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Where no building has gone before: Chinese exec creates 'Star Trek' office complex
The replica of the USS Enterprise reportedly cost $97 million to construct.
By Emily Peiffer • May 27, 2015 -
Congress punts permanent transportation funding solution; sends stopgap to Obama
However, both Democrats and Republicans have recognized the necessity of compromising on a more permanent solution.
By Emily Peiffer • May 26, 2015 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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TrendlinePreconstruction
Careful collaboration before shovels hit dirt is key to a successful project, experts say.
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Dodge Data: Major projects propel April construction start rebound
The results showed optimism for the nonresidential sector, which grew 58% from the previous month.
By Emily Peiffer • May 22, 2015 -
Congress agrees to temporary spending cap bump for VA hospital
It took some convincing for House Speaker John Boehner, who believes the Department of Veterans Affairs needs to find its own solution, to agree to the funding extension.
By Emily Peiffer • May 21, 2015 -
Sluggish Northeast drops April architecture billings
The low scores indicate a decrease in both design services and future construction spending.
By Deborah Barrington • May 21, 2015 -
San Diego's $1.1B football stadium plan raises concerns
The National University System Institute for Policy Research questioned who would assume the risks of cost overruns or funding shortfalls.
By Deborah Barrington • May 21, 2015 -
House passes infrastructure spending stopgap
The measure, if approved by the Senate, would be the 33rd extension in six years.
By Emily Peiffer • May 20, 2015 -
Olympic worker strike threatens to delay venue construction
The news is the latest in a long line of problems plaguing the site of the 2016 Summer Games.
By Emily Peiffer • May 19, 2015 -
VA's ultimatum to Congress: Raise CO hospital spending cap or work ceases
The May 24 deadline to fund the 13-building complex — which is already $1 billion over budget — is fast approaching.
By Deborah Barrington • May 19, 2015 -
Google's plans to expand futuristic CA headquarters denied; LinkedIn snatches coveted land
The search giant was granted approval for enough square footage to build about one-fourth of what it proposed.
By Deborah Barrington • May 19, 2015 -
Commercial real estate momentum to climb through 2017
The Urban Land Institute’s spring meeting highlighted positive news for the sector.
By Sharon O'Malley • May 18, 2015 -
Atlanta temperatures surge with increased construction
Georgia Tech is experimenting with green roofs and other antidotes to the climbing mercury.
By Sharon O'Malley • May 18, 2015 -
Deep Dive
Is lack of trust between owners, contractors plaguing construction industry?
Experts hope for improved collaboration and communication between both parties during early planning stages.
By Emily Peiffer • May 15, 2015 -
Amtrak crash reignites focus on dwindling infrastructure spending
Washington is hearing a wave of calls for federal attention on "crumbling" highways, bridges and transit systems.
By Sharon O'Malley • May 15, 2015 -
NY construction fatalities dominated by height-related safety breaches
Jobsite deaths and injuries often reveal multiple violations, a recent study found.
By Sharon O'Malley • May 15, 2015 -
Sales of warehouses skyrocket as foreign investors enter market
Low vacancy rates and high rents are attracting buyers.
By Sharon O'Malley • May 13, 2015 -
Mega merger of DTZ, Cushman & Wakefield to create $5.5 billion entity
The joint firm will be among the world’s Top 3 commercial real estate service companies.
By Sharon O'Malley • May 13, 2015 -
Commercial building sizes swell with burgeoning demand for services
Hotels, hospitals, stores and even churches are bigger than they were in 2003, according to the EIA.
By Sharon O'Malley • May 13, 2015 -
Wage theft reaches 'epidemic' levels among MA construction companies
A federal indictment and a UMass report have uncovered widespread payroll violations.
By Sharon O'Malley • May 13, 2015 -
Delays continue in process to update OSHA's beryllium rule
Exposure to the metal can lead to a fatal lung disease in construction workers.
By Sharon O'Malley • May 12, 2015 -
Young Hispanic construction workers most vulnerable to workplace dangers
A new study blames insufficient training, language barriers and a lack of awareness of safety procedures.
By Sharon O'Malley • May 12, 2015 -
Daredevils climb construction cranes for YouTube fame
In China, a Russian scaled the world’s second-tallest building-in-progress.
By Sharon O'Malley • May 12, 2015 -
Dodge Data: Nonresidential building plans rebound in April
A slight rise in the Dodge Momentum Index indicates an increase in future spending.
By Sharon O'Malley • May 10, 2015 -
NE leads among states posting unemployment rate declines
In 41 states, fewer in the industry are out of work than a year ago.
By Sharon O'Malley • May 7, 2015 -
Construction of black history museum to wrap before Obama's term ends
The building’s metal-and-glass façade will differ from older museums in the nation’s capital.
By Sharon O'Malley • May 7, 2015
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