Seattle to consider $660M privately financed KeyArena upgrade

Developer Oak View Group promised $40 million to improve transportation in the area and a $20 million community fund contribution.

By Hallie Busta • Sept. 14, 2017

Material prices continue to rise in August

It's still unclear how demand from repairs needed following Hurricanes Harvey and Irma will impact material prices in the long term.

By Hallie Busta • Sept. 14, 2017

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Data center construction

New projects from customers like Meta, Google and Amazon make this a burgeoning sector for contractors.

By Construction Dive staff

The Mercedes-Benz Stadium's oculus roof could open Sunday

Further adjustments are needed to speed up the opening process from the hour or more it currently takes to the intended 12 minutes. 

By Hallie Busta • Sept. 13, 2017

Intel's Insight drone services platform could improve field data analysis

The cloud-based software, which can detect changes occurring between inspection rounds, represents continued development of the emerging technology.

By Mary Tyler March • Sept. 13, 2017

Why supertall towers have super-fast elevators

Even if the heights of the latest showpiece towers seem unnecessary, the restrictions they place on building systems have driven improvements in efficiency.

By Hallie Busta • Sept. 13, 2017

Developer cuts height of Boston tower amid FAA concern

Even with the aviation agency's approval, the project is on shaky ground due to pushback concerning the shadows it could cast on city landmarks.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 13, 2017

Cities weigh the long-term commitment of an Amazon HQ

The winner will need a large airport, mass transit, plenty of available housing, the ability to offer economic incentives and plenty of space to build.

By Hallie Busta • Sept. 13, 2017

Moody's: Damage from Harvey and Irma could hit $200B

Although the storms' impact is expected to dampen economic prospects during Q3, they’ll likely push the construction industry to a solid Q4.

By Hallie Busta • Sept. 13, 2017

Smithsonian forges ahead with $2B South Campus project

The team will draft a master plan by spring 2018, despite not yet having the funding lined up to begin redevelopment work.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 13, 2017

Attention to detail from the deck-up in California's wine country

The E&J Gallo Winery needed a roof that would perform year after year through the intense California sun, heat and dust.

Sept. 12, 2017

NYC's research lab construction market is heating up

The city's 1.7 million square feet of lab space is fully occupied, with little new space in the works, indicating a likely business opportunity for contractors there.

By Mary Tyler March • Sept. 12, 2017

The 50 States of Construction: JE Dunn CEO Gordon Lansford on MO's construction revival

The Midwest state's diverse economy is on the upswing, and the construction industry there is well-poised to benefit.

By Hallie Busta • Sept. 12, 2017

Port of Los Angeles signs a 10-year PLA with union group

States are pushing back on the collective bargaining mechanism, however, saying it makes project participation difficult for non-union workers.

By Hallie Busta • Sept. 12, 2017

Trump signs $15B disaster relief bill

More funds are expected to help relief and rebuilding agencies contend with the damage wrought by the two most recent hurricanes to hit the U.S. mainland.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 11, 2017

Dodge Momentum Index slips again in August

The month's overall decline was driven by a continued slowdown in the commercial sector to more stable activity levels.

By Hallie Busta • Sept. 11, 2017

KCI officials pick dark-horse Edgemoor to develop $1B airport terminal

The selection committee tapped the group over front-runners AECOM and Burns & McDonnell, saying it offered the lowest-cost option.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 8, 2017

Hudson Yards and Gateway tunnel come to a head in NYC

Plans to deck over the western part of the mixed-use site are pushing state officials to speed up completion of the nearby rail tunnel.

By Mary Tyler March • Sept. 8, 2017

FL contractors secure job sites in advance of Hurricane Irma

A major concern for companies in South Florida is large cranes, which could topple under the expected strong wings. 

By Kim Slowey , Hallie Busta • Sept. 8, 2017

CBRE: US malls need a major redesign

Shopping centers should incorporate more businesses that have less competition from e-commerce, the real estate research firm said.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 8, 2017

Amazon is on the hunt for a second headquarters

The e-commerce giant plans to invest more than $5 billion in the new facility and expects to house 50,000 employees.

By Corinne Ruff • Sept. 7, 2017

FAA, local officials greenlight Raiders' Las Vegas stadium

The expedited ruling will allow construction of the $1.9 billion stadium to stay on schedule, with site work expected to begin in December.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 7, 2017

Tall buildings group to study high-rise fires in wake of Grenfell inferno

The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat will look at tall-building facades and related fires in the hopes of developing new prevention solutions.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 7, 2017

House approves bill to speed autonomous vehicle development

A bipartisan Senate group is planning similar legislation, and it's likely the two bills will come to a head over issues like job creation and safety.

By Hallie Busta • Sept. 6, 2017

CA adds Samsung to list of companies testing self-driving cars

The electronics maker will participate in the state's Autonomous Vehicle Tester Program, though it has no plans yet to become a full-fledged automaker.

By Mary Tyler March • Sept. 6, 2017

DACA 'wind down' may exacerbate workplace skill shortages

Employers may not know who in their workforce will be impacted by the policy change until it's too late to adjust.

By Kathryn Moody • Sept. 6, 2017