Illinois tops LEED-certified building list

The USGBC released its 5th annual rankings, based on the amount of square feet of LEED-certified building space per capita, this week.

By Sharon O'Malley • Feb. 5, 2015

UL study predicts building industry shift to performance

A new white paper explores the impact of “smart” technology on the use of natural resources.

By Sharon O'Malley • Feb. 5, 2015

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Construction Dive editors curate some of the industry’s top stories from this year.

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Construction crews are among happiest employees

A new survey revealed that training and job safety can elevate worker satisfaction.

By Sharon O'Malley • Feb. 4, 2015

Dallas City Council mulls mandatory breaks on job sites

The issue represents a broader question of how much control the city government should have over the practices of construction firms.

By Sharon O'Malley • Feb. 4, 2015

Obama budget includes huge outlays for road, building construction

One proposal faces opposition from the Republican-controlled Congress because it involves a tax on businesses.

By Sharon O'Malley • Feb. 4, 2015

Will drones take off in the construction, real estate industries?

The FAA is working on regulations to keep the skies safe and guard privacy.

By Sharon O'Malley • Feb. 2, 2015

Construction spending rises in December

New home and road construction drove the slight gain in investment.

By Sharon O'Malley • Feb. 2, 2015

World of Concrete attendance expected to reach 50,000

The 40th annual commercial construction event is the largest in six years.

By Sharon O'Malley • Feb. 2, 2015

Businesses near road construction lose up to 40% of revenues

In Charlottesville, VA, government officials are trying to mitigate the impact.

By Sharon O'Malley • Feb. 2, 2015

Cuba to allow construction of 1st new Catholic church in 56 years

Thawing relations with the Vatican led the island to ease religious restrictions.

By Sharon O'Malley • Feb. 2, 2015

Spending on commercial construction to spike over 2 years

The AIA has predicted substantial growth in the demand for hotels and office space.

By Sharon O'Malley • Feb. 2, 2015

President raises standards for construction in flood-prone areas

Obama’s latest executive order claims that climate change is increasing the risk of flooding.

By Sharon O'Malley • Feb. 2, 2015

Renovations begin on 107-year-old congressional office building

Some of its systems are so old that no replacement parts exist.

By Sharon O'Malley • Jan. 29, 2015

Sports team owners branch out to develop stadium neighborhoods

Many major league franchise chiefs are also utilizing their real estate backgrounds.

By Sharon O'Malley • Jan. 29, 2015

40 states add construction jobs

Texas expanded its industry work force the most, while contractors in 10 states cut their crews.

By Sharon O'Malley • Jan. 28, 2015

Ski resorts enjoy year of 'unprecedented growth'

Real estate is booming in nearby mountain communities this winter.

By Sharon O'Malley • Jan. 28, 2015

Construction employment dips in Minnesota

The lost jobs come at a time when the industry is expanding its nationwide work force faster than it can hire skilled labor.

By Sharon O'Malley • Jan. 27, 2015

Phoenix police seek suspect in robberies of day laborers

Paid in cash, the undocumented immigrants have been targeted by an armed robber for almost two years.

By Sharon O'Malley • Jan. 27, 2015

Construction starts fall 16% in December

The number is skewed by an unusually high-dollar volume of commercial starts the month before.

By Sharon O'Malley • Jan. 26, 2015

Union membership among construction workers rises slightly

New enrollment is not keeping pace with employment growth in the industry.

By Sharon O'Malley • Jan. 26, 2015

10 trends shaping real estate in 2015

PwC and the Urban Land Institute have issued their 2015 Emerging Trends in Real Estate report.

By Sharon O'Malley • Jan. 26, 2015

Texas construction companies line up to hire laid-off oil workers

The tables have turned in areas where oil firms once poached building crews with on-the-spot bonuses and high salaries.

By Sharon O'Malley • Jan. 25, 2015

Fast-food chains try remodeling to attract more customers

Restaurants are in marketing mode as fewer people choose to eat out.

By Sharon O'Malley • Jan. 25, 2015

Residential projects dominate high-rise construction in 7 U.S. cities

A new ‘crane index’ tracks the use of that equipment in an effort to predict future building volume.

By Sharon O'Malley • Jan. 25, 2015

Contractors plan to increase hiring across most sectors

Construction firms continue to struggle to fill vacancies for craft workers and professionals, even with the offer of higher pay.

By Sharon O'Malley • Jan. 25, 2015