Construction
Viewfinder: The Thai Prime Minister Visits a Construction Site Ahead of Elections
Thai Prime Minister General Prayuth Chan-ocha visits the construction site for the Bang Sue Central Station, the site of Bangkok's new railway transport hub, on March 20th, 2019, in Bangkok, Thailand.
Girls-Only Trade Classes Are Becoming More Popular—and They're Upending Gender Stereotypes
Girls-only shop classes are gaining traction, and the timing is right: A shortage of skilled workers is driving up wages in male-dominated trades such as auto repair, construction, and welding. But educators say these classes offer more than job prospects. They are also a source of empowerment.
Three Key Numbers From the May Jobs Report
Retail, construction, and health care post particularly strong employment gains.
There's a Strategy That Helps Prevent Injuries at Work. Why Isn't the Federal Government Using It?
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has altered its strategies dramatically since Donald Trump became president. What does that mean for America's workers?
The Future of Work: Making Service Work Pay
The latest entry in a special project in which business and labor leaders, social scientists, technology visionaries, activists, and journalists weigh in on the most consequential changes in the workplace.
Turning Real Estate Market Fundamentals on Their Head
Superstar cities and the spread of gentrification.
LEED Program Reaches a Green Milestone
In a sign of acceptance of green building practices, the existing commercial space being retrofitted to LEED standards now exceeds that of new construction.
Greenest Buildings Are the Ones Already Standing
Studies suggest the greenest building is the one already built — a pleasing message for historic preservationists.
Bill of Goods: The World's Biggest Boondoggles
As seen in our main story on a cure for billion-dollar cost overruns, here's a look at some infamous public works projects and what went wrong.
Danish Professors Offers Cure for the Common Boondoggle
A Danish professor promotes a cure for billion-dollar cost overruns in government megaprojects: Use past boondoggles as a baseline.