Workers' Bodies Are Finally Removed from Collapsed New Orleans Hotel Autumn Cafiero Giusti August 18, 2020 No Comments Bodies had been trapped in rubble since Oct. 12, when upper-floors of the 18-story Hard Rock hotel collapsed, killing three site workers.Read More
Accelerated Pile Deterioration Hastens Seattle Pier Removal Jim Parsons August 17, 2020 No Comments Pier 58 was to be kept open until a 2022 replacement, but discovery of increased separation has led the city to close the structure.Read More
DuPont Spinoff Will Build Contaminants' Barrier on Cape Fear River in N.C. Mary B. Powers August 15, 2020 No Comments In new state pact, Chemours also must add groundwater extraction system on river, a drinking water source, to cut PFAS chemicals.Read More
Exec News: Bechtel Expands Top-Level Changes; AECOM speeds up CEO Succession Debra K. Rubin August 15, 2020 No Comments Fluor names new CFO as audits delay company results likely until Sept. 30, says analyst.Read More
Maine Court Allows $1B Hydropower Transmission Project to Proceed Mary B. Powers August 15, 2020 No Comments Cianbro JV is set to start construction on line to carry Quebec-sourced power as court rejects opposition ballot measure as unconstitutionalRead More
Industry Economist: Recovery Has Started, But Tough Times Still Ahead Alisa Zevin August 14, 2020 No Comments ABC's Anirban Basu forecasts overall economic recovery in 2021, with construction lagging behind. Read More
Coronavirus and Construction Union Specialty Contractors Urged To Seek Additional Pay for Pandemic Costs Richard Korman August 14, 2020 One Comment The case for change orders is framed as a matter of fairness based on new contractor group research.Read More
Coronavirus and construction masks Study Claims Popular Face Covering Could Worsen Virus Spread A bad review for versatile lightweight fleeces, buffs or gaiters Richard Korman August 14, 2020 2 Comments Known for helping limit face heat, thin buffs or gaiters may not be protective, researchers say.Read More
Construction Materials Homebuilders' Group Wants Trump to Act to Halt Lumber Price Surge Tom Ichniowski August 13, 2020 One Comment NAHB seeks boost in U.S. lumber production, launch of new lumber trade talks with Canada.Read More
Balfour Beatty Reports Loss Amid UK Recession Peter Reina August 13, 2020 No Comments Loss is contractor's first in four years, with COVID-19 impacts causing 35% construction output drop in Britain this year.Read More