Pittsburgh airport picks designers for $1B+ terminal upgrade

The Allegheny County Airport Authority has awarded a $15 million contract to the joint venture of Gensler and HDR.

By Laurie Cowin • Updated July 25, 2018

Harrah's pushes plan to build $340M New Orleans hotel

The project, to be situated next to Harrah's existing downtown casino complex, will include a nightclub and restaurants but no new space for gambling.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 7, 2018

Explore the Trendline➔

Preconstruction

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

By Construction Dive staff

New York City's construction workforce needs more women, minorities, NYBC says

The construction industry has long struggled to recruit and maintain underrepresented demographics, particularly women and people of color.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 7, 2018

Newark, New Jersey, mixed-use project will include 11-story wood skyscraper

Mass timber construction in the U.S. is gaining momentum as the segment increasingly produces more record-breaking projects.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 7, 2018

San Francisco proposal would convert parking garage into hotel, affordable housing

Leaders with the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency are scheduled to vote Tuesday on whether to move forward with the plan.

By Katie Pyzyk • Feb. 6, 2018

Nearly half of all construction worker deaths are fall-related, database finds

More than half of reported fall fatalities had no access to fall protection systems, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health found.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 6, 2018

4 ways to ensure safety on the jobsite

The industry owes it to its workers to prioritize their safety and give them the tools necessary to prevent incidents before they occur, writes Bill Wilhelm, president of Irvine, Calif.-based R.D. Olson Construction.

By Bill Wilhelm • Feb. 5, 2018

US construction spending hit record high for second-straight month

December's record beat analyst expectations by 0.3% and marks the fifth-consecutive month of spending gains.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 5, 2018

Developer plans $2.5B conversion of Brooklyn Navy Yard into tech center

The nonprofit developer will finance the project with lease revenue, tax credits, subsidies and the EB-5 foreign investor visa program. 

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 5, 2018

Nikola Motor Co. plans $1B Arizona plant

Nikola said it has received 8,000 advance orders for its new truck hydrogen-fueled semi-trucks that aim to compete with similar models from Tesla.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 2, 2018

Report: New York state construction fatalities hit 14-year high in 2016

Reduced OSHA funding is one reason behind the increased number of accidents statewide, the report's author states, but deaths in New York City are down.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 2, 2018

What hotel renovations reveal about hotel trends

Smaller rooms, keyless entries, flowing spaces and rooftop bars are just some of the many features shaping hotel renovations.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 1, 2018

Massachusetts tops list of top 10 states for LEED

This is the second-straight year that Massachusetts led the U.S. Green Building Council's rankings.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 1, 2018

Seattle crane count falls, still leads nation

The number of cranes dotting the Seattle skyline dropped below 50 for the first time since 2015. 

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 1, 2018

This startup wants to change construction with robots, AI

Doxel, which secured $4.5 million in funding earlier this month, is honing an autonomous robot that climbs stairs and moves along construction sites.

By Mary Tyler March • Jan. 31, 2018

92% of employers say skills shortage affects productivity, job satisfaction

A report from Hays also found that a lack of training and development is one of the biggest contributors to the problem.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 31, 2018

The opioid crisis: Waging battle against a deadly, costly problem

Construction companies can help their employees stay substance-free. But if a worker develops an addiction, there are ways contractors can assist while keeping the jobsite safe.

By Laurie Cowin • Jan. 31, 2018

The opioid crisis: The construction industry's simmering threat

Despite the industry's reluctance to talk openly about it, opioid abuse is costing firms money and threatening lives. Understanding why workers become addicts and how drug abuse harms jobsite safety are first steps to combating the problem.

By Laurie Cowin • Jan. 30, 2018

ABC, industry groups ask Trump to axe federal PLA mandate

The Associated Builders and Contractors said contractors trying to win work face a more level playing field without mandated project labor agreements.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 29, 2018

Houston mayor proposes first post-Harvey flood control measures

Harris County, which encompasses Houston, has implemented similar rules, though the city was exempted from those regulations.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 29, 2018

MD energy company proposes $1B natural gas-fired MI plant

Competitive Power Ventures is at least two years away from breaking ground on the proposed Handy Township plant.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 28, 2018

Gender bias perception deterrent of women entering some fields

A new study shows college-bound women are dissuaded from entering professions where they believe they could be discriminated against. 

By Shalina Chatlani • Jan. 26, 2018

December construction starts up 12%, total year starts up 3%

The increase in the month's starts reversed November's 12% decline, according to the Dodge Data & Analytics report.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 26, 2018

Percentage of immigrant construction workers on the rise

The increase is largely due to a lack of U.S.-born workers returning to the construction industry following the Great Recession.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 26, 2018

When ICE requests worksite access, CA employers must now demand a warrant

The new law could confuse California employers, who may think they have to comply with all requests from federal agents to remain above board.

By Kathryn Moody • Jan. 25, 2018