Commercial Building: Page 163
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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 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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Careful collaboration before shovels hit dirt is key to a successful project, experts say.
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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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
Boston Properties plans 3-tower San Jose development
Google's proposed mixed-use development in San Jose is said to have piqued Boston Properties' and other developers' interests in building nearby.
By Kim Slowey • March 16, 2018 -
Deep Dive
Changing marijuana laws and the opioid crisis are prompting employer action
Employers may need to reconsider their drug testing and use policies — both to accommodate new laws and reach out to those struggling with addiction.
By Kathryn Moody • March 16, 2018 -
Exxon Mobil planning multibillion-dollar Gulf Coast expansion
The expansion would make the company's Beaumont, Texas, refinery the biggest of its kind in North America.
By Kim Slowey • March 15, 2018 -
H-2B visa shortage has firms scrambling to find summer help
At the center of the debate about H-2Bs is whether American workers will pick up the seasonal jobs left open by a lack of visas.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 15, 2018 -
American Airlines, Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel reach O'Hare airport overhaul deal
The airline has dropped its opposition to the $8.5 billion expansion in exchange for city hall agreeing to speed up construction of three gates it will use.
By Kim Slowey , Laurie Cowin • March 15, 2018 -
Salt Lake City airport expansion cost climbs to $3.6B
The price tag is double that of the project's originally estimated cost.
By Kim Slowey • March 14, 2018 -
Zero-energy buildings see big boost
Solar panels, efficient heat pumps, radiant cooling systems and techniques that improve building envelopes all contribute to green building's continuing rise.
By Laurie Cowin • March 14, 2018 -
MetLife to build 8.5-acre mixed-use development in Atlanta
The MetLife site was one of several submitted to Amazon as a potential location for its $5 billion, second North American headquarters.
By Kim Slowey • March 14, 2018 -
Deep Dive
Amazon HQ2 'losers' use bid process as learning experience
Some cities already plan to reuse bid materials, while many agree that the bidding process alone set them up well for future competitions.
By Chris Teale • March 14, 2018 -
Ohio negotiating for $10B ethane cracker plant
If the plan goes forward, the Belmont County plant could create as many as 6,000 construction jobs and 500 permanent positions once complete.
By Kim Slowey • March 14, 2018 -
Opinion
What does the new tax reform act mean for construction companies?
Michael DeSiato, an accountant and a financial planner, provides insights on the act's provisions that will impact construction and related businesses.
By Michael DeSiato • March 13, 2018 -
In 'most important labor decision in decades,' SCOTUS appears ready to weaken unions
While the case involves public-sector union fees, one expert says the outcome will have major implications for private employers, too.
By Lisa Burden and Kate Tornone • March 13, 2018 -
Report: Global construction waste will almost double by 2025
Lack of global recycling standards is one hurdle the construction waste market faces in its efforts to reduce the amount of material that ends up in landfills.
By Kim Slowey • March 13, 2018 -
Majority of worksites could be violating OSHA's electronic record-keeping rule
OSHA has until June 15 to inspect its database of locations and issue violations to those that did not file 2016 summaries.
By Kim Slowey • March 13, 2018
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