5/10/2012 - After 14 years, work starts on regional high school
Officials in Massachusetts kicked off construction on a project that will merge two vocational schools with a ground breaking ceremony this week. (read more) |
5/3/2012 - Denver project shows need for proper management
Proposed changes to a highway project in Denver have highlighted the importance of construction project management. (read more) |
5/3/2012 - 'Safety first' is new motto of Portland construction sector
It's just plain smart construction management to prioritize the safety of employees. (read more) |
4/30/2012 - Rail system opens after years of delays
An extension of the Los Angeles rail system began transporting passengers Saturday after continual delays forced the project to open behind schedule and over budget. (read more) |
4/30/2012 - Construction sector looks to improve health and safety
Friday was World Day for Health and Safety, and the Isle of Man's construction sector supported the day in a big way, Isle News reports. (read more) |
4/30/2012 - Weight issues hassle bridge construction
The deteriorating conditions of the bridges have forced the State Patrol to levy fines for trucks exceeding the weight limits. (read more) |
4/27/2012 - Subway extension approved in LA
The first phase of a subway extension through Los Angeles was approved by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority's Board of Director this week . (read more) |
4/25/2012 - Brazilian dam workers strike for better conditions
Construction workers at Brazil's Belo Monte Dam have gone on strike to demand better pay and working conditions. (read more) |
4/23/2012 - Enrollment sparks construction at Texas State
Texas State University is undertaking a massive construction program totaling more than half-a-billion dollars. (read more) |
4/18/2012 - Performing art center sees delays, added costs
Since breaking ground in 2007, construction on the Jefferson Performing Arts Center in Metairie, Louisiana has seen continual delays that have doubled the project's $26.5 million price tag. (read more) |
4/16/2012 - Construction completed on Vancouver Station
A $6.9 million renovation project at the VIA Rail heritage train station in Vancouver was recently completed. (read more) |
4/13/2012 - Paulsboro port set to open by end of the year
The $250 million Paulsboro Marine Terminal in New Jersey remains on pace to open at the end of the year. (read more) |
4/12/2012 - Housing prices affected by planning
A recent report to the Auckland, New Zealand, city council identified the city's urban development plan as a key factor exerting pressure on housing prices. (read more) |
4/10/2012 - Future contracts up fourfold in New Hampshire
Prospects are looking up in New Hampshire, with future construction contracts soaring over the course of February. (read more) |
4/6/2012 - Spike in Canada building permits points to improving construction market
Despite suffering a significant downturn in recent years, the Canadian construction industry showed strong signs of improvement in February. (read more) |
4/6/2012 - Costly delays show importance of proper planning
Delays and additional costs to the building of a VA hospital in Orlando help to highlight the importance of proper planning and follow through. (read more) |
4/3/2012 - Australia construction market remains tepid
Building approvals in Australia were considerably weaker than economists had projected. (read more) |
3/30/2012 - Construction company needs additional funds to mend hospital project
Brasfield & Gorrie, the contractor in charge of building the Veterans' Affairs Hospital in Orlando, Florida, told Congress that it would need more money to complete the project. (read more) |
3/29/2012 - Greek construction sector plagued like rest of market
Like so many other markets in Europe, the Greek construction sector continues to suffer contraction. (read more) |
3/27/2012 - Power switch marks another landmark for construction of new World Trade Center
Construction of the new World Trade Center tower in New York City continues to press on at an invigorated pace. (read more) |
3/23/2012 - Fuel consumption in construction industry down in February from a year ago
The construction industry scaled back its fuel consumption in February. (read more) |
3/21/2012 - Disabilities Act issues new series of regulations for commercial construction management
New rules for commercial renovation and construction went into effect last week. (read more) |
3/19/2012 - US home builders show level optimism in March as recovery proceeds
Home builder confidence held steady in March but remained at the highest reading since June 2007. (read more) |
3/16/2012 - New Illinois casino first in world to receive LEED Gold Certification
A new casino in Illinois is the first in the world to receive a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold Certification by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). (read more) |
3/12/2012 - Chinese building boom: A 30-story tower in 15 days?
A wave of high-speed building projects has hit China and its rapidly growing economy. (read more) |
3/8/2012 - International attention turns to US-led green building standards
Governments and private organizations around the globe are taking considerable interest in the U.S.-led Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) process. (read more) |
3/5/2012 - Canadian construction leaders praise immigration reforms
The Canadian Construction Association praised efforts to reform the nation's immigration system this week. (read more) |
2/22/2012 - Home remodeling driving employment in construction sector
Like most other sectors in the U.S. economy, the construction industry is beginning to show strong signs of recovery, particularly in regards to job growth. (read more) |
2/21/2012 - IDC reports point to value of sustainable building, project management
IDC Energy Insights has released two reports outlining steps for developing and maintaining more sustainable green building projects. (read more) |
2/17/2012 - Infrastructure investment: Is it a win-win scenario?
Stimulating job creation and hiring has been one of the leading challenges facing economists and policymakers in recent years. (read more) |
2/13/2012 - Multifamily construction project management to lead industry this year
Construction of multifamily homes is expected to lead the ailed building and contracting sector this year, economists Michelle Meyer and Celia Chen reported Monday, adding that the activity will contribute to growth for the first time in seven years. (read more) |
2/13/2012 - Atlanta suffers from nationwide shifts in construction employment
While government data shows some 2 million construction jobs have been lost since the recession began, certain markets have been hit harder than others. Atlanta, Georgia, appears to be one of the most devastated. (read more) |
2/8/2012 - USGBC assesses top states for green building certification
Last month, the U.S. Green Building Council released its 2011 list of the top 10 states for LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design)-certified commercial green building projects, with the District of Columbia taking the top spot. (read more) |
2/3/2012 - Construction software impacts project profitability
Given the economic recession, many construction companies have begun focusing on the one thing keeping them in business: the bottomline. (read more) |
2/2/2012 - Projects up, layoffs down in construction industry
The 2012 Construction Hiring and Business Outlook, released recently by the Associated General Contractors, found that feelings regarding the future of construction management will be mixed for the coming year. (read more) |
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