OSHA delays silica rule enforcement

The regulation is in play as of Sept. 23, but the agency said it won't yet fine companies taking steps toward meeting its requirements.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 2, 2017

Developer proposes 90-story tower for Denver

If Greenwich Realty Capital's luxury residential project is approved, it would rise more than 30 stories above the city's tallest building.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 29, 2017

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Preconstruction

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

By Construction Dive staff

NY county enacts local hiring requirement

The Buffalo-area regulation applies to projects in the county that have at least three employees and cost more than $250,000.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 29, 2017

Study: Demand for construction trades will continue to climb

The employment future looks bright for construction trades through 2030 — but less so for their bosses. 

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 29, 2017

Are P3s 'more trouble than they're worth'?

We recap our latest coverage of the method in light of the president's recent comments calling into question his stance on using private funds for public works.

By Mary Tyler March • Sept. 28, 2017

NYC Council passes revised construction safety legislation

Non-union and developer groups have opposed the union-supported measure, which requires at least 40 hours of training for construction workers in the city.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 28, 2017

Conflicting federal court rulings muddy surety bond issues

U.S. District Courts in Kansas and South Carolina issued diverging rulings on an issue involving arbitration in settling a bond claim.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 28, 2017

AECOM CEO: 'Complexity' of hurricane rebuilding shouldn't be underestimated

The company has employees on the ground in Florida and Texas assessing damage to shipping channels and water, power and transportation infrastructure.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 28, 2017

Survey: Cost still a 'major barrier' to green building

Construction management firm Structure Tone's annual survey also found fewer respondents as concerned with resiliency now than they were in 2016.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 28, 2017

The future of the company town is high-tech and amenity-rich

But providing employment, housing and lifestyle options in close proximity may not be enough to attract and retain today's workers.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 28, 2017

Modular builder Katerra plans mass-timber plant

The move aims to help scale production of CLT and could see the multifamily builder entering new categories, such as hospitality and retail.

By Hallie Busta • Sept. 27, 2017

This concept timber tower would filter water in NYC

The tower's lattice structure is made up of a glulam helix, a structural steel core, a transparent PVC skin and a concrete base and stabilizing cables.

By Hallie Busta • Sept. 27, 2017

The 50 States of Construction: Tight labor and big jobs keep IA contractors busy

Weitz Executive Vice President Mike Tousley explains how the state's low unemployment rate and strong demand is impacting construction.

By Hallie Busta • Sept. 27, 2017

Boston's South End and Seaport District see major development

Heavy development activity in the Seaport District, in particular, has city officials looking at solutions for managing traffic congestion.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 27, 2017

NYCFC in bid to develop soccer stadium near NY's Belmont Park

The Major League Soccer club isn't the only professional team that wants to develop the site, which is located away from the city center and public transit.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 27, 2017

Construction falls lead OSHA's top safety violations for 2017

Four of the agency's top 10 workplace violations recorded this year are specific to construction.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 27, 2017

Texas Rangers reveal design for new $1B ballpark and prepare to break ground

The new ballpark will seat 41,000 people — 9,000 fewer than the Rangers' current home — for a more intimate fan experience.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 26, 2017

DC named LEED construction capital of the US

The certification accounts for 40% of the nation's green construction economic contribution, and it is forecast to contribute $30 million to the U.S. GDP by 2018.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 26, 2017

Rev up job site productivity

A new approach in the field, made possible by a single platform in the cloud, will increase productivity while also ensuring complete visibility and control across the entire project lifecycle.

Sept. 26, 2017

Edgemoor wins Kansas City Council vote for $1B KCI terminal

Selection committee documents revealed that the group was not the initial top pick for the airport upgrade, raising questions about the awards process.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 25, 2017

Legal fees rise as San Francisco's Millennium Tower continues to sink

Transbay Joint Powers Authority has spent $3.5 million to defend against claims that its transit center project is causing the 58-story tower to settle aggressively.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 25, 2017

Mercedes-Benz plans $1B investment in US electric vehicle production

The outlay includes a 1 million-square-foot electric car battery factory in Tuscaloosa, AL, and the expansion of an existing plant nearby.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 25, 2017

This week in construction

We examined how infrastructure can help in the event of natural disasters, innovations in bridge construction and the future of the American factory town.

By Construction Dive staff • Sept. 25, 2017

Billionaire Dan Gilbert pledges 24K jobs for $2.1B in Detroit projects

Of those temporary and permanent positions, 15,000 would be in construction for the four downtown developments in question.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 22, 2017

Dodge: Construction starts fall 2% in August

Institutional projects like New York City's massive Moynihan Train Hall conversion led nonresidential building to a 14% month-over-month increase in value.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 22, 2017