Commercial Building: Page 333
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Slow recovery grinds on in construction industry hiring
Employment rose 0.3% from September to October, but it's a slow path up the hill after the steep fall from 2006 record employment.
By Ron Gallagher • Nov. 2, 2012 -
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Most Read Construction News of the Week: Sandy, rooftop solar and hardwood
The biggest Construction Dive post of the week involved a perilous situation in Manhattan. Did you catch what happened?
By Brian Warmoth • Nov. 2, 2012 -
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Careful collaboration before shovels hit dirt is key to a successful project, experts say.
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Researchers steal a trick from locust trees to make better softwood
By infusing flavonoids into cells of spruce wood, they made it less water-absorbent and harder.
By Ron Gallagher • Nov. 1, 2012 -
September residential leads the way to best construction pace in three years
Annualized spending for construction hit a three-year high in September, new figures show.
By Ron Gallagher • Nov. 1, 2012 -
Construction money builds a new record for campaign contributions
Through Oct. 25, the industry had put more into this election than it did for all of 2008.
By Ron Gallagher • Oct. 31, 2012 -
49ers call a quick play change for stadium, and design-build team responds
The project that had little momentum for several years suddenly became a blitz for a 2014 season opening.
By Ron Gallagher • Oct. 31, 2012 -
Assessment tool lets contractors gauge sustainability in their businesses
A self-assessment from Sustainable Construction magazine gives businesses a perspective on their performances.
By Ron Gallagher • Oct. 31, 2012 -
CREW panel: 2013 cannot match 2012 for multifamily growth
Most, but not all, people discussing apartments said things have to slow down some next year.
By Ron Gallagher • Oct. 31, 2012 -
Cities' needs will push rise in demand for living roofs and walls
The market for the amenities that reduce energy use and temper runoff will grow an estimated 45% by 2017.
By Ron Gallagher • Oct. 31, 2012 -
Mapping software from MIT can show how much solar energy a rooftop can offer
All roofs are not created equal for purposes of solar power, and the new tool helps quantify the potential.
By Ron Gallagher • Oct. 31, 2012 -
Waters receding in NYC, but broken crane remains above midtown Manhattan
The section of boom that was broken loose by superstorm Sandy's winds is still threatening.
By Ron Gallagher • Oct. 31, 2012 -
ARTBA makes federal manual mobile for traffic engineers, managers
The FHWA's "Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices" is available for access via tablets and phones.
By Ron Gallagher • Oct. 30, 2012 -
Perpall will be The Beck Group's next CEO
The design and construction firm will promote Fred Perpall, head of Eastern Division operations.
By Ron Gallagher • Oct. 30, 2012 -
Glendale, Ariz., looks to $15 million transportation project
It will involve a transit center and a park-and-ride facility, but whether together is not set.
By Ron Gallagher • Oct. 29, 2012 -
Two companies form alliance of concrete anchors and tools to install them
Bosch Power Tools and Simpson Strong-Tie see a joint program benefiting both companies' customers.
By Ron Gallagher • Oct. 29, 2012 -
Hurricane leaves a crane dangling 90 stories over New York City street
The upper portion of a crane dangled like limp steel spaghetti 1,000 feet above a Manhattan street thanks to Hurricane Sandy.
By Ron Gallagher • Oct. 29, 2012 -
New York State reportedly near awarding $5.2 billion in Tappan Zee Bridge work
No one will say it officially, but sources are saying a team led by Fluor Corp. is on the way to sealing a deal,
By Ron Gallagher • Oct. 26, 2012 -
Import shows how hard can 'hardwood' can be
This wood doesn't burn like concrete and steel don't, fire ratings show.
By Ron Gallagher • Oct. 26, 2012 -
Deep Dive
Most Read Construction News of the Week: Jobs, pink steel and growth
Miss out on the biggest Construction Dive links of the week? Find out what everyone else was looking at and get caught up.
By Brian Warmoth • Oct. 25, 2012 -
Ga. concrete firm has become pretty slick with polished floors
Middle Georgia Concrete Constructors Inc. has polished its skill in producing high-end, decorative floors.
By Ron Gallagher • Oct. 25, 2012 -
One view: Being likable can help win work
People like to do business with people they like whenever they can, and that can be cultivated.
By Ron Gallagher • Oct. 25, 2012 -
Buildings eventually will be smart enough to need their own operating systems
A Fort Collins, Colo., official predicts that the growing prevalence of smart-energy buildings will require it.
By Ron Gallagher • Oct. 25, 2012 -
Equipment-makers take safety manuals to the tablet
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers hopes availability on-site will increase operator safety.
By Ron Gallagher • Oct. 24, 2012 -
New M.A. Mortenson office in Ore. brings total to 10
The Minneapolis-based firm said it was time for an office in Portland, where it has worked for decades.
By Ron Gallagher • Oct. 24, 2012 -
McGraw-Hill sees 6% construction growth in '13 if feds fix 'fiscal cliff'
The company's forecast for next year is based on residential and private non-residential pulling the industry uphill.
By Ron Gallagher • Oct. 24, 2012
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