Japan in same boat as U.S. with construction-worker shortages

Immigration remains a contentious issue in Japan, but contractors are feeling the pinch of not finding the domestic workers they need.

By Ron Gallagher • May 12, 2014

Work zone tragedy: El Paso crash kills two on I-10

The men were hit Sunday Saturday at a bridge project, and El Paso police have charged a Fort Bliss soldier with intoxication manslaughter.

By Ron Gallagher • May 12, 2014

Explore the Trendline➔

Data center construction

New projects from customers like Meta, Google and Amazon make this a burgeoning sector for contractors.

By Construction Dive staff

V-6 pickup trucks grow in popularity

Buyers are finding if they don't have a lot of towing or hauling to do, V-6s fit the bill at a savings in gas mileage.

By Ron Gallagher • May 12, 2014

Report: Climate change damaging U.S. infrastructure

The new National Climate Assessment says weather extremes from climate change already are wreaking damage, with the effects expected to get worse in coming decades.

By Randy Lilleston • May 12, 2014

Construction blast causes giant boulder to nearly destroy church

The pastor says divine intervention saved the church.

By Davide Savenije • May 12, 2014

Construction accident on Indiana interstate kills 2

The pair were finishing a shift on Interstate 69 in Indianapolis when they were struck by a vehicle.  

By Randy Lilleston • May 9, 2014

Crews replacing faulty floor tiles at Utah Capitol

A bad mortar mix is being blamed for the failure of the tiles to stay in place only a few years after they were installed.

By Randy Lilleston • May 9, 2014

8th construction worker dies in World Cup preparations

Will construction problems continue to plague the world's most watched sporting event?

By Davide Savenije • May 9, 2014

Orlando rebuilding Citrus Bowl stadium

With the holiday season of football bowl games in the can for 2014, Orlando, Florida, has demolished 80% of the stadium.

By Ron Gallagher • May 7, 2014

Labor shortage hits Larimer County, CO

Builders and contractors who survived the recession needs tradesmen desperately, but there are few to be had in Larimer County.

By Ron Gallagher • May 7, 2014

Hooking students on construction careers through competition

Builders need workers and students need careers, and a program run by the Sacramento Region Builders Exchange hopes to make both those dreams happen.

By Ron Gallagher • May 7, 2014

In construction claims, know what you deserve and stop there

Knowing your contract inside and out is the best place to start when making claims that are defensible.

By Ron Gallagher • May 7, 2014

Construction companies push for 'Safety Week'

A coalition of construction companies are beating the drum for every contractor and builder to have a Safety Week this year to emphasize protection of workers.

By Ron Gallagher • May 6, 2014

Roof trusses topple at Minneapolis mall expansion

The converted building known as Karmel Somali Mall and surrounding buildings were evacuated Tuesday after trusses for a third-story addition fell.

By Ron Gallagher • May 6, 2014

Worker-started fire burns bridge being built over CA highway

The San Bernardino County Fire Department said workers cutting rebar with torches set off a blaze that burned through Monday night and wrecked the bridge.

By Ron Gallagher • May 6, 2014

NJ's 'ugliest building' is back from the dead

Mall of America's owner plans to spend $2 billion finally getting the dormant American Dream mall project built. 

By Ron Gallagher • May 6, 2014

Contractor killed in fall at Virginia project

The owner of a commercial painting company was killed when he fell 40 to 50 feet while working at a construction site in Lynchburg, Virginia.

By Ron Gallagher • May 5, 2014

How rehab can be a green building strategy

Improving existing buildings can be much more green than new construction if local government understands the need to be flexible instead of code-driven.

By Ron Gallagher • May 5, 2014

Researchers discover secret to building the pyramids

Dutch researchers uncovered a technique in which the Egyptians applied water to reduce friction on the sands.

By Ron Gallagher • May 4, 2014

Construction jobs go to some old faces, some new ones

Contractors are sometimes able to rehire employees who left during the recession, but lots of rookies are coming on board, too.

By Ron Gallagher • May 4, 2014

The customer relationship: An art learned by practice

Keeping yourself in customers' minds is an important business strategy, but one size does not fit all.

By Ron Gallagher • May 2, 2014

Construction unemployment rate hits 9.4% (and that's a good thing)

The figure is high compared with the U.S. overall workforce, but it is so much better than the recession high of 21.8% in April 2010.

By Ron Gallagher • May 2, 2014

Norway project seeks tallest timber-frame apartments title

A 14-story building with luxury apartments is targeted for completion in fall 2015.

By Ron Gallagher • May 2, 2014

CA plans $360M for 'active transportation' projects

The state Department of Transportation is looking for bicycling and walking projects on which to bestow money. 

By Ron Gallagher • May 1, 2014

Chicago contractor coughs up $12M in minority-contract probe

McHugh will pay $12 million but admits no guilt in allegedly using a female-owned business to get government work.

By Ron Gallagher • May 1, 2014