Construction, programming pros come together in hackathon

Team construction people with computer people and turn them loose on a problem, and the solutions can quickly become highly creative.

By Ron Gallagher • Nov. 18, 2013

Partnership aims for clarity and certainty about materials' LEED status

The environmental division of Underwriters Laboratories and the U.S. Green Building Council have undertaken an effort to assure correct LEED information.

By Ron Gallagher • Nov. 18, 2013

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Cover your site, yourself and your workers with a written safety plan

Before scaffolding goes up or equipment rolls in, create a written safety plan specific to the job at hand and make every worker acknowledge getting a copy.

By Ron Gallagher • Nov. 17, 2013

Contractors likely among owners of Ram trucks in 1.2 million-vehicle recall

Chrysler will begin a three-phase recall to find what it thinks may be 453,000 Ram trucks in the 1500 through 5500 series with misaligned tie rods.

By Ron Gallagher • Nov. 17, 2013

Fla. contractor fined $77K for fatal 70-foot plunge

Coastal Masonry of Pompano Beach, Fla., has two weeks to decide if it will raise arguments against the fine levied by the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration.

By Ron Gallagher • Nov. 17, 2013

U.S. highway funding: What's wrong with this picture?

As explained by one state's DOT chief, issues are simply a matter of costs and habits changing, taxes staying the same and numbers adding up the way they always have.

By Ron Gallagher • Nov. 15, 2013

One World Trade Center is now America's tallest tower

The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat ruled that the tower's spire counts.

By Ron Gallagher • Nov. 14, 2013

OSHA drops $397,000 in fines on demo contractors in fatal Philadelphia collapse

The government is continuing its probe of the June 5 wall collapse that killed six and hurt 14, but said no one would have died "if the two employers had followed very obvious and very basic safety precautions…."

By Ron Gallagher • Nov. 14, 2013

National, global feedback hope to help communities gauge building codes

A U.S. nonprofit and the ISO are working together in hopes of helping communities have building codes that match with natural forces they should expect.

By Ron Gallagher • Nov. 14, 2013

Newest LEED standard records first gold effort with Chinese project

LEED v4, approved in recent months, has a gold winner — a showroom-cum-workspace in Beijing.

By Ron Gallagher • Nov. 14, 2013

U.S. grant supports safety training for highway construction workers

The American Traffic Safety Services Association is receiving $2.2 million to take its training programs around the country to reach as many workers as possible.

By Ron Gallagher • Nov. 13, 2013

Va. construction accident claims worker

In Virginia Beach, Va., authorities are investigating what happened in a fatal accident Nov. 13.

By Ron Gallagher • Nov. 13, 2013

CT scans can assess strength of fiber-reinforced concrete

Scientists who developed the method hope it will help the material gain acceptance.

By Ron Gallagher • Nov. 13, 2013

Guide to steel-building stability specs emphasizes practical application

A new design guide from the American Institute of Steel Construction is intended to make it easier for engineers to use stability-assessment methods specified in 2005 AISC specifications.

By Ron Gallagher • Nov. 13, 2013

Contractor predicts rise in commercial projects in 2014

Englewood Construction's "Hard Hat Chat" sees an especially bright year for mixed-use projects.

By Ron Gallagher • Nov. 12, 2013

Who makes the best use of IT in construction?

Constructech magazine awarded 26 companies that it believes are leaders in using information technology to speed up and improve quality on their jobs.

By Ron Gallagher • Nov. 12, 2013

Nonresidential index down in October, but still up for the year

The Dodge Momentum Index fell nine-tenths of a point in October, but at 115.3, it was still almost 25 points ahead of the 2012 close.

By Ron Gallagher • Nov. 12, 2013

'Disarming' California's old Bay Bridge

Engineers face a touchy task in having to remove pieces in just the right order to disassemble "the world's largest armed bow and arrow."

By Ron Gallagher • Nov. 12, 2013

Book give subcontractors a guide to the world of BIM

Associations representing mechanical, electrical and plumbing contractors backed the book's creation to help members step up their game.

By Ron Gallagher • Nov. 12, 2013

JLL: Diversity and less residential focus drive commercial comeback

Jones Lang LaSalle says in its latest "Construction Outlook" that there are four trends in the recovery of the commercial construction sector.

By Ron Gallagher • Nov. 12, 2013

DuPont bonds Tyvek wrap to insulation in new offering

The chemical giant is taking a step into the business of supplying insulation as well as weather protection with a new wrap.

By Ron Gallagher • Nov. 11, 2013

Phoenix joins the move to online filing of plans, applications

Arizona's largest city has stopped requiring rolls of plans that sometimes cost $500 for printing each version.

By Ron Gallagher • Nov. 11, 2013

OSHA wants companies to give it injury data electronically

A proposed rule would initially make companies with 250 or more workers send injury and illness data by computer.

By Ron Gallagher • Nov. 11, 2013

Settlement ends U.S. bribery allegations against Iraqi contractor

A Baghdad-based company that the U.S. charged had bribed a Corps of Engineers official for insider information on work has paid $2.7 million, and the case is closed.

By Ron Gallagher • Nov. 11, 2013

Does your company know who should do what during a job-site accident?

There are going to be accidents when humans are involved in construction, so it is wise to know what your company should do after calling 911.

By Ron Gallagher • Nov. 11, 2013