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Majority of Contractors Fear Long-Term Implications of COVID-19 on Their Businesses, Survey Says
A recent survey reveals that most contractors have been negatively impacted by COVID-19 in some fashion, and they expect to see the trend continue into 2021.
By Maggie Murphy
October 2, 2020
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by Maggie Murphy
Maggie leads Construction Executive’s day-to-day operations and long-term strategy—overseeing all print and digital content, design and production efforts, and working with the editorial team to tell the many stories of America’s builders and contractors. She’s a native Marylander with extensive construction industry experience and an educational background in communications, history and classical literature.
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Call the Dr.: Swinerton and Dr. Dre Transform Compton High School
By Ken Budd
Swinerton Builders transformed Compton High School into Los Angeles’ coolest campus, replacing tired buildings with high-tech classrooms and shiny new athletic facilities—plus a state-of-the-art performing arts center funded by Compton’s own Dr. Dre.
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Construction Job Opening Rate Falls to Lowest Level in Nearly a Decade
By ABC
In August, construction job openings fell to their lowest rate in almost 10 years.
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Construction Materials Prices Up 0.2% in August, Driven by Iron and Steel
By ABC
Things are looking up—construction materials prices, that is, and iron and steel are mainly to blame.