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Deep Dive
You can fix internal skills gaps — but you have to find them first
When training shortcomings start affecting the bottom line, it's time to identify exactly where employees are missing the mark.
By Riia O'Donnell • Jan. 16, 2018 -
December material prices edge down, up 5% for 2017
Material price inflation largely was kept at bay in December, but the Associated Builders and Contractors said increases are likely in 2018.
By Kim Slowey • Jan. 12, 2018 -
CT governor shelves more than $4B in infrastructure projects
Gov. Dannel Malloy said he made the decision amid concerns surrounding the solvency of the state's Special Transportation Fund.
By Kim Slowey • Jan. 12, 2018 -
Toyota, Mazda to build $1.6B AL plant
The plant, which is expected to employ 4,000 people, is part of a five-year, $10 billion Toyota investment initiative.
By Kim Slowey • Jan. 11, 2018 -
Report: Office construction spurred by tech industry
Big cities with the strongest tech sectors have the lowest vacancy rates.
By Kim Slowey • Jan. 11, 2018 -
Deep Dive
The 50 States of Construction: How Indiana's thriving economy is driving construction opportunities
Jeff Lyness, of Maxwell Construction, shares his thoughts about why construction in his state is booming and how his company is using recruiting methods and technology to thrive amid the skilled labor shortage.
By Mary Tyler March • Jan. 10, 2018 -
$700M University of Southern California Village largest development in institution's history
The 15-acre development, completed in August, created 5,600 construction jobs and is expected to add $5.2 billion to the local economy.
By Kim Slowey • Jan. 10, 2018 -
Dodge Momentum Index ends 2017 on a high note
The month's uptick was driven by the institutional sector, which shot up 8.6% month over month, while the commercial sector grew by a modest 0.7%.
By Kim Slowey • Jan. 9, 2018 -
Deep Dive
How local recruiters can help construction find talent amid a shortage
Industry recruitment firms are building relationships with superintendents and project managers who can be tapped later for jobs — but for hefty fees.
By Kim Slowey • Jan. 9, 2018 -
Marijuana now legal in California, but employers can still enforce anti-drug policies
Zero-tolerance rules can remain despite recreational marijuana being legal — but employers nationwide must keep an eye on the issue.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 8, 2018 -
Deep Dive
8 construction trends to watch in 2018
After a robust 2017, construction companies are expecting more of the same this year. Here are the strengths and challenges they face in the year ahead.
By Kim Slowey , Mary Tyler March , Laurie Cowin • Jan. 8, 2018 -
Construction gains 30,000 jobs in December
The industry added 210,000 jobs in 2017, a more than 35% jump from 2016's increase of 155,000.
By Kim Slowey • Jan. 8, 2018 -
US construction spending hits new all-time high in November
The uptick in spending was driven by a 1% monthly increase in the homebuilding sector and a 0.9% increase in the private nonresidential sector.
By Kim Slowey • Jan. 4, 2018 -
November construction unemployment rate drops to 5%
That rate translated to 191,000 more construction workers in the industry than there were as of November 2016, boosting year-over-year employment in 36 states.
By Kim Slowey • Jan. 4, 2018 -
Private construction spending beats public spending in 2017
Total private-sector spending was up 6.5%, bolstered by residential construction. But private nonresidential construction spending fell 3.1%.
By Kim Slowey • Jan. 4, 2018 -
Report: Majority of contractors optimistic, expect to expand staffs
A survey of Associated General Contractors of America members indicates most market segments will grow and construction firms will increase payrolls in 2018.
By Laurie Cowin • Jan. 4, 2018 -
Deep Dive
Construction by the numbers in 2017
As the year ends, we take a look at some of the key numbers that defined the industry throughout the past 365 days.
By Laurie Cowin • Dec. 26, 2017 -
Dodge: November construction starts fall 12%
The past three months have averaged only a 1% drop in starts compared with the average of activity from January to August.
By Kim Slowey • Dec. 22, 2017 -
Strong architecture billings point to construction's momentum
November's index figure marks the strongest monthly growth this year, spelling a positive outlook for the industry moving into next year.
By Mary Tyler March • Dec. 20, 2017 -
ABC: Construction primed for stable 2018
Factors like increasing construction costs, however, could pose risks to the industry next year.
By Kim Slowey • Dec. 15, 2017 -
Construction growth expected to hold
The Associated Builders and Contractors reported that the nonresidential construction backlog grew in Q3 and should continue to do so in the near term.
By Kim Slowey • Dec. 13, 2017 -
ABC: Contractors should monitor rising material prices
Input prices saw the largest year-over-year jump last month since November 2011, and those costs will likely continue to rise as the global industry expands.
By Kim Slowey • Dec. 13, 2017 -
Construction poised for growth in 2018
The Dodge Momentum Index rose for a second-straight month, buoyed by gains in the commercial and institutional sectors.
By Kim Slowey • Dec. 11, 2017 -
Sponsored by Go Build
Go Build America Launches National Initiative
New National Initiative includes enhanced website and recruiting tools for employers targeted at young people and incumbent workforce.
Dec. 11, 2017 -
Industry Pulse: The latest construction data and statistics
As construction jobs increased, spending and contractor confidence dropped.
By Construction Dive Editors • Updated Aug. 12, 2022
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