Commercial Building
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The Real Deal names Chicago's top contractors
A new analysis found that Power Construction pulled permits for more than twice the square footage of runner-up Clark Construction.
By Kim Slowey • Aug. 22, 2019 -
Can Louisiana handle $32B of industrial construction?
Developers plan on combating a shortage of skilled labor with alternative strategies like modularization and the use of robotic devices.
By Kim Slowey • Aug. 21, 2019 -
Contractor tops out 850-foot-tall Rainer Square Tower using 'speed core' design
It took the Erection Co. just 10 months to finish the formwork- and rebar-free Seattle skyscraper.
By Kim Slowey • Aug. 21, 2019 -
Lendlease seeks buyers for troubled infrastructure division
While selling its Engineering Services Division, the Australian firm continues being a leader in U.S. mixed-use development.
By Jenn Goodman • Aug. 21, 2019 -
What are the construction industry's top economic bellwethers?
From Caterpillar’s earnings to stock prices and architect billings, construction leaders rely on a variety of economic signs and signals to know when a recession is imminent. What are your top indicators?
By Jenn Goodman • Aug. 21, 2019 -
Construction of $1.1B Globe Life Field marks substantial progress
The MLB's Texas Rangers announced that construction of its 40,000-seat stadium in the Dallas-Fort Worth area is almost 75% complete.
By Kim Slowey • Aug. 21, 2019 -
$10B Foxconn construction in Wisconsin goes vertical
The company is making progress but has failed to meet the job creation numbers necessary to tap $3 billion in tax breaks.
By Kim Slowey • Aug. 20, 2019 -
$1.3B Islanders arena approved by New York government
The privately funded mixed-use project, to be built on the Belmont Park horse racing track property in Elmont, is expected to create 10,000 construction jobs.
By Kim Slowey • Aug. 20, 2019 -
10 global startups honored for technologies gaining momentum in construction
From around the world, meet the winners of a Cemex competition focused on ways that technology can address industry shortcomings.
By Jenn Goodman • Aug. 19, 2019 -
Tech 101: Digital Twins
Here's what you need to know about digital twins, or virtual models of buildings that collect information about structures using sensors, drones and other wireless technology.
By Jenn Goodman • Aug. 19, 2019 -
Deep DiveUsing technology to head off construction fraud
With up to 6% of annual construction revenue lost to fraud, contractors are arming themselves with tech-enabled protection.
By Kim Slowey • Aug. 19, 2019 -
Naval base buildings damaged in California earthquake could need $2.2B in repairs
Officials from the Naval Air Weapons Station in China Lake have met with several contractors but still need to secure funding from Congress.
By Kim Slowey • Aug. 19, 2019 -
Graham Construction: Equipment that killed worker was 'manifestly faulty'
The general contractor said Canadian prosecutors were right not to pursue charges against it for the 2016 jobsite death of a subcontractor's employee.
By Kim Slowey • UPDATED: Aug. 19, 2019 at 9:54 a.m. -
DOE lab plans $13B construction program
The Los Alamos National Laboratory work would take 10 years and include supporting infrastructure such as a possible $3 billion bridge.
By Kim Slowey • Aug. 18, 2019 -
Fired contractor claims $1B needed to finish Denver Airport
Great Hall Partners, which was terminated by airport officials this week, said it would have required a $288 million change order to complete the renovation.
By Kim Slowey • UPDATED: Aug. 16, 2019 at 9:51 a.m. -
An inside look at a failed roofing repair
OSHA called the $2 million San Diego State University roof project, in which dangerous volatiles were released, "a case study in what not to do."
By Kim Slowey • Aug. 14, 2019 -
Deep DiveWhere contractors are most likely to exceed the budget
Budget overruns can pop up in any part of a project's budget — specifically, these four major areas.
By Kim Slowey • Aug. 13, 2019 -
More states invest in flood control programs
States are finding they have to supplement FEMA funds with their own when it comes to repairing flood-damaged infrastructure.
By Kim Slowey • Aug. 12, 2019 -
Report: Trump construction firm uses undocumented workers
The Trump Organization's Mobile Construction Payroll business unit has allegedly been employing undocumented workers to perform small construction projects at a Trump winery and golf resorts.
By Kim Slowey • Aug. 12, 2019 -
Tutor Perini's Q2 marks near-record backlog, new group CEO
The company is turning over lead of its Building and Specialty Contractors division to the former president and COO of Zachry Construction Corp.
By Kim Slowey • Aug. 12, 2019 -
Deep Dive8 ways warehouse construction has evolved
21st century warehouses require specialized construction techniques, precise scheduling and highly experienced teams to meet industries' expectations.
By Jenn Goodman • Aug. 08, 2019 -
Balfour Beatty wins $780M contract to lead design-build for Florida convention center
The contractor will use building information modeling, virtual reality and lean construction methods such as target-value design at the Ft. Lauderdale complex, where preconstruction work is underway.
By Kim Slowey • Aug. 07, 2019 -
Deep DiveOnline retailers are transforming warehouse construction
U.S. builders are struggling to keep up with demand from clients like Amazon, Walmart and Kroger for specialized distribution centers.
By Jenn Goodman • Aug. 07, 2019 -
Mortenson-Clark JV completes $1.4B Chase Center on schedule
The mixed-use center took the team 30 months to build, with up to 1,500 workers on the jobsite at a time.
By Kim Slowey • Aug. 06, 2019 -
$7.5B 'mini-city' mixed-use project coming to Las Vegas Valley
Bleutech Park's ambitious project features a range of technologies including connected infrastructure and buildings with self-healing concrete, and could create 25,000 construction jobs.
By Jason Plautz • Aug. 06, 2019
