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

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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

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

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