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

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

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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

Data: The next frontier in the green building movement

As buildings become more environmentally responsible, project stakeholders want a way to measure their progress.

By Emily Peiffer • Oct. 7, 2016

Architecture firm revenues near pre-recession levels

Architectural billings are a traditional leading indicator of future construction activity.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 7, 2016

Construction industry embraces a new wave of healthcare facilities

New medical facilities are thinking small in order to serve a greater number of people in more communities nationwide.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 6, 2016

NV lawmakers set date for Raiders Las Vegas stadium tax vote

Even if state legislators approve the hotel-room tax hike to help fund the stadium's construction, NFL owners must OK the team's move.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 6, 2016

The top 10 green building products for 2017

From composting toilets to electric lawn mowers, these systems and materials are ready to revolutionize the construction industry. 

By Emily Peiffer • Oct. 6, 2016

BIM is key to integrated construction, facility managers say

The group acknowledges that BIM can help them stay involved in design and construction beyond the initial planning phases.

By Chris Wood • Oct. 5, 2016

One World Trade Center is the tallest LEED building in the Western Hemisphere

The 1,776-foot-tall tower features an array of sustainability features while minding safety and security through its blast-resistant base and core design.

By Chris Wood • Oct. 5, 2016

A second tower set to rise in Chicago's $1B Wolf Point project

The 66-story high rise slated for completion in 2019 is the latest in a spate of development for the Windy City.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 5, 2016

Reis: New York metro has the lowest office vacancy rates in the US

Tighter credit standards nationwide could stall future commercial construction and leasing activity.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 5, 2016

Balfour Beatty wins $110M TX school contract

The company will incorporate sustainable features into the district's new and upgraded schools.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 5, 2016

Los Angeles voters have the future of the city's high-density developments in their hands

A March vote could put the brakes on massive, high-density projects that require zoning changes.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 4, 2016