Commercial Building: Page 185
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Texas unveils $61B plan to rebuild following Harvey
Three "coastal spines" to control flooding, new reservoirs and buying out properties are some of the key elements to the rebuilding plan.
By Laurie Cowin • Nov. 7, 2017 -
Ford family joins Dan Gilbert in Detroit MLS bid
The move could scrap previous plans to build a $1 billion stadium on the site of a downtown jail if the team takes up Ford's offering to play at Ford Field.
By Kim Slowey • Nov. 6, 2017 -
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Careful collaboration before shovels hit dirt is key to a successful project, experts say.
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US affirms final tariffs on Canadian softwood lumber
In a victory for American mills, the U.S. International Trade Commission ruled that Canadian imports hurt the U.S. lumber industry.
By Mary Tyler March • Nov. 6, 2017 -
House GOP tax reform bill would kill tax-exempt stadium bonds
High-profile projects like the Atlanta Falcons' Mercedes-Benz Stadium and the Detroit Red Wings' Little Caesars Arena have secured millions in bond financing.
By Kim Slowey • Nov. 6, 2017 -
Construction adds 11,000 jobs to October payrolls
The month's ebb in employment points to a growing cause for concern in the industry's lagging ability to recruit qualified workers.
By Mary Tyler March • Nov. 3, 2017 -
Dodge: 2018 construction starts will climb to $765B
Dodge referred to the industry's trend toward more measured growth as a "mature stage of expansion."
By Kim Slowey • Nov. 2, 2017 -
Port Canaveral plans $2.5B expansion and overhaul
The plan would see three new $150 million cruise ship terminals and updates to its dining and retail establishments, among others.
By Kim Slowey • Nov. 2, 2017 -
Deep Dive
How prefab products get from offsite to onsite — and who's responsible for their safety
When it comes to transporting modular units, the process is significantly more complicated than simply loading them on a truck and taking off for the job site.
By Kim Slowey • Nov. 2, 2017 -
Construction spending ticks up in September
Despite the overall increase in construction spending, the figure has seen steady declines for much of the past year.
By Laurie Cowin • Nov. 2, 2017 -
Seminole Tribe of Florida plans $1.5B Hard Rock expansion featuring guitar-shaped hotel
The project will take the room count to 1,300, add a live performance venue and beach club, double the casino size and replace the entertainment center.
By Kim Slowey • Nov. 2, 2017 -
Columbus, OH, tests plan to increase apprenticeships, local hires
An $8 million firehouse project will be the proving ground for the new construction apprenticeship and local employment plan.
By Kim Slowey • Nov. 2, 2017 -
Hyperloop route construction to begin in 2019
It's still unclear where construction will take place, though a route connecting Cheyenne, WY, to Denver and Pueblo, CO, is a strong contender.
By Mary Tyler March • Nov. 1, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Q&A: What the evolving con-tech industry looks like to one new Aconex exec
With up-and-coming technologies, Garrett Harley explains why now is an exciting time to be in construction technology.
By Laurie Cowin • Nov. 1, 2017 -
This new robot can tie rebar on bridges — and cut labor hours in half
The robotic arm needs the supervision of only one worker, halving labor hours and reducing injuries workers may incur while straddling rebar frames.
By Laurie Cowin • Nov. 1, 2017 -
New York City construction spending to hit $150B by 2019
Total investment is expected to reach $45.3 billion by the end of this year, the second-highest value in the city's history.
By Kim Slowey • Nov. 1, 2017 -
NY Scaffold Law can add millions of dollars to projects
The Tappan Zee Bridge project alone is expected to cost approximately $200 million in insurance to cover Scaffold Law claims.
By Laurie Cowin • Oct. 31, 2017 -
Construction workers among most susceptible to opioid abuse
While the U.S. faces a national opioid epidemic, the construction industry and its workers are among those who are being hit hardest by its ramifications.
By Mary Tyler March • Oct. 31, 2017 -
Denver construction permit values soar past $3B
Permitted construction activity in 2017 is set to surpass 2016's full-year value of $3.65 billion.
By Kim Slowey • Oct. 31, 2017 -
Deep Dive
From warehouse to worksite: 5 key takeaways from the Offsite Construction Expo
With tight deadlines and limited resources, a growing number of contractors are turning to the delivery method to stay ahead of their competitors.
By Mary Tyler March • Oct. 31, 2017 -
81% of construction pros say they would consider leaving their current role
Culture, benefits and career growth outweighed salary as a motivator for professionals staying in or leaving their current positions, according to Hays US.
By Kim Slowey • Oct. 31, 2017 -
University of Oregon reveals plans for $1B science, research facility
The 160,000-square-foot project will be completed in phases, the first of which will be a $225 million set of buildings connected by a glass terrace.
By Kim Slowey • Oct. 31, 2017 -
$2B NYC Waldorf Astoria overhaul ready for November start
AECOM Tishman will oversee the three-year conversion, which includes transforming 1,000 rooms into condominiums.
By Kim Slowey • Oct. 31, 2017 -
Saudi Arabia announces $500B plan to build a new megacity
Leaders are talking with global companies like Amazon and Alibaba to develop technologies for the new city, which could span more than 10,000 square miles.
By Katie Pyzyk • Oct. 30, 2017 -
ABC: Q3 growth in GDP is helping maintain construction industry pace
The increase in nonresidential fixed investment reflected greater investment in equipment and intellectual property, rather than in structures.
By Kim Slowey • Oct. 30, 2017 -
American Dream Miami construction pushed back another year
The project's billing as an "entertainment destination" has triggered issues with land use and zoning, which developers hope to resolve by the year's end.
By Kim Slowey • Oct. 30, 2017
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