Katy Tomasulo
Construction Dive
Seattle, WA, United States
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Siemens acquires smart buildings firm Enlightened
Purchase of the "internet of things"-focused firm is the latest move by the automation technology company to buy into the smart buildings push. → Read More
Triax, Bosch deal uses data to track workers and tools
The companies said integration of their platforms will provide contractors with easier ways to track employees along with increased visibility into the location and utilization of tools. → Read More
3DR's new app simplifies drone surveying
Construction industry news, trends and jobs for building professionals who want mobile-friendly content. → Read More
Contractors can leverage data to improve energy efficiencies
Construction industry news, trends and jobs for building professionals who want mobile-friendly content. → Read More
Composite steel core to speed up Seattle high-rise
The system is predicted to shave nine months off the Rainier Square project’s construction timeline versus a steel frame around a reinforced concrete core. → Read More
Research team develops interactive walls
Construction industry news, trends and jobs for building professionals who want mobile-friendly content. → Read More
Flammable cladding under fire by ICC
Construction industry news, trends and jobs for building professionals who want mobile-friendly content. → Read More
Home prices set to cool in Pacific Northwest
Seattle and Portland, OR, have been dominating headlines in recent months as two of the most competitive housing markets in the country. → Read More
Home flipping market share is up, but returns slide
More flippers are financing their home purchases, indicating increased investment in the properties, though they're getting less back on resale than previously. → Read More
The best states for first-time buyers
GoBankingRates looked at foreclosure rates, first-time buyer market share, median home prices and the availability of home-loan programs across the country. → Read More
Slow recovery kept 3M potential new buyers out of the market
This group has been held back by low confidence, tight credit, student loan debt and rising rents that are preventing down-payment savings. → Read More
Economists advise: How to read market indicators
Analysis on the homebuilding market is plentiful, but the time to explore it all is not. We asked industry economists and analysts how they pick what to follow. → Read More
NYC leads US metros with highest 'hidden' housing costs
Additional items like property tax rates, insurance and remodeling needs are often overlooked by first-time buyers when planning their home purchases. → Read More
Top 5 cities for middle-income homebuyers
Construction industry news, trends and jobs for building professionals who want mobile-friendly content. → Read More
Nearly 7M Atlantic, Gulf coast homes in storm surge path
Florida leads states with the most at-risk homes — nearly 2.8 million — followed by Louisiana at 808,000, according to CoreLogic. → Read More
D.R. Horton makes $520M bid for TX developer Forestar
The Austin, TX–based residential developer had previously accepted an offer from Starwood Capital Group. → Read More
Inventory down, prices up in Manhattan and Brooklyn, NY
For-sale housing stock continues to be tight across New York City, but conditions there are more favorable than in the rest of the country — if only slightly. → Read More
TX builder Gehan Homes taps entry-level market with new Gray Point Homes brand
The company joins a growing group of builders targeting millennials with dedicated home products and communities, particularly across the U.S. South and Southwest. → Read More
After 9-year delay, 3K-home Sacramento, CA MPC moves forward
The revived project follows the lifting of a flood-related federal ban on construction in the area and a slow return to building. → Read More
CA leads most active housing markets in May
Meanwhile, Midland, TX, and Kennewick, WA, joined the top 10 as strong industries there propel population growth and residential and commercial development. → Read More