Commercial Building: Page 34

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    Economic Reports

    Nonresidential spending dips, ending 17 months of growth

    Despite a 0.1% decrease in November, several sectors — including manufacturing, healthcare and roadwork — saw gains.

    By • Jan. 4, 2024
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    New Releases

    New construction technology releases: January 2024

    New apps for the new year include an AI program that answers project questions, a 360-degree camera for building models and a tool that automates procurement quotes.

    By Shelley D. Hutchins, LEED-AP • Jan. 3, 2024
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    Preconstruction

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

    By Construction Dive staff
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    Job openings rise 10% to highest level since 2022

    Major infrastructure and manufacturing projects have created more demand for workers, but the supply of skilled labor can’t keep up.

    By • Jan. 3, 2024
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    Tallest building in US proposed for Oklahoma

    The skyscraper’s updated design aims for new heights, and is part of a bigger mixed-use development set to break ground in downtown Oklahoma City.

    By Julie Strupp • Updated Jan. 24, 2024
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    Waaree Energies to build its first US solar panel factory

    The Houston-area site will create 1,500 jobs by 2027.

    By Kate Magill • Dec. 22, 2023
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    Wisconsin to spend $414M on wastewater, storm infrastructure

    The largest amount ever from the state’s Clean Water Fund will flow to 84 municipalities.

    By • Dec. 22, 2023
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    Holiday lights add festive mood to construction jobsites

    From a hospital project in Connecticut to a Christmas tree with a family history, contractors took time to make the season brighter.

    By • Dec. 21, 2023
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    Top labor and safety stories of 2023

    From advancements in hard hats to the continued skilled worker shortage, here are some of the topics that were most popular with readers this year.

    By • Dec. 21, 2023
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    5 biggest data centers to break ground in 2023

    The sector’s market boom has been well-documented, but signs of weakness could herald a squeeze ahead.

    By • Dec. 21, 2023
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    Economic Reports

    High interest rates knock construction starts to 10-month low

    Following October’s staggering 32% drop, nonbuilding work fell another 2% in November, with the highway and bridge sector tumbling 8%, according to Dodge.

    By • Dec. 21, 2023
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    This year’s top tech stories

    From ChatGPT to robots and contech funding, here are the topics that were most popular with our readers.

    By • Dec. 20, 2023
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    The biggest office starts of 2023

    While owner financing is likely driving some deals on glittering new headquarters, quickly maturing loans on existing properties signal challenges ahead.

    By • Dec. 20, 2023
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    Executive Moves

    Amid spike in demand, Swinerton picks Carolinas healthcare lead

    The San Francisco contractor is staking its expansion efforts on rising demand for construction and renovation of medical facilities in the region.

    By • Dec. 20, 2023
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    Construction had the most fatalities of any industry last year

    Both the number of deaths and fatality rate increased, as the same hazards continued to claim lives in a dangerous profession.

    By • Dec. 19, 2023
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    Cordish Cos. breaks ground on $270M casino resort in Louisiana

    The 550-room Live! Casino & Hotel will be the first land-based casino in the Shreveport-Bossier market.

    By Noelle Mateer • Dec. 19, 2023
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    Biden mandates PLAs on large federal contracts

    The White House announced on Monday the implementation of an executive order to require project labor agreements on federal construction jobs above $35 million.

    By • Dec. 19, 2023
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    The Dotted Line: 2023’s top legal issues

    Construction Dive’s award-winning column examined the major legal topics facing contractors this year, including new regulations, avoiding disputes and the burgeoning role of artificial intelligence.

    By , Julie Strupp • Dec. 19, 2023
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    Fire damages apartments at $1B development underway in Texas

    An unoccupied multifamily building in the Sapphire Bay project in Rowlett, Texas, burned for over 24 hours Friday.

    By • Dec. 19, 2023
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    Hunt Realty plans $5B downtown Dallas redevelopment

    The proposed project will include a dozen new apartment buildings, a hotel, shops and offices next to the new convention center.

    By Julie Strupp • Dec. 18, 2023
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    Opinion // Business Matters

    How to gain respect from experienced co-workers

    Young construction leaders must learn how to navigate relationships with the seasoned pros on their team, according to an industry consultant.

    By Matt Verderamo • Dec. 18, 2023
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    Illinois court asked: Are defects covered by general liability insurance?

    The ruling, passed down from the state’s supreme court, could affect which issues contractors choose to litigate with insurers across the country.

    By • Dec. 18, 2023
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    Denver-area construction site fire destroys 5 multifamily units

    Aurora Fire Rescue is investigating the cause of the Thursday morning blaze.

    By • Dec. 15, 2023
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    Project Wins

    NFL’s Ravens award Gilbane $430M stadium upgrade project

    The Rhode Island builder will oversee substantial additions to the exterior of Baltimore’s M&T Bank Stadium while renovating much of the venue’s interior.

    By • Dec. 15, 2023
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    Q&A

    Rosendin summer camp opens career path to construction

    Aimee Olmedo, a former educator, says the mindset that construction is a “dirty” job has begun to change.

    By • Dec. 14, 2023
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    Fed holds main rate steady, signals deeper cuts to borrowing costs in 2024

    Policymakers paused monetary tightening for the third consecutive meeting as traders in interest rate futures bet the Fed will begin easing in the spring.

    By Jim Tyson • Dec. 14, 2023