Construction spending skyrockets to 6-year high

Economists are looking to the sector to help the overall economy rebound.

By Sharon O'Malley • June 2, 2015

Construction backlog declines in 1st quarter

A reversal is likely to occur between April and June, the ABC found.

By Sharon O'Malley • June 2, 2015

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Top 5 stories from Construction Dive

Construction Dive editors curate some of the industry’s top stories from this year.

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10 injured as HVAC unit falls 28 stories in NYC

The equipment came loose from a crane that was lifting it to the top of a Madison Avenue high-rise.

By Sharon O'Malley • May 31, 2015

U.S. Open stadium's retractable roof construction on track for 2016

Five years of rain delays prompted the project, which will halt during the 2015 tournament.

By Sharon O'Malley • May 31, 2015

$256M snafu leaves VA reconsidering public/private highway deals

The state hopes to recover millions of dollars from a contractor who was paid for work it never did.

By Sharon O'Malley • May 31, 2015

Developers, builders mostly upbeat about current market

When the index is between 50-100, it means more respondents see the glass as half full than see it as half empty

By Deborah Barrington • May 28, 2015

All work and no play... for CO company constructing maze for 'The Shining' hotel

The owner said he asked his crew members to watch the movie before working on the building that inspired the horror novel and subsequent film.

By Emily Peiffer • May 27, 2015

Commercial real estate continues slow, steady growth

Vacancy rates for office, industrial, and retail space will gradually decline in the coming year, the NAR predicts.

By Deborah Barrington • May 27, 2015

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

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

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