Residential Building
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Megaprojects drive up demand for steel
Chip factories, battery plants and data centers require more steel than typical commercial construction, according to a new report.
By Sebastian Obando • Dec. 5, 2023 -
Florida bill would allow minors on roofing jobs
The legislation, which would permit teens 16 and older to work on roofing projects, also expands recruitment efforts in the trades.
By Zachary Phillips • Nov. 28, 2023 -
Explore the Trendline➔
Courtesy of Michael Green ArchitectureTrendlineModular construction's advantages, challenges come to the fore
Recent modular solutions offer commercial builders more benefits than ever for offsite projects, proponents say.
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Submissions open for construction site Holiday Lights contest
Enter by Dec. 15 to show off your company’s holiday spirit in Construction Dive's annual competition.
By Matthew Thibault • Nov. 28, 2023 -
Column // Help Wanted
Virginia Tech wins $450K grant for modular workforce development
A team focused on scaling offsite construction in Appalachia hopes it can rebuild both the workforce and affordable homes.
By Zachary Phillips • Nov. 27, 2023 -
Retrieved from Colman Yards project site on November 22, 2023
ENC Construction starts work on $430M Illinois mixed-use project
Developer J. Jeffers & Co. committed to only hiring contractors and labor in the state of Illinois, according to local media reports.
By Matthew Thibault • Nov. 21, 2023 -
Sponsored by American Global
Insurance market update: Property coverage in South Florida
While many are quick to blame the macro trend of inflation for property insurance increases, there are actual events with consequences inherent to the Florida market, that should be credited for the recent developments.
By Max Lehman, Associate Broker American Global • Nov. 13, 2023 -
Project Wins
St. Louis contractor nabs Michigan student housing job
Brinkmann Constructors will build the $99 million Verve Ann Arbor near the University of Michigan.
By Jennifer Goodman • Nov. 10, 2023 -
8 tech tools to find, hire construction workers
From well-known names to emerging sites, there are a lot of online options to help contractors make the perfect hire.
By Matthew Thibault • Nov. 8, 2023 -
$3B in construction projects fuel downtown Detroit’s growth
Large developments, including Newlab at Michigan Central and the renovation of the Book Building skyscraper, were recently completed in the Motor City.
By Matthew Thibault • Nov. 7, 2023 -
Retrieved from Lendlease on August 15, 2023
Google still reviewing options for Bay Area project
After Lendlease said agreements to build four developments worth $15 billion were no longer mutually beneficial, the tech giant said it continues investigating ways to move forward.
By Joe Bousquin • Updated Nov. 8, 2023 -
5 award-winning mass timber designs
The proposals demonstrate innovation in the use of the sustainable material and shared in a prize pool worth $2.2 million.
By Matthew Thibault • Nov. 3, 2023 -
The Ford-UAW deal features $8B in plant upgrades. Here’s where the money’s going.
The investments will include the introduction of new EV models at four facilities.
By Kate Magill • Oct. 31, 2023 -
Sponsored by Hitech Digital
Top 5 BIM myths busted
The AEC industry can benefit from debunking myths about BIM, as well as adopting BIM best practices.
Oct. 30, 2023 -
Goldman sees high home prices, mortgage rates for next year
The backlog of multifamily units already under construction has grown 56% since 2020, and the pipeline for new projects has begun to narrow, the global banking firm said.
By Jennifer Goodman • Oct. 26, 2023 -
Regional Report
Is Phoenix’s construction market hot? Depends on who you ask.
With few natural disaster risks, a stable climate and business-friendly practices, the Arizona metropolis has experienced a burst in industrial building.
By Matthew Thibault • Oct. 25, 2023 -
Construction takes bigger bite out of the Big Apple
Building expenditures in New York City will jump 10% above pre-pandemic levels by the end of 2023 to reach $83 billion, according to a new report.
By Sebastian Obando • Oct. 19, 2023 -
Lennar reports data breach
Over 7,400 customers were affected by the incident, which involved access to names and Social Security numbers.
By Mary Salmonsen • Oct. 18, 2023 -
Lendlease expands US military housing portfolio
The company will break ground on the Army’s first new privatized housing project in 13 years.
By Zachary Phillips • Oct. 16, 2023 -
Simpson Manufacturing hit by cyberattack
The owner of construction fasteners supplier Simpson Strong-Tie revealed the incident in a Securities and Exchange Commission filing on Oct. 11.
By Matthew Thibault • Oct. 12, 2023 -
Construction insurer hit in data breach
Builders Mutual said the hack affected 64,761 individuals, per a filing with the state of Maine.
By Matthew Thibault • Oct. 4, 2023 -
Sumitomo Forestry to buy JPI’s operating platform
JPI CEO Payton Mayes and Chief Financial and Investment Officer Mollie Fadule will operate the company within the Japanese conglomerate.
By Leslie Shaver • Oct. 4, 2023 -
Project Wins
Gilbane wins luxury Florida condo-rental project
The West Palm Beach tower will include 485 units, 2 million square feet of space and a marina.
By Matthew Thibault • Oct. 2, 2023 -
Unused parking adds over $2M to typical multifamily projects
Reducing parking spaces can save money and minimize environmental impact, a Rutgers University white paper found.
By Mary Salmonsen • Sept. 28, 2023 -
Bracing for rising seas, a Hawaii county makes builders prep for year 2100
Kaua’i County is one of the nation’s first to base construction regulations on projected sea-level rise. A planning official explains how others could follow.
By Ysabelle Kempe • Sept. 27, 2023 -
Economic Reports
Manufacturing, transportation gains lift construction starts
Factory project kickoffs continued their tear, rocketing 285% from the month before.
By Matthew Thibault • Sept. 22, 2023