This week in construction

We're looking at Colorado condo defects legislation, home sales reports, AIA billings, contractor license requirements and roofing oversight laws.

By Emily Peiffer , Hallie Busta • May 22, 2017

The 50 States of Construction: Why CO aims to encourage new residents to put down roots

Lucas Mallory of PCL's Denver District discusses the revitalization of the stalled condo market and the challenges that come with increased building activity.

By Emily Peiffer • May 22, 2017

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Preconstruction

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

By Construction Dive staff

Frisco, TX approves 17-story luxury residential tower at Dallas Cowboys' HQ

The building — part of the Star in Frisco development — is the first high-rise approved by the city.

By Kim Slowey • May 22, 2017

Dodge Data: Construction starts tumble 13% in April

A drop-off in large nonbuilding projects drove the downturn in overall starts.

By Kim Slowey • May 22, 2017

Officials OK $670M master-planned community in Seattle suburb

The project will feature a lake peninsula as well as 1,500 homes, a hotel, retail space and an 850,000-square-foot lifestyle center.

By Kim Slowey • May 22, 2017

Opening of $2.6B Rams, Chargers stadium delayed to 2020

Record rainfall in Los Angeles caused the one-year delay, which could affect the city's plans to host Super Bowl LV.

By Kim Slowey • May 19, 2017

Developer proposes $10B 'Baltimore Renaissance' initiative

Kahan S. Dhillon Jr., managing partner of Regent Co., said his proposal could bring the city an extra $156 million in tax revenue each year.

By Kim Slowey • May 19, 2017

Bechtel tops ENR Top 400 Contractors list for 19th straight year

Total revenue of the Top 400 increased by 6.5% in 2016 to $366.41 billion, but revenue from foreign projects continued to fall.

By Kim Slowey • May 19, 2017

ConstructConnect lowers 2017 starts forecast due to weak Q1 activity

The group also cited the president's lack of movement regarding tax reform and infrastructure spending as another factor in the less-optimistic forecast.

By Kim Slowey • May 19, 2017

UPDATE: OSHA delays electronic recordkeeping rule deadline

The agency will suspend the filing deadline — originally scheduled for July 1 — in order to give employers more time to comply.

By Emily Peiffer , Hallie Busta • May 18, 2017

Turner & Townsend: NYC has world's highest construction costs

The New York City construction industry spent $43 billion in 2016, which represents a 3.5% increase from 2015 and is largely due to rising labor costs.

By Kim Slowey • May 18, 2017

Developer plans $1.3B VA mixed-use complex

The 2.8-million-square foot project is the latest in a series of Washington, DC-area developments that aim to meet growing demand for live-work-play options.

By Kim Slowey • May 18, 2017

A place to call home: How better design can aid the mission of supportive housing

The architects behind Washington, DC's La Casa discuss how they used design and programming to help build a supportive living space for the formerly homeless.

By Mary Tyler March • May 18, 2017

A push for prefab: Why offsite construction methods are moving to the mainstream

Growing interest among large corporate owners is helping to legitimize the small but growing segment of the industry.

By Kim Slowey • May 18, 2017

Thyssenkrupp proposes net-zero energy elevator concept

As buildings get taller, vertical transportation tech is in a race to keep up, and the German elevator maker's latest news combines operational and energy efficiency.

By Mary Tyler March • May 17, 2017

Q&A: How WeWork's construction team is using tech to scale up

Tim Dumatrait, head of construction for the coworking business, discusses how it's handling the surge in interest among larger firms for smaller-scale office space.

By Hallie Busta • May 17, 2017

Orange County, CA officials OK $178M civic center construction bond

Debt repayment on the bond, which came in $28 million higher than previous estimates, will cost local taxpayers $315 million to repay.

By Kim Slowey • May 17, 2017

KPMG to break ground on $430M Orlando, FL campus

The company's new training campus, which is slated for completion in late 2019, is expected to drive an additional 48,000 visits to the city each year.

By Kim Slowey • May 17, 2017

Developer plans $100M downtown Phoenix apartment high-rise

The tower, Arizona's second-tallest, is the latest new-construction project planned for downtown Phoenix as its thriving tech sector drives development.

By Kim Slowey • May 17, 2017

ConstructConnect: Nonresidential starts fall 7.2% in April

The commercial and industrial sectors were hit the hardest, with project values plummeting 35.4% and 72% month-over-month, respectively.

By Kim Slowey • May 17, 2017

Dow Chemical announces major investments in manufacturing facilities

The company will build a 600,000-metric-ton plastics plant either in Texas or Louisiana as well as an innovation center at its Midland, MI, headquarters.

By Kim Slowey • May 16, 2017

Study: Obama Presidential Center in Chicago to create 5K jobs during construction

The project, which will be complete by 2021, is expected to deliver a 10-year economic impact of $3.1 billion to the city.

By Kim Slowey • May 16, 2017

TX developer plans 135-acre mixed-use complex for Dallas suburb

The Strand, designed by Gensler, will feature a 3.5-million-square-foot "live-work-play" development with office, retail and residential space.

By Kim Slowey • May 16, 2017

The Dotted Line: What contractors need to know about the AIA's 2017 contracts revamp

The latest contract documents update, which occurs every 10 years, includes changes to insurance and bond provisions, termination fees and retainage.

By Kim Slowey • May 16, 2017

This week in construction

We're looking at the AIA Contract Documents update, Marriott's move to modular, social media marketing for construction pros, housing starts and more.

By Emily Peiffer , Hallie Busta • May 15, 2017