FAA awards $162M in airport infrastructure grants

This latest round of AIP grants is the third such announcement since June, but the relatively small figures offer little relief for airports that need extensive upgrades.

By Kim Slowey • Aug. 17, 2017

Seeing the light: How Linbeck gives shape to James Turrell's luminous art

Precision was key in a series of rooms the Texas-based contractor built for the American artist's latest exhibition.

By Hallie Busta • Aug. 16, 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 50 States of Construction: How one OH contractor is finding workers amid labor woes

Don Taylor, president and CEO of Akron-based Welty, explains how his company is handling the labor shortage and where the Buckeye State is booming.

By Hallie Busta • Aug. 16, 2017

San Diego ramps up erosion-control efforts

The crackdown on job-site practices is the result of a lengthy investigation by state officials into the city's enforcement practices.

By Kim Slowey • Aug. 16, 2017

Denver signs off on $1.8B, Ferrovial-led airport P3

Funded entirely by Denver International Airport revenue, the deal includes a $650 million terminal renovation and a 34-year concession management contract.

By Kim Slowey • Aug. 16, 2017

Facebook to build $750M OH data center

State financial incentives will give Facebook an estimated $37 million in tax breaks with a projected annual economic boon of $1.4 million by 2024.

By Kim Slowey • Aug. 16, 2017

When building materials fail, who's to blame?

Depending on the issue at hand, the designers, contractors, manufacturers and supply houses associated with a project could be found liable.

By Kim Slowey • Aug. 15, 2017

This week in construction

We looked at what happens when the wrong product is installed, using reclaimed materials for more than finishes, the state of the industry in Ohio, and more.

By Construction Dive staff • Aug. 14, 2017

Canadian paper products maker plans $400M GA plant

Georgia is among a host of U.S. states rolling out the red carpet to foreign and domestic manufacturers to join or grow their presence in the state.

By Kim Slowey • Aug. 11, 2017

Braidy moves forward with $1.3B KY aluminum plant

The company expects to break ground on the new factory in early 2018, marking the first greenfield aluminum rolling mill in the U.S. in more than 30 years.

By Kim Slowey • Aug. 11, 2017

GE delays Boston HQ tower construction

The decision was part of cost-cutting measures at the company and will push completion of the largest part of the project to 2021.

By Kim Slowey • Aug. 10, 2017

Crews break ground on Delta's $4B LaGuardia terminal

The new terminal is part of a broader overhaul to the New York City airport that is expected to be completed by 2021.

By Kim Slowey • Aug. 10, 2017

Procore is integrating wearables-maker Triax's worker-tracking tech

The partnership will enable companies that use both products to more easily manage data gathered from job-site operations.

By Hallie Busta • Aug. 9, 2017

IN offers $3.6M incentive package for $2.8B fertilizer factory

Former Gov. Mike Pence opposed financial incentives for Midwest Fertilizer to build a factory in the state, but the new leadership is moving ahead with plans.

By Kim Slowey • Aug. 9, 2017

European developers plan Chicago modular home development

The companies have five months to close on the deal, but their ability to develop the property remains to be seen.

By Kim Slowey • Aug. 9, 2017

Report: Construction leads US industries in struck-by deaths

More than 800 U.S. construction workers died as the result of struck-by incidents from 2011 to 2015.

By Kim Slowey • Aug. 9, 2017

Foxconn walks back statements about potential MI investment

The Taiwanese electronics manufacturer said Michigan is in contention for an autonomous vehicle research facility, but it is still exploring building in that state.

By Kim Slowey • Aug. 8, 2017

WeWork grows Seattle footprint with biggest deal yet

The 36-story tower is the co-working company's largest space so far, and it will include 23 floors dedicated to its co-living concept.

By Kim Slowey • Aug. 8, 2017

The Dotted Line: 4 ways to avoid suspension or debarment on federal contracts

It can be easier to comply with federal regulations up front than to deal with the fallout from debarment or suspension.

By Kim Slowey • Aug. 8, 2017

ConstructConnect lowers 2017 starts forecast amid infrastructure uncertainty

The civil engineering sector stands to gain from an expected program of federal infrastructure spending, but limited details so far has made forecasting difficult.

By Kim Slowey • Aug. 7, 2017

Toyota and Mazda to build a $1.6B US auto assembly plant

The companies have yet to pick a site for the shared facility, a move that represents more foreign companies bringing manufacturing capacity to the U.S.

By Kim Slowey • Aug. 7, 2017

This week in construction

We're exploring federal contracts, port construction and what active-adult buyers want, and we're checking in with a green alternative to big-box DIY retailers.

By Hallie Busta • Aug. 7, 2017

Construction adds 6K jobs in July as residential fuels growth

The month's employment figures were driven by residential construction, which added 5,100 positions to its payrolls.

By Mary Tyler March • Aug. 4, 2017

Lockheed Martin is building a $350M satellite plant in CO

The extra space will allow the government defense contractor to increase satellite production and reduce testing time. 

By Kim Slowey • Aug. 4, 2017

The search for a new FBI HQ could be back on

Officials from the GSA and FBI told a Senate panel they will develop a new plan within 120 days after the original land-swap deal was scrapped last month.

By Kim Slowey • Aug. 3, 2017