What to consider before splitting up a subcontractor's scope of work

Sharing a portion of the project among more than one company requires a detailed contract and the spirit of cooperation.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 12, 2017

$700M supertall tower in the works for Chicago

If approved and built, the 76-story, luxury residential high-rise would be the sixth-tallest building in Chicago.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 12, 2017

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Preconstruction

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

By Construction Dive staff

Another round: How con-tech companies are winning over investors and contractors

The makers of the latest workflow tools and field hardware faced a tough sell early on, but have since seen interest grow.

By Hallie Busta • Oct. 11, 2017

Arizona State University's new science building will conserve energy, water and carbon

Phoenix-based architecture firm Studio Ma designed the net-zero energy building, which will feature an air-purifying atrium biome.

By Laurie Cowin • Oct. 11, 2017

FBI breaks ground on $100M ID data center

The new facility is part of Bureau plans to consolidate its several data centers into just three locations.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 11, 2017

A new tool could help contractors avoid lawsuits

Intraspexion, a document and email search software, aims to flag risky language that could lead to legal trouble later on.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 11, 2017

NV DOT plans road work near site of future Las Vegas Raiders stadium

The agency must still conduct an environmental review and purchase the necessary land, which could take up to two years.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 11, 2017

Q&A: Mortenson CEO Dan Johnson on stadiums, renewables and what's next for the company

The contractor has made big strides in new markets and has its sights set on continued growth.

By Mary Tyler March • Oct. 11, 2017

Canada's next tallest tower is ready to rise in Toronto

The 1,003-foot-tall structure will beat other inhabitable buildings in the city, though it will fall short of the CN communications and observation tower nearby.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 10, 2017

AECOM proposes revamp of Los Angeles riverfront downtown

Existing property owners would work together to renew a 4-mile stretch along the waterway rather than redevelop it piecemeal. 

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 10, 2017

Winter is coming: How to protect workers, sites and schedules

As colder, wetter weather encroaches on much of the country, contractors should plan ahead to avoid costly delays and injuries.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 10, 2017

This week in construction

We're looking at preparing job sites and contracts for the winter, the state of con-tech investment and one way contractors today are doing more with less.

By Construction Dive staff • Oct. 9, 2017

Dodge Momentum Index falls again in September

The institutional and commercial construction activity tracked by the index is expected to rebound despite the current negative streak.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 9, 2017

Bloomberg's new European HQ gets high marks for sustainability

It achieved the highest-ever BREEAM design-stage score for an office project, making it one of the most sustainable buildings of its type in the world.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 9, 2017

Kansas City International Airport preliminary terminal design released

The project must still win voter approval in November, and one city council member has questioned the progress being made to line up subs.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 9, 2017

OSHA fines CA contractor and sub $87K in fatal wall collapse

The wall had been deemed an "imminent hazard" and the contractors were told to remove personnel from the area.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 9, 2017

McCarthy partners with Procore for operations management

More such partnerships are likely among contractors and software as a service providers as the former get more comfortable using cloud-based applications. 

By Hallie Busta • Oct. 9, 2017

Construction adds 8K jobs in September

Industry and overall employment for the month dropped off sharply, likely in response to damage from Hurricanes Irma and Harvey.

By Mary Tyler March • Oct. 6, 2017

Report: Apple spent more than $1B on construction of new 'spaceship' HQ

The public building permit data BuildZoom reviewed does not include the cost of land, demolition or professional design services for the Cupertino, CA, project.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 6, 2017

Facebook to build $1B data center in VA

The social media giant is expected to receive $19 million in tax breaks from the state through 2035 for its investment.

By Mary Tyler March • Oct. 6, 2017

Kansas City, MO, eyes 4 potential downtown sites for new Royals stadium

Although content to remain at Kauffman Stadium, where they have played since 1973, the Major League Baseball team has discussed relocation in the past.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 6, 2017

$500M NYC Lincoln Center overhaul gets the ax

Concerns over who would foot the bill and performance logistics for the venue scuttled the revamp in favor of smaller upgrades.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 5, 2017

Foxconn selects WI site for $10B display panel factory

The company has 90% of the 2,900 acres needed for the project under contract but is facing resistance from area homeowners who fear they'll have to relocate.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 5, 2017

MIT researchers are testing new concrete mixes

Their goal is to determine how locally sourced additives can impact the material's strength in a way that can inform product specification on full-scale projects.

By Hallie Busta • Oct. 4, 2017

MO P3 is vying for a Hyperloop One route

The company has not indicated it is considering a route there, but the state hopes the move to secure public and private support puts it in contention.

By Mary Tyler March • Oct. 4, 2017