OSHA issues Final Rule, delays crane operator certification

Concerns have arisen about whether operators need to be certified by type and capacity, and if certification alone means that an operator is qualified.

By Laurie Cowin • Nov. 9, 2017

Labor Secretary Acosta talks deregulation, 'unleashing jobs'

Acosta confirmed the U.S. Department of Labor's intent to deregulate in favor of "unleashing jobs" and to repeal rulemaking that "impinges on liberty."

By Kathryn Moody • Nov. 9, 2017

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Careful collaboration before shovels hit dirt is key to a successful project, experts say.

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Election Day results swing in favor of construction industry

From bond issues to a contentious airport terminal project, voters across the country largely voted "yes" on major construction initiatives.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 9, 2017

Scripps plans $2.6B construction initiative across 5 San Diego medical centers

All projects are expected to wrap up by 2030 in time to meet the compliance deadline for the state's new earthquake standard for hospitals.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 9, 2017

Shell starts construction on $6B PA ethane cracker plant

The cracker plant will be the biggest part of the project, but Shell is also building a 250-megawatt natural gas-fired plant to power the ethane facility.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 9, 2017

Raiders get OK from county for $1.9B stadium

In exchange, the Raiders have agreed to finance infrastructure improvements and public safety services around the development.

By Kim Slowey , Mary Tyler March • Nov. 9, 2017

Automation could wipe out 600K UK construction jobs by 2040

To prepare for the "Fourth Industrial Revolution," one group recommends expediting the use of tech in training to account for new industry needs.

By Mary Tyler March • Nov. 8, 2017

AirMap joins Skyward in granting instant airspace access to commercial drone operators

Drone operators applying through AirMap can seek out automated authorization for drone use within pre-approved areas and heights.

By Mary Tyler March • Nov. 8, 2017

Las Vegas unveils first driverless shuttle on public roads

The vehicle uses GPS, cameras and sensors to navigate its way, plus vehicle-to-infrastructure technology that will communicate with sensors on traffic lights.

By Katie Pyzyk • Nov. 8, 2017

Voters approve $1B KCI airport renovation

The city must still complete and sign off on negotiations with Edgemoor Infrastructure & Real Estate before construction can move forward on the project.

By Mary Tyler March , Katie Pyzyk • Nov. 8, 2017

One year after Trump's election, where are we now?

Before the final votes were tallied, it was clear a new president would have a notable implications for construction. Here's what those look like, one year later.

By Mary Tyler March • Nov. 8, 2017

FL officials arrest 5 unlicensed contractors for post-Irma fraud

The arrests were a result of an undercover operation in which law enforcement posed as customers who wanted construction work done.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 8, 2017

$600M Live! Casino and Hotel Philadelphia cleared for 2018 construction

Located near the city's major stadiums, some bill the development as the nation's first comprehensive gaming, resort, entertainment and sports destination.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 8, 2017

Dodge: Projects ready to come online will support 2018 growth

Twenty $100 million-plus projects entered the planning stage in October — twice the number reported in September.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 8, 2017

$2B development project breaks ground in HI

Koa Ridge will include residences, utility and other infrastructure upgrades, an elementary school, a hospital and commercial and retail space.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 8, 2017

How the rise of fringe sports is giving construction firms the chance to score

With the rise of Major League Soccer and even cricket on the U.S. horizon, contractors and designers are seeing new ways to shake up stadium construction.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 7, 2017

Microsoft mixed reality headset accessory to debut next year

The existing headset device recently gained certification as protective eyewear, allowing the company to expand its reach to 2 billion "firstline" workers.

By Mary Tyler March , Laurie Cowin • Nov. 7, 2017

OSHA proposes $106K fine to ID contractor for trench safety violations

The agency's inspectors found workers in 7-foot-deep trenches with no cave-in protection, ladders, ramps, stairs or any other safe means of egress.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 7, 2017

Hudson Yards tower officially underway, loses 'supertall' designation

A redesign of 3 Hudson Boulevard lopped off 13 floors, reducing the office tower's planned height from 1,050 feet to 940 feet.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 7, 2017

Texas unveils $61B plan to rebuild following Harvey

Three "coastal spines" to control flooding, new reservoirs and buying out properties are some of the key elements to the rebuilding plan.

By Laurie Cowin • Nov. 7, 2017

Ford family joins Dan Gilbert in Detroit MLS bid

The move could scrap previous plans to build a $1 billion stadium on the site of a downtown jail if the team takes up Ford's offering to play at Ford Field.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 6, 2017

US affirms final tariffs on Canadian softwood lumber

In a victory for American mills, the U.S. International Trade Commission ruled that Canadian imports hurt the U.S. lumber industry.

By Mary Tyler March • Nov. 6, 2017

House GOP tax reform bill would kill tax-exempt stadium bonds

High-profile projects like the Atlanta Falcons' Mercedes-Benz Stadium and the Detroit Red Wings' Little Caesars Arena have secured millions in bond financing.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 6, 2017

Construction adds 11,000 jobs to October payrolls

The month's ebb in employment points to a growing cause for concern in the industry's lagging ability to recruit qualified workers.

By Mary Tyler March • Nov. 3, 2017

Dodge: 2018 construction starts will climb to $765B

Dodge referred to the industry's trend toward more measured growth as a "mature stage of expansion."

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 2, 2017