Commercial Building: Page 178


  • Anthem building large health IT hub in Atlanta

    When the building opens in 2020, the 21-story center will house some 3,000 multidisciplinary IT professionals.

    By Meg Bryant • Oct. 17, 2017
  • Deep Dive

    What construction companies should know about post-disaster FEMA contracting

    Contractors considering registering with FEMA for disaster recovery work may want to explore other options.

    By Kim Slowey • Oct. 17, 2017
  • Trendline

    Preconstruction

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

    By Construction Dive staff
  • Autodesk invests in Project Frog to bolster prefab market

    The prefabrication market is poised for significant growth in the coming years, with this collaboration signaling a step toward streamlining the market end to end.

    By Oct. 17, 2017
  • US hotel construction up nearly 6% year over year

    Despite overall growth, hotel construction saw decreases in half of the busiest markets, including those touched by Hurricane Harvey.

    By Kim Slowey • Oct. 17, 2017
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    The "World's Best Roof®" goes platinum

    As the demand for environmentally conscious planning and construction grows, the need for manufacturers to provide sustainable products and services is more important than ever. 

    Oct. 16, 2017
  • Deep Dive

    This week in construction

    We're looking at FEMA contracts, the biggest stadium projects underway today, housing starts and more of the latest construction data.

    By Construction Dive staff • Oct. 16, 2017
  • Two new mixed-use Miami skyscrapers win approval from city review board

    The developments would add more than 70,000 square feet of office space, alongside residential and retail space, to the city's downtown district.

    By Kim Slowey • Oct. 16, 2017
  • New 64-story mixed-use skyscraper planned for Los Angeles

    Slated to begin construction in 2019, the mixed-use development will include 781 residential units and 6,700 square feet of retail space.

    By Oct. 16, 2017
  • Vantage Data Centers building $1B facility in Ashburn, VA

    Known as "data center alley," Ashburn hosts one of the world's largest collections of data centers, with the new Vantage facility adding 18% to its capacity.

    By Kim Slowey • Oct. 16, 2017
  • Denver mayor resists green roof measure

    If passed, the legislation would require new buildings of 25,000 square feet or more be outfitted with at least 20% green roof and/or sustainable features.

    By Kim Slowey • Oct. 16, 2017
  • Construction material prices continue to climb in September

    Material prices rose at three times the rate of inflation on a year-over-year basis as strong construction activity drives demand.

    By Kim Slowey • Oct. 13, 2017
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    Amazon's HQ2 city could already be home to one of its R&D hubs

    One-quarter of the company's employees work in research and development hubs around the U.S., shedding light on where it might expand its footprint.

    By Kim Slowey • Oct. 13, 2017
  • $1B expansion starts at TN manufacturing campus

    Upon completion in January 2019, Denso's manufacturing facility will encompass 3.5 million square feet.

    By Oct. 13, 2017
  • Deep Dive

    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
  • Report: US commercial real estate to grow through 2019

    There is little chance of a surge in growth, but the market could be in store for its longest period of expansion yet, according to the Urban Land Institute.

    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
  • 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 Oct. 11, 2017
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    Deep Dive

    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
  • 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
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    Deep Dive

    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
  • 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
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    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
  • 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
  • Deep Dive

    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