Construction Junkie is headed to Dubai in September! Dubai has quickly become the epicenter of big construction and technology for the construction industry. There is the Burj Khalifa, Palm Jumeirah, Ski Dubai, and Burj Al Arab, just to name a few. There are also new buildings under construction like the Marina 101 which will be a new 101 story (as the name suggests) high rise at the Dubai Marina. Dubai has been on my construction bucket list for a while, but I want to know what you guys want to know more about or see from the ground over there.

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Jul 10, 2015

7 of the World's Greatest and Weirdest Construction Records

Jul 10, 2015

So, in the comments, leave places you want to see more pictures of or want to know more about and we will do our best to do some investigative reporting while we are there!

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Jan 11, 2019

The 7 Coolest Construction Projects of 2018

Jan 11, 2019

“Coolest,” in its very essence, is a very subjective term, but I tried my best to cover construction projects throughout the world that set themselves apart, through either design, construction method, or situation.

Jan 11, 2019

Jan 9, 2019

The Top States to Work in Construction: #10 Indiana

Jan 9, 2019

We’ve finally made it to the top 10 on our countdown and the Hoosier State, Indiana, is on the board. The state of Indiana is ranked 38th in total land area, 17th in total population, and 1st in amount of basketball hoops affixed to the side of a barn.

Jan 9, 2019

Jan 3, 2019

Construction Junkie’s Top 10 Posts of 2018

Jan 3, 2019

As we approach our fourth full year on the interwebs, it’s always nice to reflect back on the some of the things that our readers enjoyed the most in the previous year. Our goal every year is to bring you the most interesting construction related stories involving technology, tools, safety, and events around the world, although some posts can be for pure entertainment, like our extensive collection of demolition videos.

Jan 3, 2019

Jan 2, 2019

The Top States to Work in Construction: #11 Pennslyvania

Jan 2, 2019

Landing just outside the top 10 on our countdown is Pennsylvania. The nation’s second state admitted to the union also has the 5th highest population in the country and a cost of living index that is just above the national average, at 1.6% higher.

Jan 2, 2019

Dec 28, 2018

Report: Construction Worker Deaths Dropped Slightly in 2017

Dec 28, 2018

After an uptick in construction industry fatalities in 2016, a recent Bureau of Labor Statistics report shows that both the amount of construction worker deaths and the rate of fatality dropped in 2017.

Dec 28, 2018

Dec 27, 2018

Autodesk Acquires Pre-Construction Software Building Connected for $275 Million

Dec 27, 2018

Autodesk, the software company synonymous with architectural and engineering design, has gobbled up yet another construction related software just a few week after its massive acquisition of PlanGrid. It’s most recent acquisition, BuildingConnected, will help bolster Autodesk’s growing construction brand and help them grow additional profit pipelines.

Dec 27, 2018

Dec 26, 2018

The Top States to Work in Construction: #12 Wyoming

Dec 26, 2018

With a population estimated at just under 580,000, Wyoming is ranked last among all US states in population. “the Cowboy State,” as it’s known, is also ranked as the 10th largest in terms of land area, making it the 49th ranked in population density. Wyoming has a cost of living slightly lower than the national average, according to MERIC, at 3.5% under the average

Dec 26, 2018

Dec 19, 2018

The Top States to Work in Construction: #13 Iowa

Dec 19, 2018

By many statistical categories, Iowa is a pretty average state. It ranks 26th in land area, 30th in population, and was even the 29th state to be admitted. It does, however, have a above average median household income across all industries. Add to that a low lost of living index, at 8.1% below average and Iowa lands at #13 on our list.

Dec 19, 2018

Dec 18, 2018

Turner Construction, Bloomberg Execs Charged in $15M Bid Rigging and Commercial Bribery Conspiracy

Dec 18, 2018

Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus R Vance Jr strikes again on his hard stance against corruption and safety negligence in the construction industry. A Few weeks ago, he announced assault charges against a superintendent and a manager after 2 construction workers were seriously injured on a jobsite. In 2016, he successfully convicted a construction foreman of criminally negligent homicide and reckless endangerment after a laborer was killed in a trench collapse that he was overseeing. Just last week, Vance announced charges against formers Turner Construction and Bloomberg LP executives in a $15M bid-rigging and commercial bribery conspiracy.

Dec 18, 2018

Dec 17, 2018

2018 Breaks Record for Most Supertall Buildings Completed

Dec 17, 2018