Why some P3s go bad — and how to avoid a project failure

Public-private partnerships are still a somewhat new delivery method in the U.S., and public and private entities are figuring out how to execute them effectively.

By Kim Slowey • June 15, 2017

How construction companies are shaping the workflow software of the future

A look at Autodesk's Project IQ shows how machine learning could transform the building process.

By Hallie Busta • June 14, 2017

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Recruiting, retention and training in construction

A roundup on articles focus on recruiting and retention for construction.

By Construction Dive staff

Tishman Speyer uses VR, 3-D models to help sell new condos

The Lumina project in San Francisco leverages Decorist technology to allow potential buyers to see interior design options virtually.

By Emily Peiffer • June 14, 2017

Building a path: How targeted events can draw women into construction

Companies can encourage women and girls to enter the industry by tailoring programs to show them potential career opportunities.

By Mary Tyler March • June 14, 2017

Report: Gender diversity in architecture improved in 2016

However, the percentage of non-white newly licensed architects remained unchanged.

By Kim Slowey • June 14, 2017

ConstructConnect: May nonresidential starts climb 5%

The institutional segment led the month's gains with a 16.4% bump, but a 4.5% dip in the heavy engineering sector tempered overall growth.

By Kim Slowey • June 14, 2017

MedStar Georgetown wins approval for $567M DC hospital expansion

Construction on the 477,000-square-foot project will begin in January 2018, with expected completion in 2021.

By Kim Slowey • June 14, 2017

Seattle's Space Needle to undergo $100M renovation

Work on the iconic structure, which was built for the 1962 World's Fair, should be complete next summer.

By Kim Slowey • June 14, 2017

Construction material prices hold steady in May

Crude petroleum and unprocessed energy material costs took a sharp downturn for the month, offsetting five-straight months of overall price growth.

By Mary Tyler March • June 13, 2017

The Dotted Line: How to juggle resources across projects and stay on schedule

Communication and planning are key for both general contractors and subs to stay on pace amid an environment of booming demand and limited resources.

By Kim Slowey • June 13, 2017

North Miami Beach officials greenlight 19-story, mixed-use project

Developers continue to secure support for large-scale developments in the area — but only as long as they're in highly sought-after locations.

By Kim Slowey • June 13, 2017

Developer snags $43M construction loan for $1.5B WA mixed-use project

Gramor Development has performed infrastructure work for Waterfront Vancouver and will now move forward with an office building and luxury apartment tower.

By Kim Slowey • June 13, 2017

CO court ruling on defects case could help jump-start condo construction

Supporters of the ruling say it could reduce the frivolous lawsuits that have all but halted condo construction in the state.

By Kim Slowey • June 13, 2017

Ochsner Health plans $100M Baton Rouge, LA expansion

Project officials said the expansion reflects an industry shift from inpatient to outpatient care.

By Kim Slowey • June 12, 2017

The 50 States of Construction: Why robust demand is driving CA contractors to focus on efficiency

DPR management committee member Mike Humphrey explores the current supply-chain bottleneck, building for the tech sector and the future of the booming market.

By Emily Peiffer • June 12, 2017

$310M Kansas City, MO convention hotel moving forward

Tourism officials said the city is losing out on convention business and that hotel construction must begin as soon as possible so that it can compete for shows.

By Kim Slowey • June 12, 2017

Fortune 500 features 7 engineering, construction companies

Fluor once again came out on top within the sector at No. 149 overall — six spots higher than in the previous year's ranking.

By Kim Slowey • June 12, 2017

This week in construction

We're looking at how to juggle multiple projects at once, what happens when P3s fail, a new risk management software for the job site and more.

By Emily Peiffer , Hallie Busta • June 12, 2017

Developer revives plan for 17-story mixed-use tower in Bethesda, MD

JBG Cos. first secured approval for the project — which will feature 475 apartments and 21,000 square feet of retail — in 2013, but it halted progress in 2015.

By Kim Slowey • June 9, 2017

Construction staff wages expected to rise 3.4% in 2017

Some positions, especially those that are field-related, have seen even higher rates of increases, according to research firm PAS.

By Kim Slowey • June 9, 2017

Seattle mayor selects Oak View Group's $564M bid for KeyArena renovation

The developer was left as the only contender for the project after Seattle Partners withdrew its bid from consideration.

By Kim Slowey • June 9, 2017

Median construction worker age on par with US workforce — for now

Workers in the Northeast and parts of the Midwest are trending older, raising questions as to whether the industry is sufficiently preparing its labor pipeline.

By Mary Tyler March • June 8, 2017

US industrial construction climbs to a 10-year high

E-commerce companies are largely driving the demand for built-to-suit, high-performance distribution centers.

By Kim Slowey • June 8, 2017

Dodge Momentum Index recovers lost ground in May

Economists predict the commercial segment will continue to grow, though at a slower pace and despite a cooldown in occupancies and rents.

By Kim Slowey • June 8, 2017

CO convention center expansion costs double to $233M

Officials attributed the cost increase to the skilled-labor shortage in Denver, climbing steel prices and building code requirements.

By Kim Slowey • June 8, 2017