Raiders' $2B stadium signals strong demand for sports venues

The relatively easy financing process for the Raiders' Las Vegas stadium could motivate other sports teams and cities to build new venues.

By Kim Slowey • April 19, 2018

To implement new technology, think big, but start small

An annual report outlines various barriers to implementing next-generation technologies and how to overcome them.

By Edwin Lopez • April 18, 2018

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Maryland's $8.5B incentive package largest of the 20 Amazon HQ2 finalists

Maryland's promise includes state and local income tax credits and money for roads and transportation improvements.

By Kim Slowey • April 18, 2018

Building smart distribution centers begins with data

Integrated data can enable autonomous and self-learning buildings to better predict long-term maintenance needs and operational performance.

By Craig Guillot • April 18, 2018

Completion of massive construction projects can negatively impact local businesses

When projects wrap up, lodging, food and other services often are left facing a significant downturn in sales.

By Kim Slowey • April 18, 2018

Skanska sues $300M Miami museum, claiming millions in unpaid bills

The contractor took over the project in 2014 after the museum terminated its contract with Suffolk Construction.

By Kim Slowey • April 18, 2018

HUD approves $28B of disaster and mitigation funding

More than $18 billion of this round of HUD spending will go to Puerto Rico, which suffered a catastrophic hit from Hurricane Maria last year.

By Kim Slowey • April 17, 2018

Developer gets pushback against 74-story Brooklyn complex

Some residents argue that Manhattan-style density has no place among the brownstones and small-scale neighborhoods in the New York borough.

By Kim Slowey • April 16, 2018

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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