Baltimore County inspection official waived project fees, received favors: IG report
Arnold Jablon improperly dismissed millions in fees for the developer of the $220 million Metro Centre at Owings Mills project.
Author: construction dive
Biden to sign order mandating PLAs on federal construction projects
In a win for organized labor, the president will enact new labor requirements on federal projects over $35 million.
Construction's union membership remains consistent, as numbers across other industries dip
Union workers earn more in a week than their non-unionized peers, according to new government data. In construction, that pay gap is even wider.
Incident investigations pose uphill battle, but boost contractors' safety
Taking advantage of teachable moments and harboring a safe environment to discuss dangers is key to avoiding preventable loss.
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.
Skanska fourth-quarter profit sinks 40% but beats estimates
In an investor call this morning, CEO Anders Danielsson said the company's U.S. operations are back on track, despite pandemic headwinds.
Philly modular builder merges with steel systems manufacturer
Volumetric Building Companies' CEO Vaughan Buckley discusses combining its wood construction tech with Polcom's steel modular system.
Tunneling robot speeds installation of underground utilities
Petra's boring technology uses thermal spallation drilling to tunnel through bedrock without touching it.
10 of the largest multifamily starts to watch in 2022
A surge in apartment demand met a record year for new unit starts in 2021, and experts say this trend will continue.
DPR manager's advice to women in construction: 'Be yourself'
A proponent of lean construction methods, Taylor Ruth Fowler says collaboration and a shared vision are the keys to a successful project.
