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Search underway for construction crew that dumped concrete into sewer
The city of Seattle intends to bill the culprit for the $350,000 repair once it learns who did it.
By Sharon O'Malley • Nov. 13, 2014 -
Demolition work slows again after a busy 2013
Competition for jobs is fierce as more contractors enter the specialty.
By Sharon O'Malley • Nov. 13, 2014 -
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Home Depot warns of possible phishing scams related to breach
The home improvement retailer is contacting contractors whose email addresses were stolen.
By Sharon O'Malley • Nov. 13, 2014 -
Houston is biggest U.S. boom town, thanks to its oil industry
Metro New York and Dallas are Nos. 2 and 3 on Forbes’ list of cities with the most construction in 2014.
By Sharon O'Malley • Nov. 11, 2014 -
Suicidal man climbs 13-story crane, shuts down construction site
Police used the crane operator’s radio to talk the intruder into coming down.
By Sharon O'Malley • Nov. 11, 2014 -
Legalized marijuana: The newest frontier for Realtors, property managers?
How long until builders start marketing bonus rooms designed for growing cannabis?
By Sharon O'Malley • Nov. 11, 2014 -
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Housing, construction advocates score in midterms
Republican majorities in both houses of Congress don’t guarantee a smooth ride for industry-backed legislation.
By Sharon O'Malley • Nov. 10, 2014 -
Concrete, lumber shortages spread through Midwest
Railway congestion is forcing construction firms to delay projects.
By Sharon O'Malley • Nov. 10, 2014 -
NY construction crew nearly drills into moving subway train
None of the 800 passengers aboard was injured.
By Sharon O'Malley • Nov. 6, 2014 -
OSHA considers new standards for electrical safety on job sites
Public may comment and offer information until late December.
By Sharon O'Malley • Nov. 6, 2014 -
Construction workers find shipwreck under sand while building sea wall
The relic could be what’s left of a vessel that sunk in 1850.
By Sharon O'Malley • Nov. 6, 2014 -
Nonresidential construction poised for growth spurt
Design activity and demand for steel are good predictors for future building, analysts say.
By Sharon O'Malley • Nov. 5, 2014 -
Phoenix loses more construction jobs than any other U.S. city
Despite industrywide job growth, 73 metro areas have lost building-industry positions.
By Sharon O'Malley • Nov. 5, 2014 -
Construction site images of 'hard-hat babes' prompt sexism charges
A popular hotel posted photos of scantily clad women and men on fences erected to hide construction in progress.
By Sharon O'Malley • Nov. 5, 2014 -
Federal judge rejects 'unintentional bias' housing claims
The Supreme Court is set to rule on a similar case in June, which likely will settle the contentious matter.
By Sharon O'Malley • Nov. 5, 2014 -
Use of Internet, social media, smartphones increases among contractors
94% use Facebook; 45% use social media.
By Sharon O'Malley • Nov. 3, 2014 -
Claims of unreported construction injuries surface as 1 World Trade Center opens
The Port Authority responded to a New York Daily News analysis with assurances of strict safety enforcement.
By Sharon O'Malley • Nov. 3, 2014 -
Spending on housing rises slightly in September
Still, overall construction spending was down as nonresidential and government building activity waned.
By Sharon O'Malley • Nov. 3, 2014 -
Got mud? OSU has found a way to recycle it
It turns out that soil pulled while drilling under roads and bridges has properties that make grass grow.
By Sharon O'Malley • Nov. 2, 2014 -
Construction coalition fights OSHA over crane operator rules
The group contends that multiple certifications are unnecessary.
By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 30, 2014 -
Minnesota faces severe cement shortage
Gov. Mark Dayton may issue an executive order allowing heavier loads on state highways.
By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 29, 2014 -
Solar design, upgraded insulation can cut energy bills by half
The Passive House Institute has a free, online brochure of passive building tips.
By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 28, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Halloween: not so scary for contractors
Haunted houses—‘real’ or newly built—are a draw for the daring.
By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 28, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Is feminism the next frontier in construction?
Women continue to be in the enormous minority in the field, but there is a 'girl power' movement percolating.
By Mattie Quinn • Oct. 28, 2014 -
Chinese president decries novelty buildings
City skylines are peppered with structures that look like giant tea pots, lily pads, and pianos.
By Sharon O'Malley • Oct. 28, 2014
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