The government reports construction spending fell for a second month in April. And factory orders were up less than 1% after being revised down for March.

The construction flatline stems from interest rate hikes — new projects are less affordable, and that’s starting to affect builders.

The ironworkers, painters and others who constructed the bridge thought it would outlive them.

Chris Rutherford, executive director of Salvage Warehouse of Detroit, shares how the deconstruction business is a huge benefit for communities economically, environmentally and socially.

The home improvement company is buying SRS Distribution, a roofing, landscaping and pool construction supplier, for $18 billion.

“I’m not getting any younger. If I’m going to have a dome, I need to get on with it,” said Paula Stone of Fredericksburg, Texas.

The industry’s mood continues to brighten, a trade group says, but sourcing sophisticated equipment remains a challenge.

Do they wait for lower rates in the future or borrow what they need today? It’s a question of cost versus opportunity.

The Institute for Supply Management’s Purchasing Managers Index showed worse-than-expected performance for manufacturing, but construction growth shone.

High construction expenses and budget pressures are pushing developers to be creatively cost-conscious as they expand access to green spaces.