Marine Corps: $3.6B needed to repair Camp Lejeune damage from Hurricane Florence

The sum accounts for repairs to existing buildings as well as the cost to demolish and rebuild structures deemed too old to salvage.

By Laurie Cowin • Dec. 20, 2018

Emails point to collusion between Trammell Crow, Mortenson on Colorado Convention Center

Denver Mayor Michael Hancock stopped the bidding process for the $233 million project, saying he was blown away by communication that was "clearly violating the rules of competitive bidding."

By Laurie Cowin • Dec. 19, 2018

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

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Fix proposed for cracked beams at Salesforce Transit Center

Experts retained by an investigation panel proposed installing bolted cover plates to replace flanges in the fracture areas of the $2.2 billion San Francisco hub.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 19, 2018

$2.5B TSX Broadway update: Full funding, January groundbreaking

The 46-story tower in New York City's Times Square will be the country's only full-building promotional platform.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 19, 2018

$50B of development in Washington, DC's pipeline

Residential represents the biggest share of the construction boom, but many hotel, office and retail projects are also underway.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 18, 2018

Google plans $1B New York City project

Through capital improvements, the tech giant will increase its presence by 1.7 million square feet near the Hudson River on Manhattan's West Side.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 18, 2018

Confidence index holding steady, despite challenges ahead

Despite optimism, contractors are concerned about limited labor and higher material costs, found the USG and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's fourth-quarter Commercial Construction Index.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 18, 2018

Report: New York AG investigating construction of Mario Cuomo Bridge

The New York State Attorney General’s office is investigating a potential coverup of defective steel bolts discovered during construction of the $4 billion bridge.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 17, 2018

'Substantial share' of contractor electrocution deaths are construction workers

National Fire Protection Association analysis calls into question whether safety training for contract and temporary workers on construction sites is adequate.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 17, 2018

Construction heads should tread lightly in new risk territory, for landmines await: DBIA

At the Construction Super Conference last week, contractors and arbitration lawyers shared the importance of mitigating risk by spotting "landmines" early in the preconstruction phase — when the contract is still being written.

By Joe Beeton • Dec. 14, 2018

Maryland introduces $3.5B school construction initiative

The plan, which Gov. Larry Hogan will send to the state General Assembly at the start of its 2019 session, will create 27,000 indirect and direct construction jobs during the program's five-year timeframe.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 14, 2018

Amazon chooses Fort Worth, Texas, for new regional air hub

Set to open in 2019, the facility will be able to handle the e-tailer's regional shipping volume, sorting needs and multiple daily cargo flights.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 14, 2018

Apple plans $1B Austin, Texas, campus

The tech giant will build 3 million square feet of office space on a 133-acre plot about one mile from its existing site, to support up to 15,000 employees.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 14, 2018

The 50 States of Construction: Fast-growing North Carolina rebounds from Hurricane Florence

Faced with an influx of residents, the state is resuming its frantic pace of building and infrastructure construction —​ but creative strategies to recruit more young people to the industry will be essential.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 13, 2018

Google unveils mixed-use plans at California headquarters

The tech behemoth wants to convert unneeded space at its Mountain View location into 6,000 new homes, public areas and transportation infrastructure.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 13, 2018

Turner Construction, Bloomberg LP execs face bribery, bid-rigging charges

Indicted individuals allegedly inflated subs' bids, falsified work orders and more to extort roughly $15 million during a renovation of the media company's New York City offices.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 12, 2018

Big machines in a sensor-filled world: Analytics and data at Caterpillar

The allure of efficiency is driving construction and other traditionally low-tech sectors to tap equipment manufacturers that tout a more connected world.

By Naomi Eide • Dec. 12, 2018

Mortenson takes over $850M Seattle KeyArena project from Skanska-AECOM Hunt

Developer Oak View Group said splitting from the joint venture in order to give the job to "a dedicated single source team" was amicable.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 12, 2018

Minneapolis' $2B Southwest rail attracting $1B in mixed-use development near stations

Despite Metro Transit's report, some developers say construction near the light-rail line's 16 planned stops would have boomed regardless.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 12, 2018

Micron breaks ground on $3B manufacturing plant expansion

The Manassas, Virginia, semiconductor facility project will require 1,200 tradesmen and should create 1,100 permanent jobs by 2030.

By Laurie Cowin • Dec. 11, 2018

Columbus planning $1B stadium-centric mixed-use program

Local officials and investors proposed a $230 million arena and adjacent mixed-use complex to keep Major League Soccer franchise Crew in the Ohio city.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 11, 2018

Seattle's KeyArena breaks ground, costs jump to $850M

Up from $700 million, the revised estimate factors in rising costs of labor and design elements.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 10, 2018

Proponents of MLB team for Portland announce deal for stadium site

The agreement with the Oregon city's port authority is the first step toward the ballpark, which could cost $1 billion for land acquisition and $1 billion to build.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 6, 2018

Indiana county issues $1B of building permits for second consecutive year

At a daily pace of $2.2 million in permit value for construction and renovation of residential and commercial projects, Allen County, home to Fort Wayne, may break a five-year record.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 6, 2018

Florida Power & Light's $888M plant designed for sea rise

Anticipating an up to 26-inch rise, the utility company will demolish its natural gas power plant and rebuild key components more than 11 feet above sea level.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 5, 2018