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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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TrendlineRecruiting, retention and training in construction
A roundup on articles focus on recruiting and retention for construction.
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Portland architects propose connected mixed-use skyscrapers
The 5 million-square-foot project would include an underground high-speed transportation center, a feature that is helping cities boost public transit ridership and economic development.
By Kim Slowey • Feb. 15, 2018 -
Skyward
OpinionThe benefits of employing drones in construction
Mike Danielak of Skyward says use cases are emerging that offer business value and competitive advantage for construction companies with drone programs.
By Mike Danielak • Feb. 14, 2018 -
Riverview Energy plans $2.5B Indiana coal-to-diesel plant
The project could generate more than 2,000 temporary construction jobs. The firm selected Indiana because of its pro-business reputation, but that's changing.
By Kim Slowey • Feb. 14, 2018 -
Velocity Robotics
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 -
$3B Las Vegas resort hotel, reborn as The Drew, scheduled for completion in 2020
The Drew will help accommodate the extra 600,000 annual visitors expected after the Las Vegas Convention Center expansion is finished in two years.
By Kim Slowey • Feb. 14, 2018 -
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 -
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 -
Hiring goal not met for $1B Golden State Warriors arena
Contracts to small businesses account for only 18% of the total contracts awarded, although the stated goal is 50%. In other cities, heavy fines have been levied against contractors not meeting local hiring requirements.
By Kim Slowey • Feb. 13, 2018 -
Turner Construction files $12.5M lawsuit against Seattle-area Sound Transit
Collaborative project delivery methods are supposed to eliminate most of the issues that Turner claims happened on the Capitol Hill station project. But the company says it never had such a relationship with the authority.
By Kim Slowey • Feb. 12, 2018 -
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 -
Chicago approves $700M mixed-use project, includes city's future 6th-tallest tower
The project is expected to create between 1,500 and 2,000 construction jobs and its developer has promised to use 50% Chicago residents.
By Kim Slowey • Feb. 12, 2018 -
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. 9, 2018 -
Orlando developer planning $1B mixed-use project near Walt Disney World
Unicorp National Developments is set to build a boardwalk lined with shops and restaurants overlooking a water show similar to that at the Bellagio in Las Vegas.
By Kim Slowey • Feb. 9, 2018 -
Los Angeles Union Station considers $2B expansion
Project officials said the expansion would reduce wait times and add more flexibility for riders, and could help boost mobility in time for when the city hosts the Olympic Games in summer 2028.
By Kim Slowey • Feb. 9, 2018 -
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Dodge Momentum Index sees early 2018 dip
Dodge Data & Analytics said January's decline was a correction following an unusually strong end to 2017.
By Kim Slowey • Feb. 8, 2018 -
Pittsburgh airport picks designers for $1B+ terminal upgrade
The Allegheny County Airport Authority has awarded a $15 million contract to the joint venture of Gensler and HDR.
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Harrah's pushes plan to build $340M New Orleans hotel
The project, to be situated next to Harrah's existing downtown casino complex, will include a nightclub and restaurants but no new space for gambling.
By Kim Slowey • Feb. 7, 2018 -
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. 7, 2018 -
Newark, New Jersey, mixed-use project will include 11-story wood skyscraper
Mass timber construction in the U.S. is gaining momentum as the segment increasingly produces more record-breaking projects.
By Kim Slowey • Feb. 7, 2018 -
San Francisco proposal would convert parking garage into hotel, affordable housing
Leaders with the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency are scheduled to vote Tuesday on whether to move forward with the plan.
By Katie Pyzyk • Feb. 6, 2018 -
Nearly half of all construction worker deaths are fall-related, database finds
More than half of reported fall fatalities had no access to fall protection systems, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health found.
By Kim Slowey • Feb. 6, 2018 -
Opinion4 ways to ensure safety on the jobsite
The industry owes it to its workers to prioritize their safety and give them the tools necessary to prevent incidents before they occur, writes Bill Wilhelm, president of Irvine, Calif.-based R.D. Olson Construction.
By Bill Wilhelm • Feb. 5, 2018 -
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US construction spending hit record high for second-straight month
December's record beat analyst expectations by 0.3% and marks the fifth-consecutive month of spending gains.
By Kim Slowey • Feb. 5, 2018
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