Residential Building: Page 2
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Los Angeles officials vote to oppose state housing bill
California lawmakers who crafted the measure say it will help add more affordable housing to supply-challenged cities around the state.
By Kim Slowey • April 03, 2018
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Houston agency proposes new floodplain construction standards
The cost of building to these new standards is expected to range from $11,000 to $32,000 per structure.
By Kim Slowey • April 03, 2018
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Miami-Dade County testing school-based teacher housing
The Florida school district's construction plan would make it easier for teachers to afford to live in a pricey housing market.
By Kim Slowey • March 28, 2018
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Washington state to include mass timber in building codes
State lawmakers are also working on legislation that would require cross-laminated timber be used in any public building 12 stories or less.
By Kim Slowey • March 28, 2018
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Construction workers least likely to have health insurance, report finds
Many of the uninsured are independent contractors who are not entitled to benefits, including health coverage.
By Kim Slowey • March 27, 2018
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Report: Caught-in, caught-between construction deaths rising
Construction had the most caught-in and caught-between fatalities of any major industry, with older workers being the most at risk.
By Kim Slowey • March 20, 2018
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9 construction jobs on Indeed's top 25 best jobs list
The 2018 list focuses on jobs with salaries of at least $75,000 and the most job opportunities.
By Kim Slowey • March 19, 2018
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Deep DiveChanging marijuana laws and the opioid crisis are prompting employer action
Employers may need to reconsider their drug testing and use policies — both to accommodate new laws and reach out to those struggling with addiction.
By Kathryn Moody • March 16, 2018
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H-2B visa shortage has firms scrambling to find summer help
At the center of the debate about H-2Bs is whether American workers will pick up the seasonal jobs left open by a lack of visas.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 15, 2018
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Majority of worksites could be violating OSHA's electronic record-keeping rule
OSHA has until June 15 to inspect its database of locations and issue violations to those that did not file 2016 summaries.
By Kim Slowey • March 13, 2018
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Report: Global construction waste will almost double by 2025
Lack of global recycling standards is one hurdle the construction waste market faces in its efforts to reduce the amount of material that ends up in landfills.
By Kim Slowey • March 13, 2018
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Construction sees best month of job growth since March 2007
Construction accounted for one-fifth of net new job creation in the U.S. last month.
By Mary Tyler March • March 09, 2018
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Study: Prevailing wage laws move African-American construction workers toward income equality
The Illinois Economic Policy Institute found that laws can increase African-American construction workers' net pay by 24%, and other workers benefit, too.
By Kim Slowey • March 08, 2018
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Is Seattle's building boom over?
There are still plenty of projects in the pipeline, but construction has declined in the past six months and Seattle's crane count has fallen by 22%.
By Kim Slowey • March 07, 2018
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Deep DiveHow technology is streamlining the preconstruction process
Digital tools are creating transparency and allowing for data exchanges that reduce time and eliminate confusion and errors — and the costs associated with them.
By Kim Slowey • Feb. 28, 2018
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Officials issue hazard alert after rise in trench worker fatalities
According to OSHA, 2016 U.S. trench fatalities totaled more than the combined deaths for 2015 and 2014.
By Kim Slowey • Feb. 28, 2018
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Residential micro-units struggle to overcome regulations
The smallest residential spaces, which are gaining popularity, can often run up against local zoning and building codes.
By Kim Slowey • Feb. 27, 2018
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January material prices up 1.1%
Year-over-year material prices rose 4.9%, and the Associated Builders and Contractors expect prices to continue to rise through 2018.
By Kim Slowey • Feb. 15, 2018
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Dodge: 2017 commercial, multifamily construction starts decline in top markets
Even with a 16% drop in commercial and multifamily starts from 2016, the New York City metro area emerged as last year's leader. Overall, starts for all construction segments were up 3%.
By Kim Slowey • Feb. 15, 2018
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Time-saving robotic accessory could hit market within the year
Velocity Robotics claims its Autoset miter saw attachment can shave up to three days off a five- to six-week work schedule.
By Kim Slowey • Feb. 14, 2018
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Chicago suburb plans 80-acre mixed-use entertainment district
Niles' mayor is advocating for the project, which he says will help turn the town into a destination rather than a pass-through community. It's a strategy being employed by cities nationwide.
By Kim Slowey • Feb. 14, 2018
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Deep DiveDoes paying a piece rate lead to greater productivity?
Allowing workers to set their own pace has advantages and drawbacks. Here are the key things you need to know to determine if this payment system is right for your company.
By Kim Slowey • Feb. 13, 2018
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H-2B petitions may surge again for second half of FY 2018
Already, the Department of Labor has announced it won't issue H-2B visa certifications until Feb. 20 due to an unprecedented influx of applications.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 12, 2018
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Budget deal includes $20B for infrastructure, $90B for post-disaster recovery
Lawmakers have allocated money for existing water and energy infrastructure projects and new rural initiatives like broadband.
By Kim Slowey • Feb. 09, 2018
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New York City's construction workforce needs more women, minorities, NYBC says
The construction industry has long struggled to recruit and maintain underrepresented demographics, particularly women and people of color.
By Kim Slowey • Feb. 07, 2018