Commercial Building: Page 366
-
Federal Legislation Would Set Five-Year Funding for Highways, Transit
A GOP bill would authorize $260 billion for highway, transit and safety work and, backers say, cut red tape.
By Ron Gallagher • Jan. 31, 2012 -
'Tinge of Optimism' at World of Concrete
A slow recovery in construction activity didn't deter more than 52,000 people from attending this year's concrete show.
By Ron Gallagher • Jan. 31, 2012 -
Explore the Trendline➔
vitranc via Getty Images
TrendlinePreconstruction
Careful collaboration before shovels hit dirt is key to a successful project, experts say.
By Construction Dive staff -
Survey Points to Larger Numbers of Renters by Choice
About three-fifths of renters said they would choose to renew if they had other options, but that is low.
By Ron Gallagher • Jan. 31, 2012 -
KBE Selected for School Project in Conn.
KBE Building Corp. is manager at risk for a new Carrington Elementary School in Waterbury, Conn.
Jan. 31, 2012 -
Skanska USA Civil promotes Marc Bradley
In his new role as general superintendent for the Southeast region, he will report to Skanska Senior Vice President and General Manager Bob Rose.
Jan. 31, 2012 -
NYBC: Construction Starts Decline by 31%
The group said housing accounted for most of the drop in New York City, though commercial was off, too.
Jan. 31, 2012 -
2012's Top Five Strategies for Building Efficiency
Energy management and equipment solutions are among the options for cutting costs.
Jan. 31, 2012 -
Hollister Construction Services to renovate 30 Montgomery St. in Jersey City
Onyx Equities selected Hollister Construction Services to oversee the 292,000-square-foot project.
Jan. 30, 2012 -
Kentucky Bridge Collapse Will Speed Up Replacement Work
The state is checking the damaged bridge for any short-time use that might be possible while a new span is erected.
Jan. 30, 2012 -
Deals: Inland American Breaks Ground on Arizona Student Housing
Recent deals on multifamily housing properties around the U.S.
Jan. 30, 2012 -
Mumbai Bridge Link to Mainland Attracts Bidder Interest
The 14-mile span will be India's largest sea-link.
Jan. 30, 2012 -
Hudson Yards Project in New York selects builders
Related Companies and Oxford Properties Group hired Tutor Perini Corp. and Tishman Construction.
Jan. 30, 2012 -
Two New Standards Guide Commercial Green Push
ISO 50001 and the ZigBee Standard aim to help commercial contractors and building owners.
Jan. 30, 2012 -
AGC Knocking Project Labor Agreements Out of Federal Bids
Associated General Contractors says it is asking the Navy to drop wage agreements in three projects.
Jan. 30, 2012 -
Building Managers Step Up Their Game
Vying for tenants who have choices, landlords are competing.
Jan. 30, 2012 -
Roofer’s Fatal Plunge Demonstrates Need for Fall-Prevention Regulations
A safety advocate says it is hard to get workers to use precautions for "only a minute" work.
Jan. 27, 2012 -
New Firm-Fixed-Price Rules on Federal Contracts Impact Construction Industry
The industry will have to watch for devils in new details when bidding on government work.
Jan. 27, 2012 -
April Meeting for Contractors, Federal Workers on Contract Rules
The conference, organized by Associated General Contractors, will be April 16-19 in Washington.
Jan. 27, 2012 -
Stacom: In 2012, Less Debt, Healthier Deals
CBRE Vice president Darcy Stacom says the real estate market is not in tedrrible shape.
Jan. 27, 2012 -
Owners Can Get a Handle on Their Complexes' Web Reputations
ReferBoost gives owners and manager a way to track what everyone is saying about their properties.
Jan. 26, 2012 -
Four dead, 22 missing in Rio buildings collapse
Structural failure is one possibility being investigated in the collapse of three downtown buildings.
Jan. 26, 2012 -
Bozzuto Facebook Chat Transcript
Tom Bozzuto, CEO of The Bozzuto Group, participated in a live chat on the Multi-Housing News Facebook page.
Jan. 25, 2012 -
Charles Henricks
More States Gained Than Lost Building Jobs in 2011
Tracking federal jobs numbers, AGC finds 28 states and D.C. improved in the past 12 months.
Jan. 25, 2012 -
Will 3 WTC Be 80 Stories, or Just Seven?
The guessing game stems from the way the development agreement lets leasing pace construction.
Jan. 25, 2012 -
Obama Focuses on Economy, Nation's Future in State of the Union
There were job-creation ideas, but the Washington deadlock does not offer much hope for them.
Jan. 25, 2012
Previous
