Missed the big headlines this week? Look no further—Construction Dive has you covered. From a crime-fighting construction worker to storm-defeating homes, these are the week's most read construction stories. Take a look:

• Dubai now has world's greenest building: Dubai already had the world's tallest building, but now it can boast the commercial building with the highest LEED score of all time. 
• 20 U.S. metro areas spending the most on new construction: The ongoing recovery is producing more construction investment; here are the 20 U.S. metros spending the most on new construction starts.
• Construction worker stops assault with power drill: When a man grabbed a woman in Hermosa Beach, Calif., a construction worker ran to her rescue armed with a power drill.
• Contractors say safety programs make business better: McGraw Hill Construction says in a new report that contractors are finding benefits in safety programs that justify or even outweigh the costs.
• Builder Deltec boasts storm-beating homes: After a year when storms have made a bigger-than-usual name for themselves, Deltec Homes is touting the benefits of letting the wind slide by.

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