Commercial Building: Page 338
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Dodge Momentum Index dips; tax uncertainty blamed
The index, based on projects that are being planned, slipped a bit last month, and McGraw-Hill blames political unknowns.
By Ron Gallagher • Oct. 8, 2012 -
Fuel consumption data say construction is still trying to recover
A report on fuel used in the industry says consumption dropped this August from August 2011's level.
By Ron Gallagher • Oct. 7, 2012 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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TrendlineData center construction
New projects from customers like Meta, Google and Amazon make this a burgeoning sector for contractors.
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A better N.Y. Harbor: Moving 30 Empire State Buildings worth of muck and sand on shore
New York is nearing the end of a 15-year project that has been driven by Panama Canal improvements.
By Ron Gallagher • Oct. 7, 2012 -
Concrete construction expert Gene Boeke is dead at 86
Known for running many successful Atlanta projects for Beers Construction, he helped set standards for reinforced concrete work.
By Ron Gallagher • Oct. 5, 2012 -
5,000 more jobs cannot keep building unemployment from rising
Construction added 5,000 jobs last month, but that didn't keep the industry jobless rate from rising.
By Ron Gallagher • Oct. 5, 2012 -
Deep Dive
Most Read Construction News of the Week: Swedish roofing, housing prices and green ratings
What did you miss in the news feed this week? You'll never know unless you check out Construction Dive's top reads.
By Brian Warmoth • Oct. 5, 2012 -
Manufacturers begin to slowly return jobs to U.S. from overseas
Changing economics no longer drive U.S. companies to build factories outside the country.
By Ron Gallagher • Oct. 4, 2012 -
Europe’s tallest office tower planned for St. Petersburg
The tower, for Gazprom, is to be part of a 3.5 million-square-foot mixed-use project.
By Ron Gallagher • Oct. 4, 2012 -
Army Corps has a waterway maintenance problem, study finds
The National Research Council says dams, locks and other infrastructure are wearing out faster than the engineers can repair them.
By Ron Gallagher • Oct. 4, 2012 -
Road-building now has its own 'green' rating system
A voluntary program offers road designers and contractors an opportunity to document their sustainability prowess.
By Ron Gallagher • Oct. 3, 2012 -
Univ. of Ky. signs up with a partner for a long-term, live-in relationship
The university, facing large maintenance costs for aging housing, formed a partnership with the EdR student-housing REIT.
By Ron Gallagher • Oct. 3, 2012 -
The market is favoring owning over renting as the year wears on
Returns from home-building companies have been rising while apartment-owning funds have seen a decline.
By Ron Gallagher • Oct. 3, 2012 -
Backer of AC-DC integration in buildings releases updated standard
The EMerge Alliance is working on how to use DC microgrids inside commercial spaces to raise efficiency and sustainability.
By Ron Gallagher • Oct. 3, 2012 -
Public-sector projects depend on voters in nine states
The biggest proposal, in Arkansas, is for $1.3 billion in road work funded by a 10-year sales tax increase.
By Ron Gallagher • Oct. 3, 2012 -
Designers may take a shine to metal-look porcelain product
Laminam comes in panels that can be applied over a wide range of surface materials.
By Ron Gallagher • Oct. 2, 2012 -
Foam blocks can protect gas lines from earthquake damage
Very lightweight blocks, called Geofoam, absorb pressure and let pipelines stay intact as the earth moves around them.
By Ron Gallagher • Oct. 2, 2012 -
Rebate programs put money in builders' pockets – if they participate
For a host of reasons, manufacturers may prefer to offer rebates, and builders need to collect that cash.
By Ron Gallagher • Oct. 1, 2012 -
Industry appears to agree on usefulness of ConsensusDocs
The organization reports that it has seen a huge increase in subscribers to its standardized contracts.
By Ron Gallagher • Oct. 1, 2012 -
What can you do to hang onto talent as markets come back?
Having to work to keep good employees is a challenge that comes with a recovering market.
By Ron Gallagher • Oct. 1, 2012 -
Expansion of lead-paint rules to commercial buildings off until 2015
A proposed EPA extension of residential lead-paint rules to commercial remodeling and renovation will not happen before 2015.
By Ron Gallagher • Oct. 1, 2012 -
Total construction spending slackened in August, analysis finds
Observers say construction spending was at a slower pace in August than in July, though still up from 2011.
By Ron Gallagher • Oct. 1, 2012 -
U.S. advisory panel on construction safety gets new employer members
The secretary of labor appointed new members and reappointed others to the Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health.
By Ron Gallagher • Sept. 30, 2012 -
One view: Success is not just about sealing the next deal any more
Here are some thoughts on why the model for winning and keeping customers is changing.
By Ron Gallagher • Sept. 28, 2012 -
Swedish firm's roof tiles change the look of energy efficiency
SolTech's roof-top system uses glass to create a look akin to clay or concrete tiles.
By Ron Gallagher • Sept. 28, 2012 -
Indonesian tower will take 5th spot on the tallest-buildings roster
The Signature Tower in Jakarta is set to have its 111 stories completed in 2017.
By Ron Gallagher • Sept. 28, 2012
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