Commercial Building: Page 352
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Industrial building has momentum, but it's uneven across the country
Professionals heard numerous reports about U.S. markets and the nation as a whole during NAIOP's I.con: The Industrial Conference.
By Ron Gallagher • June 18, 2012 -
Slowly, a new image for structured parking
Parking decks have seldom been loved, but designs are popping up that are downright creative.
By Ron Gallagher • June 15, 2012 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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A range of ideas, products and platforms are transforming the construction industry.
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Report: Readying London for the Olympics is below cost estimates
A British government report says the budget has $740 million in unspent contingency costs with a few weeks until the Games open July 27.
By Ron Gallagher • June 15, 2012 -
Construction employment declined in 30 states between May 2011 and 2012
More states lost construction jobs in May than at any point since June 2011.
By Ron Gallagher • June 15, 2012 -
Transportation conference committee moving, but extension may be next step (again)
The Senate and House are working on a compromise transportation bill, but a six-month extension may be the first result.
By Ron Gallagher • June 14, 2012 -
Can China build the world's tallest tower in 3 months?
China is ramping up its prefab-enabled building process – in a big way.
By Ron Gallagher • June 14, 2012 -
Gilbane names two new executive vice presidents
Dennis Cornick and Thomas Laird join Gilbane's executive team.
By Ron Gallagher • June 14, 2012 -
Contractor, home builder, architect group economists set online discussion
The chief economists of NAHB, ABC and AIA will be together for a free online discussion next Tuesday.
By Ron Gallagher • June 13, 2012 -
Database gives real-time auction prices on construction equipment
Information from hundreds of transactions gives the real value of equipment and helps connect buyers and sellers.
By Ron Gallagher • June 13, 2012 -
Construction materials prices drop a pinch − but will it last?
Two national industry organizations disagreed on how much, one putting the decline at 0.5% from April and the other at 0.3%.
By Ron Gallagher • June 13, 2012 -
NAHB index says condo market shows improvement
The Multifamily Production Index (MPI) is at its highest since the third quarter of 2005.
By Ron Gallagher • June 13, 2012 -
Firm cashes in quickly on single-family rental investments
Landsmith LP sold 75 Phoenix houses for $7.5 million a year after it paid $5.2 million and began managing and renovating them.
By Ron Gallagher • June 12, 2012 -
Genivar is buying U.K. designer WSP Group
The $431 million deal provides the firms with a larger global platform.
By Ron Gallagher • June 12, 2012 -
Developers wager on new office towers in three large cities
In some places, developers are betting on the recovery and planning new buildings on spec.
By Ron Gallagher • June 12, 2012 -
Meritage Homes enters Charlotte, N.C., market
Rick Roberson will be president of the new division, shifting from the company's Texas operations.
By Ron Gallagher • June 12, 2012 -
Don L. Short II, consultant on project estimating, is dead
The founder of Tempest Co. was a crusader for estimating fundamentals and a much-read and controversial communicator.
By Ron Gallagher • June 12, 2012 -
Survey reveals emerging trends in parking
Increased demand for technology-related innovations accounts for half of the top 10 trends in the $30 billion parking industry.
By Ron Gallagher • June 11, 2012 -
Church gains energy efficiency, retains aesthetics with windows
The pastor says the 50-year-old Pennsylvania church's windows kept out rain and snow and let in cold.
By Ron Gallagher • June 11, 2012 -
$1 billion water project starts for Navajo Nation
The project, in New Mexico, should be serving 250,000 people by 2040 with 280 miles of pipe and other infrastructure.
By Ron Gallagher • June 11, 2012 -
After rocky acquisition, Manitou aims to best Bobcat
The company says it has turned profitable again and will produce the world's largest skid-steer loader.
By Ron Gallagher • June 11, 2012 -
5 fastest growing (and shrinking) states by GDP
North Dakota saw the largest GDP gain in 2011, while Wyoming experienced the steepest decline.
By Ron Gallagher • June 11, 2012 -
For-sale multi-family housing picks up steam
The rental market is still hot, but it’s no longer the only game in town.
By Ron Gallagher • June 11, 2012 -
Construction Dive A-List Profile: Steve Linsky
In our ongoing series of interviews, Construction Dive will be profiling individuals who have been selected for the Construction Dive A-List. Today we talk to Steve Linsky, a marketing specialist and construction industry veteran.
By Brian Warmoth • June 8, 2012 -
Military construction: 5 trends that could spell success for your firm
Contractors who can adapt to where the military is going with its buildings can find plenty of work.
By Ron Gallagher • June 8, 2012 -
Window and door trade groups are linking up
Two associations that represent manufacturers say an alliance will help their presence in the Southeast.
By Ron Gallagher • June 8, 2012