Construction recovery comes at a high price

The labor shortage and growing demand have put upward pressure on wages and the cost of materials.

By Sharon O'Malley • March 2, 2015

How pending legislation could have a major impact on contractors

Advocates say rules for common construction wages and construction defect claims are outdated.

By Sharon O'Malley • March 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.

By Construction Dive staff

Florida lifts ban on nursing home construction

The effort will likely create hundreds of temporary jobs for contractors.

By Sharon O'Malley • Feb. 27, 2015

Construction at Disneyland a hidden eyesore

The California theme park has erected elaborately designed curtains in front of attractions under repair to hide the job sites.

By Sharon O'Malley • Feb. 26, 2015

Contractors, equipment distributors are happier than ever

Brisk sales and rentals signal a strong year for nonresidential activity, despite the drop in energy-field construction.

By Sharon O'Malley • Feb. 26, 2015

Work on world's largest Bible museum begins in DC

The $400 million project could attract as many design buffs as religious scholars.

By Sharon O'Malley • Feb. 26, 2015

10 ways construction companies can outsmart the labor shortage

The problem is only going to get worse, so it’s time to work around it.

By Sharon O'Malley • Feb. 26, 2015

Commercial developers worry about tax hikes, job growth

Still, more than half foresee growth in the real estate industry this year.

By Sharon O'Malley • Feb. 24, 2015

Obama vetoes Keystone XL bill

Despite this rejection, both the president and Congressional Republicans could take future action to keep the controversial project alive.

By Emily Peiffer • Feb. 24, 2015

Akron, OH, may create city construction company

The mayor wants to ensure that locals are hired for the jobs created by a huge municipal sewer project.

By Sharon O'Malley • Feb. 23, 2015

Commercial construction firms, others fly drones despite FAA's 'near ban'

Some real estate agents and homebuilders aren’t waiting for the agency to finalize its rules—or give its permission—to use the devices.

By Sharon O'Malley • Feb. 23, 2015

NAR: Commercial real estate to remain level through spring

However, weaker economies around the world tend to stifle potential industry growth in the U.S.

By Sharon O'Malley • Feb. 23, 2015

January sees boost in construction starts, drop in residential building

Dodge Data & Analytics reported brisk activity in the nonbuilding sector.

By Sharon O'Malley • Feb. 23, 2015

Construction, engineering firms triple merger activity in 2014

An industry-wide labor shortage is driving up the price of acquisitions.

By Sharon O'Malley • Feb. 23, 2015

Work slows for nonresidential architects

A decrease in billable jobs now could mean fewer contracts for construction firms in 9 to 12 months.

By Sharon O'Malley • Feb. 20, 2015

Labor union approves round-the-clock work on St. Louis football stadium

Eight-hour shifts will speed up building and save the city $45 million in overtime costs.

By Sharon O'Malley • Feb. 20, 2015

Return of federal gravel auctions signals construction's recovery

Contractors use the raw material to build bridges, buildings and roads.

By Sharon O'Malley • Feb. 20, 2015

Commercial real estate firms enjoy strongest performance since recession

Execs say demand from tenants, landlords, buyers and sellers is translating into profits.

By Sharon O'Malley • Feb. 18, 2015

Construction of 2018 World Cup stadiums falls behind schedule

Officials have said the arenas will be finished in time for the soccer championships.

By Sharon O'Malley • Feb. 18, 2015

FAA commercial drone rules could prove difficult for construction professionals

A requirement to keep the device in the operator’s sight might be complicated, and even impossible, on large job sites.

By Sharon O'Malley • Feb. 18, 2015

Hotel, motel construction to take off in 2015

More disposable income has led to greater tourism and business travel, boosting demand for rooms.

By Sharon O'Malley • Feb. 18, 2015

FAA issues proposed rules for commercial use of drones

Contractors and real estate agents have been waiting for clearance to use the remote-controlled devices to photograph job sites and homes for sale.

By Sharon O'Malley • Feb. 17, 2015

Demand for office space, apartments to boost commercial real estate recovery

Investors continue to pour money into multifamily buildings.

By Sharon O'Malley • Feb. 17, 2015

U.S. is largest market for green building

The newly released Global Green Building Market Outlook 2020 analyzes North America, Europe and Asia-Pacific.

By Sharon O'Malley • Feb. 12, 2015

Survey: Labor shortage slows growth of construction firms

65% of personnel managers said they plan to bring some subcontract work in-house.

By Sharon O'Malley • Feb. 12, 2015