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Housing starts jump in Canada
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CHMC) says gain fueled by multiple starts segment, especially in the GTA
The Data DIGest: Downward spiral continues
Construction spending reaches its lowest level since June ’03. January figures show 9.3 percent decline from same period in 2009
Green building specialist SEED relocates
Company founded by builders designers focused solely on sustainable projects now occupies green office in Bethesda, MD that is seeking LEED certification
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First-half profit drop for UK’s Kier Group
Decline due largely to fine levied by Office for Fair Trading for a fair-trading probe
Safest house, or overkill?
Fortress-like 32-room L.A. mansion features panic rooms, safe cores and more in the way of surveillance
The Data DIGest: Nonresidential construction climbs
However, the inability to secure credit continues to constrain any significant recovery of the commercial market
Pulte Homes featured on Discovery Channel
Michigan leaders in environmental stewardship will be highlighted on debut episode of The Green Room for their Award-Winning Use of Green Technologies
UK construction continues decline
Construction Trade survey shows significant dropoff in Q4 2009; continued deterioration anticipated for 2010
The Data DIGest: One in four out of work
Bureau of Labor Statistics reports the U.S. construction unemployment rate now stands at 24.7 percent
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Build Change of San Francisco trains people to build earthquake-resistant housing in developing countries. We look at seismic design and its practical application around the world
New international trade show in Abu Dhabi
Event scheduled for April 18-21 will showcase regional and international product suppliers, construction companies and contractors
The Data DIGest: Closing the book on 2009
Despite a modest uptick in December, new construction starts for the year were the lowest in 40 years
The Data DIGest: Survey says
Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) poll reveals 9 of 10 contractors don’t anticipate improved conditions until 2011
Squeeze is on for US contractors
As materials costs begin to rise, Federal data released today shows prices remain stagnant for finished construction
Construction accounts for 21 percent of UK business failures
The number of firms decreased slightly from 2008 but 683 still fell into administration in 2009
The Data DIGest: December numbers mixed
Nonresidential building construction tumbles in December while civil works starts show dramatic 27 percent increase
Canada bucks the construction downturn
Buoyed by infrastructure projects, the Construction Sector Council predicts continued growth through 2010
The Data DIGest: Construction spending hits 6-year low
In period from November ’08 to November ’09, construction employment fell in 324 of 337 US metropolitan areas
Contraction continues for UK construction
Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply survey reveals decline for 22nd consecutive month
Balfour Beatty continues expansion
Acquisition of Doncaster-based Strata Construction for £10.3m will strengthen Balfour subsidiary Mansell’s affordable housing portfolio
Report: Construction rises slightly in Canada
Monthly analysis by Statistics Canada shows slight gains in engineering, repair work and residential building
Added ‘Buy American’ provisions a blow to Canada
US isolationist stance that would impact $48 million of ready-to-go construction projects seen as counter-productive to recovery in both countries
Australia’s construction companies optimistic about future
Global survey conducted by KPMG reveals that more than 90 percent of Australian contractors anticipate an increase in upcoming opportunities
Positive sign: Housing starts rise in Canada
Second consecutive month of growth signals construction industry may be pulling out of the recession; value of permits highest in 14 months
The Data DIGest: District reports cite improving economy
However, market conditions for commercial real estate and construction are reported to have weakened across the US
Figures say recession over for UK construction industry
However analysts warn that growth is tenuous at best as strong public sector performance masks other problem areas
US continues to shed construction jobs
According to ADP, industry lost 44,000 jobs in November, stretching decline to 34 consecutive months
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Public private partnerships (PPPs) are growing in popularity throughout the US, UK and Canada.
Construction Digital
learns more.
The Data DIGest: McGraw-Hill Construction reports jump in starts
Gains come in areas of non-residential building and non-building construction; jobs, revenues continue to contract in most states
Paul Morrell named UK’s Chief Construction Adviser
Morrell’s appointment to new government position met with great approval by the Construction Products Association, which identifies key areas of concern within the industry
The Data DIGest: US construction numbers mixed
While the Producer Price Index lags, Architecture Billing Index (ABI) and Reed Construction Data both report slight gains in institutional sectors
International construction professionals gather at The Big 5
As more than 3,000 exhibitors from 52 countries prepare to descend on Dubai next week for The Big 5, the world’s leading building and construction show,
Construction Digital
catches up with Event Director Paula Al Chami
Study: Green Building equals US jobs
Joint report by US Green Building Council and Booz Allen Hamilton says green construction will support 7.9 million jobs and contribute $554b to US Gross Domestic Product through 2013
This month in Construction Digital
Women owners have made many cracks in the glass ceiling and continue to break down old stereotypes with industry knowledge and expertise equal to their male counterparts
Greenbuild 2009: An event for global construction professionals
US Green Building Council’s international trade show Greenbuild 2009 will offer professionals the opportunity to take their Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) credentialing exam
The Data DIGest:
Federal Reserve Bank's Beige Book and McGraw-Hill Construction report continued decline in US construction; producer price index (PPI) slips but some materials jump
UK’s 'Undercover Boss' warns recession far from over
Clugston Group CEO Stephen Martin tells Europe’s largest annual gathering of senior communication professionals ‘we must communicate more than ever before’
The Data DIGest:
McGraw-Hill Construction, Reed Construction Data both foresee partial construction upturn; industrial production, consumer price index rise for month but lag behind ‘08 levels
The team behind Greenbuild 2009
Kimberly Lewis, US Green Building Council VP of Conferences and Events, tells Construction Digital that this year’s show ‘is our strongest ever’
The Data DIGest:
Orders for construction supplies, Institute for Supply Management (ISM) activity rise; bad news floods income properties
NCCER sets Careers in Construction Week
National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) sets Oct. 12-16 to actively promote career opportunities within the industry
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As governments attempt to spend their way out of recession, it is estimated that as much as $30 trillion will be invested in global infrastructure mega projects in the next 20 years
The Data DIGest:
Despite a continued rise in homebuilding, construction job losses remain heavy, widespread and down 15 percent from September, 2008 with nearly one in five out of work
Luxury properties sprouting up in Switzerland
The €225m Du Parc project, involving renovation of the Hotel du Parc, will be ready for occupancy in early 2011
Suffolk Construction buys competitor
Suffolk's acquisition of William A. Berry & Son brings New England’s two largest builders together in bid to expand their markets and build a national presence
USGBC lauds Pitt for post-Katrina efforts in New Orleans
Actor’s ‘Make It Right’ program honored at Clinton Global Initiative as the ‘Largest and Greenest Single Family Community in the World’
The Data DIGest:
Federal Open Market Committee sees signs of an economic pickup; most states continue to lose construction jobs
Officials report construction lag in Colombia
Decline in homebuilding the primary culprit as figures fall across the board when compared to 2008
USGBC presents 2009 recognition awards and incentive grants
Organization honors innovative Green Building curricula from pre-K through college, provides financial support for promising new programs
The Data DIGest:
Producer Price Index drops from year ago; Reed Construction Data, CEA, Fed differ on activity levels
Detroit school offers Construction Management degree
International Academy of Design & Technology’s Bachelor of Science program teaches fundamentals of construction management while incorporating “green design’ and sustainability
In the UK, Redrow suffers worst annual loss
One of the UK's largest housebuilders, has suffered its worst set of annual results, reporting a pre-tax loss of £140.8m
The Data DIGest:
No slowdown for construction job loss; outlook for hiring, lending appears bleak
Investing in future growth
While construction continues to lag, affordable housing commitments provide opportunities for builders and developers and needed low to middle income units in UK, US
Further deterioration in UK construction activity
Despite a growth in public sector work, total construction output off by 15 percent compared to 2008
The Data DIGest:
Private nonresidential spending falls again; states vary on highway stimulus
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Affordable housing commitments provide opportunities for builders and developers worldwide
NCCER updates module to LEED Version 3
Inclusion of system in Green Study Guide will assist in preparation for Green Advantage® Commercial/Residential Certification Exam
The Data DIGest: State construction job losses remain widespread
Producer Price Index tumbles with the largest decline in highway and street construction sector
Former VP Gore keynote speaker at USGBC’s Greenbuild Conference
The noted environmental advocate, entrepreneur and college professor will kick off three-day event in Phoenix with opening address on Nov. 11
Report: Grim numbers for US construction
Construction employment declined in 333 of 352 metro areas in June; downturn widespread and devastating
Preparing for the rebound
Rather than push the panic button, consultant Briston Blair tells Construction Digital that now is the time for companies to refine their business model and develop a winning future strategy
The Data DIGest: Job losses still plague construction
‘Buy American’ rule prohibits use of Canadian-made General Electric water filters in stimulus projects
The greenest building in America?
Alex Marshall doesn’t mind admitting he’s a yuppie, but he’s a new kind of yuppie – one with a green heart
Boost for builders as Taylor Wimpey order book leaps
Sixty-seven percent increase in orders and significant drop in cancellations signals renewed buyer confidence
The Data DIGest: Slight bump in spending
Single-family, public construction lift total; wage costs stall but vary by area
Construction Digital's August edition now live online
In our lead story this month, we take a look at the fascinating approach being taken by a group of
New York City residents
who are striving to bring communal living into the 21st Century.
Australian building approvals rise most in four years
Government grants and lowest borrowing costs in 50 years led to high demand among first-time buyers
Green Builder Media co-founder selected for committee
Ron Jones will be serving with the Sustainable Building Technology Committee
The Data DIGest: June swoon for nonresidential construction
Reed, NABE, Fed report sharp drops in construction; CPI, some materials costs rise
USGBC’s new HQ certified as LEED Platinum
State-of-the-art design showcases healthy, productive and flexible work setting
US housing starts at seven-month high
Construction of single-family dwellings sees its largest increase in five years
The Data DIGest:
PPI jumps in June, but off from ‘08; vacancy rates soar; wind, solar projects stall
Q&A with Scot Horst
The new Senior Vice President of LEED talks about his transition from the private sector and the future of green building
The Data DIGest: Prospect for quick recovery grim
Job losses worsen; construction spending, wages cool; Architecture Billings Index still weak
Sharp deterioration in prospects for UK construction
Upon further review, output is expected to fall by a record 16 percent in 2009; government investment programs the only bright spot
Buildings seeking LEED to provide performance data
Under the new guidelines, energy and water usage reporting becomes a precondition of certification
The Data DIGest:
Construction producer price index (PPI), starts rose in May but fell from 2008 in largest one-year drop in 60 years; states, metros shed jobs
Rebuilding lives through recycling
Green Demolitions uses money raised through the sale of donated appliances and materials to aid All Addicts Anonymous
The Data DIGest:
Reed Construction Data reports construction starts rebounded in May but remain down for year-to-date
Data DIGest: Construction job losses slow
Public construction holds steady, especially in the education and infrastructure sectors
US construction spending climbs unexpectedly
As the housing slump eases and commercial start-ups increase, the industry gets positive news for the second straight month
The Data DIGest: Outlook varies for construction
Hurricane-related rebuilding spurs five percent job growth in Louisiana; five other states show modest gains as well
Green Building Certification Institute testing for new LEED credentials
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Associate and AP Operations + Maintenance credentials exams offered
The Data DIGest: PPI rises overall but drops for construction
Residential building shows modest gain despite continued decline of multifamily projects
Increase in UK applications to build new homes reported
The National Homebuilding Council’s most recent figures show a 10 percent bump up in April over the previous rolling quarter
In Australia, affordability attracts homebuyer surge
With prices at their most attainable since 2002, an influx of first-time home buyers are flooding the market
The Data DIGest: Value of nonresidential starts drops
Wages rise but data reveals continued contraction of construction jobs with unemployment approaching 20 percent
The Data DIGest: March construction spending rose; some prices dip
Latest figures don’t factor impact of stimulus aid, which has not yet shown up as construction put in place
CPA reports recession pain felt across UK construction
The Construction Products Association’s quarterly survey shows continued decline for Q1 of 2009 and paints a grim picture moving forward
First quarter structures investment shrinks
Larger scale projects are stalled in the pipeline due to continued concerns about financing
NY executive residence nation’s first to earn LEED Gold status
The governor's mansion earned the certification for a number of reasons, including its proximity to public transportation and use of alternative-fuel vehicles
McGraw-Hill reports March rise in new construction starts
Meanwhile, the National Association of Business Economics (NABE) says the economic slide is slowing
Federation of Master Builders survey says UK small builders hit hardest
The latest state of trade survey published by the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) indicates small builders are suffering the brunt of the recession
Does type of floor construction elevate firefighter risk?
Report says use of engineered wood I joists could be a hazard as material fails rapidly in a fire
Macdonald Development brings back Britannia Beach
Macdonald Development, in collaboration with the Province of British Columbia, is breathing new life into a former mining community
Building industry waiting for its share of public money
Banks and carmakers around the globe have been bailed out by taxpayers, but some argue that nationalization could be a better option for the building industry.
Taylor Wimpey reports £2bn loss
UK house builder reports that revised financing deal sparked positive response among investors
US construction numbers continue to lag
Employment falls nationally but public construction spending shows positive momentum.
Small and mid-sized companies feel the impact of the construction crunch
Contractors on both sides of the Atlantic are being squeezed by clients, banks and their supply chains, but it’s the smaller companies that are currently feeling the most pain
This month in Construction Digital
In this issue we examine the pros and cons of nationalizing the building industry, look at the impact of the construction crunch on small firms and profile 17 companies in the US, UK, Canada and Africa
State employment shrinks overall and for construction
In his weekly Data DIGest summary, Ken Simonson of the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) reports that construction employment figures have dropped in 41 states
American Constructors specializes in design/build projects
Hungtington Beach, CA firm has developed approximately 4,000 multi-family and mixed-use projects across a wide range of sectors in the past 20 years
Will stimulus projects leave some workers behind?
Female, minority workers fear being left out because of project labor agreements (PLAs)
New home sales climb at fastest pace since April ‘08
Increase in housing starts welcome news for US construction industry
InterShelter produces domes for homes
Alaskan company InterShelter has developed multi-use structure based on igloo design
Construction costs decline
RSMeans Construction Cost Index (CCI) shows 2.4 percent drop for first quarter
Park Square Homes forges ahead
CEO Suresh Gupta says Park Square Homes has a proactive plan in place to battle the economy
Toronto achieves another 'Green Dream'
Ontario associations partnering to present day-long seminar series
Report: Housing starts increase unexpectedly
The Commerce Department says an 82 percent jump in multifamily units fueled an overall January increase of 22 percent, the largest monthly gain since 1990
Coming next month: Exclusive Interview with Grunley Construction
Grunley Construction President Ken Grunley will discuss Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) practices and projects
Report: LEED projects doubled in 2008
The
United States Green Building Council
confirmed that numbers of both Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design registered and LEED-certified projects doubled in 2008
PETRA, Inc specializes in solving problems
CEO Jerry Frank says lessons learned early in his career have stayed with him and helped mold PETRA, Inc into a presence in the Pacific Northwest
California construction workers win $8.5-million settlement
Thousands of mostly Latino workers will share in an $8.5-million settlement with a national construction firm they had accused in a class-action lawsuit of violating California's wage and hour laws.
AGC: Construction jobs, spending dive
Even though the construction industry accounts for one in 20 jobs, the industry has accounted for one-fifth of economy-wide job loss in the past year.
Environment Assessment Act reform sought by coalition
The Residential and Civil Construction Alliance of Ontario (RCCAO)labels the current environmental assessment process "burdensome."
US construction hit 4-year low in January
U.S. construction spending dropped in January to its lowest level in more than four years, according to a Commerce Department report.
Australia's Lend Lease to cut 1,700 jobs
Australia's largest property owner Lend Lease will cut 1,700 jobs after posting a loss of AU $596 million for the first half of the fiscal year.
Construction Material Trends
Ken Simonson, Chief Economist of The AGC of America, gives this week construction outlook...
Canadian consumer bankruptcies up, new housing starts down
Consumer bankruptcies rose sharply across Canada in 2008 and new housing starts are predicted to tumble in 2009.
New home building hits a record low
Construction of new homes and applications for new projects plummeted to record lows across the United States in January.
No confidence in multifamily market
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) reports that builder confidence in the multifamily housing market continues to erode.
House prices rise for first time in a year
House prices unexpectedly jumped 1.9 percent in January, the first increase in almost a year, but were still down by a record rate on the year, the Halifax house price survey showed Thursday.
Redrow says well placed to meet debt target
House builder Redrow said Wednesday forward home sales at the end of December were 40 percent lower compared to the previous year and the trading environment would be "extremely difficult" in 2009.
Balfour Beatty sees strong full-year profits
Construction and services group Balfour Beatty said on Wednesday that trading in the second half of 2008 was strong, as it eyes further growth in 2009 in spite of a global economic downturn.
Bovis Homes says 2008 profit to meet expectations
Bovis Homes will not pay a final dividend for 2008 and continues to cut jobs as it grapples with what the British housebuilder described as the worst trading conditions in many years.
December construction shows record contraction
Britain's construction sector shrank last month at its fastest pace since records began more than a decade ago as falling property prices and a shortage of credit took their toll, a survey showed on Monday.
Bellway criticised over executive bonuses
An investor group has attacked housebuilder Bellway over plans to award directors substantial bonuses at a time when lack of credit and rising unemployment have resulted in a slumping property market.
Taylor Wimpey says debt talks near end
Housebuilder Taylor Wimpey said on Tuesday that it will reach an agreement on its debt covenants with lenders before the end of the year.
Abbey posts loss in H1
Dublin-listed housebuilder Abbey reported a pre-tax loss of 5.39 million euros in the first half to October as a result of writedowns in the value of its development land.
Grafton Group’s turnover down 14.5%
Irish-based Grafton Group plc has reported a 14.5 percent decline in turnover to €2.35 billion in the 10 months to October 2008, citing significant sterling weakness.
CIF says 35,000 unsold new houses
The total number of unsold new houses in Ireland is 35,000, according to analysis carried out by the Construction Industry Federation.
Taggart Holdings collapses with debt of €150m
Irish building group Taggart Holdings has gone under, reportedly owing banks in the Republic and Northern Ireland €150 million.
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