JLL proposes dual high-rise project in Atlanta

The Georgia city's booming Midtown district has at least 40 new projects either pending or in development.

By Kim Slowey • May 14, 2018

$1.2B Los Angeles convention center, hotel expansion moves forward

The city council approved AEG's proposed plan, but says the contractor has a $119.4 million financing gap. 

By Kim Slowey • Updated Nov. 15, 2018

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Construction Dive editors curate some of the industry’s top stories from this year.

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Las Vegas building boom drawing more development

Billions of dollars' worth of construction projects have put Nevada's Sin City on the radar of even more developers.

By Kim Slowey • May 11, 2018

Zoning hurdles challenge $1.8B Kansas development

The Overland Park City Council said it won't authorize the necessary rezoning unless the developer redesigns proposed traffic improvements.

By Kim Slowey • May 11, 2018

Facebook building $1.5B Iowa data center expansion

Local media reported that the Des Moines-area project is already Facebook's largest construction site in the world.

By Kim Slowey • May 10, 2018

San Diego approves P3 for $1B convention center complex

Work on the infrastructure required for the convention center and hotel could begin as early as 2019.

By Kim Slowey • May 10, 2018

Composite steel core to speed up Seattle high-rise

The system is predicted to shave nine months off the Rainier Square project’s construction timeline versus a steel frame around a reinforced concrete core.

By Katy Tomasulo • May 9, 2018

Microsoft, PCL Construction to develop cloud-based smart building solution

Microsoft claims its cloud and Internet of Things technologies will increase operating efficiency and lower costs.

By Kathleen Brown • May 9, 2018

Builders see opportunity in hot senior housing market

Renovating aging senior communities with better design and amenities may offers contractors new profit stream.

By Kim Slowey • May 9, 2018

NFL stadium considered for Cleveland

The Browns want to join in on the Ohio city's growth with either a new stadium downtown or a massive renovation of its existing venue.

By Kim Slowey • May 9, 2018

Construction on $1.5B San Diego waterfront kicks off

The developer will build a $165 million headquarters for the Navy as part of its 99-year lease deal.

By Kim Slowey • May 8, 2018

Amazon halts work on Seattle tower due to proposed tax

The e-commerce giant paused plans for the downtown building and said it might sublease space until the city council votes on the plan.

By Chris Teale • May 7, 2018

Pittsburgh boom continues with nearly $4B in projects

The downtown renaissance includes projects that run the gamut from commercial space to residential.

By Kim Slowey • May 7, 2018

Airport projects could hit $70B by 2021

Experts say that U.S. airports have exhausted their short-term modernization strategies and must now invest in major renovations or new construction to accommodate more passengers and new technology. 

By Kim Slowey • May 7, 2018

Immigration status concerns for employers remain high

Managers in construction and other industries said the Trump administration has brought relief on several fronts yet has exacerbated other concerns, according to a new report.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett , Kate Tornone • May 4, 2018

Plans unveiled for $2.5B mixed-use project near Jacksonville NFL stadium

Co-developer Cordish Cos. said the waterfront district will be a "small city" around the Florida team's EverBank Field.

By Kathleen Brown • May 4, 2018

University of Washington to spend $1B on construction

Building is planned or underway for a number of projects, and funding sources include a $210 million donation from the Gates Foundation.

By Kim Slowey • May 4, 2018

Developers investing up to $1B around Newark transit hub

Compared with other cities near New York City, urban renewal initiatives in the New Jersey metropolitan have been slow to materialize.

By Kim Slowey • May 3, 2018

Amazon building $1.5B global hub at Cincinnati-area airport

The center is the latest among a number of massive air and freight depots the e-commerce giant is planning.

By Kim Slowey • May 3, 2018

Gubernatorial candidate would withdraw state support for $2B Las Vegas stadium

Republican candidate Dan Schwartz said he would leave the Raiders without Nevada-funded access infrastructure unless the NFL team renegotiates.

By Kim Slowey • May 2, 2018

Crane simulator provides real-world training in safe setting

CM Labs Simulation virtual training program replicates the challenges of crane operation in dense urban areas.

By Kathleen Brown • May 2, 2018

Push toward college degrees limits skilled trade workers

Parents are still steering their kids toward college as the construction industry remains desperate for skilled workers to fill high-wage jobs.

By Kim Slowey • May 2, 2018

Miami group fights potential subsidies for rival $3B-$4B mall

A group of major Miami retailers said that public subsidies for what will be the largest mall in America would create an unfair playing field.

By Kim Slowey • Updated May 25, 2018

Texas port moves $1.6B steel factory forward

The project could create up to 1,500 construction jobs and 500 full-time positions when complete. 

By Kim Slowey • May 1, 2018

How to recruit talented workers away from competitors

In this tight labor market, contractors provide insights for luring capable field and office staff from local construction firms.

By Kim Slowey • April 30, 2018