Nonresidential construction has 'outsized' gains in March

Still, a CMD ‘snapshot’ shows climbing industrial, commercial and heavy engineering starts are down from a year ago.

By Sharon O'Malley • April 17, 2015

Fed's Beige Book shows steady or slightly improving construction activity

Boston reported the highest demand for commercial building by foreign investors and one of the fastest-growing economies.

By Sharon O'Malley • April 15, 2015

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VA wants to tap healthcare fund to pay for $1B construction overrun

Congress will hold a hearing on the Aurora, CO, hospital next week.

By Sharon O'Malley • April 15, 2015

Why do so many major construction projects fail?

Executives from large firms told KPMG less than 31% of builds came in on time and close to budget last year.

By Sharon O'Malley • April 15, 2015

Another construction-barrier accident takes the lives of passers-by

Monday’s incident near Tacoma, WA, comes less than a month after a New York City pedestrian was killed.

By Sharon O'Malley • April 14, 2015

Controversy over new stadiums rivals on-field action

From labor disputes to lawsuits, arena construction faces constant challenges.

By Sharon O'Malley • April 14, 2015

Protests delay construction of giant telescope on Mauna Kea

In response to growing backlash from native Hawaiians, building has stopped until at least April 20.

By Sharon O'Malley • April 14, 2015

Las Vegas hopes new Ikea will jumpstart construction industry

Another addition of the Swedish home furnishings giant in Burbank, CA, will be its largest store in the country.

By Sharon O'Malley • April 12, 2015

Bechtel wins permission to fly drones over huge construction sites

The building giant will use the devices to collect and analyze data for safety and efficiency.

By Sharon O'Malley • April 9, 2015

Construction workers accidentally dump 100 tons of cement in creek

Utility crews and biologists are assessing the damage to an Oakland, CA, neighborhood.

By Sharon O'Malley • April 9, 2015

NYC construction accidents kill 7 so far this year

In contrast, during all of 2014, eight people died as the result of industry mishaps in the city.

By Sharon O'Malley • April 9, 2015

Apple rescinds no-felons hiring policy on job site

A spokesman told The San Jose Mercury News some ex-cons "deserve a second chance."

By Sharon O'Malley • April 9, 2015

$10B expansion of DC's Union Station could transform city, region

New York’s Grand Central Terminal architects will oversee the proposed renovation.

By Sharon O'Malley • April 9, 2015

Labor union, advocates decry Apple decision to ban ex-cons from construction site

A law professor said the tech giant could be in for a legal battle.

By Sharon O'Malley • April 9, 2015

Construction sites turn into crime scenes as violence spikes

Strangers were responsible for some shootings, but co-worker scuffles have resulted in deaths and injuries.  

By Sharon O'Malley • April 8, 2015

Latino worker fatality rate climbs, industry at odds over solutions

Language barriers, lack of union membership, and placement in more dangerous jobs could be contributing to the rising number, experts say.

By Emily Peiffer • April 8, 2015

Middle-class Silicon Valley residents displaced as housing prices soar

As Facebook, Google, and Apple expand, the market is catering to their highly paid employees, pushing home values up.

By Sharon O'Malley • April 8, 2015

Contractors report greatest per-job revenue since recession

Commercial construction could lag behind residential in the short term, a new survey finds.

By Sharon O'Malley • April 8, 2015

80% of top companies consider LEED key to sustainability effort

Fortune 200 firms responding to a USGBC survey said the certification demonstrates their eco-friendly commitment.

By Sharon O'Malley • April 8, 2015

FEMA lifts 7-year building ban in Sacramento community

Problems with Natomas, CA,'s levees have been resolved, the agency said.

By Sharon O'Malley • April 7, 2015

Construction costs spike in country's busiest cities

Honolulu, Washington, New York, Denver, and San Francisco had the highest increases in 2014.

By Sharon O'Malley • April 7, 2015

Protestors, scientists clash over building of Thirty Meter Telescope in Hawaii

Native Hawaiians say the construction site is sacred ground.

By Sharon O'Malley • April 7, 2015

Large cities enjoy commercial construction boom

New York City exceeded $20 billion last year, followed by Houston and Dallas, at $11.1 billion each.

By Sharon O'Malley • April 6, 2015

Job creation tanks in March, ending industry's 14-month streak

Employment losses occurred mostly in the residential and public works sectors.

By Sharon O'Malley • April 6, 2015

Federal government plans construction of dedicated cybersecurity campus

A new $540 million space will ease coordination among agencies and save $70 million on leased offices.

By Sharon O'Malley • April 2, 2015