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National

Sunday Summary: Deeper Into the Cosmo Sale, Miami Moves and Parking Solutions

By The Editors
A construction labor shortage that has been growing since the Great Recession has reached historic highs during the pandemic. Now, with many construction workers refusing to get vaccinated, staffing projects has gotten even more challenging in places like New York.
Development
New York City

Why the Construction Labor Shortage Is Only Going to Get Worse

By Rebecca Baird-Remba
Construction of new high-rise loft buildings in Downtown Los Angeles.
Finance
National

Delta Hampering Construction Industry Recovery: Report

By Andrew Coen
Lumber prices have shot up across Europe, America and the U.S. this spring because of pandemic sawmill closures and wildfires, putting contractors in New York and across the country in a tough position.
Development
New York City

How the Construction Industry Navigated the Rise and Fall of Lumber Prices

By Rebecca Baird-Remba
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Development
National

Trump’s Opening the Country Council Includes Roster of His Real Estate Allies

By Rebecca Baird-Remba
Crews continue work at a multifamily development on Willoughby Avenue off La Brea Avenue.
Development
California

Southern California Construction Continues Amid Coronavirus Scare

By Greg Cornfield
As construction sites shutdown across the city because of coronavirus restrictions, it's clear that non-union workers will be more heavily impacted.
Development
New York City

Construction Shutdown Highlights Divide in Benefits, Pay Between Union and Non-Union

By Rebecca Baird-Remba
More workers are in the construction biz than ever, so why is there a labor shortage?
Development
New York City

Labor Shortage Coming in Skilled Trades

By Rebecca Baird-Remba
Construction at City Point in Brooklyn. Photo: Michael Nagle
Development
New York City

Contractor Groups Slam Legislation Raising DOB Fines

By Rebecca Baird-Remba
Columnists
New York City

Gotham Was, Is and Always Will Be a Union Town

By Gary LaBarbera
NYC Department of Buildings
Features
New York City

After Years of Graft and Inefficiency, Can the DOB Turn Things Around?

By Rey Mashayekhi
Andrew Cuomo (left) cemented himself as a friend to the Building and Construction Trades Council (headed by Gary LaBarbera, on the right) when he signed off on a new 421a program that required minimum wages for large projects.
Development
New York City

Developers and Experts Warn About Drawbacks of New 421a Program

By Rebecca Baird-Remba