Construction gains 30,000 jobs in December

The industry added 210,000 jobs in 2017, a more than 35% jump from 2016's increase of 155,000.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 8, 2018

Munich RE: Global natural disaster losses total $330B

In the costliest hurricane season on record, U.S. disasters made up 50% of all losses versus its usual 32% share.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 8, 2018

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Preconstruction

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

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Developers reduce height of Boston's Winthrop Square — again

Before the project can move forward, it must undergo another public review period and reconcile its affordable housing plan with the city's goals.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 5, 2018

Developer sues China Construction America for billions, alleges fraud

BML Properties claims the contractor's bogus billings cost it more than $2.25 billion on the Baha Mar Resort project in the Bahamas.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 5, 2018

US construction spending hits new all-time high in November

The uptick in spending was driven by a 1% monthly increase in the homebuilding sector and a 0.9% increase in the private nonresidential sector.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 4, 2018

November construction unemployment rate drops to 5%

That rate translated to 191,000 more construction workers in the industry than there were as of November 2016, boosting year-over-year employment in 36 states.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 4, 2018

Report: Majority of contractors optimistic, expect to expand staffs

A survey of Associated General Contractors of America members indicates most market segments will grow and construction firms will increase payrolls in 2018.

By Laurie Cowin • Jan. 4, 2018

Hurricane Harvey recovery puts the squeeze on Houston's training centers

Though the 2017 hurricane season resulted in job losses for some industries, demand for skilled construction workers is booming.

By Riia O'Donnell • Jan. 4, 2018

Katerra reportedly seeking $200M in new funding

The turnkey modular startup, now entering its third year, reached $2.5 billion in valuation in 2017.

By Mary Tyler March • Jan. 3, 2018

Smart building tech yields utility savings up to 18%

The study, which examined office and retail space, hotels and hospitals, found each segment has significant differences in smart technology adoption.

By Laurie Cowin • Jan. 3, 2018

DHS may end H-1B visa extensions for those waiting on a green card

The proposal could keep hundreds of thousands of foreign workers off U.S. payrolls. How will American employers be affected?

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 3, 2018

Los Angeles officials choose JV to develop $1.2B mixed-use project

When complete, the development will span more than two acres and house two of the tallest towers in the western U.S.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 3, 2018

NC utility officials green light contentious Duke Energy plant expansion

The state utilities commission gave its approval despite concerns that demand for electricity could dip by the plant's scheduled opening in 2024.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 3, 2018

2018 construction industry trade show guide

These eight industry events offer a number of opportunities to exchange ideas and network with some of the industry's leading professionals.

By Mary Tyler March • Jan. 2, 2018

Raiders footing bill for infrastructure around new Las Vegas stadium

The NFL team must come up with a suitable parking plan before pedestrian bridge and underpass locations specifics can be determined. 

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 31, 2017

Construction by the numbers in 2017

As the year ends, we take a look at some of the key numbers that defined the industry throughout the past 365 days.

By Laurie Cowin • Dec. 26, 2017

Tishman Speyer proposes 14-acre TOD near Washington, DC

Transit-oriented developments, when done right, can be a boon to both developers and the transit system that serves the project.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 22, 2017

Dodge: November construction starts fall 12%

The past three months have averaged only a 1% drop in starts compared with the average of activity from January to August.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 22, 2017

$570M Seattle high rise 'game changer' in seismic and wind resistance

The 58-story Rainier Square Tower, which will forego the usual concrete core, also will be faster and more cost-efficient to build.  

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 22, 2017

Update: The latest on 4 of the biggest US mixed-use developments

Three of the four projects face big challenges, but progress on one that extends over water is smooth sailing.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 21, 2017

Lansing, MI utility schedules groundbreaking on $500M natural gas plant

The shrinking gap between oil and natural gas prices has hindered some natural gas investment in the U.S.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 21, 2017

Warehouse construction boom to continue next year

E-commerce expansion and the need for more fulfillment center space will drive the market's growth in the coming years.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 21, 2017

Report: Construction worker fatalities up 6%

Falls, struck-by incidents, electrocution and caught-in/between accidents account for nearly two-thirds of worker deaths.      

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 21, 2017

Polystyrene concrete blocks offer lightweight alternative to traditional concrete

The blocks can reduce required labor for constructing masonry walls while increasing the speed at which they're built.

By Laurie Cowin • Dec. 20, 2017

Smart city tech campus planned for Greenville, SC

The campus will expand upon an existing aviation-focused facility.

By Katie Pyzyk • Dec. 20, 2017