NYC proposal would limit construction to daylight hours (mostly)

Three members of the New York City Council have filed a bill that, if it became a city ordinance, would restrict construction to after 7 a.m. and before 8 p.m. on weekdays.

By Ron Gallagher • Nov. 5, 2013

iPad app allows full-function BIM on job sites

The app is being distributed free by Autodesk for its BIM 360 Field program, and the company says it allows a day's work to be saved on the tablet and uploaded later.

By Ron Gallagher • Nov. 5, 2013

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Careful collaboration before shovels hit dirt is key to a successful project, experts say.

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Crane-maker Terex says it's fighting Chinese knock-offs

The Connecticut-based worldwide firm says used cranes bearing its former Demag brand are turning up in Asian countries and are dangerous counterfeits.

By Ron Gallagher • Nov. 5, 2013

Viewpoint: 'Green building' may be maturing, but need remains

The environmental reasons for "green" building are as acute as ever – induced climate change and other environmental impacts.

By Ron Gallagher • Nov. 5, 2013

Winner of U.S. tallest-building title is? To be continued...

People who care about tall buildings had been expecting a ruling at the end of this week on which building wins – One World Trade Center at New York City's Ground Zero or the Willis Tower in Chicago.

By Ron Gallagher • Nov. 4, 2013

Michigan court rules: Neighborhood 1, contractor's longtime yard 0

In Ypsilanti, Mich., McCormick Construction has been told to move out of the neighborhood that grew up around it.

By Ron Gallagher • Nov. 4, 2013

Study of construction apprenticeships concludes government support is needed

Like their journeyman counterparts, apprentices in construction trades were driven away too often by inconsistent chances to work.

By Ron Gallagher • Nov. 4, 2013

Windstorm topples Wash. school construction site

Wall frames and girders hit the ground as 60 mph winds swept the area.

By Roger Riddell • Nov. 4, 2013

N.Y. Supreme Court sides with construction company in 2 rulings

DiPizio Construction Co. was fired from the Buffalo Canalside project by a state agency in May.

By Roger Riddell • Nov. 4, 2013

Beam collapse at Fort Lauderdale runway construction site injures one

Five 84,000-pound concrete beams crashed to the ground in the $791-million project's first mishap.

By Roger Riddell • Nov. 4, 2013

ARTBA app puts transportation lobbying in everyone's pocket

The group offers a free smart phone app that gives data and talking points about U.S. transportation funding and every senator's and representative's contact information.

By Ron Gallagher • Nov. 3, 2013

2013 Turner Prize honors Lean Construction Institute

The prize awarded by the National Building Museum is given for bringing innovative ideas or techniques to the construction industry.

By Ron Gallagher • Nov. 3, 2013

It is your people on the job who build your company's reputation

Reputation is a valuable asset that wins business, and yours depends on the people you put in the field to show what you can do.

By Ron Gallagher • Nov. 1, 2013

Next NYC landmark? A 630-foot Ferris wheel gets city council go-ahead

Add one to the list of notables, to the Empire State Building and the Statue of Liberty. An outlet mall on Staten Island's shore with a giant Ferris wheel has been cleared for construction.

By Ron Gallagher • Nov. 1, 2013

Santa Clara development proposal: Give the city a downtown

The California unit of the Related Companies has submitted plans for a mixed-use development that would essentially create a new downtown.

By Ron Gallagher • Oct. 31, 2013

Walmart gets a green-roof laboratory

In North Portland, Ore., the new store will have 40,000 square feet of green roof equipped with sensors for performance measurements.

By Ron Gallagher • Oct. 31, 2013

Latest energy conservation code expands lighting controls, adds HVAC monitoring

The 2015 edition of the International Energy Conservation Code says there should be occupancy sensors in more areas opf buildings, including warehouse space.

By Ron Gallagher • Oct. 31, 2013

Contractor rejects blame for blown budget on canceled jail project in Detroit

A new jail in Detroit was $90 million over budget when the plug was pulled, and contractor Walbridge blames internal county issues.

By Ron Gallagher • Oct. 30, 2013

LA to evaluate earthquake problems in 1,000-plus buildings

A report on building records said reinforced-concrete structures may have problems if the earth shakes, and L.A.'s mayor says the city will investigate.

By Ron Gallagher • Oct. 30, 2013

Door-maker VT Industries takes designers to real projects in new online portal

The company is posting photos from real projects so architects and others can see how the company's architectural doors look in real-world settings.

By Ron Gallagher • Oct. 30, 2013

NYC condo tower project is reborn after recession knockout

A 1,050-foot tower adjacent to the Museum of Modern Art will be revived, thanks to $1 billion in financing from Asian banks and a wealthy family.

By Ron Gallagher • Oct. 29, 2013

From Britain, a move to create BIM certification

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors has created a program that will give professionals a way to show their expertise in using building information modeling.

By Ron Gallagher • Oct. 29, 2013

Sept. materials prices nearly flat, most are up little year-to-year

Federal data brought good news for contractors and builders who want to compete on price without shrinking their margins.

By Ron Gallagher • Oct. 29, 2013

OSHA extends silica-rule comment window

The agency says it will now take comments on its proposed rules until Jan. 27, and AGC wants businesses to estimate compliance costs.

By Ron Gallagher • Oct. 29, 2013

Survey finds global firms feeling good as they look ahead

Consulting company KPMG asked global construction and engineering about business, and they said backlogs are up—with margins up or even.

By Ron Gallagher • Oct. 28, 2013