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Raiders' Las Vegas stadium to cost $1.8B in negotiated GMP
The new stadium, which includes nearly $1.4 billion in construction costs, is expected to receive final approval from NFL owners next week.
By Kim Slowey • March 26, 2018 -
Opinion
The strengths and challenges of integrated project delivery
Clint Stancil and Stephen Powell of CBRE write that IPD can optimize results and maximize efficiency — but not without some give and take.
By Clint Stencil and Stephen Powell • March 26, 2018 -
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TrendlineTop 5 stories from Construction Dive
Construction Dive editors curate some of the industry’s top stories from this year.
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Deep Dive
Why P3s can be a project delivery method worth the risk
When executed properly, public-private partnerships can be a win-win for those on both sides of the aisle.
By Mary Tyler March • March 26, 2018 -
Deep Dive
Why project delivery methods are limited for public projects
Despite the promise of cost savings and speedier completion, not all government agencies are on board with collaborative delivery methods.
By Kim Slowey • March 26, 2018 -
Report: Apartments trump other commercial properties on risk and returns
One reason apartments have done so well is that investors in other asset classes lowball capital expenditures for those properties, the National Multifamily Housing Council found.
By Kim Slowey • March 26, 2018 -
Deep Dive
How owners select project delivery methods
Company culture, previous experience, technology and other factors influence what method the owner chooses.
By Laurie Cowin • March 26, 2018 -
Gilbane, M+W Group named construction-design team for $10B Foxconn factory
Hiring for the controversial project, which is expected to need 10,000 construction workers each year, could begin within the next 60 days.
By Kim Slowey • March 23, 2018 -
Opinion
Hiring women can ease the construction labor shortage
Vicki O'Leary of the Iron Workers writes that women can fill "manly jobs," and that the industry must mitigate sexism and break down gender bias on the jobsite.
By Vicki O'Leary • March 23, 2018 -
ABC: Proactive measures can boost jobsite safety by 670%
Associated Builders and Contractors said companies that implement leading indicators in training also can reduce reportable safety incidents by 85%.
By Kim Slowey • March 23, 2018 -
Turner Construction wins $520M contract for California agency HQ
The new Natural Resources Agency building will occupy 838,000 square feet in downtown Sacramento.
By Kim Slowey • March 22, 2018 -
Local hire fines for Detroit arena contractors climb to $5.2M
Little Caesars Arena contractors have hired 25% local workers, but were required to employ at least 51%.
By Kim Slowey • March 22, 2018 -
Houston's hurricane recovery efforts delaying city construction projects
Houston must fund 100% of Hurricane Harvey-related construction while waiting for federal government reimbursements.
By Kim Slowey • March 22, 2018 -
Wood nanocrystals in a California bridge could change how concrete is made
The nanocrystals are expected to strengthen concrete and decrease the need to use as much of the material.
By Mary Tyler March • March 21, 2018 -
PlanGrid doubles down on Dropbox partnership
The move aims to increase ease of collaboration and efficiency among project stakeholders through better-connected technology.
By Mary Tyler March • March 21, 2018 -
Penn State, United Nations partner to increase sustainable building worldwide
As part of the Global Building Network, the two intend to provide frameworks for and education about better building practices.
By Laurie Cowin • March 21, 2018 -
SOM reveals design for 'the Porch' office tower in Chicago
The 20-story, 670,000 square-foot tower is just one of four buildings Sterling Bay plans to develop in the West Loop area.
By Kim Slowey • March 21, 2018 -
Harvard gets OK to develop 36-acre research campus
Like other major universities and colleges, Harvard is relying partially on private sector-expertise to help them develop new university assets.
By Kim Slowey • March 21, 2018 -
Deep Dive
The Dotted Line: How to develop a collaborative team that wins bids
The most effective partners possess unique skill sets, have extensive lists of contacts and stay aligned with the project's overall goals.
By Kim Slowey • March 20, 2018 -
Report: Caught-in, caught-between construction deaths rising
Construction had the most caught-in and caught-between fatalities of any major industry, with older workers being the most at risk.
By Kim Slowey • March 20, 2018 -
Nonresidential backlog hits new high in Q4, primes industry for strong 2018
The South still has the most construction projects in the pipeline, but the Northeast's backlog grew the most of any region in the fourth quarter.
By Kim Slowey • March 20, 2018 -
Dominion Realty Partners to develop 31-story mixed-use tower in Charlotte
The developer also will manage the new building, which will serve as the regional headquarters for F.N.B. Corp.
By Kim Slowey • March 20, 2018 -
Clark Construction files $5M lawsuit against architect of DC's 'The Wharf'
The general contractor is alleging that architect Perkins Eastman's design documents for the project contained major errors and omissions.
By Kim Slowey • March 19, 2018 -
9 construction jobs on Indeed's top 25 best jobs list
The 2018 list focuses on jobs with salaries of at least $75,000 and the most job opportunities.
By Kim Slowey • March 19, 2018 -
Deep Dive
How military veterans can help fill the skills gap
Construction company officials and advocates say their intense loyalty, dedication and teamwork make veterans inherently good employees.
By Laurie Cowin • March 19, 2018 -
FedEx planning $1B overhaul of Memphis hub
The Tennessee facility processes nearly half of FedEx's shipment volume every business day.
By Kim Slowey • March 16, 2018
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