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Contractors say safety programs make business better
McGraw Hill Construction says in a new report that contractors are finding benefits in safety programs that justify or even outweigh the costs.
By Ron Gallagher • June 20, 2013 -
Overall U.S. construction rises 5% in May
Construction starts of all kinds rose 5% last month to an annual pace of $495.7 billion, with nonresidential, residential and nonbuilding all contributing.
By Ron Gallagher • June 20, 2013 -
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Careful collaboration before shovels hit dirt is key to a successful project, experts say.
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Multifamily starts roar back in May as single-family starts hold steady
Multifamily housing starts bounced back 21.6% from what was deemed an over-correction in April.
By Ron Gallagher • June 19, 2013 -
Continuously changing design plans spark $20M lawsuit
An Ohio-based concrete company is charging that designs it was given in 2009 for submitting a fixed-price bid that won the job have been changing ever since.
By Ron Gallagher • June 19, 2013 -
U.S. data reveals boost in construction safety
The just-released Bureau of Labor Statistics' data for 2011 found fewer construction-related deaths than in 2010 and a lower rate of reportable injuries.
By Ron Gallagher • June 19, 2013 -
Inquiries still healthy as index finds architects' billings down in April
Architects billed less work in April than they had in March, the first such drop in eight months, but they say inquiries and new contracts continue to grow.
By Ron Gallagher • June 18, 2013 -
Carpet made from recycled fishing nets supply eco-boost for commercial sites
Contractors looking for a environmental angle to offer clients might consider a line of carpet tiles made with recycled nylon for tenant build-outs.
By Ron Gallagher • June 18, 2013 -
When sensors can count people, HVAC savings soar
A study that found occupancy sensors can boost building efficiency 18% for HVAC use, which just about guarantees they will be part of future buildings.
By Ron Gallagher • June 18, 2013 -
Large urban projects driving rises in cost, says Turner report
The construction company's respected national index of commercial project costs stood 4% above where it was a year ago.
By Ron Gallagher • June 18, 2013 -
Redefining 'contractors' is bad response to Obamacare, AGC says
The Associated General Contractors says that switching employees to "independent contractors" to avoid healthcare costs is risky business at best.
By Ron Gallagher • June 18, 2013 -
Contractors find incentive pay is less effective than they would like
A survey by the FMI consulting company found that 88% of construction companies studies have incentive pay plans, and 21% of those think it's working well for them.
By Ron Gallagher • June 17, 2013 -
Construction materials prices hold the line again in May
There are variations, of course, but the market seems to be holding pretty steady.
By Ron Gallagher • June 17, 2013 -
Light-colored roofs reflect well on building designers, bill-payers
Bouncing light off a roof rather than soaking it up in dark materials can make a significant difference in energy use.
By Ron Gallagher • June 17, 2013 -
Make sure concrete you install doesn't fall victim to poor testing
It is certainly possible for concrete to fail strength tests, but it behooves concrete contractors to make sure everything was done properly before accepting such results.
By Ron Gallagher • June 16, 2013 -
Reuse and redevelopment jobs bring some special planning needs
Reusing building sites instead of doing greenfield development can be fun for contractors, but they do can have some twists that need careful planning.
By Ron Gallagher • June 14, 2013 -
Multi-school research aims for seismic stability in light-steel frames
The project is headquartered at Purdue, but involves 14 sites and a test building – all aimed at finding ways to make cold-formed steel structures safer.
By Ron Gallagher • June 14, 2013 -
The Nicaragua Canal? A century-old idea is being revived
The idea of digging a canal across Nicaragua had some momentum until work began in Panama 100 years ago, but the country's government is liking the idea anew.
By Ron Gallagher • June 14, 2013 -
St. Louis approves extra $29.5M for $120M courthouse construction
Engineers found more damage to a city courthouse than originally thought, raising the cost of repairs to reflect the substantial structural and electrical issues.
By Nicole Wrona • June 14, 2013 -
$52M half-mile underground tunnel built in Nev.
The Lake Mead connector tunnel in Nevada is finally finished.
By Nicole Wrona • June 13, 2013 -
Skeleton found at N.C. construction site
Police are searching for clues to answer questions surrounding a set of bones discovered at a construction site.
By Nicole Wrona • June 13, 2013 -
Green building bill gets reworked in N.C.
LEED lumber rules played a significant role in the decision to do a rewrite.
By Brian Warmoth • June 11, 2013 -
Atlanta Falcons select builders for new $1B stadium
The deals are expected to be finalized this week.
By Davide Savenije • June 11, 2013 -
Worker dies at new 49ers stadium site
Work stopped at the site as investigators pieced the situation together.
By Brian Warmoth • June 11, 2013 -
Joint venture wins contract for Calif. high-speed rail project
Tutor Perini scored low on technical issues but also had the only bid below $1 billion for the 30-mile project.
By Ron Gallagher • June 10, 2013 -
Patent trolls strike construction industry
Patent trolls are companies that buy up patents just so they can sue anyone they can, and now some are coming after the construction industry.
By Ron Gallagher • June 10, 2013
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