New workforce program sells construction as 'cool'

Build California’s digital-driven workforce development initiative is designed to appeal to Generation Z.

By Jennifer Goodman • Oct. 10, 2019

Could a deadly fire like the one at UK's Grenfell Tower happen in the US?

Questions about codes' and building materials' roles in fire safety were addressed by experts at the Construct conference.

By Jean Dimeo • Oct. 10, 2019

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What builders should know about construction on sacred land

As evidenced by the recent Hawaii telescope project, crews working on historic sites can be stalled by protests or, in other cases, by the findings of artifacts or even human remains.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 9, 2019

OpenSpace, the 'Google Street View of construction,' called a game changer

With investors like Suffolk, Tishman Speyer and WeWork, OpenSpace is one of the industry's most hyped startups — and for good reason, users say.

By Jennifer Goodman • Oct. 9, 2019

Slow payers cost GCs, subs $64B a year

A majority of subs said they have chosen not to bid on certain projects if the owner or general contractor has a reputation for paying late, and 72% said they would discount their work for quicker payments, a new survey found.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 9, 2019

Drones above Microsoft revolutionize its campus rebuild

The software behemoth is constructing 17 new buildings on its Washington campus and Skycatch's drones are capturing the entire process.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 9, 2019

The most expensive projects on the planet: $175B fuels these 5 jobsites

A magnetic levitation train system, airport expansions, a giant tower and a massive water project are among the biggest construction undertakings worldwide.

By Zachary Phillips • Oct. 7, 2019

5 metro markets to dominate US megaproject trend

An FMI report predicts that over the next several years, New York, Los Angeles, Dallas, Houston and Washington will make up one-fifth of total megaproject construction in the U.S.

By Jennifer Goodman • Oct. 7, 2019

Mega billions: a look at some of the biggest US construction projects underway

Many in the industry consider a project that costs $1 billion or more a megaproject. These five projects make $1 billion seem like small change. 

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 7, 2019

Dodge: Owners, contractors have different ideas of what makes multi-site work successful

When owners orchestrate work at many locations at once under a single construction program, communication is vital, but a new study points out several areas in which contractors and owners need better alignment. 

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 6, 2019

Amazon HQ2 developer to revamp adjacent 2.6M square feet

JBG Smith's latest plans in Virginia will mean more construction, mostly redevelopment, alongside the work being done for the tech giant.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 5, 2019

Crane watch: High-profile projects underway in the 10 busiest US markets

Certain areas of the country are enjoying an added boost from the current construction boom. Here are some of the top projects in the most active states.

By Jennifer Goodman • Oct. 4, 2019

Market watch: Track construction's economic health

A watch list of the reports, indexes, surveys and stocks that can help contractors follow what's to come for the industry and their businesses.

By Jennifer Goodman • Oct. 3, 2019

Report reveals the most in-demand multifamily amenities

From yoga studios and screening rooms to tankless water heaters and Peloton bikes, these are the top 113 features that buyers and renters seek.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 3, 2019

Market watch: Indicators crucial to planning for a construction downturn

Construction leaders and industry experts look to a range of signs when trying to accurately forecast the future for their businesses.

By Jennifer Goodman • Oct. 2, 2019

US tops global hotel construction pipeline

In a record-high market, Marriott leads development with more than 2,500 hotel projects worldwide.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 2, 2019

Market watch: Labor shortage, backlogs may mask construction slowdown

Even though business has never been better for many contractors, economists warn of signs that the construction industry may be in for a downturn.

By Jennifer Goodman • Oct. 1, 2019

As federal overtime rule drops, experts recommend audits, training

The new rule, which will impact industries including construction, may face legal challenges, but experts say companies shouldn't delay compliance efforts.

By Ryan Golden • Sept. 30, 2019

Cold storage: a hot construction niche

Demand on several fronts is driving both new construction and renovation of cold storage facilities, which take longer to build than standard warehouses.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 27, 2019

Tech 101: Laser scanning

Used for years by firms like Clark, Skanska and PCL, reality capture via laser scanning helps conceptualize built environments, experts explain in this primer on the technology.

By Jennifer Goodman • Sept. 25, 2019

Z modular makes bold moves to convert more hotel designs

The firm is offering, for a limited time, the chance to convert any hotel project floor plan into a modular one for $20,000, a 60% savings from its standard fee.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 25, 2019

Fluor seeks to sell 2 divisions for $1B

The E&C giant will also close some offices in hopes it can cut costs by $100 million per year following two consecutive quarterly losses that put the company more than $613 million in the red.

By Jennifer Goodman • Sept. 24, 2019

Mortenson to build two projects at Foxconn complex

The general contractor has already issued a subcontractor Invitation to Bid for one of the facilities at the $10 billion LCD manufacturing site in Wisconsin.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 23, 2019

EIR, IMC Construction link for modular healthcare partnership

Using EIR's MedModular product, IMC plans to pursue a variety of healthcare projects, including hospitals and standalone emergency rooms. 

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 23, 2019

Primus Builders' new COO: how design-build-automate streamlines construction

The contractor's warehouse customers rely on the firm's expertise suggesting and incorporating end-use equipment and processes during its design phase.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 23, 2019