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    Contractors announce hirings, promotions: October 2024

    A new CFO for Leopardo Construction, a new president at Sundt and specialty sector moves in energy, manufacturing and water round out the latest news.

    By Construction Dive Staff • Oct. 31, 2024
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    Economic Reports

    Construction job openings fall post-Helene

    Economists say the hurricane temporarily suppressed the number of open construction positions across the Southeast at the end of September. 

    By • Oct. 30, 2024
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    Q&A

    Apprenticeships help workers see construction as their first choice

    To combat the labor shortage, John Mielke, senior director of apprenticeship for ABC, says contractors need to provide more on-ramps to careers in the industry.

    By • Oct. 24, 2024
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    Q&A

    Construction CEO helps other women make connections

    Engineer and business owner Schillivia Baptiste is committed to bringing more workers from underrepresented groups into AEC jobs.

    By • Oct. 23, 2024
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    Construction leaders form executive council on suicide prevention

    Some of the biggest names in the industry have created a group to meet quarterly on how to improve mental health offerings.

    By • Oct. 21, 2024
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    Construction Inclusion Week

    Inclusion Week 2024: Contractors double down on diversity

    Even as DEI efforts have faced backlash in business, education and the courts, construction leaders continued their push to make the industry more inclusive.

    By Construction Dive Staff • Oct. 21, 2024
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    Q&A // Election 2024

    Politics in the workplace can become a nightmare for employers

    Employers and HR teams must contend with a polarized electorate — also known as their employees — as the November U.S. election nears.

    By Justin Bachman • Oct. 18, 2024
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    Q&A // Construction Inclusion Week

    Round Table: Has Inclusion Week made a difference?

    Construction Dive talks with sponsors of the event to learn whether the sector has made strides in welcoming a broader array of workers.

    By Construction Dive Staff • Updated Oct. 18, 2024
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    Election 2024

    Harris, Trump nail down construction endorsements

    As the election draws near, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump have earned nods from organizations across the building industry.

    By • Oct. 17, 2024
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    Q&A // Construction Inclusion Week

    To improve diversity, help people get in the room: VC leader

    Clelia Warburg Peters, managing partner of an $88 million fund, talks about the contech environment and welcoming different perspectives when they land on your doorstep.

    By • Oct. 16, 2024
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    Q&A // Construction Inclusion Week

    At Shawmut, DEI is anything but a passing fad

    Marianne Monte, chief people officer at the contractor where 35% of workers are women, talks about why Construction Inclusion Week is here to stay.

    By • Oct. 16, 2024
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    Family of employee killed in Baltimore work zone sues contractor, drivers

    In March 2023, motorists killed six construction workers on I-695. Now one of their families is suing the drivers, the state and the road builder.

    By • Updated Oct. 17, 2024
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    Election 2024

    Where the 2024 presidential candidates stand on construction’s top issues

    Here are Kamala Harris’ and Donald Trump’s views on the industry’s most pressing topics, including immigration, permitting, infrastructure and more.

    By Construction Dive Staff • Oct. 16, 2024
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    Deep Dive // Election 2024

    A fifth of construction workers lack permanent legal status. Can the next president change that?

    Illegal immigration has dominated the headlines during this election season, but building pros are calling for help to get skilled workers to jobsites.

    By • Oct. 15, 2024
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    Construction Inclusion Week

    Skanska picks New England supplier diversity lead

    With 27 years of experience at the Massachusetts Port Authority, Cassandra Campbell brings a plethora of skills in diversity, management and logistics.

    By • Oct. 15, 2024
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    Construction Inclusion Week

    Construction Inclusion Week turns 4 with DEI under fire

    The industry’s initiative to combat hate on jobsites kicks off Monday amid rising tensions during a presidential election year.

    By • Oct. 14, 2024
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    Executive Moves

    Sundt Construction appoints new president, COO

    Cade Rowley first joined the Tempe, Arizona, firm as an engineer.

    By • Oct. 11, 2024
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    Executive Moves

    Leopardo Construction names new CFO, other execs

    The Illinois-based contractor cited its recent growth and geographic expansion as the impetus for the promotions.

    By • Oct. 10, 2024
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    Opinion

    What my generation brings to construction

    As the industry continues to evolve, tech-savvy younger workers are key to its future success, writes consultant (and Gen Zer) Fulton Cure.

    By Fulton Cure • Oct. 9, 2024
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    Executive Moves

    Dallas firm names new Nashville precon lead

    Mycon General Contractors selected Josh Yoder to improve efficiency and guide projects in the Tennessee region.

    By • Oct. 9, 2024
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    ILA port strike ends with tentative deal

    The agreement, which extends the parties’ master agreement, comes three days after a strike commenced at East and Gulf Coast ports.

    By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 4, 2024
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    Column // Help Wanted

    Colorado nonprofit introduces young women to the trades

    Some girls never consider construction as a career, so Transportation & Construction Girl offers education and hands-on experience.

    By • Oct. 3, 2024
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    Q&A

    Could Gen Z be the next toolbelt generation?

    Contractors can recruit this group of workers with benefits like tuition reimbursement, mental health counseling and even pet insurance, according to an industry executive.

    By • Oct. 3, 2024
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    Economic Reports

    Construction job openings leap monthly by record amount

    After several months of cooling, which experts speculate was mostly confined to the residential sector, unfilled positions increased by 138,000 in August.

    By • Oct. 2, 2024
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    NJ contractor to pay $950K for allegedly false DBE claims

    The DOJ said Rahway-based MV Contracting sought and won jobs under DOT’s Disadvantaged Business Enterprise program, even though it knew it didn’t qualify.

    By • Oct. 1, 2024