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

Explore the Trendline➔

Data center construction

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

By Construction Dive staff

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

Construction runoff at Legoland New York spurs 22 violations

Officials for the $500 million destination said above-average rainfall and a town plan prohibiting the removal of soil from the site resulted in $228,050 of fines.

By Kim Slowey • April 21, 2019

$1B Las Vegas Circa Resort & Casino starts concrete work

Construction of the city's first ground-up resort in 30 years, led by McCarthy and Tré Builders, is expected to be complete next year.

By Kim Slowey • April 18, 2019

Foxconn releases first bid packages for $10B Wisconsin plant

Bid packages for excavation, concrete work, materials testing and more are due to general contractor Gilbane | Exyte next month.

By Kim Slowey • April 18, 2019

$600M Miami transit-oriented development breaks ground

The five-tower, mixed-use development in Coconut Grove is one of southern Florida's biggest projects ever.

By Kim Slowey • April 17, 2019

St. Louis' $260M Ballpark Village expansion hits milestone

The Cordish Cos. and contractor Paric Corp. topped off the city's first Class A office in 30 years as part of a mixed-use expansion outside Busch Stadium.

By Kim Slowey • April 16, 2019

$252M soccer stadium coming to Sacramento, California

Construction is expected to create between 1,310 and 1,640 jobs while supporting infrastructure work would generate up to 245.

By Kim Slowey • April 15, 2019

Salesforce Transit Center repairs could be complete in May

"Sandwiching" cracked and stressed girders with steel plates is underway, but the reopening of the San Francisco transit facility is on hold for now.

By Kim Slowey • April 15, 2019

Chicago council approves $6B Lincoln Yards, $7B The 78

As a condition of city subsidies, Sterling Bay and Related must use 30% minority- and 10% woman-owned contractors on their respective mixed-use megaprojects.

By Kim Slowey • April 12, 2019