How key performance indicators reduce schedule and budget overruns

Clear measurements will determine how a project is progressing and allow for cost-saving efficiency improvements along the way.

By Laurie Cowin • April 16, 2018

Tishman Speyer secures $1.8B Spiral high-rise construction loan

The loan, as well as pharma giant Pfizer signing on as an anchor tenant, will allow construction of the Bjarke Ingels-designed office tower to begin in June.

By Kim Slowey • April 13, 2018

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Preconstruction

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

By Construction Dive staff

Las Vegas Convention Center reveals design for $860M expansion

The project, which is partially funded by the same hotel-tax increase that will help pay for the Raiders stadium, could create nearly 14,000 construction jobs.

By Kim Slowey • April 12, 2018

Puerto Rico still faces up to $50B in recovery work as hurricane season looms

FEMA said it is trying to make the U.S. territory's buildings, transportation infrastructure and electric grid as strong as possible before June 1.

By Kim Slowey • April 12, 2018

Cities are 3-D printing their way to more sustainable futures

The disruptive, fascinating technology could revolutionize the construction industry and make cities' infrastructure more resilient and affordable.

By Katie Pyzyk • April 11, 2018

China develops fire-resistant building material

The composite, which may be used to insulate existing structures, could provide a buffer against fire damage in reinforced concrete structures.

By Mary Tyler March • April 11, 2018

Netherlands' 3-D printed bridge gets installation date

MX3D used in-house software and four industrial robots to print the bridge over a six-month period.

By Mary Tyler March • April 11, 2018

FMI: Construction spending will increase 7% in 2018

The management and investment consultancy expects the office sector to lead nonresidential construction spending.

By Kim Slowey • April 11, 2018

Google breaks ground on $600M Alabama data center

The new data center is expected to create hundreds of construction jobs and 100 high-tech jobs once complete.

By Kim Slowey • April 11, 2018

The case for constructing resource-efficient buildings

Andy Feth of C.W. Driver Companies writes that a holistic approach to building offers competitive advantages and long-term cost savings.

By Andy Feth • April 10, 2018

3 more agree to plead guilty in $200M Wisconsin contractor fraud case

Sonag is alleged to have set up three firms with people who had minority and veteran business status while Sonag's owner controlled their operations.

By Joe Beeton and Kim Slowey • April 10, 2018

Gilbane JV sets local hiring requirements for $10B Wisconsin Foxconn project

The project must employ 60% Wisconsin companies and 70% of project hours must be worked by state residents.

By Kim Slowey • April 9, 2018

Corruption commonplace in NYC's $45B construction industry, report finds

The sheer volume of activity on large construction projects makes it difficult for developers to keep tabs on every detail. 

By Kim Slowey • April 6, 2018

Cleveland-Cliffs breaks ground on $700M Toledo, Ohio, iron plant

The project is expected to generate 1,200 construction jobs and 120 permanent positions at an average annual salary of $90,000 when complete.

By Kim Slowey • April 6, 2018

Date set for $450M New Orleans World Trade Center conversion

The two-year project should create 1,600 construction jobs and provide a $10 million annual economic boon to the city once in operation.

By Kim Slowey • April 5, 2018

Clark County approves $750M bond sale for $2B Las Vegas Raiders stadium

Officials said the bonds for the stadium, being constructed by Mortenson Construction and McCarthy Building, should be ready to sell by next month.

By Kim Slowey • April 5, 2018

Report: $2.9 trillion worth of property at risk of flooding

Forty million Americans are at risk of experiencing a flood event, two-thirds more than federal maps suggest, the report shows.

By Kim Slowey • April 5, 2018

Contractors on $1.2B NYC Javits Center project see design-build success

The team has made major changes while keeping the convention center open through the expansion project. 

By Kim Slowey • April 4, 2018

Contractor sues for $1.2M in unpaid invoices for Florida baseball park

Other legal actions on behalf of ballpark contractors have been filed in an effort to collect past-due payments totaling more than $10 million.

By Kim Slowey • April 4, 2018

Modular building is (slowly) moving onto jobsites

According to attendees at the 2018 World of Modular conference, prefabrication is one segment where the industry has a "massive opportunity to improve."

By Mary Tyler March • April 4, 2018

Material made from desert sand matches concrete's strength

The developers claim the material is nontoxic and can decompose naturally or be remolded and used in a later project.

By Laurie Cowin • April 4, 2018

NYC's construction boom spreading to all boroughs

Activity during the past five years was at its greatest since the recession, with the outer boroughs, particularly, seeing growth.

By Kim Slowey • April 4, 2018

Why construction companies should embrace technology

Technology can improve jobsite safety, attract millennials, efficiently manage projects and help firms stay ahead of competitors, writes Lauren Brookes.

By Lauren Brookes • April 4, 2018

Construction decelerating, but not declining, experts say

Dodge economist Bob Murray said rising interest rates and material costs and the labor shortage will dampen the industry, but won't cause a cyclical decline.

By Laurie Cowin • April 4, 2018

Construction boom paying off in executive compensation, bonuses, report says

Construction firms also are spending big to recruit executives, especially those with experience in alternative project delivery methods.

By Kim Slowey • April 3, 2018