Labor/Safety

How Balfour Beatty takes a multipronged approach to severe weather preparedness

From securing equipment to protecting against flooding, the contractor's storm preparedness plan helps mitigate potential risks from hurricanes, tornadoes and other extreme weather.

By Christopher Diaz, Eric Yates • Oct. 26, 2021

White House announces guidelines to boost unions in the federal workforce

Vice President Kamala Harris' announcement encouraging civil workers to join unions is a stark difference from the policies of former President Donald Trump, who worked to diminish their influence.

By Sebastian Obando • Oct. 26, 2021

Construction Inclusion Week: Building a kinder jobsite to attract new workers

More than 1,100 firms took part in the inaugural event, which focused on issues such as women's pay, attracting underrepresented workers and eradicating hate from jobsites. 

By Joe Bousquin • Oct. 25, 2021

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

How A.I. can change the way you view your jobsite for the better

In one year, a construction camera takes at least 25,000 photos of the jobsite. With thousands of photos, this visual data is rarely utilized to its fullest. When paired with an advanced visual data system, unlocking the insight behind the images is easy.

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

Construction's career crisis: How did we get here?

Experts weigh in on the factors that made construction a profession for "someone else's kid," and the long road ahead to fix it.

By Zachary Phillips • Oct. 20, 2021

The 6 largest OSHA fines of the third quarter of 2021

Atlantic Coast Utilities, a serial violator, faces a $1.2 million fine for violations related to two worker deaths on a Boston jobsite.

By Matthew Thibault • Oct. 19, 2021

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

Why one third of new hires are women at this 120-year-old construction firm

As Construction Inclusion Week wraps up, Construction Dive talks with Burns & McDonnell, a Kansas City, Missouri-based contractor that is also committed to working with small and diverse businesses.

By Joe Bousquin • Oct. 18, 2021

Facebook launches talent pipeline program for data center construction and beyond

Hard Hat in Hand provides participants with the skills to get a job in fields such as electrical work, carpentry and metalworking.

By Matthew Thibault • Oct. 14, 2021

7 things to know about starting a construction training program

Providing on-the-job education can help fill the labor gap and increase retention, but first, companies need to identify the right employees.

By Leslie Shaver • Oct. 14, 2021

In wake of Surfside disaster, Florida contractors create building safety task force

Associated Builders and Contractors of Florida has appointed an advisory panel to look at multifamily safety issues and have a voice in upcoming legislative developments related to the June condo collapse.

By Jennifer Goodman • Oct. 13, 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

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. 07, 2021

Deadline extended for Safety 2022 speaker applications

The American Society of Safety Professionals has extended the application deadline for speakers at its Safety 2022 conference to Oct. 15.

By Jennifer Goodman • Oct. 07, 2021

Labor Secretary Walsh helps launch addiction recovery program for construction workers

Marty Walsh said that the new initiative for Boston tradesworkers will help reduce the stigma that prevents people from getting treatment.

By Julie Strupp • Oct. 07, 2021

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. 07, 2021

Ring launches security system for jobsites

Geared toward small and medium-sized builders, the product is designed to address the increasing incidents of equipment and material theft on U.S. construction sites.

By Jennifer Goodman • Oct. 06, 2021

Shawmut executive takes the lead on complex projects

Building on a two-decade career in construction, Mary Mahany leads her team to create a shared vision for the built environment.

By Jennifer Goodman • Oct. 06, 2021

Construction Inclusion Week: Why 6 top CEOs are drawing a line on hate

Set for Oct. 18-22, the initiative is aimed at helping contractors "move the needle" on diversity and equity on jobsites, according to the leaders of some of the country's largest construction firms.

By Joe Bousquin • Oct. 05, 2021

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.

Questionable design, construction practices likely contributed to Surfside condo collapse

Multiple design- and building-related issues may have led to the deadly June collapse of Champlain Towers South in Florida, said an attorney-engineer.

By Leslie Shaver • Oct. 01, 2021

These 8 new laws will impact construction in Texas

The legislation reduces contractors' liability in certain cases and simplifies some statutes, among other changes.

By Julie Strupp • Sept. 30, 2021