5/17/2012 - Construction firms holds contest for charities
A Michigan construction firm is celebrating its 50th anniversary by giving its community a present. (read more) |
5/16/2012 - Safety month focuses on disaster prevention
The International Code Council Foundation is focusing on disaster prevention this week as part of its Building Safety Month. (read more) |
5/16/2012 - Housing starts jump in April
The U.S. housing market continues to show positive signs as the latest figures from the Commerce Department indicate starts on new homes were up for the month of April. (read more) |
5/15/2012 - Confidence returning to construction industry
Builder confidence has reached its highest level since May of 2007. (read more) |
5/11/2012 - In honor of Mother's day, women build homes
In honor of Mother's Day, thousands of volunteers have enlisted to build homes this week through Habitat for Humanity's National Women Build Week. (read more) |
5/8/2012 - Construction unemployment continues to fall
Construction unemployment dropped rather significantly in April. (read more) |
5/8/2012 - Outlook positive for makers of construction equipment
The latest analysis of global trends is showing positive signs for the construction machinery manufacturing industry. (read more) |
5/7/2012 - Ohio construction boosted by retail sector
The retail sector appears to be digging Ohio contractors out of the recession, The Springfield News Sun reports. (read more) |
5/7/2012 - Construction shrinks in Australia
Construction Down Under continues to shrink due to poor demand, with the Australian Performance of Construction Index falling 1.3 points in April to 34.9. (read more) |
5/7/2012 - Chicago cuts spending on school repairs
The Chicago Public School district is drastically cutting its capital spending next year to help cover a $700 million budget deficit. (read more) |
5/7/2012 - Vacant properties plague Midwest cities
The City of Chicago is battling against vacant properties by cracking down on chronic violators. (read more) |
5/4/2012 - Alabama construction sector looks to ramp up employment, education
Employment is a pivotal issue for construction management. (read more) |
5/2/2012 - Canada mourns workers lost on job
Workers and family members gathered around Canada to remember those who lost their lives on the job. (read more) |
5/2/2012 - Construction continues to grow in UK
The Markit/CIPS construction Purchasing Managers' Index was recently released with a rating of 55.8. (read more) |
5/1/2012 - Phoenix area continues to thrive with new projects
Construction management may want to consider expanding their traditional core markets if they are finding it difficult to win new contracts. (read more) |
5/1/2012 - Workers strike at Caterpillar plant
Workers are on strike at Caterpillar's Joliet, Illinois, factory after union members rejected a new contract. (read more) |
4/30/2012 - New air regulations have California contractors thinking twice
The California Air Resources Board has passed a new set of standards that will require some local construction companies to rethink how they use heavy machinery. (read more) |
4/30/2012 - Rebuilding continues in Haiti
There are positive signs of recovery in Haiti, as the country continues to rebuild from the 2010 earthquake that claimed more than 300,000 lives. (read more) |
4/30/2012 - Construction is pivotal to revival of UK economy
The United Kingdom has struggled to emerge from the global economic recession, but a strong construction sector will help dig the country out its beleaguered financial state, Specification Online reports. (read more) |
4/26/2012 - Toro expands rental offerings
The Toro Company announced that it is expanding its position in the construction rental equipment market. (read more) |
4/25/2012 - Britain slides back into recession
The British economy has fallen back into a recession as construction output has slowed. (read more) |
4/25/2012 - U.S. sales drive Caterpillar's earnings
The world's largest manufacturer of construction and mining equipment saw its first-quarter profits rise 29 percent thanks to strong demand from the U.S. market. (read more) |
4/25/2012 - Settlement reached in construction fraud case
Federal prosecutors have reached a settlement deal with a New York construction company involved in a massive fraud scheme. (read more) |
4/24/2012 - Honolulu starts work on elevated rail project
Authorities in Honolulu are pushing forward with a $5.3 billion elevated rail project, despite not securing total funding. (read more) |
4/23/2012 - Capitol renovation bill fails in Minnesota
The Minnesota state legislature failed to gain the three-fourths majority needed to approve a bonding bill that would fund badly needed repairs to the state Capitol building. (read more) |
4/23/2012 - Foreign investments bolster Irish construction sector
A number of big-name international firms are expanding into Ireland and they need headquarters to house their operations. (read more) |
4/23/2012 - Owners focus on comfort in home improvements
With construction on new homes lagging, homeowners are investing more in renovations for their current abodes. (read more) |
4/20/2012 - Chinese firm buys Schwing
A Chinese firm has acquired Germany's second largest concrete pump manufacturer in a deal that was announced this week. (read more) |
4/20/2012 - New road project gives New Jersey contractors work
A new infrastructure project - valued at $350 million by construction estimating - will inject additional funding into the New Jersey construction industry, New Jersey Business reports. (read more) |
4/20/2012 - Johnson Controls opens new recycling center
Johnson Controls is set to start production at its newly constructed automotive battery recycling center in Florence, South Carolina, now that all major construction has been completed. (read more) |
4/19/2012 - Fuel consumption rises for construction industry
The amount of gas the construction industry consumes is rising, according to a new fuel consumption index by Wright Express. (read more) |
4/18/2012 - Construction on natural gas facility approved
The path was cleared for the construction of a natural gas export facility by Cheniere Energy this week, when the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission voted to approve the project. (read more) |
4/18/2012 - Toronto sees growth in high rise buildings
Toronto continues to be one of the hottest markets for high-rise buildings in North America. (read more) |
4/17/2012 - New home construction falls
The number of construction projects started in March dropped however a large number of new building permits could indicate positive growth for the construction industry in the near future. (read more) |
4/17/2012 - Bloomberg wants to rebuild New York skyline
New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg is working to amend zoning near Grand Central Terminal to make way for larger office towers. (read more) |
4/13/2012 - Kentucky legislature passes road construction plan
The Kentucky General Assembly passed a massive transportation plan aimed at improving the state's roads and providing an economic stimulus. (read more) |
4/13/2012 - UK Construction shows slow growth
The construction sector in the United Kingdom is growing, but not fast enough to relieve concerns about the pace of economic recovery. (read more) |
4/11/2012 - Audit reveals fraud in bidding process
An audit of the State University of New York Downstate Medical Center revealed that fake construction bids had been submitted for several construction projects. (read more) |
4/11/2012 - Billion-dollar building gives much-needed boost to Aussie construction
The languishing Australian construction sector is getting a much-needed injection of new capital through a new $1.3 billion redevelopment project of Thakral Holding's tower at Wynyard, the Sydney Morning Herald reports. (read more) |
4/10/2012 - Dover utilizing no-dig technology for sewer renovation
The city of Dover, Ohio, will employ no-dig technology to renovate old sewer lines, placing it on the cutting edge of sewer repair. (read more) |
4/9/2012 - Caterpillar rebounding fast
The world's largest maker of construction machinery is placing itself at the front of a potential upswing in the construction market. (read more) |
4/9/2012 - Industry jobless rate edges up
The construction industry unemployment rate rose slightly in March but remains a strong improvement from last year's figures. (read more) |
4/6/2012 - LA football field construction to be kicked off in 2013
Farmers Field, the $1.1 billion football stadium scheduled to be built in Los Angeles, California, could begin construction as early as March 2013. (read more) |
4/5/2012 - Connecticut construction leaders urge Congress to pass transportation bill
U.S. Representative Joe Courtney was joined by several Connecticut transportation construction professionals earlier this week in rallying Congress to pass a long-term construction bill that would invest in the state's highway and transit priorities. (read more) |
4/5/2012 - Construction sector picks up in March
The U.K. construction sector expanded at the fastest rate observed since June 2012 last month, buoyed by a record high in new orders. (read more) |
4/4/2012 - Illinois Gov: New road construction will create jobs
Two new road projects are expected to both decrease traffic congestion and create construction jobs, Illinois Governor Pat Quinn told the Chicago Tribune. (read more) |
3/30/2012 - Construction makes huge gains in Kansas City
Approximately $274.5 million worth of building permits were issued through February in the Kansas City metropolitan area, further improving optimism among construction professionals in the region. (read more) |
3/30/2012 - Retail construction may remain tepid for some years to come
Consumer sentiment seems to be improving. (read more) |
3/29/2012 - Single-family housing leads residential spending in January
Overall new residential construction spending improved 2 percent in January for the third consecutive month, according to new data from Reed Construction. (read more) |
3/29/2012 - UK housing woes point to trouble for construction firms
The struggling U.K. construction sector continues to show tepid signs of improvement. (read more) |
3/28/2012 - Canadian ambassador optimistic that pan-country bridge will be built
The Canadian government is optimistic that, regardless of who is elected president this year, a $2 billion dollar bridge spanning Detroit and Canada will be approved within the next year. (read more) |
3/27/2012 - Texas wildlife refuge granted landmark 12,000th LEED certification in the US
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) reached a milestone this week as it granted its 12,000th U.S. commercial certification for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design. (read more) |
3/26/2012 - Officials break ground on giant telescope in Andes Mountains
Construction of a giant telescope in the Andes mountains of Chile kicked off this week with an explosion. (read more) |
3/26/2012 - Construction to begin on Louisiana natural gas unit
A Louisiana energy company is moving forward with plans to build a 550-megawatt natural gas unit in the city of Westwego. (read more) |
3/23/2012 - Can construction gains support the wider economic recovery?
The U.S. housing and construction markets are often mentioned in the same breath. (read more) |
3/23/2012 - 'Vertical Forest' concept takes off in Milan with new building project
The concept of using trees in or on buildings isn't necessarily a new one when it comes to urban construction. (read more) |
3/23/2012 - As Americans voice support for oil pipeline, Obama pushes for groundbreaking on southern tier
A new Gallup poll released Thursday shows a majority of Americans support the construction of the controversial Keystone KL oil pipeline from Canada to the Texas coastline. (read more) |
3/23/2012 - Supreme Court rules in favor of property builders, against EPA
Property owners worried about regulatory intervention when building on-site scored a win this week. (read more) |
3/20/2012 - New medical facility halfway through construction
The development of a new medical facility in Olympia, Washington, has hit the halfway point, The News Tribune reports. (read more) |
3/20/2012 - BART extension creates new jobs in San Fran
The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) service, which is a pivotal piece of infrastructure within the region, is slated to be extended to San Jose next month. (read more) |
3/19/2012 - EU construction output falters in January
Europe's construction sector shrank for the second straight month in January. (read more) |
3/19/2012 - New York tops list of busiest construction cities
Contractors looking for a busy construction market may want to look to New York City, Dallas and Houston. (read more) |
3/16/2012 - Famous LA bridge to be replaced
Minneapolis city council members are debating a bill that would lead to the construction of a new stadium for the Minnesota Vikings football team. (read more) |
3/16/2012 - Construction industry rallies to kick off new Minnesota Vikings stadium
Minneapolis city council members are debating a bill that would lead to the construction of a new stadium for the Minnesota Vikings football team. (read more) |
3/15/2012 - Construction volume climbs in Minneapolis
The city of Minneapolis, Minnesota, released a new report that gives local construction companies reason to be optimistic. (read more) |
3/12/2012 - Construction unemployment rises but long-term outlook strong
The U.S. construction sector lost 13,000 jobs between January in February. (read more) |
3/12/2012 - Senate turns down measures to hasten construction of Keystone oil pipeline
The U.S. Senate blocked two measures to expedite construction of the proposed Keystone XL oil pipeline from Alberta, Canada, to the Texas coastline. (read more) |
3/12/2012 - British construction output drops in January
Construction output in the U.K. fell by an annualized 2.3 percent in January. (read more) |
3/12/2012 - California delivers $602 million for county prison construction
A growing prison population in California has prompted state officials to allocate $602 million for various prison construction projects in 11 counties. (read more) |
3/8/2012 - CCA: Canadian construction sector going through major changes
Canadian contractors have altered their construction management tactics considerably over the past few years and the sector will need to continue to adapt. (read more) |
3/7/2012 - First quarter commercial construction activity shows tepid growth on public sector cuts
Construction activity in the public sector dwindled during the first quarter while private sector activity rose. (read more) |
3/7/2012 - Transportation infrastructure bill held back in Senate
A bipartisan bill transportation funding bill has failed to pass a vote in the U.S. Senate. (read more) |
3/6/2012 - Boston's skyline to get a bit busier with new hotel
A new 35-story hotel building is slated to go into development in the Back Bay area of Boston, Massachusetts. (read more) |
3/6/2012 - Commercial, residential contracts lead to more business for Texas contractors
Securing new contracts for future development is pivotal to successful construction management, and builders located in Northern Texas have done an effective job of accomplishing that goal. (read more) |
3/5/2012 - Officials break ground on addition to West Point Army hospital
Construction has begun on an addition to a community hospital at the United States Military Academy at West Point. (read more) |
3/2/2012 - British construction activity rises to highest level in nearly a year
A gauge of U.K. construction activity rose to the highest level in 11 months in February, offering renewed hope of an improving economy throughout the European continent. (read more) |
3/2/2012 - January construction spending cut back mildly
Spending on construction projects fell slightly in January, driven mainly by a sharper decline in commercial building projects. (read more) |
3/1/2012 - Credit outlook improves for commercial real estate market
Lending to commercial properties and building projects increased in the fourth quarter of last year. (read more) |
2/29/2012 - California delays ground-breaking on high-speed rail line
Workers may not break ground on a new high-speed rail network in California until next year, state officials reported this week. (read more) |
2/28/2012 - European construction market may be prepping for greater sales
European companies in the chemical, construction, commodities and technology sectors are expecting greater profits 2012. (read more) |
2/27/2012 - Housing data point to underlying growth in construction, real estate
Pending home sales climbed to the highest level in nearly two years. (read more) |
2/27/2012 - Home sales allude to gradual gains in the real estate, construction markets
The sale of new homes slumped mildly in January. (read more) |
2/27/2012 - Non-residential construction prospects pick up in first quarter
A private venture is aiming to build a series of homes that include a variety of energy-saving technologies and materials that, when combined, will result in a zero-cost electricity bill. (read more) |
2/24/2012 - Private venture hopes to build green homes with 'zero-cost' utility bills
A private venture is aiming to build a series of homes that include a variety of energy-saving technologies and materials that, when combined, will result in a zero-cost electricity bill. (read more) |
2/23/2012 - Apple moves to build largest privately-owned solar installation in the country
Tech giant Apple plans to build the largest privately-owned solar power installation in the United States, paving the way for greater investment in renewable energy projects. (read more) |
2/23/2012 - Commercial real estate sentiment gains slightly in first quarter
While commercial real estate executives are showing signs of improved confidence, their projections are generally constrained by wider political and economic concerns. (read more) |
2/22/2012 - Construction sector in British Columbia enjoys investment by Canadian government
The Canadian government is moving to invest in its construction sector, marking a public effort to rejuvenate employment and infrastructure development throughout the country. (read more) |
2/21/2012 - Construction employment below average in most urban areas
Although showing signs of improvement in recent weeks, construction employment remains well below averages noted before the recession. (read more) |
2/17/2012 - European construction output rose in December
A rebound in the Spanish economy helped sustain the European construction market in December, according to a report released this week by the European Union’s statistics office in Luxembourg. (read more) |
2/17/2012 - Task force studies misclassification of construction employees in Tennessee
A new task force launched last year by the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development has completed its review of the way local contractors classify their workers. (read more) |
2/17/2012 - Dip in mortgage delinquencies point to improving homeowner confidence, demand
In many ways, the construction sector has trailed activity in the housing market, with weak demand stalling new project starts and plaguing employment in the process. (read more) |
2/17/2012 - Housing starts climb 1.5 percent in January, surpass expectations
Construction on new homes exceeded expectations in January, offering further signs of a recovery in both the housing and construction sectors, according to data released Thursday by the U.S. Commerce Department. (read more) |
2/17/2012 - Study places San Francisco at top of green building index
San Francisco, California, has topped the 2011 Green Building Opportunity Index, reflecting the city's commitment to renewable energy, clean construction project management, environmental sustainability and other green initiatives. (read more) |
2/13/2012 - Irish construction activity continues contraction in January
Reflecting similar market struggles in North America and the rest of Europe, the Irish construction sector shrank in January, as the Ulster Bank Construction Purchasing Managers' Index remained below the 50-point mark. (read more) |
2/13/2012 - NRC approves construction on first US nuclear reactors since 1970s
Federal officials approved construction of new nuclear power reactors this week, marking the first such grant since 1978 - a year before the Three Mile Island meltdown that set off a wave of controversy surrounding the safety of nuclear energy. (read more) |
2/10/2012 - UK construction output shows light in fourth quarter
Despite suffering a post-recession lull in activity, U.K. construction output climbed by 0.9 percent year-over-year in the fourth quarter of 2011. (read more) |
2/9/2012 - 2012 home construction may drive a major uptick in residential sales next year
New home construction is set to improve this year, compared to 2011, helping to drive an overall improvement in the U.S. housing market beginning in 2013. (read more) |
2/8/2012 - British construction sector not confident in government efforts to stimulate markets
Like its neighbors across the Atlantic, the U.K. construction sector has been struggling in recent years, spurred in most part by the global economic downturn and its impact on new housing and building demands. (read more) |
2/8/2012 - Zero-energy building projects, revenues to soar in coming decades
Global revenues from zero-energy buildings are projected to reach nearly $1.3 trillion by 2035, according to a study published earlier this month by Pike Research. (read more) |
2/7/2012 - Australian construction activity contracts for 20th straight month
The Australian construction sector continued to contract in January, as the Australian Industry Group and the Housing Industry Association reported a decrease in the Performance of Construction Index for the 20th consecutive month. (read more) |
2/2/2012 - UK construction industry growing more optimistic about future
Construction firms in Britain are showing some optimism in the state of their industry, according to a recent Markit/CIPS survey. (read more) |
2/1/2012 - Construction project spending rises for fifth straight month
Last year started out as a struggle for many builders, but December 2011 showed more positive signs for the future of the construction management industry. (read more) |