Index for nonresidential work: Down in Q4, but up from 2012

Consultant FMI compiles the index from industry interviews, and one thing the authors are not buying is anything about construction just "taking a breather" after growth.

By Ron Gallagher • Dec. 5, 2013

Running union, open-shop companies side-by-side is uncertain legal territory

Courts in different areas have ruled differently when unions have sued to say it's all the same business and contracts should apply.

By Ron Gallagher • Dec. 5, 2013

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Data center construction

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

By Construction Dive staff

N.J. to create billion-dollar school construction program

The state said it will put $508 million into the effort, and local contributions in some districts will push the total to an estimated $1.1 billion.

By Ron Gallagher • Dec. 4, 2013

Crane crash, other problems change deadlines for World Cup venues

Construction on the Sao Paulo stadium where two workers died Nov. 27 has partially resumed, and arenas in two other cities are behind, so a Dec. 31 deadline has evaporated.

By Ron Gallagher • Dec. 4, 2013

Philly is considering construction worker IDs to prove safety training

If an ordinance that is floating around the City Council gets passed as written, workers on any construction job in Philadelphia would need an ID card showing they had OSHA safety training.

By Ron Gallagher • Dec. 4, 2013

Minnesota Vikings, local officials break ground for new downtown stadium

The new stadium will have the largest transparent roof in the U.S.

By Ron Gallagher • Dec. 3, 2013

Will 2014 give rise to the 'Internet of Things' in construction?

According to forecasts, increasing data-collection from tools and materials and machine-to-machine information flow will change construction.

By Ron Gallagher • Dec. 3, 2013

The latest report on nonresidential spending isn't all bad

Federal numbers showed spending down 1.3% in September and up 1.6% in October, which ABC said shows that the sector might get back "a certain degree" of upward momentum next year.

By Ron Gallagher • Dec. 3, 2013

Judge to sentence Penn. contractor, developer for mall project kickbacks

Springdale, Pa., contractor Robert E. Crawford pleaded guilty to mail fraud in a scheme that gave his company construction contracts in Washington state and California.

By Ron Gallagher • Dec. 3, 2013

Designers: Fewer firms in late-stage competition would help us, government

The American Institute of Architects says good designers are opting out of competition for federal projects because of the risk-reward calculations under current rules for design-build.

By Ron Gallagher • Dec. 3, 2013

Construction is a target for new line of portable generators

Kohler says it is entering the market for portable power next year with a new line of generators intended to power tools and electronic equipment.

By Ron Gallagher • Dec. 2, 2013

Equipment dealers rap proposed tax changes as no help for small companies

Associated Equipment Dealers says it is not at all happy with a U.S. Senate tax proposal that changes depreciation and other mechanics of the law, but aims only to reduce corporate tax rates.

By Ron Gallagher • Dec. 2, 2013

Three buried in collapse during concrete pour in N.Y. state

Two of the workers were freed quickly, but the third didn't survive.

By Ron Gallagher • Dec. 2, 2013

Oct. construction spending jumps on rare opening of public purse

Public-sector projects were up 3.9% from September, and the climb covered for decreases in private-sector outlays for residential and nonresidential projects.

By Ron Gallagher • Dec. 2, 2013

With rivals rising, USGBC touts LEED's 20-year success in green building

The organization has published three reports that cover various aspects of LEED's dominance in global green building.

By Ron Gallagher • Dec. 2, 2013

Startup website challenges big names in online construction advice

Aiming to attract both "Joes and pros" to their site, two Ohio contractors hope to turn Buildipedia into a profitable resource on the Internet.

By Ron Gallagher • Dec. 1, 2013

Overdue library repairs lead Broward County to fire firm

Broward County, Fla., decided that RC Aluminum Inc. has been too slow and too dangerous in carrying out a contract to replace windows and doors.

By Ron Gallagher • Dec. 1, 2013

United Rentals marketing used equipment to contractors

United Rentals has decided to hold a nationwide sale on Dec. 6 to thin its stock of used construction equipment.

By Ron Gallagher • Dec. 1, 2013

With new TV money coming in, PAC-12 is a construction conference

The conference's schools have a lucrative deal with ESPN and Fox, and the money is being used to upgrade facilities on several campuses.

By Ron Gallagher • Dec. 1, 2013

Brazil stadium work to resume after crane crash kills 2

Work stopped on the Arena Corinthians, being built in Sao Paulo for next year's soccer World Cup in Brazil, after a crane boom separated from its vehicle and toppled.

By Ron Gallagher • Nov. 27, 2013

ARTBA: Bumpy road ahead for 2014 highway construction spending

Though overall transportation investment should rise 5% next year, the builders group expects paving work to be up in 19 states, down in 20 and flat in 11.

By Ron Gallagher • Nov. 26, 2013

Crews to work 24/7 to finish Green Bay interstate bridge repairs

Concrete shafts 5 feet in diameter are being placed around several piers so the Leo Frigo Bridge that carries Interstate 43 over the Fox River can be reopened.

By Ron Gallagher • Nov. 26, 2013

National construction cost index records 'up' for 22nd month

The Engineering and Construction Cost Index (ECCI), compiled by IHS Inc.and the Procurement Executives Group, went above its 50 mark in January 2012 and hasn't looked back.

By Ron Gallagher • Nov. 26, 2013

Engineers, contractors can help building owners spot operational anomalies

By offering a chance to include measurement and monitoring capabilities in building systems, contractors can deliver buildings that owners can operate at lower costs.

By Ron Gallagher • Nov. 25, 2013

Philly workers observe church's rules while building Mormon temple

Prayer is optional, but bans on caffeine, nicotine and cussing are just part of the job for construction workers on the 60,000-square-foot project.

By Ron Gallagher • Nov. 25, 2013