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A New Survey Charts the Unfulfilled Expectations of Prefabrication

Off-site fabrication doesn’t always provide results contractors seek

May 3, 2017

Many of us have experienced that proverbial “lightbulb moment,” a flash of insight when the complexities of a new or challenging concept finally make sense.

Is It OK To Fingerprint Your Employees?

The use of biometric technology for timekeeping in the construction industry brings with it some labor and legal pitfalls

Clare M. Gallagher

May 3, 2017

Biometric technology measures genetic characteristics, such as fingerprints, iris or retina patterns, facial characteristics and hand geometry and can provide companies with a new way to ensure that individuals are who they say they are.

California High Speed Rail CEO to Exit $64B Project

April 26, 2017

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Jeff Morales will leave California post on June 2; no successor named.

Johanna Knapschaefer

April 25, 2017

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Open shop firm was a former foe of organized labor.

Contractor Taps Old Approach to Meet Solar Workforce Needs

John Guzzon

April 25, 2017

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To solve labor challenges and improve efficiency in building remote, large-scale solar-power projects across the U.S., McCarthy Building Cos. is borrowing principles of an approach developed by the U.S. government during World War II to accelerate industrial production, despite limits on staffing.

Engineering Ethics

Clean Water Warrior Wins 2017 ENR Award of Excellence

How Marc Edwards used engineering skill to expose lead levels in Flint drinking water

Pam Radtke Russell

April 13, 2017

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The inside story of how Virginia Tech Professor Marc Edwards helped propel the emergency of lead-tainted water in Flint, Michigan.

GSA Chief Joins WSP-PB; Chester CEO Now Is Hatch Vice Chair

April 12, 2017

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Denise Roth now is WSP-PN senior advisor; Robert Agbede joins Hatch after acquisition.

Construction Workforce

Construction March Jobless Rate Falls, Industry Adds 6K Jobs

Nonresidential sectors gain jobs but residential categories are down

Tom Ichniowski

April 7, 2017

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March rate dips to 8.4% from February's 8.8% and March 2016's 8.7%, BLS says.

Construction Safety

OSHA Delays Construction Silica Rule Enforcement Date

Agency changes deadline to Sept. 23, three months after original date

Tom Ichniowski

April 6, 2017

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Agency says it will use additional time to provide more information to construction firms.

Trump and North America’s Building Trades Unions annual legislative conference

Trump Talks Up Infrastructure With Unions

Bruce Buckley

Tom Ichniowski

April 5, 2017

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President Trump continues to court construction unions, telling the North America’s Building Trades Unions annual legislative conference that he wants to rebuild infrastructure, streamline project permitting and reduce undocumented labor.

Chicago Contractor Charged in $325K Amtrak Bribery Scheme

Wood Group Financial Review Uncovers 'Cultural Failings' in Projects Business

Kiewit to Build Record 4.5-GW Gas Power Plant for Pa. Data Center Complex

Nevada Lithium Mine Secures Funding to Begin Construction

Fired NLRB Member Pushes for Reinstatement

Industry Jobs

Events

April 16, 2025

5 Proven Strategies to Mitigate Risk and Keep Data Center Construction on Track

Data center construction comes with tight deadlines and little room for error. Between supply chain disruptions, labor shortages, and unexpected risks, staying on schedule and on budget requires a proactive approach. We'll break down five proven strategies that top data center teams use to identify and mitigate risks before they escalate.

Unlocking Hidden Insights: The Power of Data, Reporting & AI in Construction

In today’s fast-paced, heavy civil construction industry, the ability to collect, analyze, and act on data is more critical than ever. Join us for an exclusive webinar exploring how contractors can leverage data, reporting, and emerging AI tools to drive efficiency, improve decision-making, and stay ahead of the competition.