$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

Explore the Trendline➔

Data center construction

New projects from customers like Meta, Google and Amazon make this a burgeoning sector for contractors.

By Construction Dive staff

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

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

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