Report: Construction starts slow in 7 of top 20 US markets

A Dodge analysis finds that growth in commercial and multifamily starts has declined in the first half of the year compared to last year in key markets including Seattle, San Francisco and New York City.

By Jennifer Goodman • Aug. 26, 2019

Optimism high amid uncertainty

Commercial builders mostly expect profit to grow this year despite economic warning bells around debt and trade, according to an ABC confidence index.

By Kim Slowey • Aug. 26, 2019

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Data center construction

New projects from customers like Meta, Google and Amazon make this a burgeoning sector for contractors.

By Construction Dive staff

Lendlease sells troubled infrastructure business to Spanish contractor Acciona

The Australian firm, a leader in U.S. mixed-use development, sold its Engineering Services Division at a "bargain basement" U.S. $124 million.

By Jennifer Goodman • Updated Dec. 19, 2019

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

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 Jennifer 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 Jennifer 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 Jennifer Goodman • Aug. 19, 2019

Using 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

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

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

Where 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

8 ways warehouse construction has evolved

21st century warehouses require specialized construction techniques, precise scheduling and highly experienced teams to meet industries' expectations.

By Jennifer Goodman • Aug. 8, 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. 7, 2019

Online 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 Jennifer Goodman • Aug. 7, 2019