Overtime rule: 1 year after injunction, what happened — and what comes next?

One year ago, the rule was blocked by a federal district court judge. For all the drama of that decision, the year following has been strangely slow and winding.

By Kathryn Moody • Nov. 21, 2017

Boston's Fenway Center could break ground before the end of 2017

Twenty years in the making, the project's first phase would see the construction of two residential towers with a combined total of 313 units.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 21, 2017

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Top 5 stories from Construction Dive

Construction Dive editors curate some of the industry’s top stories from this year.

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Labor unions commit $1M to safeguard foreign workers' temporary protected status

The group will support legislation introduced by three Democratic senators that would allow some TPS immigrants to apply for permanent residency.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 20, 2017

Portland, OR, development would feature city's tallest skyscraper

The 5-million-square-foot project will include mixed-use buildings and a new post office, in addition to the two walkway-linked towers.  

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 20, 2017

5 Takeaways from Autodesk University

Autodesk's annual flagship event offered lessons in transportation, technology, automation, international projects and more.

By Laurie Cowin • Nov. 20, 2017

Foxconn requests AV lane as part of $10B WI factory deal

State transportation officials say they have submitted an application to the federal government to assess the resources needed to procure an AV lane.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 17, 2017

Progress continues on 475-acre AV testing site in FL

Construction on SunTrax, a $42 million site for researching and testing emerging transportation technologies, is expected to be fully complete by spring 2019. 

By Katie Pyzyk • Nov. 17, 2017

How do you create 5 million apprenticeships? 3 practical considerations

While most employers may now be aware of apprenticeships, many still have questions about how to implement them and what they should look like.

By Kathryn Moody • Nov. 17, 2017

University of Illinois proposes $1.2B expansion, renovation plan

The plan would involve work on 50 existing buildings, an Olympic sports center, new residence halls and two new autonomous shuttle routes, among other things.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 17, 2017

Convention authority officials pick design team for Las Vegas expansion

The convention center design includes an $860 million expansion phase followed by a renovation phase that will wrap up in 2023.  

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 17, 2017

Acosta: Silica rule lawsuit 'close to a resolution'

The Labor Secretary's assurance comes just over a month after a panel of judges told plaintiffs fighting against the rule it would be difficult to make their case.

By Mary Tyler March • Nov. 16, 2017

Hyperloop firm partners with CO to create high-speed tube system in Denver

Unlike other commuter hyperloop proposals, Arrivo's system would transport travelers — and their cars — up to 200 mph.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 16, 2017

CA bill would require state contractors to use low-carbon construction materials

Contractors bidding on state projects would have to prove that the materials they're using are produced at or below average greenhouse gas emissions.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 16, 2017

Chicago crews erect 60th crane this year

The number of cranes is directly related to Chicago's high-rise building boom, and the total is expected to increase with more residential projects underway.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 16, 2017

Why data center construction is 'where the action is'

As the number of our connected devices increases, the need for more infrastructure supporting them is only going to grow.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 16, 2017

HP Mars Home Planet announces conceptual design phase winners

Participants submitted conceptual designs for buildings, vehicles, smart cities and transportation systems that could support 1 million humans on Mars.

By Laurie Cowin • Nov. 16, 2017

Does Excusable Delay Always Negate Compensable Delay?

Bruce Jervis, editor of Construction Claims Advisor, discusses the impacts of delays caused outside of contractors control.

By Bruce Jervis • Nov. 15, 2017

Triax partners with Autodesk, debuts IoT-connected sensor

Triax's new Spot-r EquipTag will transmit real-time data on the location and activity of workers and equipment to models in BIM 360.

By Mary Tyler March • Nov. 15, 2017

AECOM, HTC announce plans to develop VR for AEC industry

Developers will produce virtual reality technologies at a lab in Taiwan geared toward aiding the AEC sector in planning, building and maintaining structures.

By Mary Tyler March • Nov. 15, 2017

Developer plans $2.5B mixed-use project for NJ riverfront brownfield site

The 5-million-square-foot development will be the largest mixed-use project in the state and one of New Jersey's biggest brownfield remediation efforts.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 15, 2017

Infrastructure, utility construction expected to drive 2018 starts

ConstructConnect's Q3 forecast slates 2018 starts to increase 4.8%, with growth in the residential, nonresidential and heavy/civil engineering sectors.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 15, 2017

Facebook ups investment in NM data center to $1B

The social media giant's new plans represent a tripling of its original investment.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 15, 2017

Exxon Mobil JV underway with $10B TX ethane steam cracker plant

Once complete, the plant will employ approximately 600 people and be the world's largest of its kind. 

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 15, 2017

How Shawmut brought the new interactive NFL Experience to Times Square

To design and build the attraction in one of New York City's busiest hotspots, project teams required significant up-front planning and clear communication.

By Laurie Cowin • Nov. 15, 2017

Architecture billings rebound in October

Slight increases in the report's new project inquiries and new design contracts readings point to robust activity in the coming months.

By Mary Tyler March • Nov. 15, 2017