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Investors bet on Borscht Belt hotel revival
A group has grand plans for the now-closed Nevele Grande Hotel in New York state's Catskill Mountains.
By Ron Gallagher • July 18, 2012 -
Private investors glad to fill vacuum banks left in commercial
Jones Lang LaSalle's numbers show private investors are enthusiastically putting money into commercial properties and projects.
By Ron Gallagher • July 18, 2012 -
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Careful collaboration before shovels hit dirt is key to a successful project, experts say.
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Illinois DOT makes court-ordered payment to McDonough Associates
The agency's procurement director had blocked payment of almost $2 million, claiming past overbilling.
By Ron Gallagher • July 17, 2012 -
How about a third party to keep schedules in commercial projects?
If contractors and owners each pay half for a third party to maintain the records, both can benefit.
By Ron Gallagher • July 17, 2012 -
For high-traffic decks at rental properties, composite is the choice
Pool decks are pretty much required in high-end rental projects, so deck material has to be durable.
By Ron Gallagher • July 17, 2012 -
A construction-worthy hard hat for your iPad
Hammerhead, a company that makes protective cases, has a tough and textured one available for the newest iPad.
By Ron Gallagher • July 17, 2012 -
Smith named senior VP of development in LCOR D.C. office
The construction veteran will run the company's Washington, D.C., office.
By Ron Gallagher • July 16, 2012 -
Confidence Index: Economists expected up, consumers said down
The monthly consumer confidence index from the University of Michigan for this month marked a 2012 low.
By Ron Gallagher • July 16, 2012 -
Construction materials prices were down again in June
AGC suggested that public transportation projects get in gear quickly to take advantage of the bargains available.
By Ron Gallagher • July 13, 2012 -
Most Read Construction News of the Week: Skanska, green building and the housing market
Catch up with the most popular construction industry reads of the last week. We compiled the five most read news posts to catch you up to speed.
By Brian Warmoth • July 12, 2012 -
Bryant tower in NYC scores LEED platinum
The building, built for Bank of America, is the first new commercial high-rise to reach the platinum level.
By Ron Gallagher • July 12, 2012 -
Pennsylvania to bar undocumented workers on public projects
Construction companies will have to check workers Social Security numbers for theft and validity.
By Ron Gallagher • July 12, 2012 -
N.J. contractors echo national worry over U.S. hiring quotas
Garden State firms say it takes one person to make sure a company is hiring enough of the right people.
By Ron Gallagher • July 12, 2012 -
DreamWorks indoor theme park in works for N.J. Meadowlands
The company that created "Shrek" and other animation movie hits is going into American Dream at Meadowlands.
By Ron Gallagher • July 12, 2012 -
Feds crafting process to improve environmental permitting
A March executive order said agencies should figure out how to streamline the permitting processes.
By Ron Gallagher • July 11, 2012 -
Bankruptcy by a sub limits contractor's options
If one member of a construction team files for bankruptcy, the whole project can have a problem.
By Ron Gallagher • July 10, 2012 -
Consumer attitudes diverge on homes, economic outlook
Fannie Mae found 35% of people think home prices will rise this year, but 57% think the economy is off track.
By Ron Gallagher • July 10, 2012 -
Public-private partnerships looking good for state, local governments
With no recovery in sight for state and local governments,P3s offer a way to stop deferring needed projects.
By Ron Gallagher • July 10, 2012 -
Construction unemployment down overall, but up in several sectors
An analysis of the U.S. Department of Labor's numbers for May provides a less-than-thrilling picture despite the industry-wide number.
By Ron Gallagher • July 10, 2012 -
Commercial balloon loans near 12-month low for pay-offs
The number of commercial real estate loans being paid off when their balloon rates kick in is stubbornly near low.
By Ron Gallagher • July 10, 2012 -
New York city seeks Lilliputian living units
Smaller than the mayor's digs and bigger than a jail cell, 275-square-foot apartments might be a market winner.
By Ron Gallagher • July 10, 2012 -
Skanska in $55 million deal to build someone's U.S. headquarters
Skanska's project is expected to be completed by next summer for the unnamed client.
By Brian Warmoth • July 9, 2012 -
NAHB breathes easier with flood insurance renewal
Congress reauthorized the National Flood Insurance Program on which builders and owners depend for some construction.
By Ron Gallagher • July 9, 2012 -
CAPREIT is setting up for $500 million acquisition effort
A REIT in Maryland sees an opportunity to build a multifamily portfolio over the next year and a half.
By Ron Gallagher • July 9, 2012 -
Canadian construction intentions boost May permit values
Both residential and non-residential building permit values increased by 7.4% in May since the April 4.4% decline.
By Lindsey Smith • July 6, 2012
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