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What to consider before splitting up a subcontractor's scope of work
Sharing a portion of the project among more than one company requires a detailed contract and the spirit of cooperation.
By Kim Slowey • Oct. 12, 2017 -
$700M supertall tower in the works for Chicago
If approved and built, the 76-story, luxury residential high-rise would be the sixth-tallest building in Chicago.
By Kim Slowey • Oct. 12, 2017 -
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Careful collaboration before shovels hit dirt is key to a successful project, experts say.
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Arizona State University's new science building will conserve energy, water and carbon
Phoenix-based architecture firm Studio Ma designed the net-zero energy building, which will feature an air-purifying atrium biome.
By Laurie Cowin • Oct. 11, 2017 -
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Another round: How con-tech companies are winning over investors and contractors
The makers of the latest workflow tools and field hardware faced a tough sell early on, but have since seen interest grow.
By Hallie Busta • Oct. 11, 2017 -
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Q&A: Mortenson CEO Dan Johnson on stadiums, renewables and what's next for the company
The contractor has made big strides in new markets and has its sights set on continued growth.
By Mary Tyler March • Oct. 11, 2017 -
NV DOT plans road work near site of future Las Vegas Raiders stadium
The agency must still conduct an environmental review and purchase the necessary land, which could take up to two years.
By Kim Slowey • Oct. 11, 2017 -
A new tool could help contractors avoid lawsuits
Intraspexion, a document and email search software, aims to flag risky language that could lead to legal trouble later on.
By Kim Slowey • Oct. 11, 2017 -
FBI breaks ground on $100M ID data center
The new facility is part of Bureau plans to consolidate its several data centers into just three locations.
By Kim Slowey • Oct. 11, 2017 -
Canada's next tallest tower is ready to rise in Toronto
The 1,003-foot-tall structure will beat other inhabitable buildings in the city, though it will fall short of the CN communications and observation tower nearby.
By Kim Slowey • Oct. 10, 2017 -
AECOM proposes revamp of Los Angeles riverfront downtown
Existing property owners would work together to renew a 4-mile stretch along the waterway rather than redevelop it piecemeal.
By Kim Slowey • Oct. 10, 2017 -
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Winter is coming: How to protect workers, sites and schedules
As colder, wetter weather encroaches on much of the country, contractors should plan ahead to avoid costly delays and injuries.
By Kim Slowey • Oct. 10, 2017 -
Dodge Momentum Index falls again in September
The institutional and commercial construction activity tracked by the index is expected to rebound despite the current negative streak.
By Kim Slowey • Oct. 9, 2017 -
Kansas City International Airport preliminary terminal design released
The project must still win voter approval in November, and one city council member has questioned the progress being made to line up subs.
By Kim Slowey • Oct. 9, 2017 -
OSHA fines CA contractor and sub $87K in fatal wall collapse
The wall had been deemed an "imminent hazard" and the contractors were told to remove personnel from the area.
By Kim Slowey • Oct. 9, 2017 -
Bloomberg's new European HQ gets high marks for sustainability
It achieved the highest-ever BREEAM design-stage score for an office project, making it one of the most sustainable buildings of its type in the world.
By Kim Slowey • Oct. 9, 2017 -
Deep Dive
This week in construction
We're looking at preparing job sites and contracts for the winter, the state of con-tech investment and one way contractors today are doing more with less.
By Construction Dive staff • Oct. 9, 2017 -
McCarthy partners with Procore for operations management
More such partnerships are likely among contractors and software as a service providers as the former get more comfortable using cloud-based applications.
By Hallie Busta • Oct. 9, 2017 -
Construction adds 8K jobs in September
Industry and overall employment for the month dropped off sharply, likely in response to damage from Hurricanes Irma and Harvey.
By Mary Tyler March • Oct. 6, 2017 -
Kansas City, MO, eyes 4 potential downtown sites for new Royals stadium
Although content to remain at Kauffman Stadium, where they have played since 1973, the Major League Baseball team has discussed relocation in the past.
By Kim Slowey • Oct. 6, 2017 -
Report: Apple spent more than $1B on construction of new 'spaceship' HQ
The public building permit data BuildZoom reviewed does not include the cost of land, demolition or professional design services for the Cupertino, CA, project.
By Kim Slowey • Oct. 6, 2017 -
Facebook to build $1B data center in VA
The social media giant is expected to receive $19 million in tax breaks from the state through 2035 for its investment.
By Mary Tyler March • Oct. 6, 2017 -
Foxconn selects WI site for $10B display panel factory
The company has 90% of the 2,900 acres needed for the project under contract but is facing resistance from area homeowners who fear they'll have to relocate.
By Kim Slowey • Oct. 5, 2017 -
$500M NYC Lincoln Center overhaul gets the ax
Concerns over who would foot the bill and performance logistics for the venue scuttled the revamp in favor of smaller upgrades.
By Kim Slowey • Oct. 5, 2017 -
MIT researchers are testing new concrete mixes
Their goal is to determine how locally sourced additives can impact the material's strength in a way that can inform product specification on full-scale projects.
By Hallie Busta • Oct. 4, 2017 -
MO P3 is vying for a Hyperloop One route
The company has not indicated it is considering a route there, but the state hopes the move to secure public and private support puts it in contention.
By Mary Tyler March • Oct. 4, 2017
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