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Berlin Opera Depot Gains a Voice as Gehry’s Ring Takes Shape

German's Barenboim-Said Academy provides platform for Arab and Israeli musicians

December 6, 2016

A remodeled concert hall in the heart of Berlin will feature a chamber-music performance space designed by Frank Gehry and acoustics by Yasuhisa Toyota.

Making the Case for Careers in the Building Trades

Lee Worley

December 5, 2016

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One main reason for construction’s skilled-labor shortage is the lack of awareness and of a plan to build a pipeline of workers.

President-Elect Donald Trump Picks Ben Carson as HUD Nominee

Famed neurosurgeon was Trump's rival for Republican nomination

December 5, 2016

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Carson has limited experience in housing or development.

Construction Economics

Construction Nov. Jobless Rate Flat With Oct., Down from 2015

Industry also added 19,000 jobs during the month, Labor Dept. reports

Tom Ichniowski

December 2, 2016

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November 5.7% rate is even with October's and improved from November 2015's 6.2%.

Construction Economics

Construction Oct. Spending Posts Monthly and Year-Over-Year Increases

Tom Ichniowski

December 1, 2016

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Census Bureau reports October spending up a slight 0.5% from September but rose 3.4% from October 2015.

Two Workers Killed as Steel Beam Falls From Crane in NYC

Jeff Rubenstone

Alisa Zevin

November 30, 2016

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A crane accident on a multistory residential project in New York City left two men dead on November 22.

Transportation

FRA: Railroads Show Small Gains in Installing Train-Control Systems

Tom Ichniowski

November 29, 2016

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Freight carriers have PTC on 12% of their miles as of Sept 30, up from 9% in June; passenger lines edge up to 23%, from 22%

Labor

Injunction Halting Federal Overtime Rule Draws Praise, Criticism

Rule was set to go into effect on Dec. 1

Pam Hunter McFarland

November 29, 2016

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The decision is third injunction issued by a Texas court on a range of Labor Dept. regulations.

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Israel Launches $4B Gas Field and Pipeline Investment

Developers line up financing and customers, but U.S. partner may sell some stake to raise cash

Neal Sandler

November 29, 2016

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Developers line up financing and customers, but U.S. partner may sell some stake to raise cash.

Risk Management

Surety Sues Louisiana School District Over Payment to Contractor

At issue is a payment by the district that surety says shouldn't have been made

Scott Van Voorhis

November 28, 2016

One Comment

The bond provider says the school district should not have made a payment to contractor after a default.

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Berlin Opera Depot Gains a Voice as Gehry’s Ring Takes Shape

Making the Case for Careers in the Building Trades

President-Elect Donald Trump Picks Ben Carson as HUD Nominee

Construction Nov. Jobless Rate Flat With Oct., Down from 2015

Construction Oct. Spending Posts Monthly and Year-Over-Year Increases

Two Workers Killed as Steel Beam Falls From Crane in NYC

FRA: Railroads Show Small Gains in Installing Train-Control Systems

Injunction Halting Federal Overtime Rule Draws Praise, Criticism

Israel Launches $4B Gas Field and Pipeline Investment

Surety Sues Louisiana School District Over Payment to Contractor

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