Commercial Building: Page 272
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Pace of apartment building could slow as millennials start to buy homes
NAHB’s chief economist predicted that multifamily construction will level off after drastic growth in recent years.
By Sharon O'Malley • Jan. 22, 2015 -
Photo essay depicts high jinks of 1920s-era construction workers
Some posed blindfolded or without holding onto anything at death-defying heights.
By Sharon O'Malley • Jan. 22, 2015 -
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TrendlineTop 5 stories from Construction Dive
Construction Dive editors curate some of the industry’s top stories from this year.
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Switzerland named most expensive place in the world to build
The U.S. is not among the most- or least-costly countries for construction.
By Sharon O'Malley • Jan. 22, 2015 -
New study questions effectiveness of asbestos guidelines
Swedish researchers found that simply working near the material can result in mesothelioma.
By Sharon O'Malley • Jan. 22, 2015 -
Firefighters, demolition crew partner to raze homes on site of new fire station
Burning the houses saved on construction costs and served as training for rescuers.
By Sharon O'Malley • Jan. 22, 2015 -
Merger to create world's largest cement maker
After winning EU approval, Holcim and Lafarge are awaiting the thumbs-up from the U.S. and others.
By Sharon O'Malley • Jan. 22, 2015 -
Chinese crew member without hard hat survives steel rod through head
In the U.S., the BLS has reported that many construction workers don’t believe they need to wear head protection.
By Sharon O'Malley • Jan. 20, 2015 -
Manhattan construction costs surge above national average
Competition for building materials and labor is driving prices upward.
By Sharon O'Malley • Jan. 20, 2015 -
$6 billion worth of construction underway at Reno industrial park
Tesla and Switch are building the largest structures of their kind.
By Sharon O'Malley • Jan. 19, 2015 -
Builders of Vikings stadium struggle with bird lovers over danger of clear glass
Replacing the panes with a non-reflective material could run costs up by as much as $60 million.
By Sharon O'Malley • Jan. 19, 2015 -
MO court shuts down sales tax exemption for cranes, asphalt, steel beams
Contractors hope to overturn the ruling by clarifying language in state law.
By Sharon O'Malley • Jan. 16, 2015 -
'Salamander' heaters cause 2 major fires at job sites this week
An online safety checklist can help crews use the portable heaters safely during cold weather.
By Sharon O'Malley • Jan. 15, 2015 -
Fed's new 'beige book' calls single-family home sales 'flat'
Commercial construction, on the other hand, is expanding.
By Sharon O'Malley • Jan. 15, 2015 -
Record number of 'supertall' buildings open in 2014
One World Trade Center in New York claims the top spot as last year's tallest.
By Sharon O'Malley • Jan. 15, 2015 -
Florida partners with Labor to crack down on contractors who misclassify employees
The deal could mean greater scrutiny of construction firms in the state.
By Sharon O'Malley • Jan. 15, 2015 -
New hotels to focus on healthier rooms, exercise facilities
Trends for 2015 include bold colors, brass fixtures, and fewer extravagances.
By Sharon O'Malley • Jan. 14, 2015 -
China, Egypt agree to cooperate on construction projects
A meeting between leaders resulted in a pledge to work together on infrastructure, technology, and investments.
By Sharon O'Malley • Jan. 14, 2015 -
Deep Dive
Cold weather? No problem for hardy construction workers—most of the time
Creative crews find ways to power through—safely—when temperatures plunge.
By Sharon O'Malley • Jan. 13, 2015 -
Boston contractor removes firm from Olympic business if games come to city
The CEO of Suffolk Construction heads up a business group pushing the city for the 2024 summer games.
By Sharon O'Malley • Jan. 12, 2015 -
Congress renews Terrorism Risk Insurance Act
TRIA backs up insurance companies that offer terrorism coverage to commercial property owners.
By Sharon O'Malley • Jan. 12, 2015 -
Deep Dive
Why commercial construction is poised for a healthy 2015
2 major industry forecasters have predicted growth in contract volume.
By Sharon O'Malley • Jan. 12, 2015 -
Construction firms created 48,000 new jobs in December
As the sector’s unemployment dips to 8.3%, contractors struggle to fill vacancies.
By Sharon O'Malley • Jan. 12, 2015 -
Number of Latino deaths on job sites continues to climb
A UC Berkeley professor calls for more federal monitoring of unlicensed contractors.
By Sharon O'Malley • Jan. 12, 2015 -
As demand for energy efficiency grows, so does market for commercial building automation
The call for technology is strong for new construction and when retrofitting existing structures.
By Sharon O'Malley • Jan. 12, 2015 -
Lack of qualified labor stalls opening of DuPont ethanol plant
The contractor for the Iowa facility could not fill jobs for pipefitters and millwrights.
By Sharon O'Malley • Jan. 12, 2015
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