Commercial Building
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Industry Pulse: The latest construction data and statistics
Spending slipped slightly in March, but the value of starts surged 16% with such projects as the $1.6 billion Toyota-Mazda plant in Huntsville and the $850 million Seattle KeyArena renovation.
By Construction Dive Editors • Oct. 18, 2019 -
Footage shows workers concerned about Hard Rock New Orleans before deadly collapse
Despite speculation and a lawsuit alleging risky cost cutting, the cause of the collapse has not yet been determined.
By Kim Slowey • Oct. 18, 2019 -
Report: KCI airport JV contractor allegedly withheld late pay, delay history from application
The issue raises the question of what aspects of a contractor's history should be brought to light during a bidding process.
By Kim Slowey • Oct. 17, 2019 -
Rebar-tying robot attracts Shark Tank investor, $3M in funding
Called "a game changer for the construction industry" by Mark Cuban, the Toggle system aims to double productivity.
By Jenn Goodman • Oct. 16, 2019 -
A flood of new construction: Will you tap into the $400B seawall pipeline?
Communities across the country are considering construction projects to protect them from sea level rise. Will you bid on them?
By Jenn Goodman • Oct. 16, 2019 -
Denver airport picks new contractors as it struggles to conclude previous relationship
Though the authority still owes Great Hall termination fees and outstanding invoices, it has proposed Hensel Phelps as GC and Stantec as lead designer for its next steps.
By Kim Slowey • UPDATED: Oct. 18, 2019 at 10 a.m. -
2 dead, 1 missing after collapse of Hard Rock Hotel project in New Orleans
Officials said the investigation into why the upper floors on one side gave way will not start until the search for a missing worker is complete.
By Kim Slowey • Oct. 14, 2019 -
Inside Columbus, Ohio's $4B construction boom
A record number of starts this year will propel the city far beyond its peers in construction work, if the labor pool can keep up.
By Kim Slowey • Oct. 10, 2019 -
New workforce program sells construction as 'cool'
Build California’s digital-driven workforce development initiative is designed to appeal to Generation Z.
By Jenn Goodman • Oct. 10, 2019 -
Could a deadly fire like the one at UK's Grenfell Tower happen in the US?
Questions about codes' and building materials' roles in fire safety were addressed by experts at the Construct conference.
By Jean Dimeo • Oct. 10, 2019 -
What builders should know about construction on sacred land
As evidenced by the recent Hawaii telescope project, crews working on historic sites can be stalled by protests or, in other cases, by the findings of artifacts or even human remains.
By Kim Slowey • Oct. 09, 2019 -
OpenSpace, the 'Google Street View of construction,' called a game changer
With investors like Suffolk, Tishman Speyer and WeWork, OpenSpace is one of the industry's most hyped startups — and for good reason, users say.
By Jenn Goodman • Oct. 09, 2019 -
Slow payers cost GCs, subs $64B a year
A majority of subs said they have chosen not to bid on certain projects if the owner or general contractor has a reputation for paying late, and 72% said they would discount their work for quicker payments, a new survey found.
By Kim Slowey • Oct. 09, 2019 -
Drones above Microsoft revolutionize its campus rebuild
The software behemoth is constructing 17 new buildings on its Washington campus and Skycatch's drones are capturing the entire process.
By Kim Slowey • Oct. 09, 2019 -
The most expensive projects on the planet: $175B fuels these 5 jobsites
A magnetic levitation train system, airport expansions, a giant tower and a massive water project are among the biggest construction undertakings worldwide.
By Zachary Phillips • Oct. 07, 2019 -
5 metro markets to dominate US megaproject trend
An FMI report predicts that over the next several years, New York, Los Angeles, Dallas, Houston and Washington will make up one-fifth of total megaproject construction in the U.S.
By Jenn Goodman • Oct. 07, 2019 -
Mega billions: a look at some of the biggest US construction projects underway
Many in the industry consider a project that costs $1 billion or more a megaproject. These five projects make $1 billion seem like small change.
By Kim Slowey • Oct. 07, 2019 -
Dodge: Owners, contractors have different ideas of what makes multi-site work successful
When owners orchestrate work at many locations at once under a single construction program, communication is vital, but a new study points out several areas in which contractors and owners need better alignment.
By Kim Slowey • Oct. 06, 2019 -
Amazon HQ2 developer to revamp adjacent 2.6M square feet
JBG Smith's latest plans in Virginia will mean more construction, mostly redevelopment, alongside the work being done for the tech giant.
By Kim Slowey • Oct. 05, 2019 -
Crane watch: High-profile projects underway in the 10 busiest US markets
Certain areas of the country are enjoying an added boost from the current construction boom. Here are some of the top projects in the most active states.
By Jenn Goodman • Oct. 04, 2019 -
Market watch: Track construction's economic health
A watch list of the reports, indexes, surveys and stocks that can help contractors follow what's to come for the industry and their businesses.
By Jenn Goodman • Oct. 03, 2019 -
Report reveals the most in-demand multifamily amenities
From yoga studios and screening rooms to tankless water heaters and Peloton bikes, these are the top 113 features that buyers and renters seek.
By Kim Slowey • Oct. 03, 2019 -
Market watch: Indicators crucial to planning for a construction downturn
Construction leaders and industry experts look to a range of signs when trying to accurately forecast the future for their businesses.
By Jenn Goodman • Oct. 02, 2019 -
US tops global hotel construction pipeline
In a record-high market, Marriott leads development with more than 2,500 hotel projects worldwide.
By Kim Slowey • Oct. 02, 2019 -
Market watch: Labor shortage, backlogs may mask construction slowdown
Even though business has never been better for many contractors, economists warn of signs that the construction industry may be in for a downturn.
By Jenn Goodman • Oct. 01, 2019
