Commercial Building: Page 13
-
Adam Gray via Getty Images
NYC approves second set of zoning changes
The updates remove a decades-old rule that barred certain commercial building uses, among the changes that aim to boost commercial corridors, promote life sciences activity and bolster manufacturing in the city.
By Joe Burns • June 17, 2024 -
Courtesy of Turner Construction
In construction, and beekeeping, it’s all about communication
Two Turner Construction superintendents who tend hives say both pursuits come down to listening to your workers and having a Plan B.
By Joe Bousquin • June 17, 2024 -
Explore the Trendline➔
vitranc via Getty Images
TrendlinePreconstruction
Careful collaboration before shovels hit dirt is key to a successful project, experts say.
By Construction Dive staff -
Courtesy of Gilbane Building Co.
Project WinsGilbane to develop $100M Purdue University dorm project
The four-story, 213,000-square-foot apartment complex on the college's Fort Wayne, Indiana, campus is part of a public-private partnership.
By Matthew Thibault • June 13, 2024 -
Tim Boyle via Getty Images
Worker sues Turner, subcontractor after deadly Chicago fall
Ironworker Jeffrey Spyrka survived after plunging eight stories from a scaffold last week. His coworker, technical engineer David O’Donnell, was pronounced dead at the scene.
By Joe Bousquin • June 13, 2024 -
Courtesy of Warfel Construction
Project MilestonesWarfel starts $36M Pennsylvania behavioral health build
The East Petersburg, Pennsylvania-based construction firm expects to complete construction by the spring of 2025.
By Sebastian Obando • June 13, 2024 -
Permission granted by Cork Howard Construction
Q&A // ConTech ConversationsHow ‘Billy the Bot’ helps Cork Howard Construction streamline accounts payable
Milissa Douglas, controller for the Marietta, Georgia-based general contractor, uses the artificial intelligence-based assistant to streamline invoice management.
By Matthew Thibault • June 12, 2024 -
Courtesy of Turner Construction
Turner uses electric skid steer at Berkeley’s $550M Gateway project
The quieter equipment will allow crews to work with minimal disruption to classes at the University of California.
By Joe Bousquin • June 11, 2024 -
Sam Edwards via Getty Images
Opinion // Business MattersHow to love the deal you cut
Sour feelings around the bidding process can carry into a project, causing conflict and reputation damage, writes construction consultant Chad Prinkey.
By Chad Prinkey • June 11, 2024 -
Courtesy of PCL Construction
Project MilestonesPCL breaks ground on phase 2 of Scotiabank Arena renovations
The firm will overhaul a section of the concourse and upgrade amenities on the $350 million renovation of the home of the Toronto Raptors and Maple Leafs.
By Matthew Thibault • June 10, 2024 -
JuSun via Getty Images
OpinionHow construction escrow helps keep payments safe from cybercrime
These types of accounts help contractors, lenders and suppliers protect funds from online fraud while keeping a project on schedule, writes title expert Michael Stump.
By Michael Stump • June 10, 2024 -
Joe Raedle via Getty Images
Disney eyes $17B worth of work in Florida
The entertainment company may construct a fifth theme park in Orlando, following an initial agreement with the local oversight board.
By Zachary Phillips • June 7, 2024 -
Denis Tangney Jr. via Getty Images
Executive MovesBig-D taps construction law vet for chief legal officer
Melissa Beutler Withy, who has written and edited two books on construction law, first represented the company as a partner at a private law firm.
By Joe Bousquin • June 7, 2024 -
Hunter Pasteur Homes
Former racetrack makes way for master-plan near Detroit
The Downs will contain 174 apartments, 53 condos and 245 homes and townhomes at full buildout, plus retail and parking spaces.
By Mary Salmonsen • June 7, 2024 -
Brandon Bell via Getty Images
Deep Dive // Heat SafetyThe heat is on. Contractors say they’re ready.
Commercial construction firms aren't waiting on OSHA's much-anticipated heat standard to protect their workers.
By Zachary Phillips • June 6, 2024 -
Courtesy of XL Construction
OpinionSafety pro gets personal about construction’s mental health challenges
While the industry’s suicide and substance abuse rates are some of the highest, the issue doesn’t get enough attention, an XL Construction exec writes.
By Mike Popp • June 6, 2024 -
Courtesy of Hilton
Hilton bets big on lifestyle category, plans to double hotels in 4 years
Former Graduate Hotels President Kevin Osterhaus will lead the growth of the company's lifestyle portfolio, which is expected to increase to 700 hotels.
By Noelle Mateer • June 6, 2024 -
Avalon_Studio via Getty Images
Economic ReportsConstruction’s labor shortage continues, despite dip in open jobs
Economists say the drop is likely among home builders, which means commercial contractors are still short on workers.
By Zachary Phillips • June 5, 2024 -
gorodenkoff/iStock/Getty Images Plus via Getty Images
Tech can help construction’s labor crisis: McKinsey
The consulting firm argued that more aggressive solutions are needed to address the staffing gap, such as lucrative pay packages and technology that helps with repetitive tasks.
By Matthew Thibault • June 5, 2024 -
Courtesy of Texas A&M University at Galveston
Project WinsTurner breaks ground on $41M Texas A&M project
The three-story building will feature a technology makerspace for students to design and develop physical prototypes.
By Joe Bousquin • June 4, 2024 -
Courtesy of Autodesk
Autodesk completes investigation, won’t restate financials
After an internal committee reviewed its books, the San Francisco contech giant moved its CFO to another role.
By Matthew Thibault • June 4, 2024 -
Julie Strupp/Construction Dive
Code compliance not enough to protect builders from lawsuits
Building codes haven’t kept up with climate change, exposing contractors and engineers to liability even when they follow the rules, said a NIBS panel.
By Julie Strupp • June 3, 2024 -
Justin Sullivan via Getty Images
Project WinsTutor Perini, Black Construction win $74.4M military base project
The Los Angeles-based contractor formed a JV with its subsidiary to build a child development center at Andersen Air Force Base on Guam.
By Joe Bousquin • June 3, 2024 -
Courtesy of Javits Center
Consigli acquires Lendlease’s New York, New Jersey construction operations
The sale includes about 45 current, under contract and pre-construction projects, along with the majority of the Australian-based contractor’s U.S. workforce.
By Sebastian Obando • May 31, 2024 -
StockByM via Getty Images
New York leads top 50 US markets for most hotels under construction
The market’s pipeline includes a “noteworthy amount” of conversions, tracking with other cities across the country, according to Lodging Econometrics.
By Jenna Graber • May 31, 2024 -
Courtesy of Broward County Aviation Department
May 2024 wins: Contractors report their latest awards
Construction Dive rounds up the newest project wins from some of the country’s biggest builders including Granite, Flatiron and Tutor Perini.
By Construction Dive Staff • May 31, 2024
Previous
