Kim Slowey
Construction Dive
Inverness, FL, United States
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22 states to end federal COVID-19 unemployment benefits
Construction industry news, trends and jobs for building professionals who want mobile-friendly content. → Read More
Procore IPO could raise $616M, result in $8.3B valuation
The 18-year-old construction software maker filed paperwork this week with the Securities and Exchange Commission ahead of its market debut. → Read More
Biggest OSHA fines of Q1 2021
Construction industry news, trends and jobs for building professionals who want mobile-friendly content. → Read More
Bechtel reaches construction milestone at Southern Company's $25B Vogtle nuclear plant
Bechtel last week set into place a passive containment cooling water tank, which the company says is the last major lift at the only two nuclear power plants under construction in the United States. → Read More
What contractors should know before going after public projects
Private-sector contractors can grab a share of the billions slated for infrastructure work if they prepare themselves now. Here are six ways that public projects differ from other types of jobs. → Read More
Contractors consider reopening offices, vaccine mandates
Companies including Balfour Beatty, Clayco and Turner are dealing with issues surrounding remote work and vaccinations as they consider bringing employees back to the office. → Read More
How did Construction Dive's 'mini megacities' fare during the pandemic?
Construction industry news, trends and jobs for building professionals who want mobile-friendly content. → Read More
What's behind the California bullet train project's latest woes?
Two contracting teams have said that the state rail authority's inability to secure land is creating delays. Here's a look into what it means for the $100 billion project. → Read More
Senate confirms former union leader Marty Walsh as labor secretary
Hailed by one senator as someone who will defend workers' rights to organize and "crack down on corporate union busting," Boston Mayor Marty Walsh was confirmed by a 68-29 vote yesterday. → Read More
Court to decide if Maryland Purple Line project can move forward
The activists that filed the lawsuit — their third — claim the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers issued permits for the beleaguered light rail project, endangering local waters. → Read More
ASCE webinar addresses infrastructure resiliency, technology
"Technology is giving us more tools today than you can possibly imagine to do infrastructure assessment," said a panelist at a recent American Society of Civil Engineers webinar. → Read More
PPP loans and taxes: what to consider before you file
Construction industry news, trends and jobs for building professionals who want mobile-friendly content. → Read More
PPP loans and taxes: what to consider before you file
Construction industry news, trends and jobs for building professionals who want mobile-friendly content. → Read More
Skanska regional office designed for COVID-19 safety
The contractor's new office in Portland, Oregon, as well as new digs for McCarthy in St. Louis, show how post-pandemic design can help protect employees while making working in person attractive. → Read More
Tutor Perini reports 2020 revenue up 20% to $5.3B
During an earnings call yesterday, the Los Angeles-based contractor also said it is preparing to bid on the Purple Line light rail project in Maryland. → Read More
AECOM, Ferrovial to develop Florida vertiport network
Construction industry news, trends and jobs for building professionals who want mobile-friendly content. → Read More
Cold storage construction heats up amid pandemic
Supply chain disruption, new competition and the need for specialty subcontractors are some of the challenges cold storage contractors face, but they aren't slowing them down. → Read More
Executive moves: AECOM, Holt, DPR, others make strategic appointments
Almost a year into the COVID-19 pandemic, construction companies are still making key promotions and appointments with growth in mind. → Read More
The Dotted Line: What to consider before entering a JV
Construction industry news, trends and jobs for building professionals who want mobile-friendly content. → Read More
Report: Most construction ESOPs not significantly impacted by pandemic
In a survey, 68% of construction firms with employee stock ownership plans reported their sustainability, cash flow and liquidity were not greatly affected, but 50% said 2020 profits took a hit. → Read More