21-story timber building in Wisconsin, tallest in US, advances

Milwaukee Common Council's approval means the residential structure must now pass fire safety specs and paves the way for its developer to propose a 7-story wood office building as well.

By Kim Slowey • Updated March 1, 2019

The Dotted Line: Putting together the pieces of a modular project contract

Despite prefab's popularity, many legal aspects of the dynamic building method are still being sorted out among industry and legal experts. Until then, the dotted line is sometimes a blurred line.

By Joe Beeton • Jan. 29, 2019

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

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JPMorgan Chase's NYC HQ demo to be world's tallest

Replacing the firm's 52-floor Manhattan office after the demolition is a 70-story high-rise, which is expected to create 8,000 construction jobs.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 28, 2019

FMI: Despite market growth, contractors should still 'recession proof'

The consulting firm suggested taking precautionary measures against a potential downturn while construction businesses are still booming.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 28, 2019

Richmond, Virginia, has $500M+ of hospital projects planned or under construction

The regional market is ripe for contractors well-versed in what the Facilities Guidelines Institute sets out as design and construction best practices for medical projects.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 25, 2019

OSHA relieves contractors from some electronic recordkeeping

The final rule alleviates some privacy concerns by getting rid of electronic reporting requirements for two work-related injuries and illnesses forms.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 25, 2019

Phoenix approves $230M downtown arena renovation

The city will pay $150 million toward the work, and the Suns NBA franchise will cover the rest and any cost overruns.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 25, 2019

Worker killed, 2 injured in excavation collapse at North Carolina jobsite

While it's not clear who was at fault, it's a reminder that OSHA can cite general contractors — even if their employees are not affected — for subcontractor safety violations.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 24, 2019

Massachusetts General Hospital announces $1B expansion

The Boston facility will see construction of a 1-million-square-foot, 12-story tower, a seven-story building and demolition of existing structures.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 24, 2019

NYC construction activity may have 'leveled out' in 2018

While they slid from 2017 levels, last year's permits represent the addition of 46 million square feet of floor space, according to the city's buildings department.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 24, 2019

Foxconn's $10B Wisconsin plant up in the air

Some reports yesterday indicated officials might scale back or abandon manufacturing plans in exchange for a knowledge hub, while others claimed the company is sticking to the original plan.

By Kim Slowey • Updated Jan. 31, 2019

Intel to spend billions to expand Oregon chip factory

Hillsboro officials said they have not received any applications for add-ons to the tech giant's facility there, but insiders say planning could start soon.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 23, 2019

6 major projects that will wrap this year despite some obstacles

Crews are working hard at these developments to meet the schedule after, in some cases, several years of construction and delays.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 23, 2019

3D: 3 viable printing tech developments for construction

Completion of the world's longest 3D-printed pedestrian bridge and other recent milestones indicate the technology is making big advancements.

By Kathleen Brown • Jan. 23, 2019

How tech giants are driving US construction trends

While HQ2s and office projects draw the most eyeballs, companies like Amazon, Apple and Microsoft are driving construction outside cities and across the country in the form of data centers, warehouses and more.

By Kathleen Brown • Jan. 23, 2019

San Antonio suburb approves tax district for $250M mixed-use project

New Braunfels, Texas, will obtain tax revenue via a public improvement district to fund $11.2 million of infrastructure on the 98-acre Solms Landing.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 23, 2019

KCI airport settles on Edgemoor, lower costs

Most airlines servicing the Kansas City, Missouri, airport agreed to move the new terminal forward with the winning bidder Edgemoor on a budget of $1.5 billion, despite challenges from the losing AECOM-led team.

By Kim Slowey • Updated Feb. 11, 2019

Memphis, Tennessee, saw $1.3B of new construction permits in 2018

As is trending in many U.S. metros, residents' demand for a live-work-play environment is drawing business and keeping contractors busy.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 18, 2019

Salesforce Transit Center repairs, reinforcement will take months

Webcor/Obayashi's process at the $2.2 bllion shuttered San Francisco hub will not be complete until June, the Transbay Joint Powers Authority announced.

By Kim Slowey • Updated Feb. 8, 2019

$2B Frisco, Texas, Wade Park development back on foreclosure list

Thomas Land & Development owes Gamma Lending $130 million, and unpaid contractors have filed approximately $10 million in liens against the stalled mixed-use project.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 18, 2019

AGC launches program to diversify construction workforce

By targeting more high school students with construction-related career and technical training opportunities, the association says it hopes to pull more minorities and women into the industry.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 18, 2019

Suffolk hires non-construction execs to fulfill tech aspirations

The general contractor is increasing its focus on tech with recent hires from E-Trade and General Electric and the absence of "Construction" from its name in marketing materials.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 17, 2019

Katerra's valuation could hit $4B following a rumored $700M SoftBank funding round

SoftBank's Vision Fund is a big investor in construction- and real estate-related companies, having led a massive round for Katerra in 2018.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 17, 2019

Repairing Puerto Rico's schools post-Maria will cost $11B, take 7 years

The money the U.S. territory is counting on could be diverted to pay for wall construction along the U.S.-Mexico border if the president declares a national emergency.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 16, 2019

Google driving San Jose, California, development boom

The "Google Effect" has seen the city's plans for housing, retail and office projects explode to support as many as 20,000 employees working in or near downtown within the next decade or so.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 16, 2019