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Canadian construction continues to drive up demand for workers
Unlike the U.S., construction employment is growing steadily in Canada, with more than 300,000 more workers needed in the next several years.
By Ron Gallagher • Nov. 7, 2012 -
Construction industry wants to know if Washington is ready to tackle issues now
The election changed nothing about the balance of power, but the industry is hoping some pending items will be addressed in the new Congress.
By Ron Gallagher • Nov. 7, 2012 -
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Careful collaboration before shovels hit dirt is key to a successful project, experts say.
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NYC building design aims to keep sunlight on High Line pedestrian walkway
The 213-foot tower design has cutaway corners to keep people walking in sunshine as they pass it.
By Ron Gallagher • Nov. 7, 2012 -
Chinese office tower is Goettsch Partners design
The 200-meter (656-foot) building is in the business district of Shunde.
By Ron Gallagher • Nov. 6, 2012 -
Shipping-container apartments: Coming to Detroit
A developer, Three Squared Inc., plans to break ground early next year on a project that will have 20 units in four stories for what the company says will be a lot less than conventional construction.
By Ron Gallagher • Nov. 6, 2012 -
View ahead for apartments is to keep building
There are some indications that growth in the multifamily housing market may be losing some steam, but it appears that demand will continue.
By Ron Gallagher • Nov. 6, 2012 -
Broken NYC crane secured, and midtown buildings reopen
Workers cranked the dangling boom of the 1,000-foot crane up against the One57 tower and tied it off there.
By Ron Gallagher • Nov. 5, 2012 -
$5.2 billion Hawaiian rail project is in design but gets a big opponent
Former Gov. Ben Cayetano says it's a way to give away money to engineers and contractors, who have already begun work.
By Ron Gallagher • Nov. 5, 2012 -
Builders' risk policies are where some damage from Sandy may land
How hard builders' policies will be hit is part of trying to sort out the multibillion-dollar disruption the storm caused.
By Ron Gallagher • Nov. 5, 2012 -
Road salt goes through concrete to attack steel, scientists report
A study in Sweden found that chloride ions find their way through concrete over the course of years.
By Ron Gallagher • Nov. 5, 2012 -
Post-Sandy, should New York City go for floodgates?
Engineered protection from surges is not a new idea in the Big Apple, but it is certain to get a new hearing as the city drains.
By Ron Gallagher • Nov. 4, 2012 -
What's the future for DERA grants to clean up construction diesel emissions?
Diesel Emission Reduction Act money helps equipment owners lessen pollution in the field.
By Ron Gallagher • Nov. 2, 2012 -
One view: Projects are more like marathons than sprints
Merrill Stewart argues that rushing to meet a submission deadline and perhaps missing a detail is not in anyone's long-term interest.
By Ron Gallagher • Nov. 2, 2012 -
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 -
Deep Dive
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 -
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
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