Jobsite managers embrace robotics

Rather than feeling replaced by machines, workers and unions see artificial intelligence as an ally against such issues as labor shortages, precision and productivity, presenters at ENR FutureTech said.

By Jennifer Goodman • June 6, 2019

Consultant calls for new concrete tests at Denver airport

This latest report comes amid cost overrun estimates of more than $300 million and almost 40 months of delays. 

By Kim Slowey • June 6, 2019

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Preconstruction

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

By Construction Dive staff

Hard Rock, Tejon Indian Tribe jointly building $600M hotel, casino near Bakersfield, California

The 52-acre complex set on 306 acres of federal trust land is expected to generate 1,000 construction jobs.

By Kim Slowey • June 6, 2019

Miami airport officials approve up to $5B for capital projects

The Miami International Airport modernization program, aimed at meeting future demand and incorporating design elements that will address climate change and resiliency, will be spread across a period of five to 15 years.

By Kim Slowey • June 5, 2019

Top construction tech events for the second half of 2019

The year is halfway through, but some of the best events are still to come.

By Jennifer Goodman • June 5, 2019

Experts to AEC firms: stop ignoring cybercrime vulnerabilities

Although the industry is at high risk for hacking and the average data breach costs $3.8 million, most contractors aren’t prepared, say presenters at this week's ENR FutureTech conference.

By Jennifer Goodman • June 5, 2019

American Airlines building $250M hotel, conference center

The 620,000-square-foot, nine-story building will sit at the center of the airline's new $1 billion Fort Worth, Texas, headquarters.

By Kim Slowey • June 5, 2019

NYC awards AECOM-Hill JV contract to manage $8.7B Rikers replacement

The $107 million deal will see the team select design-build firms for four new jails that will replace the soon-to-be-shuttered Rikers Island detention facility.

By Kim Slowey • June 5, 2019

Mapping the coronavirus impact on US construction

New Jersey changed its stance on construction and ordered a closing of all nonessential jobsites as of Friday night. See where all 50 states currently stand.

By Construction Dive Team • Updated April 24, 2020

Mortenson developing first CLT office building in Arizona

The five-story, 185,000-square-foot structure will feature 15-foot-tall exposed-wood ceilings with glulam supports as well as concrete and steel.

By Kim Slowey • June 3, 2019

Las Vegas Stadium Co. official outlines key project challenges

Chief Operating Officer Don Webb told local media about elements of the Raiders' NFL project that keep him awake at night.

By Kim Slowey • May 31, 2019

Top construction execs reveal challenges, opportunities

Leaders at AECOM, PCL and STO Building Group discuss labor, tariffs, integrated project delivery and preparing for a potential slowdown.

By Jennifer Goodman • May 30, 2019

$1.6B LAX expansion team highlights BIM, AR/VR and other tech for staying on budget, schedule

The design-build team behind a massive Los Angeles International Airport project recently outlined the benefits they've found in sharing models across stakeholders.

By Joe Beeton • May 29, 2019

Tech an increased focus of ENR Top 400 firms

A trend among the country's highest-earning contractors, according to an Engineering News-Record analysis, is to attribute part of their success to specific tech tools.

By Jennifer Goodman • May 29, 2019

Port of Alaska, short on cash, moving forward with portion of $2B modernization

Officials plan to use the $60 million they currently have on hand to fund the first year of construction.

By Kim Slowey • May 29, 2019

Florida bill could help deregulate hospital construction

The measure would eliminate the requirement that general hospitals undergo a certificate of need review before being issued a state license. 

By Kim Slowey • May 28, 2019

Iowa office first to be built with dowel-laminated timber

The all-wood mass timber product employed on the Des Moines project is the first in North America to not require nails or other fasteners.

By Kim Slowey • May 24, 2019

ENR's Top 400 2019: Bechtel holds No. 1 in market growth streak

Nearly 69% of the contractors participating in the list increased revenue in 2018 compared to a year prior.

By Kathleen Brown • May 24, 2019

FERC approves fourth train at $14B Freeport LNG terminal

KBR won a fixed-price engineering, procurement and construction contract for the Texas expansion this month and will oversee the up to five-year build-out.

By Kim Slowey • May 23, 2019

Shell eyes $1.2B plant expansion in Louisiana

The energy giant could approve construction on the Ascension Parish chemicals facility next year, its latest in a string of massive investments in the state.

By Jennifer Goodman • May 22, 2019

Robots tie rebar at startup Toggle

The automated system could boost productivity and halve labor costs, says the firm, which is engaged on large-scale New York City civil infrastructure projects.

By Jennifer Goodman • May 22, 2019

Delays mount at Denver airport over ongoing concrete concerns

Estimated delays have climbed from 10 months to 20 months since JV contractor Great Hall Partners discovered weak concrete in December.

By Kim Slowey • May 22, 2019

Construction on pause at Detroit's $830M Monroe Blocks high-rise project

Despite breaking ground six months ago, no workers have been spotted at Bedrock's mixed-use development, where Turner is general contractor.

By Kim Slowey • May 21, 2019

American Airlines, DFW announce up to $3.5B capital program

Design work on a sixth terminal at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport should start immediately.

By Kim Slowey • May 21, 2019

How to demolish the construction worker suicide epidemic

With swelling numbers impossible to ignore, there’s no better time than now to learn how to make your employees’ mental health a priority.

By Aaron Wilson • May 20, 2019