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

Police release initial findings in fatal Bonney Lake, WA, construction accident

The crew said they did not have the right excavator for the job the day a couple and their baby were crushed by a barrier that fell from an overpass.

By Sharon O'Malley • May 7, 2015

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

By Construction Dive staff

Peer-to-peer rentals save money, earn money for contractors

The startup EquipmentShare has a website and mobile app for individuals to lease and borrow idle machinery.

By Sharon O'Malley • May 7, 2015

While oil market cools, building permits grow in Bismarck and Houston

Contractors in the ND and TX cities remain busy, according to local reports.

By Sharon O'Malley • May 7, 2015

IN governor seals repeal of common construction wage law

Republican Mike Pence said the free market should determine what contractors earn on state-funded jobs.

By Sharon O'Malley • May 7, 2015

Construction hiring outpaces other industries

As employment increased, wages rose by 4.1% in Q1.

By Sharon O'Malley • May 7, 2015

Landscape architects report more billable hours, increased hiring

Contractors in the field are doing more sustainable designs for clients who want to meet government requirements.

By Sharon O'Malley • May 6, 2015

Wisconsin takes up bill to abolish prevailing wage law

Like Indiana’s new repeal, the issue faces heated opposition from contractors, politicians and unions.

By Sharon O'Malley • May 6, 2015

Urban tensions ignite between sky-high buildings and need for sunlight below

Cities are looking for ways to deal with the potential problem of increasingly tall penthouse apartments casting long shadows over city parks.

By Sharon O'Malley • May 5, 2015

17% of construction workers are heavy drinkers: Study

That number is higher than the percentage of any industry except mining.

By Sharon O'Malley • May 5, 2015

Construction crews sidelined after garage collapses at Watergate hotel

Two workers were injured, but the cause of the accident has not yet been determined.

By Sharon O'Malley • May 5, 2015

ABC, HITT Contracting join forces to ring in Safety Week 2015

The opening event featured bilingual training to reinforce the necessity of teaching jobsite safety in workers' native languages.

By Emily Peiffer • May 5, 2015

Homebuilding hinders March construction spending

A 1.6% dip in the residential building side offset an increase in non-residential activity.

By Sharon O'Malley • May 3, 2015

Where the bodies are buried: Chicago construction crews likely to find thousands

Road work in the city could unearth unclaimed remains from the 19th century.

By Sharon O'Malley • May 3, 2015

OSHA issues final rule on safety in confined spaces

The new standard aims to protect construction workers from life-threatening hazards.

By Sharon O'Malley • May 3, 2015

Obama signs 'Tenant Star' law to curb office energy use

Like Energy Star, it will be a voluntary certification and recognition program.

By Sharon O'Malley • May 3, 2015

Contractors for cannabis: Builder finds niche in marijuana 'grow' facilities

Legal growers and sellers need to construct greenhouses, dispensaries and warehouses.

By Sharon O'Malley • May 1, 2015

Lower steel prices 'here to stay': IHS

Supply and capacity are outpacing demand, with no change in sight.

By Sharon O'Malley • May 1, 2015

Olympic Village in Brazil faces more construction delays

Officials have shut down two venues, citing health and safety risks for the builders.

By Sharon O'Malley • May 1, 2015

Chinese contractor builds 57-story tower in 19 days

The self-proclaimed 'world’s fastest builder’ assembled three stories a day from prefabricated modules.

By Sharon O'Malley • May 1, 2015

Office space construction reaches highest level since 2009

High rents have made building as viable an option as buying existing properties.

By Sharon O'Malley • April 30, 2015

Construction jobs claim more lives than other industry: AFL-CIO

The sector also saw the greatest number of Latino employee fatalities in 2013.

By Sharon O'Malley • April 30, 2015

Officials: Multifamily construction site burns down during Baltimore riots

The pastor of the church that owns the property said the $15 million complex will start over.

By Sharon O'Malley • April 28, 2015

1st U.S. offshore wind farm to create 300 construction jobs

Rhode Island officials hope the project will be the first in a new ‘growth industry.’

By Sharon O'Malley • April 28, 2015

4 of the most important commercial construction reports released in April

The industry saw significant signs of life, but also some disappointing results throughout the month.

By Emily Peiffer • April 28, 2015