AIA: Surge in architectural billings signals most regions, sectors in 'good shape'

Construction experts look to the ABI as an indicator of commercial building activity to come in the next year.

By Emily Peiffer • Oct. 21, 2015

Can focus on diversity keep construction industry from a sinking bottom line?

Experts cited the ongoing labor shortage as a motivating factor that is getting construction executives to take notice of the industry's lack of women and minorities.

By Emily Peiffer • Oct. 21, 2015

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Preconstruction

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

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Dodge: Construction starts slip as infrastructure funding uncertainty hinders growth

An economist said the fate of the current transportation bill before Congress will significantly affect the future performance of the nonbuilding sector.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 21, 2015

Survey: UK contractors not ready for BIM deadline

The United Kingdom will require all government construction contractors to use Building Information Modeling starting in 2016, but only 16% are completely ready.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 20, 2015

This week in construction

This week is full of construction employment, architecture billings, housing market data, and more.

By Emily Peiffer • Oct. 19, 2015

Chicago suburb considering bird-friendly building regulations

Between 100 million and a billion birds a year die after flying into glass structures.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 19, 2015

KBR ordered to pay $108K for taking subcontractor kickbacks

Federal officials said managers of the Houston-based contractor improperly accepted expensive dinners, golf outings and event tickets from two subcontractors that had previously settled claims for kickback violations.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 19, 2015

CMD: Nonresidential starts post worst September in a decade

Nonresidential starts fell 26.1% from August, driven by an 89.3% plunge in road and highways starts.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 19, 2015

Skanska to build $126M 'trophy-class' DC office building on spec

The news comes during the same week the Swedish construction giant announced $74 million in write-downs in its U.S. construction operations in the third quarter. 

By Emily Peiffer • Oct. 16, 2015

Parsons Brinckerhoff: NY Verrazano Bridge rehab to take another 25 years

Staten Island Borough President James Oddo said of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority's news, "This is daunting and disheartening, if not depressing."

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 16, 2015

ABC: Construction confidence inches up — but 'economy refuses to boom'

Profit margin expectations are nearing a three-year high, but hiring intentions are down due to the ongoing skilled labor shortage.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 16, 2015

Former U.S. Navy contractor indicted for $1.2M fraud

Andrew Persaud, who faces up to 10 years in prison if convicted, was charged with defrauding 17 subcontractors after allegedly lying to the Navy that the subs had been paid.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 16, 2015

Seattle plans to terminate contract with developer after blackmail allegations

Mayor Ed Murray said he is looking into ways to end the contract, which offers redevelopment rights for a $400 million project across from City Hall, with Triad Capital Partners earlier than the initial expiration date.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 15, 2015

Mortenson/Clark joint venture scores contract to build $1B Golden State Warriors arena

The franchise is privately funding the arena with an unnamed financial institution and expects it to be open in time for the 2018-2019 NBA season.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 15, 2015

Skanska posts $74M in write-downs in U.S. construction operations

Although the Swedish construction giant recently announced plans to expand its office development operations in the U.S., it has also been involved with some high-profile project controversies.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 15, 2015

The best tweets from #CMAA15

Attendees of the construction management conference discussed more than just Orlando's sunny skies on Twitter.

By Emily Peiffer • Oct. 14, 2015

Record-setting Nashville construction transforming city skyline

As more than 100 new projects, worth a total of $2 billion, are either underway or in the planning stages, some residents are concerned about losing the city's identity.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 14, 2015

Bechtel chosen as contractor for controversial $1B NY power plant

Opponents of the plant have said diminished air quality and an unsightly power line should make the project a non-starter.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 14, 2015

Researchers score $650K grant to improve construction equipment safety

Teams from two universities and other industry groups hope to find a way to make crane operations safer on construction sites.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 14, 2015

Evolving construction technology: A boon for business — or a liability?

The second day of the CMAA conference was full of technology talk, as experts addressed the exciting new possibilities, as well as potential negative consequences.

By Emily Peiffer • Oct. 13, 2015

'Tales from the crypt': 6 construction management horror stories

Construction veterans on a CMAA conference panel shared embarrassing, frustrating and entertaining stories from their years in the industry.

By Emily Peiffer • Oct. 12, 2015

This week in construction

Keep an eye out for articles about green roofs, material prices, the CMAA conference and more.

By Emily Peiffer • Oct. 12, 2015

HI developer plans $5M micro-apartment building

Micro-apartments offer renters a chance to live in a trendy, urban area without paying the high rents.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 11, 2015

How does Los Angeles pay for toughest seismic regulations in the country?

Mandatory sesimic retrofits could cost property owners millions of dollars.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 11, 2015

Dodge Momentum Index rises 5.8% as institutional sector rallies

The report offered more good news, as both increased commercial and institutional activity drove the index higher.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 9, 2015