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

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'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

Contractor sues organic farm over alleged $1M in unpaid bills

The contractor also alleged that the lender on the project, Orange County Trust, failed to verify that contractors and suppliers were being paid.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 8, 2015

Tesla gigafactory interior construction underway

Tesla, acting as its own contractor, applied for more than 20 building permits totaling more than $45 million in the last four months.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 8, 2015

Top 10 real estate trends for 2016

The annual PwC and Urban Land Institute "Emerging Trends in Real Estate" report emphasized the growth of the "18-hour city" and new innovations in real estate.

By Emily Peiffer • Oct. 8, 2015

Boldt hired to examine delayed CA hospital project

The selection of a new contractor is the latest chapter in the controversy-filled saga of the Valley Medical Center.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 8, 2015

Business groups urge HI Gov. to push Mauna Kea telescope construction forward

Protestors promise to continue to block progress on the Thirty Meter Telescope for as long as construction plans continue.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 7, 2015

Contractor, bank battle for remaining PA museum construction funds

The contractor's lawyer said the Susquehanna Art Museum and Fulton Bank should take their fight over money elsewhere and pay contractor JEM Group the $1.2 million left for its work.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 7, 2015

Bring the pane? Builders, experts question claims of severe glass shortage

A Wall Street Journal article last month created major concerns over the country's glass supply. But not all industry professionals agree the situation is so dire.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 7, 2015

Engineering firms KJWW, TTG to merge as 'scale' gains importance in BIM, sustainability

The two companies will continue operations in their current offices and will not make any staff reductions as a result of the merger.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 7, 2015

Study: Soccer stadium construction would boost Sacramento economy

The impact of sports arena construction has been an ongoing debate, as other reports have found that new stadiums don't always benefit the local economy. 

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 7, 2015

Episode II: Attack of the Lucas Museum opponents

Chicago nonprofit Friends of the Park has filed an updated lawsuit in its effort to stop the "Star Wars" filmmaker's plans to build a 300,000-square-foot museum on the Lake Michigan shoreline.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 6, 2015

MD school board blames prevailing wage law for $9.2M cost overrun

That increase is part of a total cost overrun of approximately $17 million for the construction of Frederick High School.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 6, 2015

SolarCity factory project exceeds minority hiring goals

The mayor of Buffalo said the construction hiring numbers are a good sign that SolarCity will continue its practices when employment triples at the site over the next few months.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 6, 2015

ULI report: Real estate firms reduce building emissions, energy use

Greenprint is aiming for its members to reach a 50% reduction in building emissions and energy use by 2030.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 6, 2015

Reports: Apple plans to build 2nd 'spaceship' campus

The tech giant has reportedly agreed to lease Landbank's planned Central & Wolfe Campus in Sunnyvale, CA, where it could accommodate another 4,000 workers.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 5, 2015

Contractor refuses to refund INDOT for crumbling asphalt

Indiana highway contractor Brooks Construction said the transportation department's specifications are to blame for the state's asphalt problems.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 5, 2015

Skanska JV's NJ Bayonne Bridge project delayed 2 years

The "Raise the Roadway" project was slated to finish in 2017, but The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey said it has been plagued by weather and other delays.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 5, 2015

This week in construction

Keep an eye out for stories on CoreLogic's home price index, the glass shortage and tiny houses.

By Emily Peiffer • Oct. 5, 2015

August construction spending climbs 0.7% with boost from homebuilding

Reuters said the residential gains represented "a sign the housing market was helping the overall economy."

By Emily Peiffer • Oct. 1, 2015