Ferguson, MO, legislator pushes to end discrimination in construction hiring

The pro-labor politician has introduced a right-to-work bill that would apply only to building contractors.

By Sharon O'Malley • Feb. 9, 2015

Billion-dollar building projects create headaches for competing contractors

A development exec told investors that because the big jobs can afford to pay more for materials and labor, other developers are left with limited resources.

By Sharon O'Malley • Feb. 9, 2015

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Construction employment bolsters U.S. jobs report for January

The industry added 39,000 jobs, but continues to struggle to fill them.

By Sharon O'Malley • Feb. 9, 2015

Momentum dips for commercial, institutional building

Still, January’s numbers are higher than they were a year ago.

By Sharon O'Malley • Feb. 9, 2015

Japanese firm tries replacing hard-to-find construction crews with robotic equipment

Unmanned drones and driverless bulldozers will help build foundations.

By Sharon O'Malley • Feb. 5, 2015

Nuclear plant construction faces lengthy delays

Problems have arisen just as the oil boom put the need for new reactors in question.

By Sharon O'Malley • Feb. 5, 2015

Illinois tops LEED-certified building list

The USGBC released its 5th annual rankings, based on the amount of square feet of LEED-certified building space per capita, this week.

By Sharon O'Malley • Feb. 5, 2015

UL study predicts building industry shift to performance

A new white paper explores the impact of “smart” technology on the use of natural resources.

By Sharon O'Malley • Feb. 5, 2015

Construction crews are among happiest employees

A new survey revealed that training and job safety can elevate worker satisfaction.

By Sharon O'Malley • Feb. 4, 2015

Dallas City Council mulls mandatory breaks on job sites

The issue represents a broader question of how much control the city government should have over the practices of construction firms.

By Sharon O'Malley • Feb. 4, 2015

Obama budget includes huge outlays for road, building construction

One proposal faces opposition from the Republican-controlled Congress because it involves a tax on businesses.

By Sharon O'Malley • Feb. 4, 2015

Will drones take off in the construction, real estate industries?

The FAA is working on regulations to keep the skies safe and guard privacy.

By Sharon O'Malley • Feb. 2, 2015

Construction spending rises in December

New home and road construction drove the slight gain in investment.

By Sharon O'Malley • Feb. 2, 2015

World of Concrete attendance expected to reach 50,000

The 40th annual commercial construction event is the largest in six years.

By Sharon O'Malley • Feb. 2, 2015

Businesses near road construction lose up to 40% of revenues

In Charlottesville, VA, government officials are trying to mitigate the impact.

By Sharon O'Malley • Feb. 2, 2015

Cuba to allow construction of 1st new Catholic church in 56 years

Thawing relations with the Vatican led the island to ease religious restrictions.

By Sharon O'Malley • Feb. 2, 2015

Spending on commercial construction to spike over 2 years

The AIA has predicted substantial growth in the demand for hotels and office space.

By Sharon O'Malley • Feb. 2, 2015

President raises standards for construction in flood-prone areas

Obama’s latest executive order claims that climate change is increasing the risk of flooding.

By Sharon O'Malley • Feb. 2, 2015

Renovations begin on 107-year-old congressional office building

Some of its systems are so old that no replacement parts exist.

By Sharon O'Malley • Jan. 29, 2015

Sports team owners branch out to develop stadium neighborhoods

Many major league franchise chiefs are also utilizing their real estate backgrounds.

By Sharon O'Malley • Jan. 29, 2015

40 states add construction jobs

Texas expanded its industry work force the most, while contractors in 10 states cut their crews.

By Sharon O'Malley • Jan. 28, 2015

Ski resorts enjoy year of 'unprecedented growth'

Real estate is booming in nearby mountain communities this winter.

By Sharon O'Malley • Jan. 28, 2015

Construction employment dips in Minnesota

The lost jobs come at a time when the industry is expanding its nationwide work force faster than it can hire skilled labor.

By Sharon O'Malley • Jan. 27, 2015

Phoenix police seek suspect in robberies of day laborers

Paid in cash, the undocumented immigrants have been targeted by an armed robber for almost two years.

By Sharon O'Malley • Jan. 27, 2015

Construction starts fall 16% in December

The number is skewed by an unusually high-dollar volume of commercial starts the month before.

By Sharon O'Malley • Jan. 26, 2015