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As vaccine mandates loom, small firms offer workers a unique perk: No shots required
Despite a temporary stay to a new federal COVID-19 vaccination mandate, small construction companies are emphasizing an enticement that bigger competitors can't match.
By Joe Bousquin • Nov. 8, 2021 -
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Infrastructure act‘Once-in-a-generation’ $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill heads to Biden’s desk
The legislation, long-awaited by many in construction, includes $110 billion for roads and bridges and $66 billion for passenger and freight rail.
By Julie Strupp • Nov. 8, 2021 -
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TrendlineTop 5 stories from Construction Dive
Construction Dive editors curate some of the industry’s top stories from this year.
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Fluor reports revenue and backlog drop, raises guidance
Segments focused on government and infrastructure work dropped, but the company expects its energy solutions segment to pick up significantly.
By Sebastian Obando • Nov. 8, 2021 -
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Tutor Perini's revenue, profits drop as government clients are slow to pay
Ongoing pandemic headwinds as well as funding uncertainty for public agencies forced the company to use more of its own cash last quarter.
By Joe Bousquin • Nov. 3, 2021 -
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Deep DiveAmtrak plans major expansion by 2035 if federal infrastructure bill passes
The plan would connect small towns, reduce inequalities and boost development, housing and jobs in cities — but those ambitions face hurdles.
By Dan Zukowski • Nov. 2, 2021 -
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Florida's infrastructure gets 'C' grade
The Sunshine State's scores from the American Society of Civil Engineers range from a D- for dams to a B+ for solid waste facilities.
By Julie Strupp • Nov. 2, 2021 -
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Lane Construction to build $600M I-495 extension project
The design-build project will shave commute times for express lane users on the Capital Beltway, according to the announcement.
By Matthew Thibault • Nov. 2, 2021 -
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Texas governor approves $3.3B for higher ed construction
The new legislation allocates money to state colleges and universities that have been hard-hit by pandemic-related expenses.
By Matthew Thibault • Oct. 29, 2021 -
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With limited funds, should California's bullet train be high-speed?
A proposal from a state assembly member threatens to downgrade the project, which is facing a large budget shortfall. Supporters hope federal infrastructure funds will help.
By Julie Strupp • Oct. 26, 2021 -
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Clark County approves The Boring Co.'s transit loop beneath Las Vegas
The 15-mile-long tunnel from Elon Musk's company will ultimately have 51 stops, but needs more approvals and permits before construction can begin.
By Zachary Phillips • Oct. 26, 2021 -
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Last trial date set in fatal FIU bridge collapse as criminal probe continues
While 23 contractors have settled cases stemming from the 2018 tragedy in Miami, the last holdout is set to go to court on Jan. 10.
By Leslie Shaver • Oct. 19, 2021 -
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Hawbaker faces second lawsuit for employee wage theft case
Workers brought a class action suit against Glenn O. Hawbaker, one of Pennsylvania's largest road builders, after the contractor pleaded no contest to charges from the state attorney general.
By Zachary Phillips • Oct. 19, 2021 -
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Skanska/Traylor Bros. chosen for $1.6B Portal North Bridge project in New Jersey
The key rail link between Newark and New York City won't have to accommodate marine traffic like the old span, which should ease travel along the Northeast Corridor.
By Julie Strupp • Oct. 19, 2021 -
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AGC, ABC sue Labor Department over Davis-Bacon wages in Nevada
The suit alleges the Labor Department failed to follow its own rules, and those of the federal Davis-Bacon Act, when it used Las Vegas data to determine prevailing wages in 13 northern Nevada counties.
By Joe Bousquin • Oct. 12, 2021 -
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Schedule, contract price set for $2.6B San Diego Airport terminal project
The Turner and Flatiron joint venture will likely begin construction on the Terminal 1 replacement in November.
By Julie Strupp • Oct. 11, 2021 -
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Skanska requests an additional $50M for Pensacola bridge repairs, wins separate $81M Florida project
In addition, a judge fined the contractor $92,000 for allegedly destroying evidence related to Hurricane Sally on executives' cell phones.
By Joe Bousquin • Oct. 7, 2021 -
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Intel breaks ground on 2 Arizona chip plants worth $20B
The company plans to gain ground via U.S-based manufacturing in the face of a massive semiconductor shortage.
By Matthew Thibault • Oct. 6, 2021 -
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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 -
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FMI predicts design-build will continue to grow, despite tough economic environment
Increased demand and spending is on the horizon for the delivery method, even as the COVID-19 pandemic continues, a new study found.
By Matthew Thibault • Oct. 5, 2021 -
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MassDOT chooses design for $1.7B Allston Pike project
The replacement will include revamped train, highway and pedestrian infrastructure through the Boston neighborhood.
By Jeffrey Steele • Oct. 5, 2021 -
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Construction industry leaders urge House to pass infrastructure bill
For now, the much-debated legislation is stuck in political limbo.
By Julie Strupp • Oct. 5, 2021 -
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Construction's top stories by the numbers
From top commercial contractors to tax-saving strategies and the priciest sports venues of all time, here is a roundup of nine of Construction Dive's most-read stories this year.
Oct. 1, 2021 -
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Gov. Hochul must resolve Cuomo Bridge dispute, build trust, contractors warn
The companies that built the $4 billion project say they will refuse to work with the state of New York again if they aren’t paid back for cost overruns.
By Julie Strupp • Sept. 28, 2021 -
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Report: P3 megaprojects often lose money for contractors
In projects where they take on design liability, construction firms tend to see significantly less profit compared to those that share risk, according to a new study.
By Jeffrey Steele • Sept. 28, 2021 -
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Deep DiveIs climate change a worker safety issue?
Many employers do not have plans in place to deal with workplace hazards presented by extreme weather events.
By Ryan Golden • Sept. 28, 2021
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