Construction by the numbers in 2017

As the year ends, we take a look at some of the key numbers that defined the industry throughout the past 365 days.

By Laurie Cowin • Dec. 26, 2017

Tishman Speyer proposes 14-acre TOD near Washington, DC

Transit-oriented developments, when done right, can be a boon to both developers and the transit system that serves the project.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 22, 2017

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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

Dodge: November construction starts fall 12%

The past three months have averaged only a 1% drop in starts compared with the average of activity from January to August.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 22, 2017

$570M Seattle high rise 'game changer' in seismic and wind resistance

The 58-story Rainier Square Tower, which will forego the usual concrete core, also will be faster and more cost-efficient to build.  

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 22, 2017

Update: The latest on 4 of the biggest US mixed-use developments

Three of the four projects face big challenges, but progress on one that extends over water is smooth sailing.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 21, 2017

Lansing, MI utility schedules groundbreaking on $500M natural gas plant

The shrinking gap between oil and natural gas prices has hindered some natural gas investment in the U.S.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 21, 2017

Warehouse construction boom to continue next year

E-commerce expansion and the need for more fulfillment center space will drive the market's growth in the coming years.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 21, 2017

Report: Construction worker fatalities up 6%

Falls, struck-by incidents, electrocution and caught-in/between accidents account for nearly two-thirds of worker deaths.      

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 21, 2017

Polystyrene concrete blocks offer lightweight alternative to traditional concrete

The blocks can reduce required labor for constructing masonry walls while increasing the speed at which they're built.

By Laurie Cowin • Dec. 20, 2017

Smart city tech campus planned for Greenville, SC

The campus will expand upon an existing aviation-focused facility.

By Katie Pyzyk • Dec. 20, 2017

Strong architecture billings point to construction's momentum

November's index figure marks the strongest monthly growth this year, spelling a positive outlook for the industry moving into next year.

By Mary Tyler March • Dec. 20, 2017

10 most-read Construction Dive articles of 2017

These pieces illustrate the big moments in construction in the past year — everything from regulation to Amazon's proposed HQ2 to industry influencers.

By Laurie Cowin • Dec. 20, 2017

Dodge: Chicago construction boom set to end

The projected decrease in activity, however, doesn't mean Chicago is done with major projects.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 20, 2017

New Marriott HQ gets green light from MD county officials

Marriott joins a growing list of big businesses anchoring their headquarters in areas that offer such companies incentives to build there.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 19, 2017

Insurance 201: Beyond general liability and workers' comp

There are a number of specialty insurance policies that contractors might not know they need.        

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 19, 2017

TX developer breaks ground on $2B amusement-sports complex

The 40-acre water park segment of the development is scheduled to open in time for the Memorial Day weekend.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 19, 2017

Boston officials approve $550M seaport convention center hotel

The new hotel will provide additional rooms and amenities for the city's busy convention center.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 18, 2017

The GOP tax bill is now law — here's what that means for construction

President Donald Trump signed the bill into law Friday. Here's an overview of what it means for the construction industry.

Dec. 18, 2017

Report: Sinking San Francisco tower could pose 'life and fire safety hazard'

The hazard was reportedly redacted in a December 2016 report to homeowners, though it's unclear who blacked out the assessment's findings.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 18, 2017

Kansas City Council approves MOU with Edgemoor for $1B KCI Airport contract

The agreement includes a provision for an apprenticeship program that would train workers and ensure employment on the project.

By Kim Slowey , Mary Tyler March , Laurie Cowin • Dec. 18, 2017

$1B Omaha pedestrian-oriented development under construction

The 500-acre West Farm project will see 15,000 residents, visitors and workers each day, and take 15 years to complete.  

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 15, 2017

Facebook to build two massive data centers in Oregon

As the industry shifts to more colocated data centers, the size of and investment in those developments continues to grow.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 15, 2017

ABC: Construction primed for stable 2018

Factors like increasing construction costs, however, could pose risks to the industry next year.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 15, 2017

Report: Construction workers putting in longer hours, industry hiring down

The number of hours worked in 2017 is at a three-year high  — but national construction productivity is still an issue.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 15, 2017

NLRB rolls back Browning-Ferris joint employment standard

The rule's overturn means some subcontractors could be more susceptible to charges concerning unfair labor practices that involve other employees.

By Kathryn Moody , Mary Tyler March , Kate Tornone • Dec. 14, 2017