OSHA fines NY roofing contractor $96K for repeat fall-protection violations

The administration continues to crack down on fall-related hazards amid an increase in maximum penalties. 

By Stacey Freed • Oct. 13, 2016

Virtual reality used to test worker reactions to job site accidents

Construction crews can explore hazardous environments with limited risk.

By Chris Wood • Oct. 12, 2016

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Recruiting, retention and training in construction

A roundup on articles focus on recruiting and retention for construction.

By Construction Dive staff

Researchers give designers tools to better understand disabilities

Gloves to inhibit range of motion and glasses to degrade vision aim to inform how designs are confronted by people with disabilities.

By Chris Wood • Oct. 12, 2016

Wearable devices bring human data to the connected job site

Sleep-sensing headwear, load-lightening exoskeletons and more new gear aim to improve safety and boost efficiency in construction.

By Chris Wood • Oct. 12, 2016

DC judge dismisses Marriott Marquis lawsuit, cites statute of limitations

General contractor Hensel Phelps waited too long to sue architecture firm Cooper Carry for allegedly providing flawed construction documents for the Washington, DC, hotel.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 12, 2016

The construction industry's top workforce challenge — and 3 potential solutions

How can building professionals attract a new wave of talent and ensure they're qualified to take the reins?

By Emily Peiffer • Oct. 12, 2016

Dubai breaks ground on 'supertall' observation tower

The Tower at Dubai Creek Harbour will be the tallest structure in the world if it beats the Jeddah Tower, in Saudi Arabia, to completion.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 12, 2016

Lower Manhattan is missing out on nearly $200M annually in young professional spending

Typically single and without childcare costs, this group has money to burn — and they're looking outside the neighborhood for places to spend it.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 12, 2016

OSHA's 10 most common job site violations for construction

Pulling data from the last four years, the administration identifies where contractors are coming up short on safety.

By Hallie Busta • Oct. 12, 2016

Reducing peak energy demand: A hidden benefit of cool roofs

One of the best approaches to shrink peak demand is to reduce the heat load on a building.

Oct. 11, 2016

Dodge Momentum Index falls 4.3% in September

Volatility returns to the nonresidential construction index after five straight months of gains.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 11, 2016

Pew: Jobs requiring physical labor haven't changed much

Still, more than half of workers said that continuing education is necessary as industries adapt to new technology, outsourcing and streamlined workflows.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 11, 2016

Turning up the heat: How to improve your company's approach to fire resilience

Job site fires cause $35 million in property damage annually, requiring project teams to keep up with the latest prevention strategies.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 11, 2016

BREEAM USA CEO: New green standard harnesses the power of data for existing buildings

Barry Giles said the European standard's expansion into the U.S. targets the 5.6 million existing commercial buildings in need of additional benchmarking.

By Emily Peiffer • Oct. 11, 2016

Assessing damage in the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew

Up to $6 billion worth of insured property was at risk of storm damage this weekend as homeowners in the southeast reckon with steep insurance premiums.

By Stacey Freed • Oct. 11, 2016

Skanska breaks ground on $112M apartment in Washington

For its residential debut in the nation's capital, the company steps in with a three-part project in the hot NoMa neighborhood.

By Stacey Freed • Oct. 10, 2016

ABC files lawsuit against DOL's Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces rule

Construction industry groups claim it could unfairly prevent contractors from winning federal contracts.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 10, 2016

BLS: Construction added 23K jobs in September

Despite the hefty increase, industry groups claim that contractors are combating skilled-worker shortages.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 10, 2016

Autodesk, Impact Infrastructure roll out beta LEED ROI tool

Projects seeking LEED certification can now earn credit for their use of the Autocase for Sustainable Buildings program.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 10, 2016

White House announces initiative to promote sustainability through sports

Teams, leagues and facilities are being called upon to improve their energy-use practices and to share that message with the world.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 10, 2016

This week in construction

Check back this week for the material price report as well as feature articles exploring fire safety in construction and the legal battle over design-build. 

By Emily Peiffer • Oct. 10, 2016

What you missed at Greenbuild 2016: Insights from Bjarke Ingels, NAHB, Lendlease and more

Industry experts explain the motivation behind their sustainability efforts and predict what's next for the green building movement.

By Emily Peiffer • Oct. 10, 2016

Builders brace for aftermath of Hurricane Matthew

Some of the country's hottest construction markets are being hit by high winds, heavy rainfall and storm surges.

By Hallie Busta • Oct. 7, 2016

ADP: Construction adds 11,000 jobs in September

The gains make up for about the same number of losses over the past few months as construction employment stalls amid tight labor conditions.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 7, 2016

Intel launches building management system for small and midsize projects

The platform is geared toward projects that have been priced out of the larger, traditional building management systems.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 7, 2016