The benefits of employing drones in construction

Mike Danielak of Skyward says use cases are emerging that offer business value and competitive advantage for construction companies with drone programs.

By Mike Danielak • Feb. 14, 2018

Riverview Energy plans $2.5B Indiana coal-to-diesel plant

The project could generate more than 2,000 temporary construction jobs. The firm selected Indiana because of its pro-business reputation, but that's changing. 

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 14, 2018

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Top 5 stories from Construction Dive

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

By Construction Dive staff

Time-saving robotic accessory could hit market within the year

Velocity Robotics claims its Autoset miter saw attachment can shave up to three days off a five- to six-week work schedule.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 14, 2018

$3B Las Vegas resort hotel, reborn as The Drew, scheduled for completion in 2020

The Drew will help accommodate the extra 600,000 annual visitors expected after the Las Vegas Convention Center expansion is finished in two years.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 14, 2018

Chicago suburb plans 80-acre mixed-use entertainment district

Niles' mayor is advocating for the project, which he says will help turn the town into a destination rather than a pass-through community. It's a strategy being employed by cities nationwide.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 14, 2018

Does paying a piece rate lead to greater productivity?

Allowing workers to set their own pace has advantages and drawbacks. Here are the key things you need to know to determine if this payment system is right for your company. 

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 13, 2018

Hiring goal not met for $1B Golden State Warriors arena

Contracts to small businesses account for only 18% of the total contracts awarded, although the stated goal is 50%. In other cities, heavy fines have been levied against contractors not meeting local hiring requirements.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 13, 2018

Turner Construction files $12.5M lawsuit against Seattle-area Sound Transit

Collaborative project delivery methods are supposed to eliminate most of the issues that Turner claims happened on the Capitol Hill station project. But the company says it never had such a relationship with the authority.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 12, 2018

H-2B petitions may surge again for second half of FY 2018

Already, the Department of Labor has announced it won't issue H-2B visa certifications until Feb. 20 due to an unprecedented influx of applications.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 12, 2018

Chicago approves $700M mixed-use project, includes city's future 6th-tallest tower

The project is expected to create between 1,500 and 2,000 construction jobs and its developer has promised to use 50% Chicago residents.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 12, 2018

Budget deal includes $20B for infrastructure, $90B for post-disaster recovery

Lawmakers have allocated money for existing water and energy infrastructure projects and new rural initiatives like broadband.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 9, 2018

Orlando developer planning $1B mixed-use project near Walt Disney World

Unicorp National Developments is set to build a boardwalk lined with shops and restaurants overlooking a water show similar to that at the Bellagio in Las Vegas.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 9, 2018

Los Angeles Union Station considers $2B expansion

Project officials said the expansion would reduce wait times and add more flexibility for riders, and could help boost mobility in time for when the city hosts the Olympic Games in summer 2028.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 9, 2018

Dodge Momentum Index sees early 2018 dip

Dodge Data & Analytics said January's decline was a correction following an unusually strong end to 2017.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 8, 2018

Harrah's pushes plan to build $340M New Orleans hotel

The project, to be situated next to Harrah's existing downtown casino complex, will include a nightclub and restaurants but no new space for gambling.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 7, 2018

Pittsburgh airport picks designers for $1B+ terminal upgrade

The Allegheny County Airport Authority has awarded a $15 million contract to the joint venture of Gensler and HDR.

By Laurie Cowin • Updated July 25, 2018

New York City's construction workforce needs more women, minorities, NYBC says

The construction industry has long struggled to recruit and maintain underrepresented demographics, particularly women and people of color.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 7, 2018

Newark, New Jersey, mixed-use project will include 11-story wood skyscraper

Mass timber construction in the U.S. is gaining momentum as the segment increasingly produces more record-breaking projects.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 7, 2018

San Francisco proposal would convert parking garage into hotel, affordable housing

Leaders with the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency are scheduled to vote Tuesday on whether to move forward with the plan.

By Katie Pyzyk • Feb. 6, 2018

Nearly half of all construction worker deaths are fall-related, database finds

More than half of reported fall fatalities had no access to fall protection systems, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health found.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 6, 2018

4 ways to ensure safety on the jobsite

The industry owes it to its workers to prioritize their safety and give them the tools necessary to prevent incidents before they occur, writes Bill Wilhelm, president of Irvine, Calif.-based R.D. Olson Construction.

By Bill Wilhelm • Feb. 5, 2018

US construction spending hit record high for second-straight month

December's record beat analyst expectations by 0.3% and marks the fifth-consecutive month of spending gains.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 5, 2018

Developer plans $2.5B conversion of Brooklyn Navy Yard into tech center

The nonprofit developer will finance the project with lease revenue, tax credits, subsidies and the EB-5 foreign investor visa program. 

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 5, 2018

Nikola Motor Co. plans $1B Arizona plant

Nikola said it has received 8,000 advance orders for its new truck hydrogen-fueled semi-trucks that aim to compete with similar models from Tesla.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 2, 2018

Report: New York state construction fatalities hit 14-year high in 2016

Reduced OSHA funding is one reason behind the increased number of accidents statewide, the report's author states, but deaths in New York City are down.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 2, 2018