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NE leads among states posting unemployment rate declines
In 41 states, fewer in the industry are out of work than a year ago.
By Sharon O'Malley • May 7, 2015 -
Construction of black history museum to wrap before Obama's term ends
The building’s metal-and-glass façade will differ from older museums in the nation’s capital.
By Sharon O'Malley • May 7, 2015 -
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Police release initial findings in fatal Bonney Lake, WA, construction accident
The crew said they did not have the right excavator for the job the day a couple and their baby were crushed by a barrier that fell from an overpass.
By Sharon O'Malley • May 7, 2015 -
Peer-to-peer rentals save money, earn money for contractors
The startup EquipmentShare has a website and mobile app for individuals to lease and borrow idle machinery.
By Sharon O'Malley • May 7, 2015 -
While oil market cools, building permits grow in Bismarck and Houston
Contractors in the ND and TX cities remain busy, according to local reports.
By Sharon O'Malley • May 7, 2015 -
IN governor seals repeal of common construction wage law
Republican Mike Pence said the free market should determine what contractors earn on state-funded jobs.
By Sharon O'Malley • May 7, 2015 -
Construction hiring outpaces other industries
As employment increased, wages rose by 4.1% in Q1.
By Sharon O'Malley • May 7, 2015 -
Landscape architects report more billable hours, increased hiring
Contractors in the field are doing more sustainable designs for clients who want to meet government requirements.
By Sharon O'Malley • May 6, 2015 -
Wisconsin takes up bill to abolish prevailing wage law
Like Indiana’s new repeal, the issue faces heated opposition from contractors, politicians and unions.
By Sharon O'Malley • May 6, 2015 -
17% of construction workers are heavy drinkers: Study
That number is higher than the percentage of any industry except mining.
By Sharon O'Malley • May 5, 2015 -
Urban tensions ignite between sky-high buildings and need for sunlight below
Cities are looking for ways to deal with the potential problem of increasingly tall penthouse apartments casting long shadows over city parks.
By Sharon O'Malley • May 5, 2015 -
Construction crews sidelined after garage collapses at Watergate hotel
Two workers were injured, but the cause of the accident has not yet been determined.
By Sharon O'Malley • May 5, 2015 -
ABC, HITT Contracting join forces to ring in Safety Week 2015
The opening event featured bilingual training to reinforce the necessity of teaching jobsite safety in workers' native languages.
By Emily Peiffer • May 5, 2015 -
Homebuilding hinders March construction spending
A 1.6% dip in the residential building side offset an increase in non-residential activity.
By Sharon O'Malley • May 3, 2015 -
Where the bodies are buried: Chicago construction crews likely to find thousands
Road work in the city could unearth unclaimed remains from the 19th century.
By Sharon O'Malley • May 3, 2015 -
OSHA issues final rule on safety in confined spaces
The new standard aims to protect construction workers from life-threatening hazards.
By Sharon O'Malley • May 3, 2015 -
Obama signs 'Tenant Star' law to curb office energy use
Like Energy Star, it will be a voluntary certification and recognition program.
By Sharon O'Malley • May 3, 2015 -
Contractors for cannabis: Builder finds niche in marijuana 'grow' facilities
Legal growers and sellers need to construct greenhouses, dispensaries and warehouses.
By Sharon O'Malley • May 1, 2015 -
Lower steel prices 'here to stay': IHS
Supply and capacity are outpacing demand, with no change in sight.
By Sharon O'Malley • May 1, 2015 -
Olympic Village in Brazil faces more construction delays
Officials have shut down two venues, citing health and safety risks for the builders.
By Sharon O'Malley • May 1, 2015 -
Chinese contractor builds 57-story tower in 19 days
The self-proclaimed 'world’s fastest builder’ assembled three stories a day from prefabricated modules.
By Sharon O'Malley • May 1, 2015 -
Office space construction reaches highest level since 2009
High rents have made building as viable an option as buying existing properties.
By Sharon O'Malley • April 30, 2015 -
Construction jobs claim more lives than other industry: AFL-CIO
The sector also saw the greatest number of Latino employee fatalities in 2013.
By Sharon O'Malley • April 30, 2015 -
Officials: Multifamily construction site burns down during Baltimore riots
The pastor of the church that owns the property said the $15 million complex will start over.
By Sharon O'Malley • April 28, 2015 -
1st U.S. offshore wind farm to create 300 construction jobs
Rhode Island officials hope the project will be the first in a new ‘growth industry.’
By Sharon O'Malley • April 28, 2015
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