Construction Dive's 'mini megacities' to watch: Omaha, Nebraska

Omaha’s inexpensive land and centralized location have helped fuel an explosion in construction-related employment.

By Jennifer Goodman • Jan. 15, 2020

The public construction firms to watch in 2020

Risk reduction, deleveraging and even bankruptcy are on the table for some of the industry's top publicly traded companies this year.

By Jennifer Goodman • Jan. 10, 2020

Deloitte: Construction cost pressures to continue in 2020

There are steps contractors can take to help mitigate these rising costs, according to a new report from the accounting services firm.

By Jennifer Goodman • Jan. 8, 2020

Top trends: 5 ways construction will evolve in 2020

Though the nation's second-largest industry seems like it doesn't change much, there are myriad, nuanced forces shaping the way contractors do business and buildings get built, and more so now than ever before.

By Joe Beeton • Jan. 7, 2020

Presidential election, mixed economic outlook to affect builders in 2020

Economists see many positive signs for construction this year, but warn that a contentious presidential race could cause potential clients to adopt a wait-and-see attitude.

By Jennifer Goodman • Jan. 2, 2020

Construction leaders increasingly vigilant as economy hints at downturn

Construction's 2019 economic outlook saw some ups and downs and Construction Dive reporters covered the ins and outs all year long.

Dec. 20, 2019

Katerra closing Phoenix modular building facility, laying off 200 workers

The California-based designer and builder of prefabricated components and mass timber modular units said it's on a growth path toward profitability next year despite having to close the 250,000-square-foot facility this month.

By Joe Beeton • Dec. 10, 2019

Deere says new layoffs due to projected dips in construction

The John Deere manufacturer is laying off 57 workers in Iowa, following Q4 news that it expects sales of its construction equipment to fall as much as 15% next fiscal year.

By Jennifer Goodman • Dec. 10, 2019

2020 could see construction growth throttled by costs, labor and bearish owners

Although market forces are causing architects to be hit with delays and even cancellations, two of the industry's top economists say growth will slow some but remain mostly steady over the next year.

By Jennifer Goodman • Dec. 2, 2019

Construction industry salaries and wages, ranked

A new analysis of federal labor statistics breaks down construction's top earners, both in the field and in the office, as industry pay hits a decade high.

By Zachary Phillips , Jennifer Goodman • Nov. 18, 2019

'They've defended America, now let's help them build it': Combating the labor shortage with veterans

While countless jobs in the construction industry go unfilled, a stream of highly capable veterans look for work. Some experts say it's a marketing problem.

By Zachary Phillips • Nov. 11, 2019

Citing tariffs, Caterpillar lays off 120 temp workers in Texas

The U.S.-based construction-related manufacturer attributed the cuts to slowing sales stemming from President Trump's trade war with China.

By Jennifer Goodman • Nov. 5, 2019

E-verify to be mandatory for contractors in Pennsylvania and maybe more states

President Donald Trump has expressed interest in making the federal, online legal employment status verification system more widespread, possibly as part of a larger overhaul of U.S. immigration law. 

By Jennifer Carsen • Oct. 24, 2019

How contractors can survive a downturn

Take a look back at a story on recession-proofing from October, when experts were calm and optimistic about the boom the industry was experiencing, for the tips they had preparing for times like these.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 21, 2019

Inside Columbus, Ohio's $4B construction boom

A record number of starts this year will propel the city far beyond its peers in construction work, if the labor pool can keep up.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 10, 2019

Report: Construction faces widest foreign language skills gap

Safety issues on jobsites can arise when trade workers primarily speak Spanish or other languages that managers don't, a survey shows.

By Zachary Phillips • Oct. 8, 2019

Swinging the pendulum on construction careers

The skilled workforce shortage requires innovative solutions and recognizing barriers to entry.

Oct. 8, 2019

Construction unemployment returns to 2009 low

Wages were also up at the end of the month, to $30.81 an hour from $30.15 an hour last September.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 7, 2019

Market watch: Track construction's economic health

A watch list of the reports, indexes, surveys and stocks that can help contractors follow what's to come for the industry and their businesses.

By Jennifer Goodman • Oct. 3, 2019

Market watch: Indicators crucial to planning for a construction downturn

Construction leaders and industry experts look to a range of signs when trying to accurately forecast the future for their businesses.

By Jennifer Goodman • Oct. 2, 2019

Market watch: Labor shortage, backlogs may mask construction slowdown

Even though business has never been better for many contractors, economists warn of signs that the construction industry may be in for a downturn.

By Jennifer Goodman • Oct. 1, 2019

AIA: Design service billings experience 'substantial' decrease in July report

Kermit Baker, the AIA's chief economist, said six months of billing and project activity declines could mean that the design industry is "facing some headwinds" for the first time since its expansion started in 2012.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 19, 2019

7 construction OEM stocks to watch

How these public companies perform in response to a potential slowdown will likely be the focus of sector analysts for the foreseeable future.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 13, 2019

How the competitive job market can lead to prompter payments

Prompt payment has long been a challenge for the construction industry. Complex invoicing and weak payment legislation have made it difficult for subcontractors to receive timely payment from their employers.

Sept. 10, 2019

Six tips for navigating the equipment financing process

Funding heavy-equipment acquisitions through specialized asset-backed financing allows you to purchase more and better equipment. 

Aug. 27, 2019