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Dodge: 2019 construction starts to hold steady at $808B

Activity appears to be "rounding the peak" at its current level, helped by overall economic momentum but threatened by rising inflation, Dodge Data & Analytics Chief Economist Robert Murray said at a conference yesterday.

By Kathleen Brown • Oct. 26, 2018

How the midterm elections will impact the construction industry

The course of infrastructure funding, immigration policy, the U.S.-Mexico border wall and local mega-projects could be decided by which Congressional and gubernatorial​ candidates win in November.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 18, 2018

Balfour Beatty tapped to manage Atlanta prefab tower project

Offsite construction firm Prescient will prefabricate and install wall panels, structural columns, precast balconies and more for Toll Bros.' 13-story apartment high-rise.​

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 17, 2018

What the construction industry can expect post-Hurricane Michael

A shortage of building materials and manpower are among the challenges ahead for contractors performing work in the devastated Florida Panhandle.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 15, 2018

Survey: 65% construction workers fatigued on the job

Every worker participating in a National Safety Council survey reported at least one risk factor for fatigue, which 71% of employers said hampers productivity.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 12, 2018

'Kaleidoscopic' high-rise planned for downtown Los Angeles moves forward

City officials said the 58-story mixed-use tower, featuring a façade with vegetation and digitized landscapes, would worsen traffic, but otherwise do minimal damage to the environment.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 09, 2018

San Francisco looks toward tougher seismic building codes

City officials are targeting recommendations at the 100 out of 156 high-rises that were built before modern seismic codes went into effect.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 08, 2018

Deep Dive

How to protect and retain immigrant workers

Awaiting President Donald Trump's next policy move, construction executives underscore the economic contributions of foreign-born workers, who make up 25% of the workforce, while unions and others call for better safeguards against wage theft and jobsite injury.

By Kathleen Brown • Sept. 24, 2018

Contractors expect more change in next 5 years than past 50

Companies that believe "great change is imminent" are six times more likely to innovate, an AGC study titled "Managing Risk in the Digital Age" found.

By Kim Slowey • Aug. 22, 2018

$3B Hudson Yards tower tops July's construction starts

The top 10 starts on ConstructConnect's list of commercial, residential, civil, institutional and industrial projects point to a healthy overall market.

By Kim Slowey • Aug. 20, 2018

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Business Toolbox: When should contractors say no to new business?

Construction companies are often reluctant to turn down work, but seasoned contractors and accountants say there are some good reasons to walk away.

By Kim Slowey • Aug. 16, 2018

Construction trumps other Massachusetts industries in opioids deaths

The state's construction and extraction workers are six times as likely to die from opioid use as those in other industries.

By Kim Slowey • Aug. 14, 2018

CDC, OSHA: Heat stress risk starts at 85 degrees Fahrenheit

The Centers for Disease Control suggested that employers start screening workers for heat stress when the heat index reaches 85 F rather than the 91 F OSHA currently recommends.

By Kim Slowey • Aug. 03, 2018

San Francisco sees trend toward 'ultra-luxury' condos

The units in one condo tower will be priced at $2,500 per square foot, twice the current going rate for luxury units.

By Kim Slowey • July 26, 2018

Deep Dive

Connected tools, equipment boost jobsite productivity

But the successful adoption of these products sometimes requires a major shift in company culture.

By Kim Slowey • July 16, 2018

Report identifies some causes, solutions to lack of women in the construction workforce

The Portland, Oregon, area's nonresidential segment employs only 4% women, according to a recent report, which offered some strategies to countering what it indicated is part of a widespread problem.

By Kim Slowey • July 13, 2018

Deep Dive

Business toolbox: Maximizing cash flow

Having cash at the ready not only allows contractors to pay their bills on time but to finance material and manpower on new projects. 

By Kim Slowey • July 11, 2018

Nevada construction industry feeling impact of tariff war

Rising steel prices are making much-needed housing in Nevada less affordable and threatening jobs in steel-related industries.

By Kim Slowey • July 10, 2018

Construction firms try to pull with 'cool'

A McCarthy Building Cos. executive, for example, reportedly said at a recent industry event that the company tries to attract younger skilled workers by showcasing the company's "cool" projects and high-tech tools.

By Kim Slowey • June 20, 2018

How BIM boosted efficiency, collaboration in San Francisco mega project

Designers, engineers and contractors behind the massive Oceanwide Center used 3D modeling software to execute complex design details within an efficient timeline.

By Kathleen Brown • June 18, 2018

Report: US construction industry has a bright future

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Foundation predicted industry growth of 5% from 2017 to 2018.

By Kim Slowey • June 18, 2018

$1.5B set to expand mixed-used project in Dallas suburb

Developer and commercial real estate agency Bright Realty broke ground this week on a new mixed-use, "urban core" project in Lewisville, Texas.

By Kim Slowey • June 15, 2018

Siemens acquires smart buildings firm Enlightened

Purchase of the "internet of things"-focused firm is the latest move by the automation technology company to buy into the smart buildings push.

By Katy Tomasulo • June 06, 2018

RFP for affordable modular housing a first in NYC

New York City is pushing smaller, module-based units as a way to build faster and with more cost efficiency.

By Kim Slowey • June 05, 2018

$1B worth of rental units going up at Brooklyn waterfront

The two new buildings will add to the residential development already underway at the New York City borough's Greenpoint Landing. 

By Kim Slowey • June 01, 2018