Architecture billings hit fifth-straight month of growth in June

The multifamily residential segment carried the increase in demand for design services, jumping from a reading of 51.3 to 57.1 for the month.

By Mary Tyler March • July 19, 2017

Baton Rouge, LA leads US cities in construction, extraction jobs

However, markets like Detroit may be a better bet for workers whose sole focus is construction, according to apartment listing and research company Abodo.

By Kim Slowey • July 19, 2017

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Preconstruction

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

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JLL will help bring pro cricket — and $2.4B of stadiums — to US

Developers are targeting eight cities where interest in the sport is already high for mixed-use stadium projects, with further plans for expansion.

By Kim Slowey • July 19, 2017

Downtown Detroit gearing up for $5.4B in development

Global real estate firm CBRE said at least 70 projects are underway or planned for the next three years as the Midwest city continues to rebound.

By Kim Slowey • July 19, 2017

Going green: What's in it for sports venue owners?

Athletics facilities are used for a few hours each week, yet the ability to reduce energy use and costs is clear. However, the bottom line isn't the only driver.

By Kim Slowey • July 18, 2017

Portland International Airport plans $1.3B expansion

The current terminal has not undergone a total renovation since it was built in 1956. The five-year project will include security updates and more gates.

By Kim Slowey • July 18, 2017

This week in construction

We took a look at green stadiums, clean room construction, preparing homes for smart tech, the latest industry reports and more.

By Hallie Busta • July 17, 2017

Shareholder sues Arconic in relation to deadly London apartment fire

The lawsuit seeks to recover losses in share value that occurred after the company announced it would no longer sell the panels installed at Grenfell Tower.

By Kim Slowey • July 17, 2017

The 50 States of Construction: How MN contractors tackle strong demand amid a 'talent war'

Tom Emison, vice president of strategy and innovation at Kraus-Anderson, discusses how to approach recruitment amid strong demand and tight labor.

By Emily Peiffer • July 17, 2017

Construction material prices bounce back in June

An increase in crude petroleum prices drove the sixth month of growth in the last seven months.

By Kim Slowey • July 14, 2017

Casino giant plans $400M Aqueduct 'racino' expansion

Resorts World's New York City casino will see the addition of a 400-room, four-star hotel, restaurant and retail space, and more slot machines.

By Kim Slowey • July 14, 2017

WeWork raises $760M for popular coworking model

The company wants to be a design-build partner for its office build-outs, which are getting bigger as clients grow and global companies reach out for space.

By Kim Slowey • July 14, 2017

Q&A: From the classroom to the studio, one young pro's quest to learn

One construction management student shares how she's taking to the airwaves to promote women in the field.

By Mary Tyler March • July 13, 2017

$1B Vista Tower developer plans four more Chicago high-rises

The tallest of the buildings Magellan proposed is an 80-story hotel and condo tower, with all slated for the company's 28-acre Lakeshore East development.

By Kim Slowey • July 13, 2017

America's Pledge to take up Paris accord mission

The independent program will measure carbon emissions produced by U.S. cities, states and businesses to comply with the terms of the Paris Agreement.

By Kim Slowey • July 13, 2017

Ensuring better quality and consistent quantities in construction

A new industry standard launches this month, defining a universal system for presenting the cost of construction.

July 13, 2017

Faraday Future shelves plans for $1B North Las Vegas factory

The company is looking for an existing manufacturing plant that can get production underway sooner than building a new facility would allow.

By Kim Slowey • July 12, 2017

Environmental reviewers OK Silicon Valley landfill housing development

The 9.2-million-square-foot project would bring up to 1,680 housing units to Santa Clara, CA, and be the largest such housing development in the Bay Area.

By Mary Tyler March • July 12, 2017

Los Angeles preps to host either 2024 or 2028 Olympic Games

Central to the city's bid is its ability to transport visitors, leading it to accelerate infrastructure projects already underway. 

By Kim Slowey • July 12, 2017

Dodge Momentum Index keeps climbing with 1% bump in June

The institutional sector once again drove the uptick with a gain of 4.8%, which made up for a 1.3% loss in commercial. 

By Kim Slowey • July 12, 2017

The Dotted Line: How force majeure contract clauses can plan for the unexpected

Contractors who haven't examined their contracts could be in for a surprise if they expect financial compensation for many events that delay work.

By Kim Slowey • July 11, 2017

GSA kills plan for new $2B FBI headquarters

The plan was stalled after an audit by the GSA's inspector general called into question the viability of a proposed building swap.

By Kim Slowey • July 11, 2017

Developer convicted of fraud in Hartford, CT soccer stadium debacle

A jury found that James C. Duckett Jr. defrauded the city out of hundreds of thousands of dollars in a failed redevelopment of a downtown baseball park.

By Kim Slowey • July 11, 2017

This week in construction

We'll look at force majeure contract clauses, lot optimization, the top challenges facing homebuilders and a concept plan for a mass-timber tower in Chicago.

By Emily Peiffer , Hallie Busta • July 10, 2017

Report: US construction industry trending positive through rest of 2017

Contractors are still confident enough in the market to leave plenty of room for profit and overhead in their bids, according to Rider Levett Bucknall.

By Kim Slowey • July 10, 2017