Senators propose legislation to extend 'Buy America' requirements

Contractors would have to use U.S. steel, iron and manufactured goods.

By Sharon O'Malley • April 24, 2015

Panel investigating VA cost overrun finally gets construction expert

The committee is digging into why the price of building a Colorado hospital grew by $1 billion.

By Sharon O'Malley • April 24, 2015

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Inside the repeal of Indiana's common construction wage law

After weeks of debate and protests, Gov. Mike Pence is expected to sign the hotly contested bill this week.

By Sharon O'Malley • April 23, 2015

Congress passes 'Tenant Star' program to encourage energy-efficient offices

Modeled after Energy Star, the new effort will focus on commercial and government buildings.

By Sharon O'Malley • April 23, 2015

Duke Energy to employ 900 construction workers at NC solar farms

The utility is in the midst of a $500 million solar expansion.

By Sharon O'Malley • April 23, 2015

Construction starts dip in March after strong showing in early 2015

Multiple $1 billion projects in January and February temporarily raised the averages.

By Sharon O'Malley • April 22, 2015

Construction employment sinks in 29 states

Texas lost the most jobs, as the waning demand for oil has dampened a building boom.

By Sharon O'Malley • April 22, 2015

Oregon State University builds lab to improve construction worker safety

The facility will simulate dangerous job site situations for students to navigate.

By Sharon O'Malley • April 20, 2015

Google shells out $500M on construction projects in CA headquarters

The tech giant has dropped more on building and remodeling than all local homeowners combined.

By Sharon O'Malley • April 20, 2015

House committee approves military construction funding

The measure allows more than the 2015 budget allotted but less than Obama requested.

By Sharon O'Malley • April 20, 2015

Construction material costs surge for second straight month

Still, nine of 11 key products lost ground as foreign demand waned.

By Sharon O'Malley • April 20, 2015

Tesla spends $62M so far on Nevada gigafactory

The $5 billion lithium-ion plant will be the largest in the world.

By Sharon O'Malley • April 17, 2015

Climate change expert to lead World Green Building Council

The group aims to accelerate the pace of green building across the globe.

By Sharon O'Malley • April 17, 2015

Nonresidential construction has 'outsized' gains in March

Still, a CMD ‘snapshot’ shows climbing industrial, commercial and heavy engineering starts are down from a year ago.

By Sharon O'Malley • April 17, 2015

Fed's Beige Book shows steady or slightly improving construction activity

Boston reported the highest demand for commercial building by foreign investors and one of the fastest-growing economies.

By Sharon O'Malley • April 15, 2015

VA wants to tap healthcare fund to pay for $1B construction overrun

Congress will hold a hearing on the Aurora, CO, hospital next week.

By Sharon O'Malley • April 15, 2015

Why do so many major construction projects fail?

Executives from large firms told KPMG less than 31% of builds came in on time and close to budget last year.

By Sharon O'Malley • April 15, 2015

Another construction-barrier accident takes the lives of passers-by

Monday’s incident near Tacoma, WA, comes less than a month after a New York City pedestrian was killed.

By Sharon O'Malley • April 14, 2015

Controversy over new stadiums rivals on-field action

From labor disputes to lawsuits, arena construction faces constant challenges.

By Sharon O'Malley • April 14, 2015

Protests delay construction of giant telescope on Mauna Kea

In response to growing backlash from native Hawaiians, building has stopped until at least April 20.

By Sharon O'Malley • April 14, 2015

Las Vegas hopes new Ikea will jumpstart construction industry

Another addition of the Swedish home furnishings giant in Burbank, CA, will be its largest store in the country.

By Sharon O'Malley • April 12, 2015

Bechtel wins permission to fly drones over huge construction sites

The building giant will use the devices to collect and analyze data for safety and efficiency.

By Sharon O'Malley • April 9, 2015

Construction workers accidentally dump 100 tons of cement in creek

Utility crews and biologists are assessing the damage to an Oakland, CA, neighborhood.

By Sharon O'Malley • April 9, 2015

NYC construction accidents kill 7 so far this year

In contrast, during all of 2014, eight people died as the result of industry mishaps in the city.

By Sharon O'Malley • April 9, 2015

Apple rescinds no-felons hiring policy on job site

A spokesman told The San Jose Mercury News some ex-cons "deserve a second chance."

By Sharon O'Malley • April 9, 2015