AECOM proposes 2 Twin Cities residential projects

The contractor is working toward a final development agreement for the Bluff project in St. Paul and is the reported front-runner for a Minneapolis condo.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 5, 2018

Chicago's $5B-$6B Lincoln Yards still up in the air

Developer Sterling Bay's mixed-use plan for the Chicago waterfront is on hold until locals' concerns about how the project will impact the area are addressed.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 3, 2018

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

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The Construction Dive Awards for 2018

Construction Dive's awards recognize the industry's top innovators, movers and shakers shaping the future of construction.

By Construction Dive Team • Dec. 3, 2018

Developer of $700M Philadelphia casino project sets 2-year construction timeline

The Cordish Cos.' plan could see the Live! Hotel and Casino in Pennsylvania open for business before the end of 2020.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 3, 2018

Oakland A's unveil new stadium details, renderings

The project will also see the redevelopment of the Oakland Coliseum, currently home to the MLB team and the NFL's Oakland Raiders franchise, which is relocating to Las Vegas.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 30, 2018

National Landing in pictures: A walk through Amazon's new headquarters location

Photos show the untapped potential of the Northern Virginia location. But can Amazon, local developers and officials stave off the negative consequences Seattle incurred?

By Alex Hickey • Nov. 30, 2018

South Korean battery maker plans $1.7B Georgia factory

The 2-million-square-foot lithium-ion battery plant, which will be completed by 2022, is the largest single investment and job-creating project in state history.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 30, 2018

41-story high-rise slated to be Orlando's tallest building

City officials approved plans for the mixed-use Zoi House project on the condition that developers design a roofline that will "enhance" the downtown skyline.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 29, 2018

Florida tops ABC's 2018 Merit Shop Scorecard rankings

Michigan also scored high in the Associated Builders and Contractors' criteria for determining which states encourage the highest levels of construction job growth and open competition. There were losers in the report, too.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 29, 2018

Catch-all: The ongoing saga of the most famous US bridge's suicide barrier

Nearly 100 years after engineers built a net under the Golden Gate Bridge to catch workers that fell, officials are supporting the installation of a permanent steel net to help deter what would be fatal leaps.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 28, 2018

Sinking Millennium Tower moves closer to potential $100M fix

The Millennium Tower Homeowners Association filed a permit application with San Francisco officials to advance a new plan to drive piles into the bedrock below the building from the sidewalk to stop it from sinking further.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 28, 2018

The Dotted Line: A successful project closeout 'starts at the beginning'

Planning and organization go a long way in keeping punch list items to a minimum and closeout documents organized.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 27, 2018

$1B mixed-use project set for Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky

Real estate investment firm Corporex's Ovation project will overlook the Ohio city from the Newport, Kentucky, waterfront.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 27, 2018

How builder's risk coverage can protect buildings under construction

Every business, small or large, that embarks on a construction project needs builder's risk insurance because it typically covers things that property and liability policies don't, legal experts say.

By Alan H. Packer and Graham C. Mills • Nov. 26, 2018

Tech can tackle the risky business of construction, says PCL

PCL Construction employs BIM, 3D scanning and 3D printing to ensure that when something's put in place "it’s done well and done right at the beginning.”

By Laurie Cowin • Nov. 26, 2018

How data, tech and 'heart' can mitigate jobsite safety risks

Contractors need to analyze and act on robust data, change the corporate culture, and implement technologies to reduce injuries and retain employees, construction safety experts say.

By Jean Dimeo • Nov. 26, 2018

Design-build risk abounds, but can be mitigated

A consultant with decades of experience confidently told a crowd of professionals that there is "no such thing as risk," since it is defined differently among stakeholders. The trick isn't identifying risks, but managing them.

By Joe Beeton • Nov. 26, 2018

2019 construction industry trade show and conference guide

Here are the leading industry events professionals should consider attending to help elevate their businesses and careers.

By Laurie Cowin • Nov. 26, 2018

Dodge: Total October construction starts up 21% to $864B

Nonresidential fared even better with a 53% surge driven by several large projects such as the Gordie Howe International Bridge.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 26, 2018

Fort Bragg plans $699M, 6-year construction program

The value of planned retail projects and infrastructure improvements, along with construction underway, exceeds $1 billion at the North Carolina U.S. Army installation.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 21, 2018

Toyota, Mazda break ground on $1.6B Alabama auto plant

Michigan-based Ghafari Associates, providing architectural and engineering services, began work on the new Huntsville facility, which is set for 2021 completion.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 21, 2018

Using BIM to 'build it right' and blow past KPIs

Virtual design and construction experts from leading firms share strategies to get the training and buy-in that allows building information modeling to work its magic as a single source of truth on projects.

By Kathleen Brown • Nov. 20, 2018

The real-world case for lean construction

Bringing lean principles of collaboration and waste reduction to processes on and off the jobsite translates into major time and cost savings, experts said.

By Kathleen Brown • Nov. 20, 2018

Two years of Trump: Where are we and what's next for construction?

Nearing the halfway point of President Donald Trump's term, we take a look at policies that impact construction, weighing economic health against risks that could inflame industry challenges.

By Kathleen Brown • Nov. 20, 2018

Construction workers have highest rate of suicide among American workers

One of the issues the industry has to overcome to prevent suicide, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found, is the stigma associated with mental illness and the negative perception of those who seek treatment.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 20, 2018