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4 of the most important commercial construction reports released in April
The industry saw significant signs of life, but also some disappointing results throughout the month.
By Emily Peiffer • April 28, 2015 -
DOL orders 3 UT contractors to pay $700,000 for misclassifying employees
The federal government has been cracking down on the widespread industry practice.
By Sharon O'Malley • April 27, 2015 -
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Construction Dive editors curate some of the industry’s top stories from this year.
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CA lawmakers' proposal to fast-track building of reservoirs stalls
The state’s four-year-old drought has made the delivery of water to farmland urgent.
By Sharon O'Malley • April 27, 2015 -
Construction workers rescue toddler dangling from balcony
The hard-hat heroes will receive an award from the Singapore police.
By Sharon O'Malley • April 27, 2015 -
Pedestrian peril: Construction accidents injure average of 1 NYC bystander monthly
A Wall Street Journal analysis found more people passing by city sites were hurt last year than during any year since 2008.
By Sharon O'Malley • April 27, 2015 -
Climbing architectural billings foretell positive future construction activity
Design work increased in March for the second straight month.
By Sharon O'Malley • April 24, 2015 -
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 -
Deep Dive
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 -
Deep Dive
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
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