Report: $61B lost per year due to waste, inefficiency in 811 utility system A new study found that while problems with the country's "call before you dig" system are large, they can be mitigated. construction dive November 24, 2021
Modular builder CEO: 'Katerra's failure was spectacular' The head of Volumetric Building Companies shares why he purchased the bankrupt firm's California factory and how he will avoid similar pitfall… construction dive November 24, 2021
Atlanta-based AI firm wins global construction tech contest The 2021 Construction Startup Competition, sponsored by materials giant Cemex, awards solutions that take on key industry challenges. construction dive November 23, 2021
Federal contractor minimum wage to rise to $15 an hour The legislation's effect on the construction industry will likely be minimal, as most firms that work with the federal government already pay a h… construction dive November 23, 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. construction dive November 23, 2021
Congressional subcommittee looks into why $66B of infrastructure funds won't target minority contractors The Federal Railroad Administration, unlike DOT, doesn't have an established program to award contracts to Disadvantaged Business Enterprises. construction dive November 23, 2021
Chen Moore expands into electrical engineering with Fred Wilson acquisition The Fort Lauderdale, Florida-based civil engineering firm has diversified its services and gained a foothold in the Jacksonville market. construction dive November 23, 2021
The public contractors poised to benefit most from infrastructure funding Stock market analysts point to the engineering and construction companies they are most bullish on, including Jacobs, AECOM and Tetra Tech. construction dive November 22, 2021
First phase of Amazon HQ2 construction in Arlington, Virginia, on track for 2023 completion The company's second headquarters will incorporate two 22-story office buildings, over 50,000 square feet of retail space and a 2-acre public park… construction dive November 22, 2021
South Carolina governor invests millions for trade school scholarship program Henry McMaster directed $17 million to Workforce Scholarships for the Future, calling on the General Assembly to allocate an additional $124 million. construction dive November 19, 2021