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The article discusses the U.S. Commerce Department and Labor Department's joint estimate of the construction sector in 1955. The author reports that the two departments estimated building at 39.5 billion U.S. dollars, which is about 7 percent higher than in 1954. The report also projects highway construction, public building, and public utility expansion to reach peak levels in 1955.

The article focuses on government building projects handled by commercial firms in the U.S. as of 2010. The University Study of the magazine "Interior Design" found that about 40% of firms are engaged in government projects. Some of the government building projects completed and approved include the Jet Propulsion Laboratory Flight Project Center in Pasadena, California by LPA and the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce in North Charleston, South California by LS3P Associates and the Army National Guard Readiness Center in Arlington, Virginia by AECOM.

The article provides information on various construction projects in North Dakota, South Dakota, and Minnesota. These includes the bridge construction in Upham, North Dakota, the government building in Huron, South Dakota, and the commercial building in Wayzata, Minnesota. Information on estimated value, owners and contractors are also offered.

The article provides information on various construction projects in North Dakota, South Dakota, and Minnesota areas. These include the bridge in Upham, North Dakota, the government building in Huron, South Dakota, and the commercial building in Wayzata, Minnesota. Information on estimated value, owners and contractors are also offered.

Lists building and construction projects in Minnesota and North and South Dakota. Government buildings.

The article discusses the performance of the U.S. construction industry in 1927. Based from statistics compiled by F. W. Dodge Corp., residential buildings alone represented 43% of the building activity during December. 52% of the total contracts awarded in the Middle Atlantic States was for residential projects. A large volume of public building construction is assured during 1928.

The article focuses on the growth of U.S. residential construction industry by states as of June 1, 1930. Special attention is paid to the increase of mortgage funds. Other topics addressed include the industry's recession in New York City area and the increased number of contracts awarded for the construction of utilities and public buildings.

The article presents information on the Percent for Art initiative launched in Northern Ireland, which aims to promote collaboration between the construction industry and government with artists. The initiative will focus on construction and renovation of public buildings, open spaces, and infrastructure facilities. It is stated that integration of art in the planning, design, and construction of buildings helps in urban regeneration and creation of jobs.

Explores Skanska USA Building Inc.'s construction of a building that will serve as the headquarters of the U.S. Census Bureau in Suitland, Maryland. Design-build process; Cast-in-place concrete construction; Construction of an on-site storm water management system and custom designed wooden blade breezer louver system; Budget allocated to the project.

Reports developments in the construction industry of Arizona as of April 2001. Completion of the Pima County Juvenile Detention Facility project in Tucson; Construction of the Biomedical Office Building IV by Summit Builders; Amount of contract won by Arizona branch Granite Construction for the widening of Pima Street.

The article focuses on an analysis of Census Bureau data by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) on construction spending in the month of April, 2014. Topics discussed include views of Ken Simonson, chief economist of the AGC, percentage of growth rate in private residential construction, public construction, and educational construction, and the decline in public investments for highway and street construction.

The article discusses the U.S. Department of Commerce's statement on the construction spending that is estimated at 934.4 billion dollars for 11 months in November 2013 which is 5.9 percent higher compared to the same period in November 2012. Topics covered include the estimated spending in private and public construction, change in the classification of projects by the U.S. Census and value of new construction put-in-place.

The article reports decrease in construction spending in June 2013, as per the analysis of the U.S. Census Bureau data by the trade organization Associated General Contractors of America Inc. It informs that decline in the residential building and the private non-residential and public construction affected the construction spending. It also mentions that the association has suggested lawmakers in the U.S. to focus on infrastructure investment in the fiscal year beginning in October 2013.

The article discusses the impact of the mandatory use of building information modelling (BIM) Level 2 in all government procured buildings in Great Britain on businesses throughout the construction supply chain. The move is considered as the biggest change in how experts design and construct buildings since the computer-aided design (CAD) revolution in the 1990s. The action plan of Electrical Contractors' Association (ECA) to help prevent building services from becoming frozen out is offered.

The article reports on the decline in monthly construction spending for government buildings in the U.S. as of November 2008. The value of government buildings construction is down nearly 20% from the 2008 peak level with further small declines projected until the construction stimulus package becomes significant in 2009. The article also provides listings of the top 20 government design firms, government contractors, Giant 300 contractors and Giant 300 construction management firms.

Investigates the development efforts for the Black Rock project in Brighton, England. Historical background of the site; Key development objectives for the site; Architectural design proposals for the site.

Focuses on the construction of the Dakota County Northern Service Center in west Saint Paul, Minnesota. Total cost of the project; Main goal of the project.

Presents news briefs about the construction industry in the U.S. as of September 10, 2001. J.W. Burress Inc.'s acquisition of Hitachi crawler crane line; UAI Group Inc.'s opening of a branch office in Middletown, Virginia; Awarding of a contract to Grunley Construction Co. Inc. about the modernization of the Department of the Interior headquarters building in Washington D.C.

Presents updates on federal construction activity in the United States, as of December 2000. Federal building construction activity for fiscal 2001; Courthouse construction volume; Construction activity at the United States Postal Service; U.S. Naval Facilities Engineering Command's budget for construction, housing and environmental programs.

The article provides an overview of the ENR Midwest Best Projects 2013 recipients. The winning construction projects were chosen on the basis of quality, innovation and safety, with the top honors given to the St. Louis Public Library in Missouri and an award of merit to the Wisconsin Energy Institute in Madison. A list of members of the ENR Midwest Best Projects panelists is presented.

The article features the restored Pinal County courthouse in Florence, Arizona, winner of the 2013 Best Project award in the government/public buildings category. The work included the restoration of the structure and facade of the Victorian style, 1890s-era courthouse. The design and construction planning, challenges and preparations are discussed. Key players involved are lead design Swan Architects and structural engineer Caruso Turley Scott.

The article features the headquarters of the New York State Police Troop G in Latham, a recipient of the 2013 award of merit in the government/public buildings category. The work included 90,000 square feet headquarters building and 30,000 square feet quartermaster building. The design and construction planning, challenges and preparations are discussed. Key players involved are construction manager BBL Construction Services LLC and general contractor LeChase Construction Services.

The article features the laboratory office buildings of the Brookhaven National Laboratory in Upton, New York, recipient of the 2013 award of merit in the government/public buildings category. The work in the research facility involved the simultaneous construction of five laboratory office buildings. The design and construction planning, challenges and preparations are discussed. Key players involved are lead designer HDR Architecture and contractor E.W. Howell Co. LLC.

The article features the New Britain Police Station in Connecticut, winner of the 2013 award of merit in the government/public buildings category. The design-build work involved street-level retail space and a redesigned parking garage. The design and construction planning, challenges and preparations are discussed. Key players involved are design builder Downes Construction Co. LLC, lead designer Kaestle Boos Architects Inc. and geotech engineer Haley & Aldrich.

The article discusses the 2014 Dodge Construction Outlook published by McGraw Hill Construction which addressed topics relating to the U.S. construction industry such as single-family housing, public works construction, and commercial buildings.

The article discusses the impact of the launch of the Priority School Building Program on the construction industry in Great Britain. The program will help increase school buildings in the country with a construction value worth 1.75 billion British pounds. The Education Funding Agency should be vigilant for the prices being offered for construction projects to help attract more bidders and to prevent the fading of market enthusiasm. Some problems associated with the project are cited.

The article presents a profile of the San Francisco Department of Public Works in California, which was named 2013 Owner of the Year by the periodical "ENR" for its efforts to improve and integrate relationships with design and construction contractors. Several construction projects are discussed, including the San Francisco General Hospital, the San Francisco Public Safety Building, and a cruise ship terminal. Also noted is the use of integrated project delivery (IPD) methods.

The article presents construction project news briefs for the Southwest region of the U.S. as of September 17, 2012. Topics include the planned expansion of the Mayo Clinic in Phoenix, Arizona, the construction of an apartment complex in Tempe, Arizona by MT Builders, and an administration and education building project for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in North Las Vegas, Nevada.

This section offers news briefs on the construction industry. The General Services Administration (GSA) chose Ryan Cos. as the design-builder of a Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) building in Phoenix, Arizona. A cellulosic ethanol plant is being planned to be built in Highlands County, Florida by Vercipia Biofuels. A contract to build a dormitory in Kent, Connecticut was awarded to S/L/A/M Collaborative.

The article offers information on the plans offered by Donald C. Westphal Associates, which details the construction of Community Mail Distribution Centers in the U.S. It cites that manufactured housing communities are required by the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) to provide central mail distribution locations. The plans offer eight available architectural styles and also include dimensions and basic construction details.

The article provides information on the construction of the Mills B. Lane Justice Center in Nevada. The facility rises eight stories high and houses the Reno Municipal Court and the Washoe County District Attorney. It features abundant public waiting areas, secure domestic violence victim waiting areas, childcare facilities and public parking. The construction site was a challenge and the contractor had to take extra precautions in order to ensure the project was done correctly and efficiently.

Inappropriate management and change orders at Scotland's new parliament building project contributed to a 20-month delay and a 122% cost hike, according to the Scottish auditor general. Inappropriate management and change orders at Scotland's new parliament building project contributed to a 20-month delay and a 122% cost hike, according to the Scottish auditor general. Planned by the British government before Scotland's parliament was created in 1999, the 33,000 sq meters of offices and chambers are spread in four-to six-story linked buildings, dominated by a cluster of boat shapes with stainless steel roofs. Early cost hikes and delays followed big square footage increases as the building's use became better defined.