Union membership among construction workers rises slightly

New enrollment is not keeping pace with employment growth in the industry.

By Sharon O'Malley • Jan. 26, 2015

10 trends shaping real estate in 2015

PwC and the Urban Land Institute have issued their 2015 Emerging Trends in Real Estate report.

By Sharon O'Malley • Jan. 26, 2015

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Data center construction

New projects from customers like Meta, Google and Amazon make this a burgeoning sector for contractors.

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Texas construction companies line up to hire laid-off oil workers

The tables have turned in areas where oil firms once poached building crews with on-the-spot bonuses and high salaries.

By Sharon O'Malley • Jan. 25, 2015

Fast-food chains try remodeling to attract more customers

Restaurants are in marketing mode as fewer people choose to eat out.

By Sharon O'Malley • Jan. 25, 2015

Residential projects dominate high-rise construction in 7 U.S. cities

A new ‘crane index’ tracks the use of that equipment in an effort to predict future building volume.

By Sharon O'Malley • Jan. 25, 2015

Contractors plan to increase hiring across most sectors

Construction firms continue to struggle to fill vacancies for craft workers and professionals, even with the offer of higher pay.

By Sharon O'Malley • Jan. 25, 2015

Pace of apartment building could slow as millennials start to buy homes

NAHB’s chief economist predicted that multifamily construction will level off after drastic growth in recent years.

By Sharon O'Malley • Jan. 22, 2015

Photo essay depicts high jinks of 1920s-era construction workers

Some posed blindfolded or without holding onto anything at death-defying heights.

By Sharon O'Malley • Jan. 22, 2015

Switzerland named most expensive place in the world to build

The U.S. is not among the most- or least-costly countries for construction.

By Sharon O'Malley • Jan. 22, 2015

New study questions effectiveness of asbestos guidelines

Swedish researchers found that simply working near the material can result in mesothelioma.

By Sharon O'Malley • Jan. 22, 2015

Firefighters, demolition crew partner to raze homes on site of new fire station

Burning the houses saved on construction costs and served as training for rescuers.

By Sharon O'Malley • Jan. 22, 2015

Merger to create world's largest cement maker

After winning EU approval, Holcim and Lafarge are awaiting the thumbs-up from the U.S. and others.

By Sharon O'Malley • Jan. 22, 2015

Chinese crew member without hard hat survives steel rod through head

In the U.S., the BLS has reported that many construction workers don’t believe they need to wear head protection.

By Sharon O'Malley • Jan. 20, 2015

Manhattan construction costs surge above national average

Competition for building materials and labor is driving prices upward.

By Sharon O'Malley • Jan. 20, 2015

$6 billion worth of construction underway at Reno industrial park

Tesla and Switch are building the largest structures of their kind.

By Sharon O'Malley • Jan. 19, 2015

Builders of Vikings stadium struggle with bird lovers over danger of clear glass

Replacing the panes with a non-reflective material could run costs up by as much as $60 million.

By Sharon O'Malley • Jan. 19, 2015

MO court shuts down sales tax exemption for cranes, asphalt, steel beams

Contractors hope to overturn the ruling by clarifying language in state law.

By Sharon O'Malley • Jan. 16, 2015

'Salamander' heaters cause 2 major fires at job sites this week

An online safety checklist can help crews use the portable heaters safely during cold weather.

By Sharon O'Malley • Jan. 15, 2015

Fed's new 'beige book' calls single-family home sales 'flat'

Commercial construction, on the other hand, is expanding.

By Sharon O'Malley • Jan. 15, 2015

Record number of 'supertall' buildings open in 2014

One World Trade Center in New York claims the top spot as last year's tallest.

By Sharon O'Malley • Jan. 15, 2015

Florida partners with Labor to crack down on contractors who misclassify employees

The deal could mean greater scrutiny of construction firms in the state.

By Sharon O'Malley • Jan. 15, 2015

New hotels to focus on healthier rooms, exercise facilities

Trends for 2015 include bold colors, brass fixtures, and fewer extravagances.

By Sharon O'Malley • Jan. 14, 2015

China, Egypt agree to cooperate on construction projects

A meeting between leaders resulted in a pledge to work together on infrastructure, technology, and investments.

By Sharon O'Malley • Jan. 14, 2015

Cold weather? No problem for hardy construction workers—most of the time

Creative crews find ways to power through—safely—when temperatures plunge.

By Sharon O'Malley • Jan. 13, 2015

Boston contractor removes firm from Olympic business if games come to city

The CEO of Suffolk Construction heads up a business group pushing the city for the 2024 summer games.

By Sharon O'Malley • Jan. 12, 2015