5 of our favorite projects that opened in 2017

From stadiums to tech campuses, take a look at some of the most interesting and innovative buildings that wrapped up construction this year.

By Mary Tyler March • Nov. 29, 2017

EEOC publishes best practices for preventing, responding to sexual harassment

It's critical that employers implement policies to combat harassment and to create safeguards against those who abuse such policies.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett , Mary Tyler March • Nov. 28, 2017

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

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Trump administration eyes changes to wage and hour issues

After a slow start, the new administration is now taking steps to make good on its promise to undo some Obama-era FLSA initiatives.

By Kate Tornone • Nov. 28, 2017

Amazon's HQ2 received billions of dollars in incentive offerings from these cities, states

At $7 billion, New Jersey officials have offered the highest-dollar incentive program, followed by Irvine, CA, Philadelphia, and the state of Maryland.

By Mary Tyler March • Nov. 28, 2017

Los Angeles kicks off seismic program with compliance notices

There are an estimated 1,200 concrete buildings that fall under the new seismic retrofit ordinance, which is the first of its kind enacted in the U.S.  

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 28, 2017

Sasol cancels plans for $15B LA gas plant

The company said it would focus its U.S. efforts, for now, on its $11 billion Louisiana ethane processing plant, which is already under construction.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 28, 2017

Atlanta children's health system reveals $1.3B campus master plan

The new medical campus in Brookhaven, GA, will be the most expensive facility built in the state's history.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 27, 2017

Detroit City Council authorizes $520M Dan Gilbert jail land swap

The project is still in flux, however, as city and county officials await a decision over jail bond proceeds from the Internal Revenue Service.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 27, 2017

Despite recognizing apps' importance, most firms don't use them for safety training

Apps, especially those that can gamify the process, will be increasingly important for training the next generations of construction workers.

By Mary Tyler March • Nov. 22, 2017

Construction execs: Technology can help close performance gap

U.S. executives indicate that integrated project management systems, followed by BIM, will deliver the greatest return on investment.

By Laurie Cowin • Nov. 22, 2017

October construction starts drop 9%

The month's slowdown was expected following an unsustainable surge in September's nonresidential starts. 

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 22, 2017

The 2017 gift guide for the construction pro in your life

From devices to keep you going on the job site, to wearables for all climates, these gift ideas are sure to please.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 21, 2017

Overtime rule: 1 year after injunction, what happened — and what comes next?

One year ago, the rule was blocked by a federal district court judge. For all the drama of that decision, the year following has been strangely slow and winding.

By Kathryn Moody • Nov. 21, 2017

Boston's Fenway Center could break ground before the end of 2017

Twenty years in the making, the project's first phase would see the construction of two residential towers with a combined total of 313 units.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 21, 2017

Labor unions commit $1M to safeguard foreign workers' temporary protected status

The group will support legislation introduced by three Democratic senators that would allow some TPS immigrants to apply for permanent residency.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 20, 2017

Portland, OR, development would feature city's tallest skyscraper

The 5-million-square-foot project will include mixed-use buildings and a new post office, in addition to the two walkway-linked towers.  

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 20, 2017

5 Takeaways from Autodesk University

Autodesk's annual flagship event offered lessons in transportation, technology, automation, international projects and more.

By Laurie Cowin • Nov. 20, 2017

Progress continues on 475-acre AV testing site in FL

Construction on SunTrax, a $42 million site for researching and testing emerging transportation technologies, is expected to be fully complete by spring 2019. 

By Katie Pyzyk • Nov. 17, 2017

University of Illinois proposes $1.2B expansion, renovation plan

The plan would involve work on 50 existing buildings, an Olympic sports center, new residence halls and two new autonomous shuttle routes, among other things.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 17, 2017

Convention authority officials pick design team for Las Vegas expansion

The convention center design includes an $860 million expansion phase followed by a renovation phase that will wrap up in 2023.  

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 17, 2017

Foxconn requests AV lane as part of $10B WI factory deal

State transportation officials say they have submitted an application to the federal government to assess the resources needed to procure an AV lane.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 17, 2017

How do you create 5 million apprenticeships? 3 practical considerations

While most employers may now be aware of apprenticeships, many still have questions about how to implement them and what they should look like.

By Kathryn Moody • Nov. 17, 2017

Acosta: Silica rule lawsuit 'close to a resolution'

The Labor Secretary's assurance comes just over a month after a panel of judges told plaintiffs fighting against the rule it would be difficult to make their case.

By Mary Tyler March • Nov. 16, 2017

Why data center construction is 'where the action is'

As the number of our connected devices increases, the need for more infrastructure supporting them is only going to grow.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 16, 2017

CA bill would require state contractors to use low-carbon construction materials

Contractors bidding on state projects would have to prove that the materials they're using are produced at or below average greenhouse gas emissions.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 16, 2017