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

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

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

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

The 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

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

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

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