Skanska to begin construction on $151M Houston mixed-use tower

Bank of America will anchor the 35-story, Gensler-designed project, which is the first building in Houston to earn LEED v4 Platinum pre-certification.

By Kim Slowey • April 17, 2017

The 50 States of Construction: How competition, steady demand are defining the TX market

Linbeck President and CEO David Stueckler explores the state's economic resilience, regulations that could alter the industry and public sector optimism.

By Emily Peiffer • April 17, 2017

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Preconstruction

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

By Construction Dive staff

AECOM announces new federal construction division

Vern Kuehn, a former Kiewit executive, will lead the engineering and construction giant's new business unit.

By Kim Slowey • April 17, 2017

Related Group cancels Miami luxury condo project

The developer's decision to axe the Auberge Residences is another sign that the area's luxury condo market could be slowing down.

By Kim Slowey • April 17, 2017

Developer proposes $500M twin condo tower project in Denver

Real estate experts hope the Renzo Renzi undertaking will encourage more condo development in Denver, which has been stifled by a state construction defects law. 

By Kim Slowey • April 13, 2017

Why industrial construction is so 'hot' right now

The booming e-commerce market, an uptick in the number of states with legalized marijuana and an increase in global trade has led to a surge in the sector.

By Kim Slowey • April 13, 2017

How colleges, companies can work together to develop future construction leaders

A combination of classroom experience and practical input from professionals can prepare students for a successful career and offer firms access to top talent.

By Kim Slowey • April 13, 2017

Rezoning proposal in NYC neighborhood could threaten planned skyscraper

The East River 50s Alliance filed a proposal with the Department of City Planning to ban commercial development and institute a height cap on new construction.

By Kim Slowey • April 13, 2017

Value of NYC existing-building work climbs to $9.3B in 2016

Permit data indicates that commercial projects represented the largest share of alterations and renovations in the city last year.

By Kim Slowey • April 13, 2017

A walk through Autodesk's Pier 9 digifab lab in San Francisco

The software juggernaut is testing the future of digital fabrication technology on a rehabbed pier in the city's Embarcadero district, with more such facilities to come.

By Hallie Busta • April 12, 2017

Chicago to power city-owned buildings with 100% renewable energy

Beginning next year, the city will start acquiring renewable energy and investing in on-site generation to offset the demand from about 900 properties.

By Robert Walton , Mary Tyler March • April 12, 2017

Construction begins on $20M San Antonio tech campus

The Port of San Antonio hopes the site's proximity to Lackland Air Force Base will draw interest among potential tenants, both local and national.

By Jean Thilmany • April 12, 2017

Lotte World Tower elevator takes riders 121 stories in 1 minute

New technology has today's elevators moving more efficiently than ever before, and the Seoul, South Korea, tower is just the latest example.

By Jean Thilmany • April 12, 2017

Staten Island, NY sees $1.6B surge in new waterfront project investment

Officials characterized the outlay as a "never-before-seen level of investment in the area" and predicted it will generate more than 2,000 jobs.

By Kim Slowey • April 12, 2017

Developers facing tougher multifamily lending landscape

Although construction lending for large developments has tightened, there are still opportunities for projects with strong fundamentals.

By Kim Slowey • April 12, 2017

Hotel phase of $1.5B mixed-use Frisco Station project in TX kicks off

When complete, the complex will include 650 hotel rooms, 2,400 homes, a 40-acre medical complex and 300,000 square feet of retail, dining and entertainment space.

By Kim Slowey • April 12, 2017

NY, TX dominate 2016 commercial development

Nationwide, the commercial real estate sector added $861 billion to the U.S. gross domestic product and supported 6.25 million jobs last year.

By Kim Slowey • April 12, 2017

Developer's plans for 60-story, mixed-use Chicago tower denied

A city alderman, who said he would not support the high-density project, suggested that Symmetry Development and SOM come up with a single-use alternative.

By Kim Slowey • April 11, 2017

Boston mayor pushes for legislation to allow construction of city's tallest residential tower

The legislation would allow Millennium Partners' 750-foot-tall building to cast a shadow across Boston Common and the Public Garden.

By Kim Slowey • April 11, 2017

NYC commission proposes $22B transformation of Rikers Island into LaGuardia runway

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced last week that the city would begin a 10-year shutdown of the beleaguered jail complex.

By Kim Slowey • April 11, 2017

Construction begins on massive North Hollywood, CA mixed-use development

When complete in 2019, the complex will offer 800,000 square feet of commercial space and more than 815,000 square feet of residential space.

By Kim Slowey • April 11, 2017

The Dotted Line: How to avoid schedule delays through careful planning, effective contracts

Construction companies should determine the biggest risks to their schedules, steps to achieve timely completion and the legal consequences of failing to deliver.

By Kim Slowey • April 11, 2017

This week in construction

We're looking at material prices, schedule management, digital home sales tools and how post-secondary education is molding the industry's future leaders.

By Emily Peiffer , Hallie Busta • April 10, 2017

Crews top off San Francisco's $1B Salesforce Tower — the tallest building west of Chicago

The project, managed by Clark Construction, will be the most expensive building in the city and is aiming for LEED Platinum certification.

By Kim Slowey • April 10, 2017

Dodge Momentum Index rises for sixth-consecutive month

The institutional sector once again drove the overall increase in nonresidential projects in the planning stages, compensating for a dip in the commercial segment.

By Kim Slowey • April 10, 2017