Construction spending slides downward for 2nd month

The poor showing could depress overall first-quarter economic growth.

By Sharon O'Malley • April 2, 2015

New Facebook office building features 9-acre 'green roof'

A half-mile walking trail and 400 trees adorn the structure’s crown, which will provide insulation and keep energy costs lower.

By Sharon O'Malley • April 1, 2015

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

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Delayed glass deliveries stall high-rise construction in San Francisco

A prolonged dockworker contract dispute forced some developers to turn to untested Chinese curtain wall systems.

By Sharon O'Malley • March 31, 2015

Number of unauthorized immigrant construction workers on the decline

Still, according to Pew Research Center, they made up 14% of the industry in 2012.

By Sharon O'Malley • March 30, 2015

Work back on track at $2 billion Iowa fertilizer plant

Ice, snow, and freezing temperatures caused winter delays and pushed the price up by $300 million.

By Sharon O'Malley • March 30, 2015

33 states add construction jobs between Jan. and Feb.

Labor shortages, funding, and increasing regulations are among the industry’s greatest challenges, the AGC says.

By Sharon O'Malley • March 30, 2015

Greek building products firms travel to NYC to drum up business

French and British companies are also investing heavily in the city’s real estate.

By Sharon O'Malley • March 29, 2015

Resurfaced video shows building of Disneyland—in 60 seconds

A time-lapsed film recalls the 1950s-era construction of the iconic theme park. 

By Sharon O'Malley • March 29, 2015

Barges, not dump trucks, to haul debris from Alexandria, VA, job sites

The developer of the city's waterfront made the concession in response to resident concerns.

By Sharon O'Malley • March 29, 2015

49ers strike gold: $80M cut from expected stadium construction price

A new report from city officials said the home of the San Francisco football team opened last year on time and under budget.

By Sharon O'Malley • March 26, 2015

VA construction chief steps down amid hailstorm of criticism

Members of Congress had called for his firing over a $1 billion cost overrun at a Colorado hospital.

By Sharon O'Malley • March 26, 2015

Builders of medical facilities go 'green'

At the same time, fewer are working on projects in foreign countries.

By Sharon O'Malley • March 25, 2015

Construction to grow 8% this year

High rents and low inventory are fueling building in large cities, FMI reports.

By Sharon O'Malley • March 25, 2015

59 bystanders struck by NYC construction debris in past 5 years

A pedestrian killed last week by part of a job-site fence was the first fatality in that time span, but not the first injury. 

By Sharon O'Malley • March 25, 2015

Georgia considers ban on LEED certification for state buildings

Most of the state’s 20 million acres of timber do not meet the standard because they are not FSC-registered.

By Sharon O'Malley • March 25, 2015

AR county to tear down defective bridge under construction

A worker sued to bring attention to structural defects caused by cutting corners.

By Sharon O'Malley • March 23, 2015

Most VA hospital construction is over budget, behind schedule

Congressional Democrats have proposed stripping the department of all authority for building facilities.

By Sharon O'Malley • March 23, 2015

GOP budget proposals skirt issue of highway construction funding: AGC

The contractor association launched the #DriveBetterRoads campaign to urge commuters and shippers to contact Congress.

By Sharon O'Malley • March 22, 2015

Top 5 college housing trends

Student and parent demands for security, amenities, and affordability are driving design.

By Sharon O'Malley • March 19, 2015

Building momentum? 31 states add construction jobs between Dec. and Jan.

Positive 2014 numbers might not repeat this year if Congress doesn't bolster infrastructure funding, the AGC said.

By Sharon O'Malley • March 19, 2015

Watergate Hotel to reopen after 8 years of renovations

The iconic Washington landmark will always be associated with political scandal.

By Sharon O'Malley • March 19, 2015

Freak construction accidents raise questions

One pedestrian died and eight bus passengers were injured in separate incidents this week.

By Sharon O'Malley • March 19, 2015

Why women construction workers earn less than men

An expert from the University of Utah told Construction Dive that location, occupation, and union membership determine wages.

By Sharon O'Malley • March 18, 2015

Gender gap in pay narrower in construction than other industries

A new Census report showed women in the field earn 83 cents for every dollar men make.

By Sharon O'Malley • March 18, 2015

Atlanta Braves to build most high-tech stadium in U.S.

MLB franchises are meeting fan demand for uninterrupted wireless access during games.

By Sharon O'Malley • March 18, 2015