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Dodge Momentum Index slips again in August
The month's overall decline was driven by a continued slowdown in the commercial sector to more stable activity levels.
By Hallie Busta • Sept. 11, 2017 -
Trump signs $15B disaster relief bill
More funds are expected to help relief and rebuilding agencies contend with the damage wrought by the two most recent hurricanes to hit the U.S. mainland.
By Kim Slowey • Sept. 11, 2017 -
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Careful collaboration before shovels hit dirt is key to a successful project, experts say.
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CBRE: US malls need a major redesign
Shopping centers should incorporate more businesses that have less competition from e-commerce, the real estate research firm said.
By Kim Slowey • Sept. 8, 2017 -
FL contractors secure job sites in advance of Hurricane Irma
A major concern for companies in South Florida is large cranes, which could topple under the expected strong wings.
By Kim Slowey , Hallie Busta • Sept. 8, 2017 -
Hudson Yards and Gateway tunnel come to a head in NYC
Plans to deck over the western part of the mixed-use site are pushing state officials to speed up completion of the nearby rail tunnel.
By Mary Tyler March • Sept. 8, 2017 -
KCI officials pick dark-horse Edgemoor to develop $1B airport terminal
The selection committee tapped the group over front-runners AECOM and Burns & McDonnell, saying it offered the lowest-cost option.
By Kim Slowey • Sept. 8, 2017 -
Amazon is on the hunt for a second headquarters
The e-commerce giant plans to invest more than $5 billion in the new facility and expects to house 50,000 employees.
By Corinne Ruff • Sept. 7, 2017 -
FAA, local officials greenlight Raiders' Las Vegas stadium
The expedited ruling will allow construction of the $1.9 billion stadium to stay on schedule, with site work expected to begin in December.
By Kim Slowey • Sept. 7, 2017 -
Tall buildings group to study high-rise fires in wake of Grenfell inferno
The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat will look at tall-building facades and related fires in the hopes of developing new prevention solutions.
By Kim Slowey • Sept. 7, 2017 -
CA adds Samsung to list of companies testing self-driving cars
The electronics maker will participate in the state's Autonomous Vehicle Tester Program, though it has no plans yet to become a full-fledged automaker.
By Mary Tyler March • Sept. 6, 2017 -
House approves bill to speed autonomous vehicle development
A bipartisan Senate group is planning similar legislation, and it's likely the two bills will come to a head over issues like job creation and safety.
By Hallie Busta • Sept. 6, 2017 -
DACA 'wind down' may exacerbate workplace skill shortages
Employers may not know who in their workforce will be impacted by the policy change until it's too late to adjust.
By Kathryn Moody • Sept. 6, 2017 -
DC is the world's first LEED Platinum city
The nation's capital has more projects per captia certified through the U.S. Green Building Council's sustainability certification than does any other state.
By Kim Slowey • Sept. 6, 2017 -
Skilled-labor shortage to impact post-Harvey rebuilding effort
Texas doesn't regulate contractor categories like roofing or general construction, which raises concerns over the impact of storm chasers in a tight labor market.
By Kim Slowey • Sept. 6, 2017 -
Marriott developer expands plan for new $600M headquarters
The updated design puts the complex at 1 million square feet, including office, retail and hotel space.
By Kim Slowey • Sept. 5, 2017 -
Georgia State University takes up former Atlanta Olympic, Braves stadium
After the 1996 Games, the stadium served as home base for the city's Major League Baseball franchise and now has revamped as a football venue.
By Kim Slowey • Sept. 5, 2017 -
Deep Dive
How to survive a government shutdown
With the government shutdown now in effect, federal contractors should reevaluate any outstanding projects that might be impacted.
By Kim Slowey • Sept. 5, 2017 -
Kansas City International Airport airlines state their pick for terminal project team
An initial proposal by a local consortium has spurred larger players to put in for the project.
By Kim Slowey • Sept. 5, 2017 -
Deep Dive
This week in construction
We're looking at how contractors should prepare for a potential budget impasse, what President Donald Trump's infrastructure executive order means, and more.
By Construction Dive staff • Sept. 4, 2017 -
Construction employment has strongest month since February
Job growth has been largely volatile throughout the year, though August's report falls in line with data pointing to strength in the U.S. labor market.
By Mary Tyler March • Sept. 1, 2017 -
Construction spending falls for second-straight month in July
The month's report falls in line with the up-and-down pattern of spending seen throughout 2017.
By Mary Tyler March • Sept. 1, 2017 -
OSHA proposes delay of crane operator rule to November 2018
The second extension since 2014 intends to give the industry and government officials more time to review the regulation.
By Kim Slowey • Sept. 1, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Will sky gardens take over US buildings?
Lush greenery set within the facade brings a host of environmental benefits, but maintenance and climate challenge the feature's uptake here.
By Kim Slowey • Sept. 1, 2017 -
$55B of Houston commercial space likely flooded by Harvey
As many as 12,000 properties across 400 million square feet of multifamily, office, retail and industrial space could be affected, CoStar reported.
By Kim Slowey • Sept. 1, 2017 -
The final nail in the coffin? Overtime rule is 'invalid,' court says
A federal judge has determined that the Labor Department didn't have the authority to increase the overtime salary threshold so drastically.
By Kate Tornone • Aug. 31, 2017
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