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

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Preconstruction

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

By Construction Dive staff

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

Can prisons offer contractors a pipeline of qualified workers?

Construction companies nationwide are tapping into a pool of ex-offenders who are starting over with construction skills and credentials.

By Kim Slowey • April 30, 2018

How contractors use tech to attract, retain younger workers

More firms are turning to technology to help them meet their jobsite and corporate staffing needs as well as boost their bottom lines.

By Mary Tyler March • April 30, 2018

Jared Kushner's plan for Jersey City towers in trouble

Heated exchanges between President Donald Trump's son-in-law and city officials may signal that the project's completion is unlikely.

By Kim Slowey • April 30, 2018

Taiwanese petrochemical firm building $9.4B Louisiana plant

The 10-year project will employ 8,000 construction workers at peak activity.

By Kim Slowey • April 30, 2018

Leaked report links shoddy work to London's deadly Grenfell Tower fire

The 71 fatalities from the fire might have been avoided if contractors had followed building regulations, a certification body found.

By Kim Slowey • April 27, 2018

Avoiding the hazards of an unlicensed business

Jerri-Lynn Wier, an attorney and a compliance specialist, explains how contractors can prepare for state licensing and registration requirements.

By Jerri-Lynn Wier • April 27, 2018

SpaceX paying Los Angeles $1.4M annually for rocket factory

Construction on the first phase of the project — an 80,000-square foot, 80-foot-tall fabrication hanger — will begin within a year.

By Kim Slowey • April 26, 2018