Month: August 2025

Who is liable when a ‘borrowed’ construction worker gets hurt?

Temps and subs can help fill vital gaps on construction projects, but they create layers…

Chicago GC: ‘Don’t fall for shiny objects’ in sourcing technology

Clune Construction’s procurement manager talks strategy and turning material purchasing into an advantage while navigating…

EU tariff deal includes lumber, steel and copper

The two trading partners documented provisions of a deal that would set a 15% tariff…

MTA awards $1.97B subway contract in NYC

The project forms part of the broader $6.99 billion subway expansion in the East Harlem…

Workers sue 2 contractors over Legionnaires’ outbreak in NYC

Two construction workers filed suit against Skanska and Rising Sun Construction, alleging they failed to…

3 DEI approaches employers must reconsider to avoid federal ire

The principles set forth in a recent DOJ memo are likely to be applied by…

The 8 largest commercial construction starts of July 2025

Overall groundbreakings “reversed course in July, offsetting the strong gains made in June,” said the…

Multifamily starts jump, but some question the data’s accuracy

New apartment construction is outperforming expectations, but permits are falling.

Turner JV lands $700M Tennessee airport job

Teaming up with Ardmore-Roderick and Chris Woods Construction, the New York City-based contractor has embarked…

Skanska intern builds on her interest in sustainable construction

Purdue engineering student Shivani Pemaraj, who also holds a black belt in karate, says she has…