Feel like you need to get caught up on what was going on in the world construction news? Construction Dive has you covered with our weekly roundup of most read news posts. Have a look at these articles on expense-trimming, net-zero home design and a report from Gilbane. You'll be glad you did:

• 35 ways to trim expenses in a cash-short construction economy—There are a range of actions you can take to help your position at a time when cash is tight.
• N.C. builder Deltec Homes offering state college's net-zero house design—A collaboration between Deltec and environmental design students at Appalachian State will please customers and support the school.
• OSHA says inspections lacking before fatal crane crash, owner says no—OSHA alleges a cable inspection wasn't done before a crane boom fell and killed a worker.
• Gilbane report has good, but not great, news for industry—The building company's semi-annual analysis says margins are slowly climbing back, but 2013 is iffy.
• A better N.Y. Harbor: Moving 30 Empire State Buildings worth of muck and sand on shore—New York is nearing the end of a 15-year project that has been driven by Panama Canal improvements.

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