Commercial Building
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OpinionHow to boost construction equipment productivity
John Sharp, equipment director for Hubbard Construction. describes the process his company uses to maximize equipment and minimize costs.
By Jean Dimeo • April 23, 2018
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Related-led $700M New York mixed-use project to include housing and stadium
One issue Related faces is how much room the company will make – or be forced to make – for union labor.
By Kim Slowey • April 23, 2018
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Sinking Millennium Tower could cost up to $500M to fix
Aside from being incredibly expensive, the complicated retrofit in San Francisco could take as long as five years to complete.
By Kim Slowey • April 20, 2018
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Los Angeles construction costs climbed most in U.S. in 2017
The 7.6% increase for the California city last year was nearly double the 4.2% average uptick the rest of the country experienced.
By Kim Slowey • April 20, 2018
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Tensions rise between New York City's unions and developers
One of the primary union targets is the Related Companies, developer of the $25 billion Hudson Yards and increasingly vocal critic of union work policies.
By Kim Slowey • April 19, 2018
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Raiders' $2B stadium signals strong demand for sports venues
The relatively easy financing process for the Raiders' Las Vegas stadium could motivate other sports teams and cities to build new venues.
By Kim Slowey • April 19, 2018
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To implement new technology, think big, but start small
An annual report outlines various barriers to implementing next-generation technologies and how to overcome them.
By Edwin Lopez • April 18, 2018
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Maryland's $8.5B incentive package largest of the 20 Amazon HQ2 finalists
Maryland's promise includes state and local income tax credits and money for roads and transportation improvements.
By Kim Slowey • April 18, 2018
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Deep DiveBuilding smart distribution centers begins with data
Integrated data can enable autonomous and self-learning buildings to better predict long-term maintenance needs and operational performance.
By Craig Guillot • April 18, 2018
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Completion of massive construction projects can negatively impact local businesses
When projects wrap up, lodging, food and other services often are left facing a significant downturn in sales.
By Kim Slowey • April 18, 2018
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Skanska sues $300M Miami museum, claiming millions in unpaid bills
The contractor took over the project in 2014 after the museum terminated its contract with Suffolk Construction.
By Kim Slowey • April 18, 2018
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HUD approves $28B of disaster and mitigation funding
More than $18 billion of this round of HUD spending will go to Puerto Rico, which suffered a catastrophic hit from Hurricane Maria last year.
By Kim Slowey • April 17, 2018
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Developer gets pushback against 74-story Brooklyn complex
Some residents argue that Manhattan-style density has no place among the brownstones and small-scale neighborhoods in the New York borough.
By Kim Slowey • April 16, 2018
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Deep DiveHow key performance indicators reduce schedule and budget overruns
Clear measurements will determine how a project is progressing and allow for cost-saving efficiency improvements along the way.
By Laurie Cowin • April 16, 2018
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Tishman Speyer secures $1.8B Spiral high-rise construction loan
The loan, as well as pharma giant Pfizer signing on as an anchor tenant, will allow construction of the Bjarke Ingels-designed office tower to begin in June.
By Kim Slowey • April 13, 2018
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Las Vegas Convention Center reveals design for $860M expansion
The project, which is partially funded by the same hotel-tax increase that will help pay for the Raiders stadium, could create nearly 14,000 construction jobs.
By Kim Slowey • April 12, 2018
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Puerto Rico still faces up to $50B in recovery work as hurricane season looms
FEMA said it is trying to make the U.S. territory's buildings, transportation infrastructure and electric grid as strong as possible before June 1.
By Kim Slowey • April 12, 2018
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Deep DiveCities are 3-D printing their way to more sustainable futures
The disruptive, fascinating technology could revolutionize the construction industry and make cities' infrastructure more resilient and affordable.
By Katie Pyzyk • April 11, 2018
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China develops fire-resistant building material
The composite, which may be used to insulate existing structures, could provide a buffer against fire damage in reinforced concrete structures.
By Mary Tyler March • April 11, 2018
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Netherlands' 3-D printed bridge gets installation date
MX3D used in-house software and four industrial robots to print the bridge over a six-month period.
By Mary Tyler March • April 11, 2018
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FMI: Construction spending will increase 7% in 2018
The management and investment consultancy expects the office sector to lead nonresidential construction spending.
By Kim Slowey • April 11, 2018
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Google breaks ground on $600M Alabama data center
The new data center is expected to create hundreds of construction jobs and 100 high-tech jobs once complete.
By Kim Slowey • April 11, 2018
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OpinionThe case for constructing resource-efficient buildings
Andy Feth of C.W. Driver Companies writes that a holistic approach to building offers competitive advantages and long-term cost savings.
By Andy Feth
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3 more agree to plead guilty in $200M Wisconsin contractor fraud case
Sonag is alleged to have set up three firms with people who had minority and veteran business status while Sonag's owner controlled their operations.
By Joe Beeton and Kim Slowey
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Gilbane JV sets local hiring requirements for $10B Wisconsin Foxconn project
The project must employ 60% Wisconsin companies and 70% of project hours must be worked by state residents.
By Kim Slowey • April 09, 2018