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

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

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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

Study: These cities are most likely to win Amazon's $5B HQ2 bid

New York City topped the list due to its transportation systems and supply chain access, though the high business costs there could be a deterrent.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 4, 2017

House and Senate clash over flood-insurance reform

The Senate last week quickly rejected a move by the House to modify the National Flood Insurance Program so private companies could enter the market.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 4, 2017

The 50 States of Construction: Vermont's small size means big opportunities for contractors

Jay Fayette, an executive at South Burlington–based PC Construction, explains how builders in the state are beating the labor shortage and racing the weather.

By Mary Tyler March • Oct. 4, 2017

Tishman Speyer secures final air rights for $3B Spiral NYC tower

The purchase gives the developer the rights it needs — more than 1 million square feet at a cost of $265 million — to begin building the office high-rise.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 3, 2017

Support grows for plans to renovate existing NY–NJ Port Authority Bus Terminal

The proposed renovation to the existing facility could cost up to $10 billion, but it would allow bus service to continue during construction.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 3, 2017

Nashville (TN) International Airport reveals design for $1.2B expansion

Announced last summer, the five-year project is now underway as the Music City sees continued development in response to population and tourism increases.

By Hallie Busta • Oct. 3, 2017

How technology is redrawing the line between design and construction

The latest digital tools and software have given contractors a unique role in the design process.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 3, 2017

Construction spending inches up in August

Spending could get a significant boost in the coming months as hurricane-related rebuilding gets underway in the South.

By Mary Tyler March • Oct. 2, 2017

OSHA delays silica rule enforcement

The regulation is in play as of Sept. 23, but the agency said it won't yet fine companies taking steps toward meeting its requirements.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 2, 2017

This week in construction

We're looking at contractors' role in design, highway configurations for better traffic flow, and the latest construction spending and employment reports.

By Construction Dive staff • Oct. 2, 2017

NY county enacts local hiring requirement

The Buffalo-area regulation applies to projects in the county that have at least three employees and cost more than $250,000.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 29, 2017

Developer proposes 90-story tower for Denver

If Greenwich Realty Capital's luxury residential project is approved, it would rise more than 30 stories above the city's tallest building.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 29, 2017

Study: Demand for construction trades will continue to climb

The employment future looks bright for construction trades through 2030 — but less so for their bosses. 

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 29, 2017

Are P3s 'more trouble than they're worth'?

We recap our latest coverage of the method in light of the president's recent comments calling into question his stance on using private funds for public works.

By Mary Tyler March • Sept. 28, 2017

NYC Council passes revised construction safety legislation

Non-union and developer groups have opposed the union-supported measure, which requires at least 40 hours of training for construction workers in the city.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 28, 2017

Conflicting federal court rulings muddy surety bond issues

U.S. District Courts in Kansas and South Carolina issued diverging rulings on an issue involving arbitration in settling a bond claim.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 28, 2017

The future of the company town is high-tech and amenity-rich

But providing employment, housing and lifestyle options in close proximity may not be enough to attract and retain today's workers.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 28, 2017

Survey: Cost still a 'major barrier' to green building

Construction management firm Structure Tone's annual survey also found fewer respondents as concerned with resiliency now than they were in 2016.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 28, 2017