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Construction is back in Southwest, but where are the workers?
Jude Joffe-Block May 14, 2013
Housing seems to be in recovery mode in places like Phoenix, Arizona. But it may be tough for homebuilders to lure back construction workers.
Inside the National Craft Championship
David Brancaccio May 13, 2013
A competition for the construction industry.
Caterpillar profits fall 45%, cuts forecast
Stacey Vanek Smith Apr 22, 2013
Caterpillar reported disappointing earnings this morning. The heavy-equipment maker announced its profits are down 45 percent and also cut its forecast for the rest of the year.
Downside of a housing rebound? The price of plywood on the rise
Adam Allington Mar 22, 2013
As the housing market recovers, prices for some construction and building materials reach pre-bust highs
Lumber stacks up big profits
Dan Gorenstein Feb 26, 2013
Despite a 46 percent jump in softwood lumber prices, many timber companies are wary to head into the forests.
Schools risk outsized debts with delayed bond payments
Chris Farrell Feb 14, 2013
Many school districts around the country are making use of capital appreciation bonds, long-term bonds that can put them into debt for far more than they initially borrowed.
Recovery in new home sales a boost for the economy
Eve Troeh Dec 27, 2012
Many of the new homes being sold now were planned years ago. Finally demand has returned, in part because first-time buyers are being outbid by investors for bargain foreclosure sales.
The art of elevatoring
Kai Ryssdal Dec 4, 2012
How long will you wait for an elevator before becoming frustrated? Elevator expert Theresa Christy says 20 seconds is the industry standard.
A Sandy sales bump?
Nancy Marshall-Genzer Oct 31, 2012
As stricken homeowners dig out, home-improvement sales should see a boost.
Beetle infestation drives up lumber prices
Jeff Horwich Oct 26, 2012
A new set of beetles is taking North America by storm, and this time the casualty is the lumber industry. What does this mean for home building and other lumber needs in the U.S.?
