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For homebuilders, things are looking up...just a bit
Oct 16, 2014
People are starting to buy homes again but challenges like tight credit remain.
Steel's slow, grinding growth
by
Kai Ryssdal
Oct 8, 2014
Lisa Goldenberg of Delaware Steel Company shares how the economy feels day-to-day.
As housing recovers, a shortage of skilled workers
Aug 1, 2014
During the housing downturn, construction workers moved to other industries.
Housing's bad month, via the letter 'L'
Apr 1, 2014
Blame the L's: labor, lumber, land, loans... and lousy weather.
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Will laid off construction workers return in housing boom?
Jul 31, 2013
The housing industry is rebounding. But will the many construction workers who lost their jobs in the downturn come back?
Meet Big Bertha, Seattle's ginormous tunnel boring machine
by
Molly Wood
Jul 19, 2013
Big Bertha, named for former city mayor Bertha Knight Landes, will dig up to 100 feet a day and build a massive tunnel under the city for a new freeway.
After being removed, does storm debris have value?
by
Stan Alcorn
May 27, 2013
Amid the destruction from hurricanes and tornados, some debris -- from trees to building materials and metal -- finds new life.
For public good, not for profit.
Construction is back in Southwest, but where are the workers?
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.
Caterpillar profits fall 45%, cuts forecast
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.
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