During the past year, construction employment in Rhode Island fell nearly 9 percent, or 1,400 jobs, according to the Associated General Contractors of America. more

Confidence among U.S. homebuilders improved in May for the first time in five months as buyers rush to take advantage of near record-low mortgage rates. more

Parker Construction Company Inc. once tackled a wide range of building projects. Current President Glenn A. Parker reorganized the East Providence company in 1999 to focus on residential work. Parker, above in front of a Newport house the company is working on, says the business has grown since the recession to employ 45 by building a reputation for satisfying clients. more

SOUTH KINGSTOWN – South County town officials say regulations enacted in 2012 have allowed dozens of small home-improvement projects that were stalled to go forward. more

PROVIDENCE – Gov. Lincoln D. Chafee and the R.I. Department of Transportation this month announced the first contract in a new bridge-preservation program that aims to improve maintenance in the Interstate 95 corridor from Warwick to Providence. more

Moonworks President Jim Moon found business opportunity in the gutter. more