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Dodge Momentum Index ends 2017 on a high note
The month's uptick was driven by the institutional sector, which shot up 8.6% month over month, while the commercial sector grew by a modest 0.7%.
By Kim Slowey • Jan. 9, 2018 -
Trump administration slow to fill open OSHA inspector positions
OSHA is just one federal agency where the administration has put the brakes on hiring.
By Kim Slowey • Jan. 9, 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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Marijuana now legal in California, but employers can still enforce anti-drug policies
Zero-tolerance rules can remain despite recreational marijuana being legal — but employers nationwide must keep an eye on the issue.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 8, 2018 -
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Deep Dive8 construction trends to watch in 2018
After a robust 2017, construction companies are expecting more of the same this year. Here are the strengths and challenges they face in the year ahead.
By Kim Slowey , Mary Tyler March , Laurie Cowin • Jan. 8, 2018 -
Resiliency at center of $1.5B Seaport San Diego design
Sea-level rise and potential seismic activity are two of the factors influencing the project's design.
By Kim Slowey • Jan. 8, 2018 -
Construction gains 30,000 jobs in December
The industry added 210,000 jobs in 2017, a more than 35% jump from 2016's increase of 155,000.
By Kim Slowey • Jan. 8, 2018 -
Munich RE: Global natural disaster losses total $330B
In the costliest hurricane season on record, U.S. disasters made up 50% of all losses versus its usual 32% share.
By Kim Slowey • Jan. 8, 2018 -
Developers reduce height of Boston's Winthrop Square — again
Before the project can move forward, it must undergo another public review period and reconcile its affordable housing plan with the city's goals.
By Kim Slowey • Jan. 5, 2018 -
Developer sues China Construction America for billions, alleges fraud
BML Properties claims the contractor's bogus billings cost it more than $2.25 billion on the Baha Mar Resort project in the Bahamas.
By Kim Slowey • Jan. 5, 2018 -
US construction spending hits new all-time high in November
The uptick in spending was driven by a 1% monthly increase in the homebuilding sector and a 0.9% increase in the private nonresidential sector.
By Kim Slowey • Jan. 4, 2018 -
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November construction unemployment rate drops to 5%
That rate translated to 191,000 more construction workers in the industry than there were as of November 2016, boosting year-over-year employment in 36 states.
By Kim Slowey • Jan. 4, 2018 -
Hurricane Harvey recovery puts the squeeze on Houston's training centers
Though the 2017 hurricane season resulted in job losses for some industries, demand for skilled construction workers is booming.
By Riia O'Donnell • Jan. 4, 2018 -
Report: Majority of contractors optimistic, expect to expand staffs
A survey of Associated General Contractors of America members indicates most market segments will grow and construction firms will increase payrolls in 2018.
By Laurie Cowin • Jan. 4, 2018 -
Katerra reportedly seeking $200M in new funding
The turnkey modular startup, now entering its third year, reached $2.5 billion in valuation in 2017.
By Mary Tyler March • Jan. 3, 2018 -
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Smart building tech yields utility savings up to 18%
The study, which examined office and retail space, hotels and hospitals, found each segment has significant differences in smart technology adoption.
By Laurie Cowin • Jan. 3, 2018 -
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DHS may end H-1B visa extensions for those waiting on a green card
The proposal could keep hundreds of thousands of foreign workers off U.S. payrolls. How will American employers be affected?
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 3, 2018 -
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NC utility officials green light contentious Duke Energy plant expansion
The state utilities commission gave its approval despite concerns that demand for electricity could dip by the plant's scheduled opening in 2024.
By Kim Slowey • Jan. 3, 2018 -
Los Angeles officials choose JV to develop $1.2B mixed-use project
When complete, the development will span more than two acres and house two of the tallest towers in the western U.S.
By Kim Slowey • Jan. 3, 2018 -
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2018 construction industry trade show guide
These eight industry events offer a number of opportunities to exchange ideas and network with some of the industry's leading professionals.
By Mary Tyler March • Jan. 2, 2018 -
Raiders footing bill for infrastructure around new Las Vegas stadium
The NFL team must come up with a suitable parking plan before pedestrian bridge and underpass locations specifics can be determined.
By Kim Slowey • Dec. 31, 2017 -
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Construction by the numbers in 2017
As the year ends, we take a look at some of the key numbers that defined the industry throughout the past 365 days.
By Laurie Cowin • Dec. 26, 2017 -
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Tishman Speyer proposes 14-acre TOD near Washington, DC
Transit-oriented developments, when done right, can be a boon to both developers and the transit system that serves the project.
By Kim Slowey • Dec. 22, 2017 -
Dodge: November construction starts fall 12%
The past three months have averaged only a 1% drop in starts compared with the average of activity from January to August.
By Kim Slowey • Dec. 22, 2017 -
$570M Seattle high rise 'game changer' in seismic and wind resistance
The 58-story Rainier Square Tower, which will forego the usual concrete core, also will be faster and more cost-efficient to build.
By Kim Slowey • Dec. 22, 2017 -
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Deep DiveUpdate: The latest on 4 of the biggest US mixed-use developments
Three of the four projects face big challenges, but progress on one that extends over water is smooth sailing.
By Kim Slowey • Dec. 21, 2017
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