January 2018






Homebuilders launch safety initiative

ConDig (23-Jan-18).  Leaders of the homebuilding industry have rolled out a safety initiative aimed at raising awareness in a bid to help reduce accidents on construction sites. The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) said…




KBR expects no fallout from Carillion liquidation

ConDig (16-Jan-18).  Houston-based engineering and construction company KBR said it expects its joint venture project in the UK with partner Carillion to be uninterrupted following the UK-based construction company’s financial demise. KBR said it has…


Construction material prices dip in December

ConDig (12-Jan-18).  Construction material prices edged 0.1% lower in December despite rises in certain energy products and also iron and steel, according to analysis of  Bureau of Labor Statistics data by Associated Builders and Contractors…