Technology's critical place in construction in 2019

Automation and connected devices will play an increasingly vital role in the coming year as they supplement, rather than replace, humans.

By Laurie Cowin • Jan. 9, 2019

$6B Lincoln Yards wins approval from Chicago Plan Commission

Sterling Bay’s mixed-use Lincoln Yards development won unanimous approval from the commission, even earning a thumbs up from former critic 2nd Ward Alderman Brian Hopkins.

By Kim Slowey • Updated Feb. 4, 2019

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Preconstruction

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

By Construction Dive staff

Texas city sues developer of lagoon-centric $1B Bayside development

Rowlett officials claim that the team behind the massive mixed-use plot defaulted on their development agreement and committed "textbook bait and switch."

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 9, 2019

2018 Dodge Momentum Index up 4.3%

Institutional projects led the way with an 8.5% increase year over year, buoying the overall index against slowdowns during the last six months.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 9, 2019

Despite NYC's capital, costs could constrain 2019 development

Rising interest rates, high construction costs and land prices could dampen what has been a robust construction market in New York City for the past few years. 

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 8, 2019

Amazon's Nashville offices win design committee approval

The tech giant's operations center will occupy two towers in the $1 billion Nashville Yards complex. 

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 8, 2019

Building for good times: Reed Cordish talks Cordish Cos. strategy

The developer uses sports and entertainment features to build "true" mixed-use communities, the executive said in an exclusive interview. 

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 8, 2019

7 trends that will shape commercial construction in 2019

Automation, drone use, hyperloops and more are among the trends that will make the biggest impact on the industry this year.

By Kim Slowey , Laurie Cowin , Joe Beeton , Kathleen Brown • Jan. 7, 2019

Investigators closer to determining cause of Salesforce Transit Center's cracks

The review is pointing toward an unfortunate combination of standard design, fabrication and installation problems at the San Francisco facility.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 7, 2019

AGC: Contractors expect growth in 2019 amid labor supply worries

Construction firms will continue to increase wages and benefits as well as invest in training programs for their employees.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 4, 2019

$1B Vertical Medical City receives FAA height authorization

The Federal Aviation Administration approved the 444-foot-tall complex, which encroaches on Florida's Orlando International Airport airspace, for preconstruction led by Tutor Perini Building Corp.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 3, 2019

$10B Apple plan part of surge in data center construction

The increase in the amount of data generated by a growing number of connected devices is driving demand for new facilities.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 3, 2019

McCarthy tapped for $310M Phoenix airport expansion

As construction manager at risk for a new Southwest concourse, the contractor will oversee construction of new boarding gates, connector bridges and more.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 3, 2019

Gilbane to lead $700M Philadelphia hotel-casino construction

The general contractor is a "natural fit" for the 1.5 million square foot development that is expected to create about 3,000 construction jobs, an official said.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 2, 2019

Wynn settles charges that Resorts World Las Vegas is trying to pirate its iconic design

Genting and Wynn Resorts have reached an agreement that will allow the former's $4 billion Resorts World Las Vegas project to move forward with an altered exterior design.

By Kim Slowey • Updated Feb. 7, 2019

$700M Esplanade mixed-use project in Pittsburgh teases man-made lake

The joint venture of Yates Construction and local contractor Massaro Corp. will perform preconstruction services on the project, which will include a Crystal Lagoons lake and a Ferris wheel.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 21, 2018

Our 10 best stories of 2018

Construction Dive's top news and features covered AECOM, Skanska, Bechtel, the FIU bridge collapse, silica citations, stadium projects and more.

By Construction Dive Team • Dec. 21, 2018

Marine Corps: $3.6B needed to repair Camp Lejeune damage from Hurricane Florence

The sum accounts for repairs to existing buildings as well as the cost to demolish and rebuild structures deemed too old to salvage.

By Laurie Cowin • Dec. 20, 2018

Emails point to collusion between Trammell Crow, Mortenson on Colorado Convention Center

Denver Mayor Michael Hancock stopped the bidding process for the $233 million project, saying he was blown away by communication that was "clearly violating the rules of competitive bidding."

By Laurie Cowin • Dec. 19, 2018

Fix proposed for cracked beams at Salesforce Transit Center

Experts retained by an investigation panel proposed installing bolted cover plates to replace flanges in the fracture areas of the $2.2 billion San Francisco hub.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 19, 2018

$2.5B TSX Broadway update: Full funding, January groundbreaking

The 46-story tower in New York City's Times Square will be the country's only full-building promotional platform.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 19, 2018

$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

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