Dodge Momentum Index falls again in September

The institutional and commercial construction activity tracked by the index is expected to rebound despite the current negative streak.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 9, 2017

Construction adds 8K jobs in September

Industry and overall employment for the month dropped off sharply, likely in response to damage from Hurricanes Irma and Harvey.

By Mary Tyler March • Oct. 6, 2017

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Labor

A roundup of articles about issues affecting the workforce.

By Construction Dive staff

Construction spending inches up in August

Spending could get a significant boost in the coming months as hurricane-related rebuilding gets underway in the South.

By Mary Tyler March • Oct. 2, 2017

Study: Demand for construction trades will continue to climb

The employment future looks bright for construction trades through 2030 — but less so for their bosses. 

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 29, 2017

Are P3s 'more trouble than they're worth'?

We recap our latest coverage of the method in light of the president's recent comments calling into question his stance on using private funds for public works.

By Mary Tyler March • Sept. 28, 2017

Billionaire Dan Gilbert pledges 24K jobs for $2.1B in Detroit projects

Of those temporary and permanent positions, 15,000 would be in construction for the four downtown developments in question.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 22, 2017

Dodge: Construction starts fall 2% in August

Institutional projects like New York City's massive Moynihan Train Hall conversion led nonresidential building to a 14% month-over-month increase in value.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 22, 2017

Office construction boom continues across the US

Almost 48 million square feet of new U.S. office space is scheduled for delivery before the end of the year, according to a report from Commercial Café.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 22, 2017

Volvo doubles investment in SC plant to $1B

Company representatives did not give a reason for the increase but said the plant will hire an additional 1,900 employees as a result.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 21, 2017

America's continued construction labor crisis

The recent​ ​hurricanes, the Great Recession and expected infrastructure legislation have put the construction industry in an alarming situation.

By Bob Woods (CEO/President, Go Build) • Sept. 20, 2017

Architecture billings rise for seventh-straight month in August

The continued, steady demand for design services is a positive sign for future construction spending.

By Mary Tyler March • Sept. 20, 2017

Report: Industry optimistic about commercial prospects

Concerns about the availability of skilled workers have dampened enthusiasm somewhat and could worsen in response to the need for rebuilding in the South.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 20, 2017

ConstructConnect: August nonresidential starts down 9.8%

The above-average loss was driven by reduced activity in the commercial and institutional categories.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 19, 2017

DC Metro needs $15.5B to keep trains running, officials say

The figure falls short of the $25 billion some officials say is necessary for key capital projects along the struggling rail system.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 19, 2017

Housing starts dip, permits climb in August

The full impact of Hurricanes Harvey and Irma on housing activity will be registered in the coming months as rebuilding efforts get underway.

By Mary Tyler March • Sept. 19, 2017

Builder confidence falls back in September

The drop-off comes amid uncertainty as to the extent of the rebuilding process in the Southeast and Gulf Coast following Hurricanes Harvey and Irma.

By Mary Tyler March • Sept. 18, 2017

Demand for construction supplies soars after Hurricane Harvey

Buyers are seeking steel buildings, doors, and concrete, masonry and stone products at a higher frequency now than they were before the storm.

By Edwin Lopez • Sept. 18, 2017

USDOT announces $500M TIGER grants

Selections will prioritize rural projects that improve infrastructure, connect to regional economic centers and support economic growth.

By Hallie Busta • Sept. 14, 2017

Pittsburgh International Airport has a $1.1B plan to downsize

The upgrade to the former U.S. Airways hub, which has struggled to meet capacity in recent years, will lower the cost per passenger significantly.

By Hallie Busta • Sept. 14, 2017

Material prices continue to rise in August

It's still unclear how demand from repairs needed following Hurricanes Harvey and Irma will impact material prices in the long term.

By Hallie Busta • Sept. 14, 2017

Moody's: Damage from Harvey and Irma could hit $200B

Although the storms' impact is expected to dampen economic prospects during Q3, they’ll likely push the construction industry to a solid Q4.

By Hallie Busta • Sept. 13, 2017

NYC's research lab construction market is heating up

The city's 1.7 million square feet of lab space is fully occupied, with little new space in the works, indicating a likely business opportunity for contractors there.

By Mary Tyler March • Sept. 12, 2017

WA the latest to pilot a pay-per-mile fee

The state joins Oregon and a group of East Coast transit agencies in testing a mileage fee as a funding alternative to the gas tax for road construction.

By Hallie Busta • Sept. 12, 2017

Report: Taxes funding US highway construction aren't enough

Rather than increasing slowly as expected, excise tax revenues are declining, raising the stakes for finding new sources of long-term infrastructure funding.

By Hallie Busta • Sept. 12, 2017

Dodge Momentum Index slips again in August

The month's overall decline was driven by a continued slowdown in the commercial sector to more stable activity levels.

By Hallie Busta • Sept. 11, 2017