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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 -
Opinion
How builder's risk coverage can protect buildings under construction
Every business, small or large, that embarks on a construction project needs builder's risk insurance because it typically covers things that property and liability policies don't, legal experts say.
By Alan H. Packer and Graham C. Mills • Nov. 26, 2018 -
Deep Dive
Two years of Trump: Where are we and what's next for construction?
Nearing the halfway point of President Donald Trump's term, we take a look at policies that impact construction, weighing economic health against risks that could inflame industry challenges.
By Kathleen Brown • Nov. 20, 2018 -
Construction workers have highest rate of suicide among American workers
One of the issues the industry has to overcome to prevent suicide, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found, is the stigma associated with mental illness and the negative perception of those who seek treatment.
By Kim Slowey • Nov. 20, 2018 -
6 mega mixed-use projects across the country
With so many high-dollar mixed-use developments popping up across the country, Construction Dive has put together a list of the top projects to watch.
By Laurie Cowin • Nov. 06, 2018 -
Prescient eyes 10M square feet, expansion to most 'NFL cities'
The firm — which uses robotics, BIM, lasers and other advanced manufacturing methods — has built or planned 9.8 million square feet of projects and is looking to expand its presence in major U.S. markets.
By Kathleen Brown • Oct. 31, 2018 -
Specialty contractors market 'hot,' says ENR
Last year's revenue for mechanical, electrical, utility and other subcontractors was up 10%, marking the seventh consecutive year of increased earnings, which should last at least another 12 to 18 months.
By Kim Slowey • Oct. 30, 2018 -
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