Dodge Momentum Index climbs 4.1% with boost from commercial sector

The bump last month nearly erased September's losses, according to Dodge Data & Analytics.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 8, 2016

ConstructConnect lowers 2016 starts forecast — but raises 2017 projections

While residential underperformed in the third quarter, it is expected to be the driver of growth in the industry.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 8, 2016

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A range of ideas, products and platforms are transforming the construction industry.

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Banks making commercial real estate loans more difficult to secure

The Federal Reserve survey coincides with recent warnings from construction industry experts about tightening standards hindering growth.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 8, 2016

The Dotted Line: Why collaboration is key to preventing 'a war' in cost-plus contracts

Although this contract approach comes with positives and negatives for owners and contractors, it can be the best option when executed effectively.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 8, 2016

MIT launches data-driven real estate research lab

The Real Estate Innovation Lab’s first goal is to build a database of New York City infrastructure, from Airbnb locations to fiber-optic cable lines.

By Hallie Busta • Nov. 7, 2016

$1.45B MS tire plant breaks ground amid minority, local hiring concerns

In contrast to other recent hiring disputes, as Continental AG's contract does not mandate it employ a certain percentage of local or minority businesses.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 7, 2016

Zaha Hadid Architects unveils design for all-wood soccer stadium

Forest Green Rovers officials said the 5,000-seat stadium will be the greenest in the world, featuring low carbon content and sustainable power sources.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 7, 2016

This week in construction

The election isn't the only news this week. Be sure to check out our articles exploring cost-plus contracts, succession planning and the role of technical training.

By Emily Peiffer • Nov. 7, 2016

How developers near DC Metro stations could fill the beleaguered system's funding gap

Real estate development along the District's struggling rail system is booming, but would a commercial tax on properties near stations stifle new construction?

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 7, 2016

The Future of the Field: From trade school to the job site, the impact of technical education

In May, Paul Tse, 30, told Congress how a high school technical training program and an apprenticeship put his career on the right track.

By Hallie Busta • Nov. 7, 2016

Construction employment climbs to 8-year high as firms add 11K jobs in October

The biggest chunk of job gains came from companies in the nonresidential private sector, which have continued to struggle to find qualified workers.

By Emily Peiffer • Nov. 4, 2016

San Francisco sues developer of leaning, sinking Millennium Tower

The city attorney claims Mission Street Development knew the tower was sinking but didn't disclose that information to prospective buyers.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 4, 2016

10 construction-related state ballot initiatives to watch

Right-to-work laws, big bonds, the allocation of infrastructure dollars, legalized marijuana and the country's first carbon tax are all on the table this election.

By Hallie Busta • Nov. 4, 2016

Bjarke Ingels ship-inspired office building completed in Philadelphia Navy Yard

The first BIG-designed office building also achieved LEED Gold certification.  

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 4, 2016

Trump vs. Clinton: How the next president will impact the construction industry

Here's what we know about each candidate's plans for infrastructure and housing, and what industry experts say about them.

By Emily Peiffer • Nov. 3, 2016

2015 NYC construction starts surged to $4.6B — the highest level since 2009

The healthcare and school construction sectors buoyed institutional starts in the city last year, according to the New York Building Congress.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 3, 2016

Boston's Copley Place tower on hold amid luxury apartment surplus, high construction costs

Some see developer Simon Property Group's decision to put the 52-story tower on hold as a sign that the city's high-end residential market is slowing down.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 3, 2016

Checklist: 5 steps to improve fall protection on the job site

Construction safety experts share best practices for due diligence on fall hazards.

By Hallie Busta • Nov. 3, 2016

City of Atlanta, Hawks strike $193M NBA arena renovation deal

The agreement aims to ensure that the basketball team remains at Philips Arena until 2046.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 3, 2016

5 tips to prepare construction sites for winter

Almost any task can be carried out successfully in the winter with a few safety precautions and additional cold-weather considerations.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 3, 2016

Report: Washington developer failing to meet local hiring requirements for $46M tax break

Sydell Group has employed fewer District of Columbia residents for The Line luxury hotel than mandated.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 3, 2016

IrisVR snags $8M in quest to 'reinvent' design and construction with virtual reality

The technology is rapidly changing construction by enhancing collaboration among stakeholders and improving job site safety. 

By Emily Peiffer • Nov. 2, 2016

This high-tech stud-finder can spot more than wood

A handheld mobile device from Israeli startup Vayyar uses low-power frequency to detect objects behind drywall and concrete.

By Hallie Busta • Nov. 2, 2016

Is the future of construction technology and labor at nanoscale?

Researchers are looking to nanomaterials and nanomachines as the building blocks and builders of the future.

By Hallie Busta • Nov. 2, 2016

Smart building startup PointGrab draws $7M from new investors

The product tracks occupancy patterns to improve a building's operational and energy efficiency.

By Emily Peiffer • Nov. 2, 2016