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Another construction-barrier accident takes the lives of passers-by
Monday’s incident near Tacoma, WA, comes less than a month after a New York City pedestrian was killed.
By Sharon O'Malley • April 14, 2015 -
Las Vegas hopes new Ikea will jumpstart construction industry
Another addition of the Swedish home furnishings giant in Burbank, CA, will be its largest store in the country.
By Sharon O'Malley • April 12, 2015 -
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Construction Dive editors curate some of the industry’s top stories from this year.
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Bechtel wins permission to fly drones over huge construction sites
The building giant will use the devices to collect and analyze data for safety and efficiency.
By Sharon O'Malley • April 9, 2015 -
Construction workers accidentally dump 100 tons of cement in creek
Utility crews and biologists are assessing the damage to an Oakland, CA, neighborhood.
By Sharon O'Malley • April 9, 2015 -
NYC construction accidents kill 7 so far this year
In contrast, during all of 2014, eight people died as the result of industry mishaps in the city.
By Sharon O'Malley • April 9, 2015 -
Apple rescinds no-felons hiring policy on job site
A spokesman told The San Jose Mercury News some ex-cons "deserve a second chance."
By Sharon O'Malley • April 9, 2015 -
$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 -
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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
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