Residential Building: Page 2

Mall demo paves way for $1B Dallas development

The 23-acre Park Heritage project will redevelop a portion of the Valley View Mall with high-rise offices, residences and retail space.

By Kim Slowey • May 07, 2019

Construction industry unemployment at record low

The case for an economic downturn over the next 18 months is fading fast, said an ABC economist, citing 103 months of continuous job creation.

By Kathleen Brown • May 06, 2019

Panel: Next gen, industry deserve better career narrative

Businesses can demonstrate to young people that their dreams don't require a four-year degree, said leaders from Fluor, ABC and more.

By Kathleen Brown • April 29, 2019

Skender, Z Modular strike deal to manufacture multifamily components

Skender says Z's all-steel VectorBloc system will allow it to stack units higher, accelerate construction by 40% and lower project costs by up to 15%. 

By Kim Slowey • April 26, 2019

The simple safety tweak to boost engagement, competition

AGC conference speakers showed how phones can be paired with interactive Q&A sessions to derive more value from typically blasé safety briefings.

By Kathleen Brown • April 08, 2019

The 10 traits successful contractors have in common

In a packed session of the AGC Convention in Denver last week, a seasoned consultant listed the top habits of the industry's fastest-growing and most profitable companies.

By Kathleen Brown • April 04, 2019

Bill would allow temporary visas for construction workers

The AGC urged support of a Pennsylvania congressman's proposal to supplement the construction labor force with temporary foreign workers.

By Kim Slowey • March 19, 2019

Los Angeles development booming

Luxury residential projects lead a building spree that has 4 million square feet of new commercial construction remaking the city's downtown.

By Kim Slowey • March 14, 2019

3 recent developments in 'constructuring'

By adapting manufacturing's efficiency models to building processes, these initiatives are expanding offsite construction to more, exceedingly complex projects.

By Kathleen Brown • March 06, 2019

By the numbers: Women in construction

There's a growing effort to recruit more women to fill workforce gaps, but their representation in the industry hovers around 10%, with only 3.5% of that in the trades.

By Kim Slowey • March 06, 2019

How these women are raising the bar on diversity in construction

To mark Women in Construction Week 2019, Construction Dive spotlights five women leaders making invaluable contributions to their teams and creating space for diverse individuals to grow in the industry.

By Construction Dive Team • March 04, 2019

To get the most out of drones, start with 'low-hanging fruit'

Thanks to a maturing drone market, contractors of all sizes can capture value through progress tracking, safety inspections and more while holding subs accountable, says William Pryor of Skycatch.

By Kathleen Brown • Feb. 27, 2019

Construction fatalities up in New York state, down in NYC

While the rate of jobsite deaths across the state increased 39% between 2013 and 2017, the city saw a 23% decrease, according to a report on the most recent Department of Labor data.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 05, 2019

Miami-Dade approves zoning change to encourage TODs

The county's new zoning allows for higher density residential construction along six transit corridors.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 04, 2019

21-story timber building in Wisconsin, tallest in US, advances

Milwaukee Common Council's approval means the residential structure must now pass fire safety specs and paves the way for its developer to propose a 7-story wood office building as well.

By Kim Slowey • UPDATED: March 1, 2019 at 8:59 a.m.

Column

The Dotted Line: Putting together the pieces of a modular project contract

Despite prefab's popularity, many legal aspects of the dynamic building method are still being sorted out among industry and legal experts. Until then, the dotted line is sometimes a blurred line.

By Joe Beeton • Jan. 29, 2019

FMI: Despite market growth, contractors should still 'recession proof'

The consulting firm suggested taking precautionary measures against a potential downturn while construction businesses are still booming.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 28, 2019

OSHA relieves contractors from some electronic recordkeeping

The final rule alleviates some privacy concerns by getting rid of electronic reporting requirements for two work-related injuries and illnesses forms.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 25, 2019

NYC construction activity may have 'leveled out' in 2018

While they slid from 2017 levels, last year's permits represent the addition of 46 million square feet of floor space, according to the city's buildings department.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 24, 2019

Memphis, Tennessee, saw $1.3B of new construction permits in 2018

As is trending in many U.S. metros, residents' demand for a live-work-play environment is drawing business and keeping contractors busy.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 18, 2019

Deep Dive

For Generation Z, the value of a construction career is a no-brainer

Trades training is an attractive alternative to student loans for frugal Gen Zers, who seek financial success and entrepreneurial opportunities at a young age.

By Kathleen Brown • Jan. 16, 2019

Our 10 best stories of 2018

Construction Dive's top news and features covered AECOM, Skanska, Bechtel, the FIU bridge collapse, silica citations, stadium projects and more.

By Construction Dive Team • Dec. 21, 2018

$50B of development in Washington, DC's pipeline

Residential represents the biggest share of the construction boom, but many hotel, office and retail projects are also underway.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 18, 2018

Q&A

The 50 States of Construction: Fast-growing North Carolina rebounds from Hurricane Florence

Faced with an influx of residents, the state is resuming its frantic pace of building and infrastructure construction —​ but creative strategies to recruit more young people to the industry will be essential.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 13, 2018

Indiana county issues $1B of building permits for second consecutive year

At a daily pace of $2.2 million in permit value for construction and renovation of residential and commercial projects, Allen County, home to Fort Wayne, may break a five-year record.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 06, 2018