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Katerra reportedly seeking $200M in new funding
The turnkey modular startup, now entering its third year, reached $2.5 billion in valuation in 2017.
By Mary Tyler March • Jan. 3, 2018 -
Smart building tech yields utility savings up to 18%
The study, which examined office and retail space, hotels and hospitals, found each segment has significant differences in smart technology adoption.
By Laurie Cowin • Jan. 3, 2018 -
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TrendlineTop 5 stories from Construction Dive
Construction Dive editors curate some of the industry’s top stories from this year.
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DHS may end H-1B visa extensions for those waiting on a green card
The proposal could keep hundreds of thousands of foreign workers off U.S. payrolls. How will American employers be affected?
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NC utility officials green light contentious Duke Energy plant expansion
The state utilities commission gave its approval despite concerns that demand for electricity could dip by the plant's scheduled opening in 2024.
By Kim Slowey • Jan. 3, 2018 -
Los Angeles officials choose JV to develop $1.2B mixed-use project
When complete, the development will span more than two acres and house two of the tallest towers in the western U.S.
By Kim Slowey • Jan. 3, 2018 -
Deep Dive
2018 construction industry trade show guide
These eight industry events offer a number of opportunities to exchange ideas and network with some of the industry's leading professionals.
By Mary Tyler March • Jan. 2, 2018 -
Raiders footing bill for infrastructure around new Las Vegas stadium
The NFL team must come up with a suitable parking plan before pedestrian bridge and underpass locations specifics can be determined.
By Kim Slowey • Dec. 31, 2017 -
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Construction by the numbers in 2017
As the year ends, we take a look at some of the key numbers that defined the industry throughout the past 365 days.
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Tishman Speyer proposes 14-acre TOD near Washington, DC
Transit-oriented developments, when done right, can be a boon to both developers and the transit system that serves the project.
By Kim Slowey • Dec. 22, 2017 -
Dodge: November construction starts fall 12%
The past three months have averaged only a 1% drop in starts compared with the average of activity from January to August.
By Kim Slowey • Dec. 22, 2017 -
$570M Seattle high rise 'game changer' in seismic and wind resistance
The 58-story Rainier Square Tower, which will forego the usual concrete core, also will be faster and more cost-efficient to build.
By Kim Slowey • Dec. 22, 2017 -
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Update: The latest on 4 of the biggest US mixed-use developments
Three of the four projects face big challenges, but progress on one that extends over water is smooth sailing.
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Lansing, MI utility schedules groundbreaking on $500M natural gas plant
The shrinking gap between oil and natural gas prices has hindered some natural gas investment in the U.S.
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Warehouse construction boom to continue next year
E-commerce expansion and the need for more fulfillment center space will drive the market's growth in the coming years.
By Kim Slowey • Dec. 21, 2017 -
Report: Construction worker fatalities up 6%
Falls, struck-by incidents, electrocution and caught-in/between accidents account for nearly two-thirds of worker deaths.
By Kim Slowey • Dec. 21, 2017 -
Polystyrene concrete blocks offer lightweight alternative to traditional concrete
The blocks can reduce required labor for constructing masonry walls while increasing the speed at which they're built.
By Laurie Cowin • Dec. 20, 2017 -
Smart city tech campus planned for Greenville, SC
The campus will expand upon an existing aviation-focused facility.
By Katie Pyzyk • Dec. 20, 2017 -
Strong architecture billings point to construction's momentum
November's index figure marks the strongest monthly growth this year, spelling a positive outlook for the industry moving into next year.
By Mary Tyler March • Dec. 20, 2017 -
Deep Dive
10 most-read Construction Dive articles of 2017
These pieces illustrate the big moments in construction in the past year — everything from regulation to Amazon's proposed HQ2 to industry influencers.
By Laurie Cowin • Dec. 20, 2017 -
Dodge: Chicago construction boom set to end
The projected decrease in activity, however, doesn't mean Chicago is done with major projects.
By Kim Slowey • Dec. 20, 2017 -
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Insurance 201: Beyond general liability and workers' comp
There are a number of specialty insurance policies that contractors might not know they need.
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New Marriott HQ gets green light from MD county officials
Marriott joins a growing list of big businesses anchoring their headquarters in areas that offer such companies incentives to build there.
By Kim Slowey • Dec. 19, 2017 -
TX developer breaks ground on $2B amusement-sports complex
The 40-acre water park segment of the development is scheduled to open in time for the Memorial Day weekend.
By Kim Slowey • Dec. 19, 2017 -
Boston officials approve $550M seaport convention center hotel
The new hotel will provide additional rooms and amenities for the city's busy convention center.
By Kim Slowey • Dec. 18, 2017 -
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Deep DiveThe GOP tax bill is now law — here's what that means for construction
President Donald Trump signed the bill into law Friday. Here's an overview of what it means for the construction industry.
Dec. 18, 2017
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