$600M Live! Casino and Hotel Philadelphia cleared for 2018 construction

Located near the city's major stadiums, some bill the development as the nation's first comprehensive gaming, resort, entertainment and sports destination.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 8, 2017

Dodge: Projects ready to come online will support 2018 growth

Twenty $100 million-plus projects entered the planning stage in October — twice the number reported in September.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 8, 2017

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$2B development project breaks ground in HI

Koa Ridge will include residences, utility and other infrastructure upgrades, an elementary school, a hospital and commercial and retail space.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 8, 2017

How the rise of fringe sports is giving construction firms the chance to score

With the rise of Major League Soccer and even cricket on the U.S. horizon, contractors and designers are seeing new ways to shake up stadium construction.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 7, 2017

Microsoft mixed reality headset accessory to debut next year

The existing headset device recently gained certification as protective eyewear, allowing the company to expand its reach to 2 billion "firstline" workers.

By Mary Tyler March , Laurie Cowin • Nov. 7, 2017

OSHA proposes $106K fine to ID contractor for trench safety violations

The agency's inspectors found workers in 7-foot-deep trenches with no cave-in protection, ladders, ramps, stairs or any other safe means of egress.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 7, 2017

Hudson Yards tower officially underway, loses 'supertall' designation

A redesign of 3 Hudson Boulevard lopped off 13 floors, reducing the office tower's planned height from 1,050 feet to 940 feet.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 7, 2017

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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