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Which occupations in construction have the highest rate of home ownership?
A study by Ancestry shows which occupations lead to homeownership.
By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 21, 2014 -
Documentary about women in construction gets greenlight
Hard Hatted Women follows ‘a day in the life’ of 5 tradeswomen.
By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 20, 2014 -
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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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NC considers laws to stop construction companies from misclassifying employees
Claiming workers are ‘independent contractors’ shorts state and federal tax coffers, a recent investigation revealed.
By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 20, 2014 -
Association launches certification for more uniformity in steel building components
Officials hope the program will increase the use of cold-formed steel in non-residential framing.
By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 20, 2014 -
Philadelphia is latest member of DOE's Better Building Challenge
The aim is to cut energy use in public buildings by 20% in 10 years.
By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 17, 2014 -
Non-residential starts fall in September
An end-of-season decline is not unusual, as starts tend to spike during the summer.
By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 17, 2014 -
Latest viral video shows construction worker using excavator as 'baseball bat'
YouTube has hundreds of videos about construction sites, equipment, and accidents.
By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 15, 2014 -
'World's greenest skyscraper' under construction in Pittsburgh
The 800,000-square-foot tower features a unique double façade.
By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 14, 2014 -
Hourly wages for construction workers rise
Those who changed jobs increased their salaries more than employees who stayed put.
By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 13, 2014 -
Want a safer construction site? Stretch every morning before work
Skanska Construction Group’s 9-year-old exercise policy has reduced stress-related injuries.
By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 13, 2014 -
NASA to spend billions on overhaul of Kennedy Space Center
A years-long building project could save the government $5 million a year and launch a rocket to Mars.
By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 13, 2014 -
Commercial builders respond to shift in characteristics of tenants
Short-term leases and shared creative spaces will define office and multifamily spaces of the future.
By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 12, 2014 -
Construction barricades become interactive catalogs at NJ mall
Kate Spade isn’t waiting for its new store to open before allowing shoppers to buy on site.
By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 12, 2014 -
The next generation of skyscrapers: Made with wood?
The architect of the proposed world’s tallest wood building is giving away an instruction manual.
By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 10, 2014 -
Giant rubber duck used as peace offering to public troubled by construction
The 54-foot-tall yellow bird will ‘heal wounds’ and ‘relieve tension,’ company says.
By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 10, 2014 -
Despite protests, construction begins on giant telescope in Hawaii
The Thirty Meter Telescope could change how astronomers understand the universe.
By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 9, 2014 -
Construction lawyers are busy as industry activity increases
Attorneys are handling more cases involving defects, warranties, and change orders.
By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 9, 2014 -
NY Times captures underground construction on video
A ‘Living City’ series reveals the above-ground impact of massive building on subway and tunnels.
By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 9, 2014 -
American troops help build Ebola clinics in Liberia
The first Ebola Treatment Centers under construction will open in 5 to 12 weeks.
By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 8, 2014 -
Former celebs join—or return to—construction work as fame fades
Kevin Jonas and Vanilla Ice find post-music success as contractors.
By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 8, 2014 -
Home Depot opens giant fulfillment center in California
The automated building will allow for online order deliveries within 2 or 3 days.
By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 7, 2014 -
Seattle builder uses old-fashioned processes to speed up construction
A ‘motion economy’ includes constant deliveries and 2 cranes instead of 1.
By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 7, 2014 -
Construction industry adds 16,000 jobs in September
Builders continue to have trouble filling positions due to a lack of qualified applicants.
By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 6, 2014 -
Deep Dive
To the rescue: Construction workers save the day
Heroic acts by contractors range from saving kittens to foiling burglaries.
By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 1, 2014 -
Construction spending dips 0.8% in August
Building's weak third-quarter showing could mean slower economic growth for the rest of the year.
By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 1, 2014
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