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U.S. manufacturers to step up construction of new domestic facilities
Many of them will choose Southern locations with right-to-work laws.
By Sharon O'Malley • Jan. 9, 2015 -
Construction of world's largest stream turbine power plant to begin
The Scotland facility will open in phases and will supply enough power for 175,000 homes.
By Sharon O'Malley • Jan. 9, 2015 -
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Turkey's first Christian church in 91 years wins approval for construction
The move is part of the country’s bid to join the European Union.
By Sharon O'Malley • Jan. 7, 2015 -
Minneapolis issues $2 billion in building permits
The city reached the single-year milestone on New Year’s Eve.
By Sharon O'Malley • Jan. 7, 2015 -
Legislation to approve construction of Keystone XL pipeline is reintroduced
Created by Senate Republicans, President Obama has said he will veto the controversial measure if Congress passes it.
By Sharon O'Malley • Jan. 6, 2015 -
New school construction in Illinois must include storm shelters
The state Legislature was divided over whether funds are available for the rooms.
By Sharon O'Malley • Jan. 6, 2015 -
Builders with focus on older buyers could do well in coming year
Barrons points to the success of PulteGroup, WCI, and Ryland Group, which cater to move-up clients.
By Sharon O'Malley • Jan. 6, 2015 -
Construction begins on a high-speed rail system in California
The "bullet train" will get commuters from San Francisco to Los Angeles in three hours.
By Sharon O'Malley • Jan. 6, 2015 -
French firm Vinci is named world's largest construction company
Only two U.S. contractors made Global Construction’s Top 10 list.
By Sharon O'Malley • Jan. 6, 2015 -
NW Indiana economy struggles after state's largest construction project finishes
Higher unemployment and lower wages are byproducts of the job’s completion.
By Sharon O'Malley • Jan. 4, 2015 -
Construction spending falls 0.3% in November
Government outlays on schools and infrastructure brought the numbers down.
By Sharon O'Malley • Jan. 4, 2015 -
5 new year's resolutions for construction industry pros
Jobsite safety tops the 2015 list of one San Diego apprenticeship specialist.
By Sharon O'Malley • Dec. 29, 2014 -
Fargo, ND raises fines for construction delays
The contractors will likely appeal, claiming labor and material shortages slow down jobs.
By Sharon O'Malley • Dec. 29, 2014 -
NYC may ban jackhammer use if road crews can't muffle sound
A construction group has objected that electric jackhammers don’t break up concrete as well as noisier pneumatic models.
By Sharon O'Malley • Dec. 22, 2014 -
LAX awards contract for midfield concourse construction to San Diego firm
The project is part of a $4 billion overhaul of the busy airport’s ground transportation design.
By Sharon O'Malley • Dec. 22, 2014 -
Coal ash not 'hazardous waste,' EPA says
The construction industry may continue to use the combustion byproduct in concrete, asphalt, and grout.
By Sharon O'Malley • Dec. 22, 2014 -
Retail, restaurant construction to spike in 2015
Shopping mall renovations also top the list of building trends for the new year.
By Sharon O'Malley • Dec. 21, 2014 -
2 multi-billion dollar projects help boost November construction start numbers
A strong month followed a roller-coaster year for nonresidential building.
By Sharon O'Malley • Dec. 21, 2014 -
Thawed relations with Cuba could benefit US contractors
Builders and construction supply firms are already sizing up the market on the island.
By Sharon O'Malley • Dec. 19, 2014 -
Wisconsin contractors oppose right-to-work legislation
Unions, they say, provide construction employers with well-trained laborers.
By Sharon O'Malley • Dec. 19, 2014 -
Truck sales on track to rise as demand for construction increases
Builders, businesses, and consumers are getting ready to replace old vehicles as interest rates remain low.
By Sharon O'Malley • Dec. 19, 2014 -
Lower standards for commercial real estate loans deemed 'risky'
A federal regulator calls on banks to exercise ‘prudent underwriting.'
By Sharon O'Malley • Dec. 18, 2014 -
Government-backed terrorism insurance program could end Dec. 31
The Terrorism Risk Insurance Act is a safety net for commercial construction and real estate.
By Sharon O'Malley • Dec. 18, 2014 -
Largest illegal immigrant detention center opens in south Texas
Construction will continue as the first wave of detainees takes up temporary residence.
By Sharon O'Malley • Dec. 18, 2014 -
Alternative energy group asks FERC to stop Duke Energy from building new plants
The utility has said it needs excess capacity to supply customers in the Carolinas.
By Sharon O'Malley • Dec. 17, 2014
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