ABC lays out steps for reducing safety incidents by 85%

The association set out best practices that it says can significantly curb incidents and employees' time away from work.

By Kathleen Brown • May 10, 2019

BIM concept prevents duplicate efforts on complex projects

Gafcon, an owner's representative, is touting the OneModel shared database to begin breaking down silos between stakeholders.

By Kathleen Brown • May 8, 2019

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Careful collaboration before shovels hit dirt is key to a successful project, experts say.

By Construction Dive staff

Maryland school district turns to P3s to tackle $8.5B backlog

Prince George's County reportedly would be the first school district in the country to hire a private company to build and maintain several schools.

By Kim Slowey • May 8, 2019

New Houston airport building opens, but with $600K mistake

A construction blunder during part of the facility’s $1.2 billion overhaul has left an $18 million administration office without water service.

By Kim Slowey • May 8, 2019

US construction costs rose 5.7% in 2018

Of the 12 metros in Rider Levett Bucknall's study, those experiencing the biggest cost increases, at over 7%, were Chicago and Portland, Oregon.

By Kim Slowey • May 7, 2019

Mall demo paves way for $1B Dallas development

The 23-acre Park Heritage project will redevelop a portion of the Valley View Mall with high-rise offices, residences and retail space.

By Kim Slowey • May 7, 2019

NYC region holds lead in struggling retail construction sector

While the decline of brick-and-mortar shopping caused double-digit decreases in the value of retail work underway in many metros, the city and its suburbs' work increased 4% last year, finds a new report.

By Kathleen Brown • May 6, 2019

Construction industry unemployment at record low

The case for an economic downturn over the next 18 months is fading fast, said an ABC economist, citing 103 months of continuous job creation.

By Kathleen Brown • May 6, 2019

Indiana to pay $390M subsidy for NBA arena renovation, new soccer stadium

The governor agreed to $270 million for the Pacers' Bankers Life Fieldhouse and $120 million toward a stadium for professional soccer team Indy Eleven.

By Kim Slowey • May 3, 2019

Hawaii set to spend $3.4B on capital construction projects

The measure covers three fiscal years and projects ranging from a new airport concourse to bridge maintenance.

By Kim Slowey • May 2, 2019

Canadian hotel development pipeline hits 10-year high

Toronto and Montreal saw the most hotel openings in 2018 while Ottawa, Halifax, Calgary and Edmonton are slated to have the biggest increases during 2019.

By Kim Slowey • May 2, 2019

Jacobs Engineering tops ENR's 2019 design firm rankings

The AEC powerhouse claimed the top spot for the second year running in a field where "technology now is the price of entry."

By Kathleen Brown • May 1, 2019

Construction, engineering M&As hit record in 2018: FMI

Companies are focused on growing while the economy remains strong and expanding tech capabilities as a differentiator against tough competition.

By Kathleen Brown • May 1, 2019

Orlando, Florida, mall demo could pave way for $1B mixed-use project

If the developer gets the all-clear, the 46-acre redevelopment of a struggling shopping center could see retail, residential, hotel and office space added.

By Kim Slowey • May 1, 2019

US military set on 3D-printing more bridges, buildings

The Department of Defense is seeking an autonomous, 'construction-scale' printer that can be quickly set up and deployed by just four users.

By Kim Slowey • May 1, 2019

The Dotted Line: What makes a successful RFP

Owners seek contractors who flesh out a detailed request, giving them a ready plan of attack if they win the project.

By Kim Slowey • April 30, 2019

$3.6B Mexico City airport targets June groundbreaking

A more conservative replacement for the $13 billion megaproject the Mexican president nixed last year is scheduled to open in June 2021.

By Kim Slowey • April 30, 2019

Panel: Next gen, industry deserve better career narrative

Businesses can demonstrate to young people that their dreams don't require a four-year degree, said leaders from Fluor, ABC and more.

By Kathleen Brown • April 29, 2019

Investigation looks at new player in deadly Google campus crane collapse

A state investigation into the incident has expanded to include Seaburg Construction Corp., the firm that employed the crane's operators before dismantling began.

By Kim Slowey • Updated May 3, 2019

$4B Miami Worldcenter breaks ground on new retail, parking

This latest construction start will add to the retail and residential projects already under construction at the mega-development.

By Kim Slowey • April 29, 2019

NYC's 'Green New Deal' to ban glass, steel skyscrapers

Mayor Bill de Blasio wants to reduce greenhouse emissions 30% by 2030 while creating "tens of thousands" of well-paying green construction jobs.

By Kim Slowey • April 24, 2019

Marriott building world's tallest modular hotel in NYC

Final on-site assembly of 168 prefabricated guestrooms, which should take 90 days to finish, is scheduled for late fall. 

By Kim Slowey • April 23, 2019

Seattle arena costs creep to $900M

Developers aren't scrimping on the design for an expansive venue under the historic KeyArena roof, said an official explaining the project's price tag, which in 2017 was $660 million.

By Kim Slowey • April 23, 2019

Little Caesars Arena construction worker suicide case goes to state AG

Some have accused state safety inspectors of showing favoritism toward the Detroit project's stakeholders in determining that the death wasn't accidental.

By Kim Slowey • April 22, 2019

Developer delays $3B The Drew Las Vegas project for 2 years

The real estate mogul wants to finish a construction budget for the property, which a prior developer had sunk billions into before a 2009 bankruptcy. 

By Kim Slowey • April 22, 2019