Construction

The U.S. Capitol Building stands in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Saturday, March 23, 2019.

Roof damage delays 2024 legislative work

Washington Examiner · December 6, 2023 1:36 pm

Michigan boy, 12, leads police chase in stolen forklift

Luke Gentile · November 28, 2023 4:31 pm

In this Wednesday, July 30, 2014 photograph, a builder works on the construction of new homes in Belmar, N.J. U.S. home construction rebounded in July, rising to the fastest pace in eight months and offering hope that housing has regained momentum after two months of declines. (AP Photo/Mel Evans)

Property owners may soon pay blight fines

Washington Examiner · November 21, 2023 1:19 pm

This Friday, March 21, 2014 photo shows roofers installing a roof on a new construction home in Pepper Pike, Ohio. The Commerce Department reports on U.S. home construction in March later Wednesday April 16, 2014. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Housing starts rise in September amid higher mortgage rates

Zach Halaschak · October 18, 2023 12:32 pm

This Friday, March 21, 2014 shows a home for sale in Shaker Heights, Ohio. The National Association of Realtors reports on existing-home sales in March on Tuesday, April 22, 2014. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

California home construction so low it will take 34 years to meet current demand

Washington Examiner · October 8, 2023 5:52 pm

A builder works on the the roof of a new home under construction on Friday, Dec. 27, 2013., in Wilmette, Ill. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Housing starts fall to lowest level since 2020 as mortgage rates remain high

Zach Halaschak · September 19, 2023 12:32 pm

This Friday, March 21, 2014 photo shows roofers installing a roof on a new construction home in Pepper Pike, Ohio. The Commerce Department reports on U.S. home construction in March later Wednesday April 16, 2014. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Neighbors helpless after nearby construction damages properties

Washington Examiner · August 31, 2023 11:52 am

In this Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012, photo, Ford Smith works on a new home under construction in Chicago. U.S. builders increased their spending on construction projects in October by the largest amount in five months, led by a surge in housing.

Beltway Confidential

Davis-Bacon Act: End it, don’t amend it

Rachel Greszler · August 28, 2023 1:16 pm

In this May 24, 2012 photo, some of about 500 miles worth of coated steel pipe manufactured by Welspun Pipes, Inc., originally for the Keystone oil pipeline, is stored in Little Rock, Arkansas.

Natural gas pipeline continues construction through opposition

Washington Examiner · August 28, 2023 12:12 pm

This Friday, March 21, 2014 photo shows roofers installing a roof on a new construction home in Pepper Pike, Ohio. The Commerce Department reports on U.S. home construction in March later Wednesday April 16, 2014. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Housing starts increase as housing market sends mixed signals

Zach Halaschak · August 16, 2023 12:33 pm

Labor Department to issue pro-union final rule on construction worker pay: Report

Zach Halaschak · August 7, 2023 10:17 pm

Emergency responders battle flames as a large construction crane caught fire in Manhattan on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, in New York.

New York City crane collapse: Construction equipment tumbles to ground as it is engulfed in flames

Jack Birle · July 26, 2023 12:38 pm