COVID-19: Page 2
-
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 -
Permission granted by LeChase. David Campbell, vice president of LeChase's Armonk office, speaks at the ribbon cutting for the new ICRA training facility.
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 -
Column
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 -
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 -
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 -
Backlog breakdown
Analysis: 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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
Deep Dive
Food, 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 -
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 -
Deep Dive
Construction's career crisis: Recruiters target young workers driving the Great Resignation
An increasing number of job seekers are open to something new. The trouble is, few are likely to set their sights on construction.
By Ryan Golden • Oct. 25, 2021 -
HITT hands out COVID-19 bonuses of up to $10,000
The company said that the checks were gestures of appreciation for its employees, who worked in-person throughout the pandemic.
By Matthew Thibault • Oct. 21, 2021 -
How should Texas contractors navigate clashing COVID-19 vaccine orders?
Gov. Greg Abbott has limited vaccine mandates, while President Joe Biden issued an order requiring them. What now?
By Emilie Shumway • Oct. 21, 2021 -
"Yantian port from above" by Gigel.atat is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0Deep Dive
After years of 'Made in China,' suppliers look to alternatives
The risks of single sourcing from China have been brewing for years, but they bubbled up even more during the COVID-19 pandemic.
By Shefali Kapadia • Oct. 19, 2021 -
Deep Dive
Pricing insanity: Material costs escalate, driving contractor desperation
Amid unprecedented supply chain challenges, firms locked into contracts based on last year's prices are feeling the heat.
By Robyn Griggs Lawrence • Oct. 18, 2021 -
Steel, roofing materials shortage hamstrings construction
Rising costs, tight supplies and monthslong lead times have pushed companies to delay projects or find substitutes.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Oct. 12, 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 -
Opinion
Addressing the skilled labor shortage in 4 steps
It's critical to spread the word that the trades are a smart and viable career option, writes the vice president of a Massachusetts electrical company.
By Luiza Mills • Oct. 7, 2021 -
Alabama to use COVID-19 relief to help construct $1.3B worth of prisons
Gov. Kay Ivey has received sharp criticism for her use of American Rescue Plan funds, including an appeal to the Treasury Department to halt the move.
By Matthew Thibault • Oct. 6, 2021