White House incentivizes stronger building codes, standards
Through a new initiative, the Biden administration will provide support for state and local governments to adopt updated building codes.
Author: construction dive
Recession 'not inevitable,' Moody's says
Contractors considering changes to wages, prices and other critical business strategies must filter an unusual range of conflicting economic forecas…
Despite flat revenue, Bechtel's 2021 performance better than expected: CFO
The country's second-largest contractor saw year-over-year backlog revenue decrease but the amount of new work on its books rose.
Why contractors need automated resource management
Many contractors struggle with dispatching and logistical inefficiencies. With automated resource management, they improve communication and save time…
Civil engineer and contractor build 3D digital bridge with Trimble model collaboration platform
National Design Firm WSB bridges the design-to-construction digital gap on Highway 169 Redefine.
Northeast construction starts slow following rebound last year
The headwinds of inflation, supply chain issues, COVID-19 and a potential recession mute activity in the region, according to Dodge Data & Analytics.
The pandemic increased employee stress about retirement, study says
Employers are concerned too. Although their worries dipped in 2020, concerns about employees not saving enough rose in 2022.
Punching out: The dire state of worker mental health
"It's important that employers do not view mental health as a check-the-box exercise when approaching solutions," said SAP's Megan Smith.
Natural gas legislation: What multifamily developers, owners need to know
While a growing number of local governments ban natural gas hookups, over a dozen states have moved to prevent this type of legislation.
For tech-focused labor solutions, US contractors should look to Japan
The Japanese government's program, which focused on attracting a younger construction workforce via tech adoption, could provide a roadmap to fixi…
