • Nov. 23, 2021 -
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Construction groups encourage vaccines as they decry OSHA mandate
Three organizations have shared strong words about the directive, which they say will not effectively encourage workers to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
By Zachary Phillips • Nov. 18, 2021 -
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5 graphs that illustrate construction's challenging year
Elevated materials costs, labor woes, inflation and more made for a difficult 12 months for contractors, but there are positive signals too.
By Julie Strupp • Nov. 18, 2021 -
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Court stays ETS employer vaccine mandate
The 5th Circuit ordered the stay due to "grave statutory and constitutional issues with the mandate."
By Kathryn Moody • Updated Nov. 8, 2021 -
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Construction spending falls in NYC, but outlook is positive
Total construction spending in the Big Apple remains down from pre-pandemic levels, but is expected to rebound in the next few years.
By Sebastian Obando • Nov. 5, 2021 -
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Deep DiveFood, beverage manufacturers hungry for new plant construction
Major brands like PepsiCo and Nestle plan to translate increasing sales during the COVID-19 pandemic into expansions.
By Megan Poinski • Nov. 2, 2021 -
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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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