$10B expansion of DC's Union Station could transform city, region

New York’s Grand Central Terminal architects will oversee the proposed renovation.

By Sharon O'Malley • April 9, 2015

Labor union, advocates decry Apple decision to ban ex-cons from construction site

A law professor said the tech giant could be in for a legal battle.

By Sharon O'Malley • April 9, 2015

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Construction sites turn into crime scenes as violence spikes

Strangers were responsible for some shootings, but co-worker scuffles have resulted in deaths and injuries.  

By Sharon O'Malley • April 8, 2015

Latino worker fatality rate climbs, industry at odds over solutions

Language barriers, lack of union membership, and placement in more dangerous jobs could be contributing to the rising number, experts say.

By Emily Peiffer • April 8, 2015

Middle-class Silicon Valley residents displaced as housing prices soar

As Facebook, Google, and Apple expand, the market is catering to their highly paid employees, pushing home values up.

By Sharon O'Malley • April 8, 2015

Contractors report greatest per-job revenue since recession

Commercial construction could lag behind residential in the short term, a new survey finds.

By Sharon O'Malley • April 8, 2015

80% of top companies consider LEED key to sustainability effort

Fortune 200 firms responding to a USGBC survey said the certification demonstrates their eco-friendly commitment.

By Sharon O'Malley • April 8, 2015

FEMA lifts 7-year building ban in Sacramento community

Problems with Natomas, CA,'s levees have been resolved, the agency said.

By Sharon O'Malley • April 7, 2015

Construction costs spike in country's busiest cities

Honolulu, Washington, New York, Denver, and San Francisco had the highest increases in 2014.

By Sharon O'Malley • April 7, 2015

Protestors, scientists clash over building of Thirty Meter Telescope in Hawaii

Native Hawaiians say the construction site is sacred ground.

By Sharon O'Malley • April 7, 2015

Large cities enjoy commercial construction boom

New York City exceeded $20 billion last year, followed by Houston and Dallas, at $11.1 billion each.

By Sharon O'Malley • April 6, 2015

Job creation tanks in March, ending industry's 14-month streak

Employment losses occurred mostly in the residential and public works sectors.

By Sharon O'Malley • April 6, 2015

Federal government plans construction of dedicated cybersecurity campus

A new $540 million space will ease coordination among agencies and save $70 million on leased offices.

By Sharon O'Malley • April 2, 2015

Construction spending slides downward for 2nd month

The poor showing could depress overall first-quarter economic growth.

By Sharon O'Malley • April 2, 2015

New Facebook office building features 9-acre 'green roof'

A half-mile walking trail and 400 trees adorn the structure’s crown, which will provide insulation and keep energy costs lower.

By Sharon O'Malley • April 1, 2015

Delayed glass deliveries stall high-rise construction in San Francisco

A prolonged dockworker contract dispute forced some developers to turn to untested Chinese curtain wall systems.

By Sharon O'Malley • March 31, 2015

Number of unauthorized immigrant construction workers on the decline

Still, according to Pew Research Center, they made up 14% of the industry in 2012.

By Sharon O'Malley • March 30, 2015

Work back on track at $2 billion Iowa fertilizer plant

Ice, snow, and freezing temperatures caused winter delays and pushed the price up by $300 million.

By Sharon O'Malley • March 30, 2015

33 states add construction jobs between Jan. and Feb.

Labor shortages, funding, and increasing regulations are among the industry’s greatest challenges, the AGC says.

By Sharon O'Malley • March 30, 2015

Greek building products firms travel to NYC to drum up business

French and British companies are also investing heavily in the city’s real estate.

By Sharon O'Malley • March 29, 2015

Resurfaced video shows building of Disneyland—in 60 seconds

A time-lapsed film recalls the 1950s-era construction of the iconic theme park. 

By Sharon O'Malley • March 29, 2015

Barges, not dump trucks, to haul debris from Alexandria, VA, job sites

The developer of the city's waterfront made the concession in response to resident concerns.

By Sharon O'Malley • March 29, 2015

49ers strike gold: $80M cut from expected stadium construction price

A new report from city officials said the home of the San Francisco football team opened last year on time and under budget.

By Sharon O'Malley • March 26, 2015

VA construction chief steps down amid hailstorm of criticism

Members of Congress had called for his firing over a $1 billion cost overrun at a Colorado hospital.

By Sharon O'Malley • March 26, 2015

Builders of medical facilities go 'green'

At the same time, fewer are working on projects in foreign countries.

By Sharon O'Malley • March 25, 2015