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VA plans $925M hospital in Louisville, KY
The finished project, which still requires congressional approval for construction funds, will replace a facility from the 1950s on a 35-acre site east of downtown.
By Laurie Cowin • Oct. 24, 2017 -
Courtesy of Amazon
Amazon HQ2 grabs 238 bids
The company expects to invest more than $5 billion in construction and grow its second headquarters to include as many as 50,000 high-paying jobs.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 24, 2017 -
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TrendlineData center construction
New projects from customers like Meta, Google and Amazon make this a burgeoning sector for contractors.
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Deep Dive
How to keep workers safe in the face of natural disasters
Workers may not be in a natural threat's direct line of fire, but some job sites still need to take extra precautions to ensure their employees' safety.
By Kim Slowey • Oct. 24, 2017 -
AIA publishes amended architect scope contract documents
The updated versions now reflect the duties architects take on beyond providing architectural services.
By Kim Slowey • Oct. 24, 2017 -
Construction jobs increase in 35 states, Washington
Associated General Contractors of America officials said the numbers would have been higher in many parts of the U.S. if more qualified workers were available.
By Laurie Cowin • Oct. 23, 2017 -
OSHA's silica rule now fully enforced
The agency has released interim enforcement guidelines for the rule while its final compliance directive moves through the review process.
By Mary Tyler March • Oct. 23, 2017 -
Is this autonomous tractor the future of construction?
Built Robotics is testing a self-driving vehicle that can excavate holes for building foundations at the same rate as human workers — and up to 24 hours per day.
By Mary Tyler March • Oct. 23, 2017 -
Raiders set completion date for $2B Las Vegas stadium
The team is expected to break ground on Nov. 13, though they are limited to pre-construction work until they have finalized development agreements.
By Kim Slowey • Oct. 23, 2017 -
Developers dub 45-acre Boston mixed-use campus 'Cambridge Crossing'
The 45-acre campus will include a park, five office buildings, and 2,400 condominiums and apartments.
By Kim Slowey • Oct. 23, 2017 -
Illinois Innovation Network anchors two Chicago developments
The projects will add new research and development space to the city's downtown, with the goal of helping Illinois become an innovation hub.
By Kim Slowey • Oct. 23, 2017 -
Using LEED in transportation projects can lead to savings
In addition to better overall cost-savings, LEED-certified buildings see a higher return on investment, according to a U.S. Green Building Council report.
By Laurie Cowin • Oct. 20, 2017 -
Dodge: September construction starts jump 14%
The nonresidential sector, which spiked 37% month over month, was the primary driver behind the rebound.
By Kim Slowey • Oct. 20, 2017 -
ABC: Q2 construction backlog falls 4.1%
The organization called the backlog indicator's slight drop in the second quarter "a return to Earth" from Q1's first-ever growth across all categories.
By Kim Slowey • Oct. 20, 2017 -
Concrete multifamily buildings less expensive to insure than wood-framed
Resilience to fire and the relatively longer life of concrete buildings compared to wood likely accounted for the difference in insurance rates.
By Kim Slowey • Oct. 20, 2017 -
Reagan National Airport readies for construction of $163.5M security area
The project is part of a larger, $245 million, 28-lane security upgrade at the airport, just one phase of a $1 billion overhaul.
By Kim Slowey • Oct. 20, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Amazon HQ2 bids are in. Who will win?
It's now up to Jeff Bezos to decide where his second city will be.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 19, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Update: What's happening with 7 of the most popular US sports venue projects
As some project teams beat back legal and development challenges, these pending projects are building excitement in the off-season.
By Kim Slowey • Oct. 19, 2017 -
Dallas developer proposes 'smart district' with city's tallest building
The development surrounding the landmark skyscraper could also be in the running for Amazon's new HQ2.
By Kim Slowey • Oct. 19, 2017 -
PA health care system plans $700M expansion
In addition to a 160-bed facility, Highmark Health said it will also build four smaller neighborhood hospitals focused on community care.
By Kim Slowey • Oct. 19, 2017 -
Planning underway for Brooklyn's second tallest building
The 720-foot-tall, 68-story skyscraper will feature 458 apartments, indoor and outdoor recreation and entertainment spaces, and retail space.
By Kim Slowey • Oct. 19, 2017 -
Skyward can now grant instant access to airspace for commercial drone operators
That permission, given through the FAA, will commence this fall, starting with airports in Cincinnati; Reno, NV; San Jose, CA; and Lincoln, NE.
By Mary Tyler March • Oct. 18, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Amazon's time has come: what you need to know about the HQ2 bids
We take a look at our latest coverage on the search for Amazon's second North American headquarters.
By Mary Tyler March • Oct. 18, 2017 -
Construction underway on Seattle skyscraper with rebar-free core
The mixed-use tower will use a coupled steel-plate composite shear wall in which cross-tied plates are filled with concrete to increase seismic resistance.
By Kim Slowey • Oct. 18, 2017 -
Architecture billings change course in September
Last month marks the first time since January that demand for design services has dipped below positive levels.
By Mary Tyler March • Oct. 18, 2017 -
WA convention center officials agree to $83M benefit package as part of $1.6B expansion
The Seattle City Council and the Design Commission must still give the project final approval, which Seattle Mayor Tim Burgess expects to pass next year.
By Kim Slowey • Oct. 18, 2017
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