'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

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

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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

Congress renews Terrorism Risk Insurance Act

TRIA backs up insurance companies that offer terrorism coverage to commercial property owners.

By Sharon O'Malley • Jan. 12, 2015

Why commercial construction is poised for a healthy 2015

2 major industry forecasters have predicted growth in contract volume.

By Sharon O'Malley • Jan. 12, 2015

Construction firms created 48,000 new jobs in December

As the sector’s unemployment dips to 8.3%, contractors struggle to fill vacancies.

By Sharon O'Malley • Jan. 12, 2015

Number of Latino deaths on job sites continues to climb

A UC Berkeley professor calls for more federal monitoring of unlicensed contractors.

By Sharon O'Malley • Jan. 12, 2015

As demand for energy efficiency grows, so does market for commercial building automation

The call for technology is strong for new construction and when retrofitting existing structures.

By Sharon O'Malley • Jan. 12, 2015

Lack of qualified labor stalls opening of DuPont ethanol plant

The contractor for the Iowa facility could not fill jobs for pipefitters and millwrights.

By Sharon O'Malley • Jan. 12, 2015

U.S. manufacturers to step up construction of new domestic facilities

Many of them will choose Southern locations with right-to-work laws.

By Sharon O'Malley • Jan. 9, 2015

Construction of world's largest stream turbine power plant to begin

The Scotland facility will open in phases and will supply enough power for 175,000 homes.

By Sharon O'Malley • Jan. 9, 2015

Turkey's first Christian church in 91 years wins approval for construction

The move is part of the country’s bid to join the European Union.

By Sharon O'Malley • Jan. 7, 2015

Minneapolis issues $2 billion in building permits

The city reached the single-year milestone on New Year’s Eve.

By Sharon O'Malley • Jan. 7, 2015

Legislation to approve construction of Keystone XL pipeline is reintroduced

Created by Senate Republicans, President Obama has said he will veto the controversial measure if Congress passes it.

By Sharon O'Malley • Jan. 6, 2015

New school construction in Illinois must include storm shelters

The state Legislature was divided over whether funds are available for the rooms.

By Sharon O'Malley • Jan. 6, 2015

Builders with focus on older buyers could do well in coming year

Barrons points to the success of PulteGroup, WCI, and Ryland Group, which cater to move-up clients.

By Sharon O'Malley • Jan. 6, 2015

Construction begins on a high-speed rail system in California

The "bullet train" will get commuters from San Francisco to Los Angeles in three hours.

By Sharon O'Malley • Jan. 6, 2015

French firm Vinci is named world's largest construction company

Only two U.S. contractors made Global Construction’s Top 10 list.

By Sharon O'Malley • Jan. 6, 2015

NW Indiana economy struggles after state's largest construction project finishes

Higher unemployment and lower wages are byproducts of the job’s completion.

By Sharon O'Malley • Jan. 4, 2015

Construction spending falls 0.3% in November

Government outlays on schools and infrastructure brought the numbers down.

By Sharon O'Malley • Jan. 4, 2015