Permitting head retires amid scrutiny of MGM National Harbor construction flaws

Haitham Hijazi is leaving the department that permitted the $1.4 billion Maryland project, which the FBI and local police are investigating following a child's severe electric shock from a lighted handrail.

By Kim Slowey • Updated Nov. 7, 2018

Carpenters union, Related strike deal for Hudson Yards

The developer of the $25 billion project in Manhattan said the agreement secures millions of man-hours for the New York City District Council of Carpenters, at rates that are up to 10.5% lower than the prevailing wage rate.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 29, 2018

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Dodge: 2019 construction starts to hold steady at $808B

Activity appears to be "rounding the peak" at its current level, helped by overall economic momentum but threatened by rising inflation, Dodge Data & Analytics Chief Economist Robert Murray said at a conference yesterday.

By Kathleen Brown • Oct. 26, 2018

Q&A: How AECOM's construction president tackles challenges, uses tech for success

AECOM's Jay Badame discusses how the firm relies on relationships and start-to-finish technology to win megaprojects and retain its reputation as one of the country's top builders.

By Laurie Cowin • Oct. 25, 2018

New York Wheel project spins out, developers call it quits

New York Wheel LLC was not able to convince New York City officials to support the troubled project financially with tax-free bonds.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 24, 2018

Chicago approves $2.5B mixed-use riverfront redevelopment

The project is one of several the city has presented in its bid to be chosen as the location for Amazon's second North American headquarters.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 24, 2018

Construction's backing of midterm candidates totals $156M

Building trade unions have so far raised the most for their chosen politicians, at nearly 68% more than construction companies and industry groups.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 24, 2018

The Dotted Line: 4 answers to common collaboration hiccups

Design-build, integrated project delivery and other collaborative construction processes present myriad challenges, but several experts have outlined steps contractors can take to boost teamwork across stakeholders.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 23, 2018

$453M mixed-use P3 project kicks off in Los Angeles

The transit-oriented mixed-use project, which will include housing, retail, office and community space, is being carried out as a public-private partnership with Los Angeles County and other local agencies.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 23, 2018

$450M Alamo plaza redevelopment approved

The proposed construction, to be complete in 2024, will give the plaza around the 300-year-old San Antonio mission a new entryway and increase its size.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 23, 2018

Report: NYC's 2018 construction spending to hit $61.8B

The New York Building Congress predicts a record-breaking 25% gain over last year's activity, with nonresidential spending surging about 66% to $39 billion.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 22, 2018

American Airlines breaks ground on $1.6B LAX terminal project

The overhaul of terminals 4 and 5 at Los Angeles International Airport is expected to create 6,000 jobs, and public areas should be complete before the city hosts the 2028 Summer Olympics.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 19, 2018

How the midterm elections will impact the construction industry

The course of infrastructure funding, immigration policy, the U.S.-Mexico border wall and local mega-projects could be decided by which Congressional and gubernatorial​ candidates win in November.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 18, 2018

Yates Construction fired from troubled $192M Florida condo project

Developer Protogroup tapped Gryffin Construction to complete the dual-tower Daytona Beach project and denied W.G. Yates & Sons Construction Co.'s claims of nonpayment.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 18, 2018

Plans unveiled for $1.5B Nassau Hub mixed-use project

Although construction could begin by year's end, Nassau County, New York lawmakers first must vote on a lease agreement with developers and secure state funding.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 18, 2018

Department of Energy halts $17B nuclear facility construction

DOE nixed prime contractor CB&I Areva MOX Services, well into work at the South Carolina site, following claims of subpar construction and cost projections three times the original estimate.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 17, 2018

Howard Hughes Corp. breaks ground on Honolulu high-rise

The 42-story condo tower will offer 751 "micro-units," 150 workforce units, up to 11,300 square feet of retail and almost an acre of recreational space.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 17, 2018

Balfour Beatty tapped to manage Atlanta prefab tower project

Offsite construction firm Prescient will prefabricate and install wall panels, structural columns, precast balconies and more for Toll Bros.' 13-story apartment high-rise.​

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 17, 2018

Study: Managing costs tougher for firms than finding talent

Costs are a challenge for more construction industry companies than finding and retaining labor, according to a new survey, but the latter continues to sap budget dollars for technology and fleet upgrades.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 16, 2018

$1B New York NHL arena targets spring construction start

New York Islanders co-owner Jon Ledecky said the 18,000-seat venue and surrounding development on surplus land at Belmont Park will be ready for the 2021 season.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 16, 2018

Construction underway on CA$1.2B Toronto 'integrative' rehab hospital

EllisDon Infrastructure Healthcare will build, finance and maintain the campus, the entirety of which was designed with senior and wheelchair access in mind.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 16, 2018

5 multistory warehouses pop up amid e-commerce boom

Developments are underway in New York City, Seattle and San Francisco, allowing companies close proximity to high-density population centers.

By Edwin Lopez • Oct. 15, 2018

Skanska wins contract for Massachusetts Triple-A ballpark

The preconstruction/design contract includes the up to $90 million, 10,000-seat stadium, which is part of a $240 million downtown Worcester development plan.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 15, 2018

Rezoning approved for $850M Texas mixed-use district

Developers worked with Frisco officials to address locals' concerns about density and traffic congestion, following denial of the rezoning request in May.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 15, 2018

What the construction industry can expect post-Hurricane Michael

A shortage of building materials and manpower are among the challenges ahead for contractors performing work in the devastated Florida Panhandle.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 15, 2018