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A tall order for Phoenix: Build an observation tower
With the commercial market in a holding pattern, Novawest LLC has suggested a 420-foot novelty to give tourists a destination.
By Ron Gallagher • Dec. 25, 2012 -
BIM is a game-changer, not just a third dimension for design
It was contractors, rather than designers, who understood the revolutionary power of building information modeling.
By Ron Gallagher • Dec. 24, 2012 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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TrendlineTop 5 stories from Construction Dive
Construction Dive editors curate some of the industry’s top stories from this year.
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JP Morgan and Hines to build largest carbon-neutral building
The 13-story carbon-neutral building will run off biogas and be 100% self sustained.
By Brian Warmoth • Dec. 21, 2012 -
Schools that go LEED save operating costs and often cost no more to build
The U.S. Green Building Council reports that operational savings can be substantial for little or no increased construction expense.
By Ron Gallagher • Dec. 20, 2012 -
Fallout from Libyan killings may be more construction at U.S. facilities
An investigation of what happened at the U.S. consulate in Benghazi says the U.S. should greatly increase spending to create secure facilities.
By Ron Gallagher • Dec. 20, 2012 -
Leasing and finance industry expects good 2013 for construction equipment business
The overall outlook for leasing or financing purchases of equipment is muted, but the companies that provide those services see a 15% climb for construction.
By Ron Gallagher • Dec. 19, 2012 -
New national air standards for particulate matter likely to affect diesels
The EPA issued lower limits on the matter in the air, and the expectation is that diesel engines and coal-fire power plants will be affected most.
By Ron Gallagher • Dec. 19, 2012 -
Contractors offer guide for managing environmental concerns, issues, information
The advisory document is the result of collaboration by talent from 11 U.S. construction companies under the auspices of Associated General Contractors' Environmental Forum Steering Committee.
By Ron Gallagher • Dec. 18, 2012 -
An issue all year has been deciding how to count what's 'green' building and who decides
The green-building goal is much clearer than the road to get to it has been so far.
By Ron Gallagher • Dec. 18, 2012 -
Latest index of demand for architects' services bodes well for 2013
In October, the most recent count, the often-watched Architectural Billings Index rose more than it has sin ce December 2010.
By Ron Gallagher • Dec. 18, 2012 -
Fluor-led group, the low bidders, get the nod for $3.14B Tappan Zee Bridge in N.Y.
The consortium called Tappan Zee Constructors had been rumored to have an edge with the least-cost and least-dredging proposal.
By Ron Gallagher • Dec. 17, 2012 -
University tests find concrete additive is major help in finishing
The product, called Day 1, has been judged in tests to extend finishing time and deter drying to facilitate smooth, closed surfaces.
By Ron Gallagher • Dec. 17, 2012 -
Steel stud trade group is putting $100,000 into product research
The Steel Stud Manufacturers Association says the research is needed to keep members' products competitive.
By Ron Gallagher • Dec. 17, 2012 -
Tough inspectors make for lower insurance bills, Tucson area finds
Pima County, Ariz., scores high with insurers for the diligence it shows with both commercial and residential construction.
By Ron Gallagher • Dec. 17, 2012 -
Energy retrofit in Boston affordable housing apartments scores LEED Platinum
The Castle Square Apartments in the city's South End, built in the 1960s without insulation, now need 72% less energy.
By Ron Gallagher • Dec. 17, 2012 -
Redevelopment can transform houses of God into just housing
An unusual renovation market involves creating living spaces in buildings that congregations have sold.
By Ron Gallagher • Dec. 14, 2012 -
Post-Sandy, an array of forces will decide what is affordable in flood zones
Government regulators and the market, including insurers, will determine what gets built and rebuilt in the oceans' reaches.
By Ron Gallagher • Dec. 14, 2012 -
Global economy pushes materials prices down 1.1% in November
Overall, prices for construction materials went down because of global economic worries that have inhibited demand, Associated Builders and Contractors reports.
By Ron Gallagher • Dec. 13, 2012 -
Here are some concrete ideas (and a chocolate one) for holiday shopping
When you are not looking for ways to generate more business and increase profits, here are some construction-oriented shopping ideas for the gift-giving season.
By Ron Gallagher • Dec. 13, 2012 -
Deep Dive
Most Read Construction News of the Week: 'Cliff' predictions, bricks and an Indian record
We're back with the most frequented Construction Dive posts of the past week. Get caught up!
By Brian Warmoth • Dec. 13, 2012 -
Building code changes in D.C. aim for 30% cut in energy use
Changes being proposed would apply to commercial buildings over 10,000 square feet that are new or substantially renovated and multifamily buildings over three stories.
By Ron Gallagher • Dec. 13, 2012 -
Study says federal road-building money has real economic benefits to states
Two researchers have been looking at the economic effects of federal road dollars, and they have found it's possible to measure the benefits to states.
By Ron Gallagher • Dec. 12, 2012 -
New EPA stance on getting rid of building materials with PCBs may help contractors
Wood, brick or other material into which PCBs have leached from caulk or paint can, if some steps are followed, be handled as solid waste instead of hazardous waste.
By Ron Gallagher • Dec. 12, 2012 -
Low inflation generally is no comfort as contractors watch materials prices rise more
The construction industry cannot catch a break from recession-induced low inflation because materials prices are rising faster than that.
By Ron Gallagher • Dec. 11, 2012 -
Pairing plants in a green roof with solar can grow power efficiency
Research indicates that some of the atmospheric effects created by rooftop plants enhance the efficiency of solar panels.
By Ron Gallagher • Dec. 11, 2012
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