OSHA has a new chief for its construction directorate
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has a new head of its Directorate of Construction......»»
Caterpillar flags signs of recovery amid slack demand
Andrew Bonfield, Caterpillar's financial chief, said in an interview that while a rebound in home construction was boosting purchases for some machinery, spending cuts by local and state governments were weighing on road construction......»»
House democrats" coronavirus measure provides some relief for contractors, but lacks other steps needed to help construction
The chief executive officer of the Associated General Contractors of America, Stephen E. Sandherr, issued the following statement in reaction to release today of House Democrats’ Proposed Coronavirus Recovery Measure:.....»»
Burns & McDonnell hires local competitor"s chief engineer
The new hire has overseen construction on a variety of high-profile local projects, including the I-70/Manchester Bridge design-build project and the new single-terminal project at Kansas City International Airport......»»
Construction in the post-Covid-19 environment
To gain insight into Covid-19’s impact on construction and where the market is heading in light of the pandemic, Crain’s Content Studio spoke with Gavin Middleton, chief operating officer at Lehrer... To view the full story, click the title link......»»
These two groups of stocks could forecast the market"s next move, strategist says
Retail and home construction stocks could shed light on where the market and the economy will go next, says Matt Maley, chief market strategist at Miller Tabak......»»
New Department of Homeland Security guidance clarifies construction"s role in supporting essential critical infrastructure
The chief executive officer of the Associated General Contractors of America, Stephen E. Sandh.....»»
Senate coronavirus relief bill"s tax and lending provisions will help construction firms, but industry needs additional measures
The chief executive officer of the Associated General Contractors of America, Stephen E. Sandherr, issued the following statement in reaction to the Coronavirus relief measure that passed the Senate late last night:.....»»
Construction business and union leaders call on government officials to include construction as an "essential service" during shutdowns
The chief executive officer of the Associated General Contra.....»»
AGC to government officials: Shutting down construction projects is an unnecessary step
The chief executive officer of the Associated General Contractors of America, Stephen E. Sandherr, issued the following statement in reaction to steps being taken to put in place arbitrary halts to construction activity in certain parts of the country:.....»»
Construction CEO Ben Cureton dies suddenly
Workman Commercial Construction President and CEO Ben Cureton died on Feb. 21 weeks after suffering a traumatic brain injury. He was 45. “We are extremely heartbroken by the news,†Paula Workman White, Workman Commercial’s chief financial of.....»»
Dallas ISD chief auditor faces job review despite finding contract overpayments in district
The Dallas Independent School District chief auditor is under a performance review within a year of his hiring — and soon after he questioned the district’s performance in millions of dollars of potential construction contract overpayments. Two au.....»»
IN PERSON: Arc founder Alan Muncy on not settling for the status quo
Founder and creative chief officer of Arc construction Alan Muncy never waits for his opportunities. He said he makes them......»»
OSHA plans multiple revisions to rules impacting construction industry in 2020
OSHA is planning new regulations governing several workplace practices that will impact the construction industry in 2020......»»
Veteran-owned general contractor names new CEO
Paul Farless is the new president and CEO of SDV Construction. Farless had been the chief operating officer of the veteran-owned Albuquerque general contractor for the past three and a half years. He officially became president and CEO on Wednesday, .....»»
Five things you need to know today, and a word we shouldn"t use lightly
Good morning! Here are the five most important things you need to know to get your workday started. Suffolk sues over air-rights tower Suffolk Construction Co. and its chief executive, John Fish, are suing Boston developer Weiner Ventures LLC for $100.....»»
As homebuilding hits 12-year high, experts warn construction stocks may lose steam
Matt Maley, chief market strategist at Miller Tabak, and Michael Bapis, managing director of Vios Advisors at Rockefeller Capital Management, break down the homebuilders' recent rally with CNBC's Mike Santoli......»»
Deere names John C. May as CEO, effective November 4
Deere & Co. said Thursday it has named John C. May as its chief executive, effective Nov. 4. May, who has served as chief operating officer at the maker of agricultural and construction equipment since.....»»
Mountain of lies against TMT
One of the frustrating things about watching the Thirty Meter Telescope protests stifle construction are all the emotionally manipulative lies being used to justify the blockade. Chief among the mischaracterizations is the idea that the telescope is s.....»»
Trans Mountain oil pipeline expansion may start in September
Construction on expanding the Trans Mountain oil pipeline could begin in September, assuming the next regulatory steps go smoothly, the project's chief executive said on Wednesday......»»
Building ‘The Wall’
Monday, acting Pentagon Chief Patrick Shanahan said he had provided Congress with a list of projects from the military construction budget that .....»»