5 new year's resolutions for construction industry pros

Jobsite safety tops the 2015 list of one San Diego apprenticeship specialist.

By Sharon O'Malley • Dec. 29, 2014

Fargo, ND raises fines for construction delays

The contractors will likely appeal, claiming labor and material shortages slow down jobs.

By Sharon O'Malley • Dec. 29, 2014

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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

NYC may ban jackhammer use if road crews can't muffle sound

A construction group has objected that electric jackhammers don’t break up concrete as well as noisier pneumatic models.

By Sharon O'Malley • Dec. 22, 2014

LAX awards contract for midfield concourse construction to San Diego firm

The project is part of a $4 billion overhaul of the busy airport’s ground transportation design.

By Sharon O'Malley • Dec. 22, 2014

Coal ash not 'hazardous waste,' EPA says

The construction industry may continue to use the combustion byproduct in concrete, asphalt, and grout.

By Sharon O'Malley • Dec. 22, 2014

Retail, restaurant construction to spike in 2015

Shopping mall renovations also top the list of building trends for the new year.

By Sharon O'Malley • Dec. 21, 2014

2 multi-billion dollar projects help boost November construction start numbers

A strong month followed a roller-coaster year for nonresidential building.

By Sharon O'Malley • Dec. 21, 2014

Thawed relations with Cuba could benefit US contractors

Builders and construction supply firms are already sizing up the market on the island.

By Sharon O'Malley • Dec. 19, 2014

Wisconsin contractors oppose right-to-work legislation

Unions, they say, provide construction employers with well-trained laborers.

By Sharon O'Malley • Dec. 19, 2014

Truck sales on track to rise as demand for construction increases

Builders, businesses, and consumers are getting ready to replace old vehicles as interest rates remain low.

By Sharon O'Malley • Dec. 19, 2014

Lower standards for commercial real estate loans deemed 'risky'

A federal regulator calls on banks to exercise ‘prudent underwriting.'

By Sharon O'Malley • Dec. 18, 2014

Government-backed terrorism insurance program could end Dec. 31

The Terrorism Risk Insurance Act is a safety net for commercial construction and real estate.

By Sharon O'Malley • Dec. 18, 2014

Largest illegal immigrant detention center opens in south Texas

Construction will continue as the first wave of detainees takes up temporary residence.

By Sharon O'Malley • Dec. 18, 2014

Alternative energy group asks FERC to stop Duke Energy from building new plants

The utility has said it needs excess capacity to supply customers in the Carolinas.

By Sharon O'Malley • Dec. 17, 2014

Dunkin' Donuts launches 'green' certification for new stores

The chain’s goal is to sustainably build 100 restaurants by the end of 2016.

By Sharon O'Malley • Dec. 17, 2014

Construction spending expected to rise 7% next year

A new Fitch Ratings outlook linked industry growth to a ‘stable’ year for building materials manufacturers.

By Sharon O'Malley • Dec. 15, 2014

Major industry groups back House-passed pension overhaul

Construction unions are divided when it comes to supporting the legislation.

By Sharon O'Malley • Dec. 15, 2014

Government spending on construction suffers deep cuts for 2015

A U.S. House-passed funding bill passed last week is especially hard on military construction.

By Sharon O'Malley • Dec. 15, 2014

Crashing oil prices could keep mortgage interest rates low

Forecasts for rising rates didn’t take a potential oil bust into account.

By Sharon O'Malley • Dec. 15, 2014

Extremely rare spider halts construction work, adds $30 million to cost of project

San Antonio builders and government are working to prevent time-consuming future delays.

By Sharon O'Malley • Dec. 15, 2014

Nonresidential construction spending on track for growth next year

Building in the energy, hotel, office space, and manufacturing fields will fuel the momentum.

By Sharon O'Malley • Dec. 11, 2014

Billions needed to clear past-due road and bridge repairs

A new report says planned government spending falls far short of what’s necessary for safety and efficiency.

By Sharon O'Malley • Dec. 11, 2014

KBR, Inc. announces major restructuring

The construction company responsible for Guantanamo Bay is reorganizing into three new businesses.

By Mattie Quinn • Dec. 11, 2014

LA mayor proposes extensive seismic retrofits for at-risk wood, concrete buildings

A slew of details will have to be worked out before the City Council can consider the plan.

By Sharon O'Malley • Dec. 11, 2014

Construction fatalities decrease slightly

Falls remain the most common cause of death on jobs sites.

By Sharon O'Malley • Dec. 11, 2014