Commercial builders respond to shift in characteristics of tenants

Short-term leases and shared creative spaces will define office and multifamily spaces of the future.

By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 12, 2014

Construction barricades become interactive catalogs at NJ mall

Kate Spade isn’t waiting for its new store to open before allowing shoppers to buy on site.

By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 12, 2014

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

By Construction Dive staff

The next generation of skyscrapers: Made with wood?

The architect of the proposed world’s tallest wood building is giving away an instruction manual.

By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 10, 2014

Giant rubber duck used as peace offering to public troubled by construction

The 54-foot-tall yellow bird will ‘heal wounds’ and ‘relieve tension,’ company says.

By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 10, 2014

Despite protests, construction begins on giant telescope in Hawaii

The Thirty Meter Telescope could change how astronomers understand the universe.

By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 9, 2014

Construction lawyers are busy as industry activity increases

Attorneys are handling more cases involving defects, warranties, and change orders.

By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 9, 2014

NY Times captures underground construction on video

A ‘Living City’ series reveals the above-ground impact of massive building on subway and tunnels.

By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 9, 2014

American troops help build Ebola clinics in Liberia

The first Ebola Treatment Centers under construction will open in 5 to 12 weeks.

By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 8, 2014

Former celebs join—or return to—construction work as fame fades

Kevin Jonas and Vanilla Ice find post-music success as contractors.

By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 8, 2014

Home Depot opens giant fulfillment center in California

The automated building will allow for online order deliveries within 2 or 3 days.

By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 7, 2014

Seattle builder uses old-fashioned processes to speed up construction

A ‘motion economy’ includes constant deliveries and 2 cranes instead of 1.

By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 7, 2014

Construction industry adds 16,000 jobs in September

Builders continue to have trouble filling positions due to a lack of qualified applicants.

By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 6, 2014

To the rescue: Construction workers save the day

Heroic acts by contractors range from saving kittens to foiling burglaries.

By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 1, 2014

Construction spending dips 0.8% in August

Building's weak third-quarter showing could mean slower economic growth for the rest of the year.

By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 1, 2014

St. Louis named 'most-polluted' housing market

A financial news company has published a Top 10 list of dirtiest places to build or buy.

By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 1, 2014

General contractor makes grammar gaffe on banner supporting Washington Nationals

The DC construction company vowed to correct the error in a sign that says, “Go Nat’s!!!’

By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 1, 2014

Construction laborers in 10th deadliest occupation

Roofers are at No. 4 on a list from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

By Sharon O'Malley • Sept. 30, 2014

Building factories helps economy grow in 2nd quarter

Growth across different industries spurs construction and renovation of manufacturing plants.

By Sharon O'Malley • Sept. 30, 2014

New mobile video game simulates construction work

Designed for Android and iOS, Construction Simulator 2014 puts players in the driver’s seat.

By Sharon O'Malley • Sept. 30, 2014

Education group designates October as Careers in Construction Month

In response to a labor shortage in the field, the group urges local career fairs, workshops, and recruitment.

By Sharon O'Malley • Sept. 30, 2014

Iowa, Massachusetts to build tallest wind turbines

Land-locked builders are learning a few things from off-shore construction.

By Sharon O'Malley • Sept. 27, 2014

Construction on Olympic Village halfway finished

Delays, politics, and the World Cup threatened a change of venue for the 2016 summer games.

By Sharon O'Malley • Sept. 25, 2014

Construction workers place bricks in swastika pattern on German sidewalk

Laborers said the configuration was coincidental, and the city removed the Nazi symbol.

By Sharon O'Malley • Sept. 25, 2014

Plans to build 'space elevator' could take shape by 2050

The 59,000-mile magnetic device could carry 30 people at a time.

By Sharon O'Malley • Sept. 25, 2014

New home sales rise in August to highest level since 2008

At the same time, sales of existing homes dipped by 1.8%.

By Sharon O'Malley • Sept. 25, 2014