Commercial Building: Page 282
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Vikings stadium to feature 200,000 square feet of clear glass
Though environmentalists fear thousands of birds will die when they collide with the invisible walls.
By Sharon O'Malley • Sept. 11, 2014 -
Looking for a construction job in Colorado? There's an app for that
Industry leaders launched a mobile app and website to connect Coloradans with construction jobs.
By Sharon O'Malley • Sept. 11, 2014 -
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Careful collaboration before shovels hit dirt is key to a successful project, experts say.
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Deep Dive
What areas of the U.S. are hardest hit by worker shortages?
Some regions are struggling more than others to meet the demand for trade professionals.
By Mattie Quinn • Sept. 10, 2014 -
Deep Dive
So why are there so few women in construction?
Despite a desperate need for labor, the building industry lags in hiring female workers.
By Sharon O'Malley • Sept. 10, 2014 -
Former Fed chair calls construction 'dead in the water'
Alan Greenspan says a sluggish housing market is hindering America’s economic recovery
By Sharon O'Malley • Sept. 10, 2014 -
Home Depot confirms theft of credit card numbers
Contractors are not liable for unauthorized charges resulting from a malware attack on the chain’s computer network.
By Sharon O'Malley • Sept. 9, 2014 -
Deep Dive
The downside of the upswing
A severe labor shortage is limiting the pace of construction and causing other problems.
By Sharon O'Malley • Sept. 8, 2014 -
Construction workers come forward as witnesses to Michael Brown shooting
The anonymous eyewitnesses saw part of the incident from a nearby job site.
By Sharon O'Malley • Sept. 7, 2014 -
Construction employment reaches 5-year high
Unemployment in the industry is so low that building companies can’t find enough employees.
By Sharon O'Malley • Sept. 7, 2014 -
Wall Street banks predict interest hike by spring
Even modest increases could dampen home sales, especially in high-rent cities.
By Sharon O'Malley • Sept. 7, 2014 -
Outraged Turks protest after 10 construction workers die
Demonstrators accuse the government of murder, citing lax safety enforcement on job sites.
By Sharon O'Malley • Sept. 7, 2014 -
Dallas could require rest periods, drinking water on job sites
The City Council is considering an ordinance after a survey showed 30% of crews get no breaks.
By Sharon O'Malley • Sept. 4, 2014 -
Need skilled workers? Find them at drag races
A Missouri builder is recruiting race car mechanics and techs for jobs in construction.
By Sharon O'Malley • Sept. 4, 2014 -
Most construction workers who lost jobs during recession have been rehired
The demand for skilled labor still exceeds supply, forcing some contractors to turn down jobs.
By Sharon O'Malley • Sept. 4, 2014 -
UK construction sector sees steady improvement
Still, building can’t keep pace with demand, especially in the housing market.
By Sharon O'Malley • Sept. 4, 2014 -
Funny signs warn drivers to steer clear of construction on Pacific Coast Highway
Missives like 'Mama says are we having fun yet?' aren’t helping business while the road is torn up.
By Sharon O'Malley • Sept. 4, 2014 -
As more firms pay laborers under the table, an underground economy emerges
One-sixth of California’s construction workers are off the books or misclassified.
By Sharon O'Malley • Sept. 3, 2014 -
Construction of hush-hush Apple headquarters caught on camera by drone
Viewers say the $5 billion building looks like a spaceship.
By Sharon O'Malley • Sept. 3, 2014 -
Residential, commercial construction spending increase in July
Economists predict steady activity throughout 2014, which also points to a much healthier economy.
By Sharon O'Malley • Sept. 3, 2014 -
Economists: Strong US job growth will spur home sales
Housing analysts say slowly rising interest rates won’t dampen the trend.
By Sharon O'Malley • Sept. 1, 2014 -
NC construction-site theft gets attention, especially at a new 'cop shop'
Outside Raleigh, N.C, police were adamant about catching a man they say took $1,000 worth of copper from a construction site.
By Ron Gallagher • Aug. 28, 2014 -
Lending for all types of construction is rising slowly, FDIC reports
Outstanding construction loans for all types of projects rose 4% from the first quarter to stand at $223.2 billion on June 30.
By Ron Gallagher • Aug. 28, 2014 -
Construction costs rising less steeply, but pressure remains
Study found there is an extra level of difficulty with concrete supply and demand in the Gulf Coast area.
By Ron Gallagher • Aug. 27, 2014 -
Survey: 25% of firms rejected work due to labor shortages in 2013-14
While construction hires continue to be on the rise, study found that a quarter of contractors had to skip jobs in the past 12 months.
By Ron Gallagher • Aug. 27, 2014 -
Construction firms dominate OSHA severe violator list
More than half of the 75 new companies on OSHA's watch list are construction firms.
By Ron Gallagher • Aug. 27, 2014
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