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Labor

Minnesota School Projects Study Says Unions Increase Safety Without Higher Costs

ABC Disputes the Findings

July 20, 2021

New study says that union construction projects are similar in cost to non-union projects because higher union labor costs are offset by savings in other project components such as materials and safety, but critics point to prevailing wage laws that may have skewed its findings.

California Bill Could Stop Construction at University of California Campuses

Measure would require third-party confirmation of union workers

Greg Aragon

July 19, 2021

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Legislation in state Senate would hold all UC construction funds in escrow-like account, pending required third-party confirmation of union workers

ENR MidAtlantic Specialty Contractor Ranking

ENR MidAtlantic Preliminary Top Specialty Contractor List

Justin Rice

July 12, 2021

The December issue of ENR MidAtlantic will feature the rankings of the region’s specialty construction firms.

ENR New England Specialty Contractor Ranking

Preliminary List of ENR New England Top Specialty Contractor Participants Released

Justin Rice

July 12, 2021

The November issue of ENR New England will feature the rankings of the region’s specialty construction firms.

California, Northwest Top Contractors

Regional Contractors Report Steady Gains

Erica Berardi

July 12, 2021

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Despite effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, California and Northwest contractor reported steady 2020 revenue thanks to solid backlog and new wins.

Genmab’s new facility in Plainsboro, N.J

New York, New England Contractors Hope to Gain Momentum

Eydie Cubarrubia

Justin Rice

June 29, 2021

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Contractors are optimistic after pandemic.

ENR Midwest Top Contractors Persevere Through Pandemic Year

COVID-19 caused contractors to delay projects, but many still found ways to grow despite the uncertainty

Annemarie Mannion

June 28, 2021

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The Midwest's Top Contractors nearly reached their 2019 record, despite dealing with COVID-19 delays and shutdowns. Many played key roles in their communities.

Southeast Builders Chase Market Switched Into 'Hyperactive' Mode

Jim Parsons

Scott Judy

June 21, 2021

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In a 180-degree turn from 2020, Southeast contractors are scrambling to keep up with a flood of proposed projects in 2021.

Technology

In-House Owner Teams and Designers Can Increase Productivity by Fully Embracing the Cloud

No longer a nebulous concept, cloud collaboration processes came to the fore during the pandemic

Justin Lipsey

June 17, 2021

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Cloud services saved many projects during the pandemic, but designers, contractors and owners need to change their work processes to unleash the full power of them.