$2B Frisco, Texas, Wade Park development back on foreclosure list

Thomas Land & Development owes Gamma Lending $130 million, and unpaid contractors have filed approximately $10 million in liens against the stalled mixed-use project.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 18, 2019

AGC launches program to diversify construction workforce

By targeting more high school students with construction-related career and technical training opportunities, the association says it hopes to pull more minorities and women into the industry.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 18, 2019

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

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Suffolk hires non-construction execs to fulfill tech aspirations

The general contractor is increasing its focus on tech with recent hires from E-Trade and General Electric and the absence of "Construction" from its name in marketing materials.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 17, 2019

Katerra's valuation could hit $4B following a rumored $700M SoftBank funding round

SoftBank's Vision Fund is a big investor in construction- and real estate-related companies, having led a massive round for Katerra in 2018.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 17, 2019

Repairing Puerto Rico's schools post-Maria will cost $11B, take 7 years

The money the U.S. territory is counting on could be diverted to pay for wall construction along the U.S.-Mexico border if the president declares a national emergency.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 16, 2019

Google driving San Jose, California, development boom

The "Google Effect" has seen the city's plans for housing, retail and office projects explode to support as many as 20,000 employees working in or near downtown within the next decade or so.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 16, 2019

Trux launches free 'dump trucks on demand' platform

The cloud-based product — which will begin its national rollout in Los Angeles — connects contractors with third-party drivers and offers automated dispatching, real-time driver tracking and more.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 16, 2019

For Generation Z, the value of a construction career is a no-brainer

Trades training is an attractive alternative to student loans for frugal Gen Zers, who seek financial success and entrepreneurial opportunities at a young age.

By Kathleen Brown • Jan. 16, 2019

Scaffold law, inefficiencies to blame for higher New York construction costs

The General Contractors Association of New York said the state's law, which makes employers and owners 100% liable for falls, significantly increases insurance costs.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 16, 2019

Kiewit to lead up to $290M Omaha, Nebraska, riverfront renovation

As construction manager, the firm will oversee the addition of new entertainment and recreation areas along the Missouri River.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 11, 2019

Charleston airport to construct 4 projects this year

The South Carolina international air hub will be handling work worth up to almost $130 million, including a five-story garage, concurrently.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 11, 2019

Atlanta, public schools reach agreement for $5B Gulch

The development bond deal between the city and its school system removes one major obstacle for project developers.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 10, 2019

Google to convert mall into Los Angeles campus

The Westside Pavilion will retain some retail space but otherwise undergo a full LEED-certified, Gensler-designed conversion.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 10, 2019

Majority of contractors using offsite construction, survey says

The National Institute of Building Sciences' 2018 report found that while most contractors have been and plan to continue using offsite construction techniques, barriers remain.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 10, 2019

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

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

$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

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