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Economist disputes notion of construction labor shortage
She said that for every open job in the industry, six unemployed workers are waiting to fill it.
By Sharon O'Malley • March 12, 2015 -
Climbing construction costs set to interfere with contractor profits
Labor expenses will outpace raw material costs by the end of the year, a JLL exec predicted.
By Sharon O'Malley • March 12, 2015 -
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Construction Dive editors curate some of the industry’s top stories from this year.
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Record amount of solar power installed in 2014
The residential sector leads all others in the rate of adoption of the photovoltaic equipment.
By Sharon O'Malley • March 12, 2015 -
NY contractors' association opposes broadband spending plan
The organization's CEO, in favor of infrastructure funding, said, "We can’t tweet grandma to the hospital yet...You still need roads and bridges."
By Sharon O'Malley • March 10, 2015 -
DOT to allow states, cities to favor local contractors for federal projects
A year-long pilot program will determine whether the rule becomes permanent.
By Sharon O'Malley • March 9, 2015 -
Market for student housing robust as construction tapers off
High material costs and tight land supplies are slowing development.
By Sharon O'Malley • March 9, 2015 -
Crews on MN Capitol restoration help collect pieces of history
The 110-year-old building is undergoing a massive two-year renovation.
By Sharon O'Malley • March 8, 2015 -
Why aren't new construction jobs translating into more sales?
The BLS jobs report showed the sector added 29,000 positions in February and had its lowest unemployment rate in eight years.
By Sharon O'Malley • March 8, 2015 -
Lack of medical office construction spurs demand for space
Uncertainty about the Affordable Care Act's impact on healthcare has curbed building in the sector, a recent report showed.
By Sharon O'Malley • March 5, 2015 -
Fed's Beige Book gives construction 'mixed' review for Jan/Feb
Tough times in oil-dependent states could lead the central bank to delay a planned interest rate hike.
By Sharon O'Malley • March 5, 2015 -
Senate fails to override Obama's veto of Keystone XL pipeline
The number of construction jobs the project would create has been a key point in the debate.
By Sharon O'Malley • March 5, 2015 -
Deep Dive
5 concerns hindering job growth in the construction field
The vice president of the ADP Research Institute told Construction Dive that while employment data is encouraging, it also reveals trends that could be holding back the industry.
By Sharon O'Malley • March 4, 2015 -
Construction pros say superintendent's job is harder than any other
Still, supers reported being happier than their colleagues because they are able to see the results of their work.
By Sharon O'Malley • March 3, 2015 -
Chicago Cubs swing and miss on 24-hour construction
Weather delays mean a $575 million Wrigley Field renovation won’t be finished by Opening Day.
By Sharon O'Malley • March 3, 2015 -
Are construction companies prepared for cyber attacks?
Hackers have greater access to floor plans that reveal a building’s security and communications systems as operations go digital.
By Sharon O'Malley • March 2, 2015 -
Mesa, AZ, contractors fear Apple will hire out-of-state help for local project
The computer giant is planning to open a $2 billion data center in the city.
By Sharon O'Malley • March 2, 2015 -
January construction spending falls flat
Housing performed well, but nonresidential investment disappointed optimistic economists.
By Sharon O'Malley • March 2, 2015 -
Building code for gender-neutral bathrooms considered in Charlotte, NC
The city would join a small handful of others that require new structures to include the facilities.
By Sharon O'Malley • March 2, 2015 -
FEMA to IN: If you build it, federal funding will stop
The city of Kokomo, IN, refuses to stop the construction of a baseball stadium on a flood-prone plot.
By Sharon O'Malley • March 2, 2015 -
Construction recovery comes at a high price
The labor shortage and growing demand have put upward pressure on wages and the cost of materials.
By Sharon O'Malley • March 2, 2015 -
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How pending legislation could have a major impact on contractors
Advocates say rules for common construction wages and construction defect claims are outdated.
By Sharon O'Malley • March 2, 2015 -
Florida lifts ban on nursing home construction
The effort will likely create hundreds of temporary jobs for contractors.
By Sharon O'Malley • Feb. 27, 2015 -
Construction at Disneyland a hidden eyesore
The California theme park has erected elaborately designed curtains in front of attractions under repair to hide the job sites.
By Sharon O'Malley • Feb. 26, 2015 -
Contractors, equipment distributors are happier than ever
Brisk sales and rentals signal a strong year for nonresidential activity, despite the drop in energy-field construction.
By Sharon O'Malley • Feb. 26, 2015 -
Work on world's largest Bible museum begins in DC
The $400 million project could attract as many design buffs as religious scholars.
By Sharon O'Malley • Feb. 26, 2015
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