5/15/2012 - Irish construction sector sees light at the end of the tunnel
In the U.K., construction estimating opportunities have been far and few between. (read more) |
5/15/2012 - Multi-family residences bring new life to California construction
The California construction sector recently received a much needed boost from an influx of new multi-family housing unit projects, SCTV News reports. (read more) |
5/14/2012 - Bidding extended for Olympic Stadium
The future of Olympic Stadium remains in question. (read more) |
5/10/2012 - Texas, New York top markets for commercial construction
While the construction market remains recessed, some regions have noted a marked increase in commercial construction. (read more) |
5/10/2012 - Cold weather chills European construction revival
The European construction sector, ranging from builders to material suppliers, has taken a considerable hit so far this year due to cold weather conditions that have slowed down the industry's recovery. (read more) |
5/2/2012 - Contractor selection needs an overhaul
If contractors simply looked at the news headlines, it may seem as if fraud is a subject that plagues construction management. (read more) |
4/27/2012 - Construction deemed a vital part of the Maryland economy
Despite an army of negative trends that should be holding the construction sector back, ranging from rising material costs to declining availability of government jobs, the industry remains a vital part of the Maryland economy, reports Baltimore Real Estate. (read more) |
4/20/2012 - Sports facility construction slows during recession
Construction for athletic facilities slowed considerably in the last five years. (read more) |
4/11/2012 - Municipalities increasingly using a variety of bidding methods
Town and city governments are increasingly relying on different bidding methods when it comes to large construction projects. (read more) |
4/11/2012 - Construction equipment rentals up considerably this spring
Part of successful construction management is knowing how to spend a company's money. (read more) |
4/6/2012 - Municipal garage slated to be built in Wisconsin city
Work is set to begin on a new municipal garage, worth $1.7 million, in the city of Omro in Wisconsin. (read more) |
3/29/2012 - Tornado leads to new construction work in Missouri
There was little use for concrete estimating software last year for Greg Edster's company last year. Like many contractors, he was feeling the negative effects of the economic recession. (read more) |
3/27/2012 - Australian contractors scale back work forces
To deal with slow home sales and weak consumer confidence, Australian contractors are scaling back their workforces. (read more) |
3/23/2012 - Maui contractors: Some things are improving
The Hawaii construction industry is slowly showing signs of recovery, according to several local contractors. (read more) |
3/23/2012 - Urban area construction jobs show mixed results in January
Construction employment either improved or held steady in most urban areas in January. (read more) |
3/15/2012 - Energy projects inject $4.87 billion into New Zealand construction
With the demand for green energy skyrocketing, New Zealand construction firms are benefiting. (read more) |
3/13/2012 - Canadian housing starts to slow in 2012, 2013
Home construction in Canada is expected to stall over the next two years. (read more) |
3/12/2012 - New York construction activity on the rise in 2012
Construction activity in New York City appears to be on the rise. (read more) |
3/9/2012 - Green building projects: How efficient are they to the federal budget?
The U.S. government continues to tout the benefits of green building and construction management. (read more) |
3/5/2012 - Saskatchewan construction industry is still on the rise
Despite having grown by 70 percent in the past 10 years, the Canadian province of Saskatchewan is still looking for new workers, highlighting the construction estimating opportunities in the region. (read more) |
3/2/2012 - Experts push for universal green building ratings system
With growing demand for environmentally sound construction management and materials, policymakers and industry leaders alike are pushing for a more globalized green building ratings system. (read more) |
2/28/2012 - Construction values receded 2 percent in January
The value on both residential and nonresidential construction starts fell by 2 percent in January . (read more) |
2/21/2012 - Four American cities with booming construction sectors
Business prospects are looking bright in the construction industry, with several recent reports suggesting more building permits are being issued, starts are higher and material prices are declining. (read more) |
2/15/2012 - NAHB: Home builder confidence highest in more than four years
New data from the National Association of Home Builders suggests the housing market may finally have reached its nadir, allowing the sector to begin a gradual recovery in coming years. (read more) |
2/9/2012 - KPMG: Global infrastructure demands to drive revenues for engineering and construction in coming years
Demand for global infrastructure improvements, particularly in the energy and transportation markets, are expected to drive a worldwide surge in construction activity. (read more) |
2/8/2012 - DCMI: Development lenders not leveraging adequate due diligence
The U.S. construction industry has lost some 2 million jobs since the recession began. While the sector has shown signs of improvement in recent months, most analysts agree that a systematic rethinking of market strategy is needed to pull the industry out of the doldrums. (read more) |
2/7/2012 - DCMI: Development lenders not leveraging adequate due diligence
Last week's jobs report from the U.S. Department of labor showed a gain of 21,000 new jobs in the ailing construction industry for January, following a gain of 31,000 in December. (read more) |
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