Facebook building $2.5B Atlanta-area data center

The data center, scheduled to be operational in 2020, will generate hundreds of construction jobs and be powered completely by renewable energy.

By Kim Slowey • March 12, 2018

Developer reveals $660M plans for Seattle's KeyArena upgrade

OVG and architecture firm Populous have included an upper-deck club space where fans can view the arena bowl and the Space Needle at the same time.

By Kim Slowey • March 12, 2018

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

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Dan Gilbert clinches land swap deal from Wayne County

The billionaire Quicken Loans founder is set to build a $533 million criminal justice center in Detroit, which could break ground as early as October.

By Kim Slowey , Mary Tyler March • March 12, 2018

Construction sees best month of job growth since March 2007

Construction accounted for one-fifth of net new job creation in the U.S. last month.

By Mary Tyler March • March 9, 2018

Group set to reveal first global international safety management standard

The new voluntary standard is intended to help companies set up a framework for their safety programs.

By Kim Slowey • March 9, 2018

Kent State University officials approve $1B campus overhaul

The 10-year plan will be carried out in three phases, ranging in cost from $100 million to $400 million.

By Kim Slowey • March 9, 2018

February sees second-straight month of slowdown in commercial sector

The Dodge Data & Analytics report said an increase in vacancy rates for offices and warehouses could be behind the sector's sluggish momentum.

By Kim Slowey • March 8, 2018

Leading by example: How empathy and inclusion can change construction

For Skanska USA Vice President and Account Manager Katie Coulson, the industry's biggest asset is its people and the knowledge they bring to the table.

By Mary Tyler March • March 8, 2018

Senate reviews new $3.3B FBI headquarters proposal

In addition to project specifics, FBI representatives fielded questions from lawmakers about the White House's involvement in the new proposal.

By Kim Slowey • March 8, 2018

Carpenters sidestep Hudson Yards legal battle, reach agreement with Related Cos.

The New York City District Council of Carpenters broke ranks from the regional umbrella union coalition, which is still entrenched in a lawsuit with the developer, and agreed to provide labor for the second phase of Hudson Yards.

By Kim Slowey • Updated Aug. 9, 2018

Forging her own path through the construction industry

Anna Jacobson, an 18-year veteran of Morley Builders, prioritizes mentoring other women while pursuing her career goals.

By Kim Slowey • March 8, 2018

Study: Prevailing wage laws move African-American construction workers toward income equality

The Illinois Economic Policy Institute found that laws can increase African-American construction workers' net pay by 24%, and other workers benefit, too.

By Kim Slowey • March 8, 2018

Is Seattle's building boom over?

There are still plenty of projects in the pipeline, but construction has declined in the past six months and Seattle's crane count has fallen by 22%.

By Kim Slowey • March 7, 2018

Katerra plans major US factory expansion

Katerra's buildouts this year will be conventional wood panel and truss factories, and potentially another mass timber plant in the Southeast.

By Mary Tyler March • March 7, 2018

Operators can control this Samsung drone with their eyes

As commercial drone use rises, the sophisticated technologies, applications and regulations around them also escalate.

By Laurie Cowin • March 7, 2018

Los Angeles mayor promotes mandatory earthquake safeguards for buildings

A report says steel buildings constructed from the early 1970s through 1994 are susceptible to earthquake damage. 

By Kim Slowey • March 7, 2018

Tutor Perini, Parsons JV wins $1.4B New Jersey airport project

The Newark Liberty International Airport renovation is the biggest design-build project in the state's history, and just one of the major airport projects in the New York City area.

By Kim Slowey • March 6, 2018

Illinois town planning for $500M rail-served logistics center

The logistics center will use the Kansas City Southern Railroad. The freight rail industry is an estimated $60 billion business, comprising 140,000 miles.

By Kim Slowey • March 6, 2018

Tampa airport begins negotiations for $2B renovation

The aviation authority, which is negotiating contracts for a curbside expansion and an energy plant, is following a national trend to add new revenue streams.

By Kim Slowey • March 5, 2018

One woman's journey from architect to leading healthcare construction expert

Stacey Pray, who has owned a successful project management firm for 23 years, celebrates the women and diversity within the company she built.

By Laurie Cowin • March 5, 2018

How these women are shaping the construction industry

Despite challenges women face in the industry, they are progressing and finding ways to support each other through mentorship and advocacy.

By Kim Slowey , Mary Tyler March , Laurie Cowin • March 5, 2018

Hathaway Dinwiddie, AECOM Hunt start $270M Los Angeles Coliseum overhaul

The joint venture will dramatically upgrade the venue but retain its iconic look. It's just one of many stadium and transportation projects underway in preparation for the 2028 Olympics.

By Kim Slowey • March 5, 2018

An advocate for construction and women in the field

From apprentice carpenter to first female council representative, Tamara Rivera exemplifies how hard work and commitment can enable women to lead in the construction industry.

By Laurie Cowin • March 5, 2018

From intern to field superintendent, one woman's rise at Turner Construction

Jennifer Vides' passion for learning and ability to adapt have helped fuel her burgeoning career in the construction industry.

By Laurie Cowin • March 5, 2018

Construction company owner killed in trench collapse

Anthony Hills of Hills Construction in Iowa was performing a sewer repair when the deadly accident occurred. OSHA is investigating the situation.

By Kim Slowey • March 2, 2018