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Modular Monitor: Beyond emergency medical projects, demand takes a hit

Modular makers immediately stepped up when COVID-19 struck to fill rapid response and emergency demand, but long-term prospects aren't as clear.

By Joe Bousquin • Aug. 03, 2020

NYC construction inspectors issue 41 coronavirus-related stop work orders

New York City inspectors are "out in force," following up on thousands of calls from workers and the public about potential problem sites and issuing work stoppages and fines, a city official said.

By Joe Bousquin • July 16, 2020

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Trendline

Modular construction's advantages, challenges come to the fore

Recent modular solutions offer commercial builders more benefits than ever for offsite projects, proponents say. 

By Construction Dive staff

Readers Respond: Face coverings are necessary but not always comfortable

In response to last week's survey, Construction Dive readers weigh in on the pros and cons of wearing face masks on the jobsite.

By Jennifer Goodman • June 18, 2020

The top 10 residential construction companies for 2020

Find out which firms, ranked by 2019 closings, topped the list of the biggest homebuilders in the U.S. 

By Zachary Phillips • June 10, 2020

Coronavirus fallout could increase multifamily construction demand in suburbs

The pandemic has amplified a demographic shift that could affect demand for apartments and condos, according to analysts and construction officials. 

By Jennifer Goodman • June 05, 2020

Dive Awards

Luminary of the Year: Mittie Cannon, Power Up

Her grassroots workforce development program aimed at helping empower young women to step into roles that will solve the construction industry's labor shortage has grown to five states and Guam.

By Jennifer Goodman • Dec. 09, 2019

Chicago building owners, managers sue city over fair work week law

The Building Owners and Managers Association says the law, set to go into effect in July, would give too much power to unions.

By Zachary Phillips • Nov. 12, 2019

Tallest wood building in North America projected to get even taller

The Ascent tower in Milwaukee, constructed with mass timber, received approval from authorities to add 9 feet to its vertical height, bringing it to 23 stories by the time construction is finished.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 20, 2019

Katerra buys contractors UEB Builders and Fortune-Johnson

Katerra purchased the builders, which specialize in traditional multifamily and mixed-use construction, to round out its geographic markets and add more building expertise to its tech-focused approach.

By Joe Beeton • Sept. 06, 2019

The top 10 residential construction companies of 2019

These companies dominate the homebuilding industry in the U.S.

By Construction Dive Editors • Aug. 13, 2019

Deep Dive

More construction firms see the value of lean

Companies like Skender, Brasfield & Gorrie and Southland Industries are leveraging lean construction practices to save time, money and resources.

By Kathleen Brown , Jennifer Goodman • June 12, 2019

Skender's new facility begins offsite fabrication of building modules

The assembly line is rolling at the 130,000-square-foot facility in Chicago, which will manufacture affordable units for developer Sterling Bay and work on projects for other clients.

By Jennifer Goodman • June 11, 2019

Mapping the coronavirus impact on US construction

New Jersey changed its stance on construction and ordered a closing of all nonessential jobsites as of Friday night. See where all 50 states currently stand.

By Construction Dive Team • UPDATED: April 24, 2020 at 8 a.m.

Deep Dive

Where safety innovation fits in the heads-down construction environment

Underscoring pilots' low risk and prioritizing people are two strategies to introduce new technology within tough project cost and schedule constraints.

By Kathleen Brown • May 20, 2019

Related's $8B Bay Area project near stadium to start in 2020

The 9 million-square-foot Related Santa Clara mixed-use project will be built on a former landfill next to the San Francisco 49ers' stadium.

By Kim Slowey • May 17, 2019

Atlanta's $5B Gulch project emerges as Centennial Yards

Forty acres will be transformed into residencies, hotel rooms, a plaza and transportation infrastructure over a 10-15 year period. 

By Kim Slowey • May 16, 2019

Construction begins at Baltimore's $5.5B Port Covington project

Site work for the waterfront redevelopment's first phase, which will add about 2.9 million square feet of mixed-use space, will begin immediately.

By Kim Slowey • May 15, 2019

Mall demo paves way for $1B Dallas development

The 23-acre Park Heritage project will redevelop a portion of the Valley View Mall with high-rise offices, residences and retail space.

By Kim Slowey • May 07, 2019

Construction industry unemployment at record low

The case for an economic downturn over the next 18 months is fading fast, said an ABC economist, citing 103 months of continuous job creation.

By Kathleen Brown • May 06, 2019

Panel: Next gen, industry deserve better career narrative

Businesses can demonstrate to young people that their dreams don't require a four-year degree, said leaders from Fluor, ABC and more.

By Kathleen Brown • April 29, 2019

Skender, Z Modular strike deal to manufacture multifamily components

Skender says Z's all-steel VectorBloc system will allow it to stack units higher, accelerate construction by 40% and lower project costs by up to 15%. 

By Kim Slowey • April 26, 2019

The simple safety tweak to boost engagement, competition

AGC conference speakers showed how phones can be paired with interactive Q&A sessions to derive more value from typically blasé safety briefings.

By Kathleen Brown • April 08, 2019

The 10 traits successful contractors have in common

In a packed session of the AGC Convention in Denver last week, a seasoned consultant listed the top habits of the industry's fastest-growing and most profitable companies.

By Kathleen Brown • April 04, 2019

Bill would allow temporary visas for construction workers

The AGC urged support of a Pennsylvania congressman's proposal to supplement the construction labor force with temporary foreign workers.

By Kim Slowey • March 19, 2019

Los Angeles development booming

Luxury residential projects lead a building spree that has 4 million square feet of new commercial construction remaking the city's downtown.

By Kim Slowey • March 14, 2019