Construction, forestry divisions boost John Deere Q2 results

Farming equipment earnings continue to tumble as global agricultural demand remains weak.

By Deborah Barrington • May 25, 2015

4 construction heads listed among 200 best-compensated CEOs

The Equilar-New York Times ranking surveys publicly-held companies valued at $1 billion or more. 

By Deborah Barrington • May 22, 2015

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NY construction firm admits to bilking clients on major projects

The Hunter Roberts Construction Group padded employees' timesheets and over-charged in a scheme that officials said "impacted virtually all of its projects."

By Emily Peiffer • May 21, 2015

Lumber Liquidators CEO unexpectedly resigns amid federal investigation

Founder Thomas Sullivan will serve as CEO until a replacement is found.

By Davide Savenije • May 21, 2015

Home Depot impresses with Q1 results; Lowe's misses mark

The positive news from Home Depot is attributed to improving weather conditions and the retailer's focus in states with thriving housing markets.

By Deborah Barrington • May 19, 2015

Home design startup Decorist scores $4.5M in funding from Lowe's, angel investors

The home improvement giant is no stranger to investments in industry startups.

By Emily Peiffer • May 19, 2015

Google's plans to expand futuristic CA headquarters denied; LinkedIn snatches coveted land

The search giant was granted approval for enough square footage to build about one-fourth of what it proposed. 

By Deborah Barrington • May 19, 2015

TX lures Kubota tractor company from CA with $3.8M grant

The firm said the restructuring and relocation is in alignment with goals to strengthen its brand in the U.S. marketplace.

By Deborah Barrington • May 19, 2015

Construction tech startup PlanGrid snags $18M in funding

The company aims to ease the planning process by digitizing blueprints.

By Emily Peiffer • May 14, 2015

Mega merger of DTZ, Cushman & Wakefield to create $5.5 billion entity

The joint firm will be among the world’s Top 3 commercial real estate service companies.

By Sharon O'Malley • May 13, 2015

TRI Pointe Homes wins Builder of the Year

The California-based firm’s revenues are projected to soar to $1.7 billion this year.

By Sharon O'Malley • May 13, 2015

D.R. Horton triples sales of entry-level homes

The big builder reports the success of its new Express brand has led to lower margins.

By Sharon O'Malley • April 24, 2015

Caterpillar Q1 earnings plow past projections

However, the CEO of the equipment giant doesn't expect the positive results to continue in future quarters.

By Emily Peiffer • April 23, 2015

Google shells out $500M on construction projects in CA headquarters

The tech giant has dropped more on building and remodeling than all local homeowners combined.

By Sharon O'Malley • April 20, 2015

Wells Fargo tops list of 'green' financial institutions

LEED-certified bank branches do more business than others, according to the USGBC.

By Sharon O'Malley • April 20, 2015

Tesla spends $62M so far on Nevada gigafactory

The $5 billion lithium-ion plant will be the largest in the world.

By Sharon O'Malley • April 17, 2015

Lumber Liquidators faces 5 class-action lawsuits

New allegations about ‘unreliable’ home air quality tests have surfaced.

By Sharon O'Malley • April 14, 2015

Builders FirstSource to buy rival ProBuild

The $1.63 billion deal will expand the building materials supplier’s product line and geographic reach.

By Sharon O'Malley • April 14, 2015

Las Vegas hopes new Ikea will jumpstart construction industry

Another addition of the Swedish home furnishings giant in Burbank, CA, will be its largest store in the country.

By Sharon O'Malley • April 12, 2015

Apple rescinds no-felons hiring policy on job site

A spokesman told The San Jose Mercury News some ex-cons "deserve a second chance."

By Sharon O'Malley • April 9, 2015

Labor union, advocates decry Apple decision to ban ex-cons from construction site

A law professor said the tech giant could be in for a legal battle.

By Sharon O'Malley • April 9, 2015

New Facebook office building features 9-acre 'green roof'

A half-mile walking trail and 400 trees adorn the structure’s crown, which will provide insulation and keep energy costs lower.

By Sharon O'Malley • April 1, 2015

Tesla set to unveil home battery that can store electricity

The electric carmaker’s CEO hinted the company will unveil the product late this month.

By Sharon O'Malley • April 1, 2015

Safety Commission to investigate Lumber Liquidators' flooring

U.S. manufacturers are reaching out to builders and consumers with their own reassurances.

By Sharon O'Malley • March 25, 2015

Lennar, Toll Brothers experiment with rental housing

The deviation from the typical single-family market was a result of skyrocketing rents and a 20-year-low homeownership rate.

By Sharon O'Malley • March 22, 2015