New Orleans renegotiating $558M convention center hotel

Talks with the same developers for a $1.5 billion mixed-use complex near the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center were stalled for years. 

By Kim Slowey • June 1, 2018

Hit by second major flood in 2 years, historic Maryland town weighs rebuild

After another "once-in-a-thousand-years" flood, property owners, facing millions of dollars in damage, may opt to abandon low-lying Ellicott City.

By Kathleen Brown • May 30, 2018

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

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Alabama strikes deal for $750M data center

Dubbed Project Cricket, the name of the company behind the deal with the city of Huntsville won't be released until next month.

By Kim Slowey • May 30, 2018

Brickschain co-founders discuss the value of blockchain for construction

Bassem Hamdy and Ron Goldshmidt say the technology can create a comprehensive record of building activity and streamline O&M handover.

By Jean Dimeo • May 30, 2018

The smart buildings dilemma: Redevelop or start fresh?

Adding technology to an older structure can make the building more efficient and boost occupant productivity, but new construction may be a better option.

By Chris Teale • May 30, 2018

Construction underway on $1B waterfront Alameda, California mixed-use development

Alameda Point will offer more than 600,000 square feet of commercial space, 800 housing units and a "less car-dependent lifestyle." 

By Kim Slowey • May 29, 2018

Brooklyn, NYC in line for 511-foot-tall mixed-use tower

The planned square footage for 540 Fulton has increased by more than 65% since the first permits were filed in 2016.

By Kim Slowey • May 29, 2018

Downtown Portland's record $1B development includes little affordable housing

Of the residential units built or under construction in the Oregon city since 2011, only 10% are categorized as affordable.

By Kim Slowey • May 29, 2018

Charlotte, North Carolina airport in midst of $2.5B capital building program

Construction of a portion of the plan is underway, but the entire campaign is not expected to wrap up until 2026.

By Kim Slowey • May 29, 2018

Gilbane turns construction project into 'living lab' for students

Wentworth Institute construction students have logged 4,500 hours learning about the building Gilbane is currently erecting on the Boston campus. 

By Kim Slowey • May 25, 2018

Michigan grants developer $2.1B for Detroit brownfields

Billionaire Dan Gilbert's company Bedrock will capture various state taxes to help pay for proposed projects, which include a tower that would be the city's tallest.

By Kim Slowey • May 25, 2018

$665M secured for Chicago tower

Clark Construction will build the $761 million office high-rise, which is scheduled for completion in late 2020.

By Kim Slowey • May 24, 2018

5 finalists picked to bid on 'catalyst' North Carolina project

The Charlotte city-center development will be a public-private partnership between several local agencies and the winning developer.

By Kim Slowey • May 23, 2018

Construction costs in New York City are the highest worldwide

Building in the Big Apple was more expensive than anywhere else in the world again in 2017, at an average of $362 per square foot, a Turner & Townsend report revealed.

By Kim Slowey • May 23, 2018

$1B Texas development could drop Crystal Lagoon

The 8-acre lagoon feature has been at the center of the hype around the new lakeside development.

By Kim Slowey • May 23, 2018

Officials approve $1B mixed-used project in South Carolina

Greenville County said an additional $22.5 million in property taxes will help fund infrastructure for the development, which could take 10 years to complete.

By Kim Slowey • May 22, 2018

$4B-plus Los Angeles stadium could be country's most expensive yet

The new home of the NFL's Rams and Chargers franchises is now estimated to cost double that of any U.S. stadium completed or underway.

By Kim Slowey • May 22, 2018

New York Wheel clear to hire new contractor

The 630-foot Ferris wheel's original contractor walked off the job in May 2017, and the project has been on hold since.

By Kim Slowey • May 22, 2018

Construction underway on San Francisco's Pier 70 rehab

The partnership between the Port of San Francisco and developer Forest City will create 10,000 construction jobs over the course of up to 20 years.

By Kim Slowey • May 21, 2018

Related proposes $1B dual-tower project in Chicago

The waterfront buildings planned for the former site of the defunct Chicago Spire could break ground next year.

By Kim Slowey • May 21, 2018

Worker shortage driving skilled-labor recruiting bonuses

Bonuses range from a few hundred dollars to as much as $3,000 for a supervisor who can tap other labor sources.

By Kim Slowey • May 21, 2018

The top 10 commercial construction companies of 2018

These are the heavy hitters of the industry, with large-scale projects ranging from high-rises to hyperloops.

By Construction Dive Editors • May 18, 2018

No surprise: Bechtel No. 1 on ENR 2018 Top 400 contractors list

Fluor Corp. and Turner Corp. repeated their No. 2 and No. 3 showings, while the 400 contractors in total generated a record $374 billion in contracting revenue in 2017.

By Kim Slowey • May 18, 2018

Las Vegas entertainment destination breaks ground

Developer Fisher Brothers and creative firm Beneville Studios designed a massive center that claims it will offer unique retail and entertainment experiences.

By Kim Slowey • May 18, 2018

New York beach town poised for comeback with major mixed-use development

The Coney Island amusement park, a major tourist draw in the early 20th century, has seen an uptick in development due to rezoning and more transportation options.

By Kim Slowey • May 17, 2018