Commercial Building: Page 231
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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 -
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TrendlineTop 5 stories from Construction Dive
Construction Dive editors curate some of the industry’s top stories from this year.
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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 -
Deep Dive
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 -
Deep Dive
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 -
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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 -
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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 -
Deep Dive
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 -
San Diego mayor lends support to Chargers stadium construction ballot measure
The measure sets a host of financial and planning conditions for the NFL team to build its proposed $1.8 billion stadium and convention center.
By Kim Slowey • Oct. 4, 2016 -
TX dominates list of top regions for construction employment opportunities
Construction employment grew at almost double the rate of the national average across all sectors from 2012 to 2015, according to ABODO.
By Kim Slowey • Oct. 4, 2016 -
Construction spending unexpectedly tumbles 0.7% in August
Despite low interest rates and a strengthening economy, stronger spending growth has failed to materialize.
By Emily Peiffer • Oct. 3, 2016 -
CA construction worker protest calls for higher pay, union hiring
The thousand-worker march echoes a nationwide trend as unions start to lose their grip on private markets.
By Kim Slowey • Oct. 3, 2016 -
Japan approves $1.5B Olympic stadium construction plan
Work on the new facility was delayed after controversy over the scrapped Zaha Hadid design.
By Kim Slowey • Oct. 3, 2016
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