Use of Internet, social media, smartphones increases among contractors

94% use Facebook; 45% use social media.

By Sharon O'Malley • Nov. 3, 2014

Claims of unreported construction injuries surface as 1 World Trade Center opens

The Port Authority responded to a New York Daily News analysis with assurances of strict safety enforcement.

By Sharon O'Malley • Nov. 3, 2014

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Careful collaboration before shovels hit dirt is key to a successful project, experts say.

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Spending on housing rises slightly in September

Still, overall construction spending was down as nonresidential and government building activity waned.

By Sharon O'Malley • Nov. 3, 2014

Got mud? OSU has found a way to recycle it

It turns out that soil pulled while drilling under roads and bridges has properties that make grass grow.

By Sharon O'Malley • Nov. 2, 2014

Construction coalition fights OSHA over crane operator rules

The group contends that multiple certifications are unnecessary.

By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 30, 2014

Minnesota faces severe cement shortage

Gov. Mark Dayton may issue an executive order allowing heavier loads on state highways.

By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 29, 2014

Solar design, upgraded insulation can cut energy bills by half

The Passive House Institute has a free, online brochure of passive building tips.

By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 28, 2014

Halloween: not so scary for contractors

Haunted houses—‘real’ or newly built—are a draw for the daring.

By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 28, 2014

Is feminism the next frontier in construction?

Women continue to be in the enormous minority in the field, but there is a 'girl power' movement percolating.

By Mattie Quinn • Oct. 28, 2014

Chinese president decries novelty buildings

City skylines are peppered with structures that look like giant tea pots, lily pads, and pianos.

By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 28, 2014

DC office building sells for record $1,075 per square foot

The second-highest sale there was $948 per square foot—right across the street.

By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 28, 2014

Chicago contractors must pay employees $13 an hour

The Housing Authority is the second city agency to raise the minimum wage, and others are expected to follow.

By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 28, 2014

The Top 10 real estate trends for 2015

PwC's Emerging Trends in Real Estate forecasts outlines what builders, realtors, and investors can expect.

By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 23, 2014

Construction companies continue to have hard time filling jobs

Shortages of laborers, trades, and even execs are most severe in the Southeast.

By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 23, 2014

Ground breaks on new Sandy Hook Elementary School

The new building will stand on the site of the original school, which Newtown, CT, officials demolished after a mass shooting in 2012.

By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 23, 2014

Nonresidential construction starts up in September

Commercial, utility projects outpace residential building, a new report says.

By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 21, 2014

Which occupations in construction have the highest rate of home ownership?

A study by Ancestry shows which occupations lead to homeownership.

By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 21, 2014

Documentary about women in construction gets greenlight

Hard Hatted Women follows ‘a day in the life’ of 5 tradeswomen.

By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 20, 2014

NC considers laws to stop construction companies from misclassifying employees

Claiming workers are ‘independent contractors’ shorts state and federal tax coffers, a recent investigation revealed.

By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 20, 2014

Association launches certification for more uniformity in steel building components

Officials hope the program will increase the use of cold-formed steel in non-residential framing.

By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 20, 2014

Philadelphia is latest member of DOE's Better Building Challenge

The aim is to cut energy use in public buildings by 20% in 10 years.

By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 17, 2014

Non-residential starts fall in September

An end-of-season decline is not unusual, as starts tend to spike during the summer.

By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 17, 2014

Latest viral video shows construction worker using excavator as 'baseball bat'

YouTube has hundreds of videos about construction sites, equipment, and accidents.

By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 15, 2014

'World's greenest skyscraper' under construction in Pittsburgh

The 800,000-square-foot tower features a unique double façade.

By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 14, 2014

Hourly wages for construction workers rise

Those who changed jobs increased their salaries more than employees who stayed put.

By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 13, 2014