'Big Build' set to bring $2B of investment to Minneapolis by 2025

The building boom is expected to create a new 120-block downtown neighborhood, anchored by the Vikings stadium and a mixed-use complex.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 30, 2017

Foxconn to submit site plans for first phase of $10B plant by Dec. 1

The company has previously stated its factory complex will include four facilities, but Foxconn also intends to expand in the future.  

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 30, 2017

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

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Europe completes its first 3-D printed building

Dubbed the Building on Demand, the mixed-use structure's walls took only 50 hours to print on-site.

By Mary Tyler March • Nov. 29, 2017

5 of our favorite projects that opened in 2017

From stadiums to tech campuses, take a look at some of the most interesting and innovative buildings that wrapped up construction this year.

By Mary Tyler March • Nov. 29, 2017

Chicago lands United Soccer League team, stadium as part of Amazon HQ2 bid

The stadium is intended to be part of a larger proposed live-work-play environment meant to draw in fans and tenants to the area.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 29, 2017

Following hurricanes, construction trainees get fast-tracked into the workforce

Colleges in hurricane-hit areas have accelerated training to help rebuilding efforts, with plans for students to return to complete degrees later.

By Riia O'Donnell • Nov. 29, 2017

Developers plan $400M mixed-use complex near Minneapolis race track

Canterbury Commons would take up 380 acres in Shakopee, MN, with its first phase including multifamily housing, retail space and an office park.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 29, 2017

Trump administration eyes changes to wage and hour issues

After a slow start, the new administration is now taking steps to make good on its promise to undo some Obama-era FLSA initiatives.

By Kate Tornone • Nov. 28, 2017

EEOC publishes best practices for preventing, responding to sexual harassment

It's critical that employers implement policies to combat harassment and to create safeguards against those who abuse such policies.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett , Mary Tyler March • Nov. 28, 2017

Amazon's HQ2 received billions of dollars in incentive offerings from these cities, states

At $7 billion, New Jersey officials have offered the highest-dollar incentive program, followed by Irvine, CA, Philadelphia, and the state of Maryland.

By Mary Tyler March • Nov. 28, 2017

Los Angeles kicks off seismic program with compliance notices

There are an estimated 1,200 concrete buildings that fall under the new seismic retrofit ordinance, which is the first of its kind enacted in the U.S.  

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 28, 2017

Sasol cancels plans for $15B LA gas plant

The company said it would focus its U.S. efforts, for now, on its $11 billion Louisiana ethane processing plant, which is already under construction.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 28, 2017

Atlanta children's health system reveals $1.3B campus master plan

The new medical campus in Brookhaven, GA, will be the most expensive facility built in the state's history.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 27, 2017

Detroit City Council authorizes $520M Dan Gilbert jail land swap

The project is still in flux, however, as city and county officials await a decision over jail bond proceeds from the Internal Revenue Service.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 27, 2017

Despite recognizing apps' importance, most firms don't use them for safety training

Apps, especially those that can gamify the process, will be increasingly important for training the next generations of construction workers.

By Mary Tyler March • Nov. 22, 2017

Construction execs: Technology can help close performance gap

U.S. executives indicate that integrated project management systems, followed by BIM, will deliver the greatest return on investment.

By Laurie Cowin • Nov. 22, 2017

October construction starts drop 9%

The month's slowdown was expected following an unsustainable surge in September's nonresidential starts. 

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 22, 2017

Overtime rule: 1 year after injunction, what happened — and what comes next?

One year ago, the rule was blocked by a federal district court judge. For all the drama of that decision, the year following has been strangely slow and winding.

By Kathryn Moody • Nov. 21, 2017

The 2017 gift guide for the construction pro in your life

From devices to keep you going on the job site, to wearables for all climates, these gift ideas are sure to please.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 21, 2017

Boston's Fenway Center could break ground before the end of 2017

Twenty years in the making, the project's first phase would see the construction of two residential towers with a combined total of 313 units.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 21, 2017

Labor unions commit $1M to safeguard foreign workers' temporary protected status

The group will support legislation introduced by three Democratic senators that would allow some TPS immigrants to apply for permanent residency.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 20, 2017

Portland, OR, development would feature city's tallest skyscraper

The 5-million-square-foot project will include mixed-use buildings and a new post office, in addition to the two walkway-linked towers.  

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 20, 2017

5 Takeaways from Autodesk University

Autodesk's annual flagship event offered lessons in transportation, technology, automation, international projects and more.

By Laurie Cowin • Nov. 20, 2017

Progress continues on 475-acre AV testing site in FL

Construction on SunTrax, a $42 million site for researching and testing emerging transportation technologies, is expected to be fully complete by spring 2019. 

By Katie Pyzyk • Nov. 17, 2017

Foxconn requests AV lane as part of $10B WI factory deal

State transportation officials say they have submitted an application to the federal government to assess the resources needed to procure an AV lane.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 17, 2017