Zachary Phillips
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Worker killed on Swinerton casino project in Spokane
One worker died from a collapse Tuesday morning at the Spokane Tribe Casino project site. → Read More
Lendlease reports loss, points to new UK residential defect law
The Australian developer and contractor is in year two of a five-year course correction, CEO Tony Lombardo said in an earnings call Monday. → Read More
Skanska profits drop, US backlog and optimism remain high
Even though the Swedish contractor’s full-year profit dipped, it reported record backlog last year. → Read More
The hardest construction jobs to fill
Some of the toughest positions to staff in 2023 are the most vital. → Read More
Alabama contractor gives Santa a break
In a video that carries on a longstanding holiday tradition, Brasfield & Gorrie employees bring out their acting skills to help St. Nick. → Read More
Hurricane Ian will further hike high demand for construction workers
The Sunshine State is still assessing damage, but it already faced a drying well of experienced laborers. → Read More
Las Vegas approves Boring Co. Loop under downtown
What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas, but future tourists may pursue those escapades via Teslas underground. → Read More
Nebraska contractor hands out $2,000 inflation bonuses
Hawkins Construction is giving workers two extra checks to help combat the skyrocketing prices of gas, groceries and more. Take our survey about how inflation is impacting your business. → Read More
Stadiums of tomorrow: Franchises across leagues look to build new homes
As the NHL's Arizona Coyotes move closer to a new arena, Construction Dive examines the status of the country's biggest stadium projects. → Read More
Caesars delays $500M Virginia casino project to 2024
“The way of the world today is, it’s going to cost more, it’s going to take longer," a Caesars representative told the Danville, Virginia, City Council last week. → Read More
North American crane count increases 4.74%
Rider Levett Bucknall's most recent crane index, an indicator for construction's economic health, made up for losses from last year. → Read More
Seattle concrete strike hits fifth month with $1M in support, collusion allegations
"Name any major project, it's impacted," as 300 truck drivers walk the pavement in protest and unions nationwide capitalize on labor shortages. → Read More
Buffalo Bills to build $1.4B stadium
The NFL team's new venue will create an estimated 10,000 union construction jobs, according to New York Gov. Kathy Hochul. → Read More
Texas firm's new CEO says there's a better way to build
Lean expert and Skiles Group head Keyan Zandy wants to improve construction for the next generation. → Read More
Construction staffing reaches 99% of pre-pandemic numbers
Despite uncertainty around supply chain issues, 2022 could be a big recovery year for the industry. → Read More
Despite Biden PLA order, non-union contractors can win federal projects
Although more federal projects will require labor agreements, firms with no union experience can compete for those jobs, attorneys say. → Read More
Construction faces over half-a-million-worker shortage
The industry needs 650,000 additional workers in 2022 on top of its current trajectory, according to a model by Associated Builders and Contractors. → Read More
Lendlease calls 2022 a 'reset' year, losing $264M in 6 months
The Australian contractor missed earnings forecasts, but expects to crawl back into the black in the second half of its fiscal year. → Read More
A new report identifies the highest-rated construction jobs
High earning potential and growth placed electricians at the top of the chart. → Read More
Skanska fourth-quarter profit sinks 40% but beats estimates
In an investor call this morning, CEO Anders Danielsson said the company's U.S. operations are back on track, despite pandemic headwinds. → Read More