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$2.4B Newark, NJ airport terminal revamp kicks off
Newark Liberty joins the list of airports that are renovating their facilities or building new ones to accommodate more passengers and upgrade services.
By Kim Slowey • June 15, 2017 -
CBRE office is Vancouver, Canada's first WELL Building
The global real estate firm's 30,000-square-foot space earned Gold certification under the WELL category for new and existing interiors.
By Kim Slowey • June 15, 2017 -
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Careful collaboration before shovels hit dirt is key to a successful project, experts say.
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$900M housing development breaks ground in Boston's Seaport District
Echelon Seaport will be the second-largest housing complex in the area and will deliver much-needed, for-sale residential inventory.
By Kim Slowey • June 15, 2017 -
Las Vegas authority approves $1.4B convention center expansion
The massive overhaul will include a 1.4-million-square-foot addition as well as the renovation of the existing 3.2-million-square-foot facility.
By Kim Slowey • June 15, 2017 -
University of Arizona greenlights $300M for campus projects
The largest piece of the program will be delivered as a public-private partnership between the school and American Campus Communities.
By Kim Slowey • June 15, 2017 -
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Deep DiveHow construction companies are shaping the workflow software of the future
A look at Autodesk's Project IQ shows how machine learning could transform the building process.
By Hallie Busta • June 14, 2017 -
Tishman Speyer uses VR, 3-D models to help sell new condos
The Lumina project in San Francisco leverages Decorist technology to allow potential buyers to see interior design options virtually.
By Emily Peiffer • June 14, 2017 -
Seattle's Space Needle to undergo $100M renovation
Work on the iconic structure, which was built for the 1962 World's Fair, should be complete next summer.
By Kim Slowey • June 14, 2017 -
MedStar Georgetown wins approval for $567M DC hospital expansion
Construction on the 477,000-square-foot project will begin in January 2018, with expected completion in 2021.
By Kim Slowey • June 14, 2017 -
ConstructConnect: May nonresidential starts climb 5%
The institutional segment led the month's gains with a 16.4% bump, but a 4.5% dip in the heavy engineering sector tempered overall growth.
By Kim Slowey • June 14, 2017 -
Report: Gender diversity in architecture improved in 2016
However, the percentage of non-white newly licensed architects remained unchanged.
By Kim Slowey • June 14, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Building a path: How targeted events can draw women into construction
Companies can encourage women and girls to enter the industry by tailoring programs to show them potential career opportunities.
By Mary Tyler March • June 14, 2017 -
Construction material prices hold steady in May
Crude petroleum and unprocessed energy material costs took a sharp downturn for the month, offsetting five-straight months of overall price growth.
By Mary Tyler March • June 13, 2017 -
CO court ruling on defects case could help jump-start condo construction
Supporters of the ruling say it could reduce the frivolous lawsuits that have all but halted condo construction in the state.
By Kim Slowey • June 13, 2017 -
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Developer snags $43M construction loan for $1.5B WA mixed-use project
Gramor Development has performed infrastructure work for Waterfront Vancouver and will now move forward with an office building and luxury apartment tower.
By Kim Slowey • June 13, 2017 -
North Miami Beach officials greenlight 19-story, mixed-use project
Developers continue to secure support for large-scale developments in the area — but only as long as they're in highly sought-after locations.
By Kim Slowey • June 13, 2017 -
Deep Dive
The Dotted Line: How to juggle resources across projects and stay on schedule
Communication and planning are key for both general contractors and subs to stay on pace amid an environment of booming demand and limited resources.
By Kim Slowey • June 13, 2017 -
Deep Dive
This week in construction
We're looking at how to juggle multiple projects at once, what happens when P3s fail, a new risk management software for the job site and more.
By Emily Peiffer , Hallie Busta • June 12, 2017 -
Fortune 500 features 7 engineering, construction companies
Fluor once again came out on top within the sector at No. 149 overall — six spots higher than in the previous year's ranking.
By Kim Slowey • June 12, 2017 -
$310M Kansas City, MO convention hotel moving forward
Tourism officials said the city is losing out on convention business and that hotel construction must begin as soon as possible so that it can compete for shows.
By Kim Slowey • June 12, 2017 -
Deep Dive
The 50 States of Construction: Why robust demand is driving CA contractors to focus on efficiency
DPR management committee member Mike Humphrey explores the current supply-chain bottleneck, building for the tech sector and the future of the booming market.
By Emily Peiffer • June 12, 2017 -
Ochsner Health plans $100M Baton Rouge, LA expansion
Project officials said the expansion reflects an industry shift from inpatient to outpatient care.
By Kim Slowey • June 12, 2017 -
Seattle mayor selects Oak View Group's $564M bid for KeyArena renovation
The developer was left as the only contender for the project after Seattle Partners withdrew its bid from consideration.
By Kim Slowey • June 9, 2017 -
Construction staff wages expected to rise 3.4% in 2017
Some positions, especially those that are field-related, have seen even higher rates of increases, according to research firm PAS.
By Kim Slowey • June 9, 2017 -
Developer revives plan for 17-story mixed-use tower in Bethesda, MD
JBG Cos. first secured approval for the project — which will feature 475 apartments and 21,000 square feet of retail — in 2013, but it halted progress in 2015.
By Kim Slowey • June 9, 2017
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