How PCL's PartsLab Revit plug-in aims to increase productivity

The free BIM tool makes it easier to track changes to a building's design during the construction process.

By Mary Tyler March • Sept. 20, 2017

Contractors pick up the pieces after Harvey and Irma

We asked contractors and suppliers in the Gulf Coast and Florida how their operations have been impacted by the storms.

By Hallie Busta • Sept. 20, 2017

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

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Contractors ready for new silica rule as court challenge looms

The Trump administration is defending the rule against industry groups that say the cost to meet the new exposure limits is too steep.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 20, 2017

Architecture billings rise for seventh-straight month in August

The continued, steady demand for design services is a positive sign for future construction spending.

By Mary Tyler March • Sept. 20, 2017

Report: Industry optimistic about commercial prospects

Concerns about the availability of skilled workers have dampened enthusiasm somewhat and could worsen in response to the need for rebuilding in the South.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 20, 2017

ConstructConnect: August nonresidential starts down 9.8%

The above-average loss was driven by reduced activity in the commercial and institutional categories.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 19, 2017

FL relaxes contractor licensing laws in Irma's aftermath

The state is temporarily easing its requirement that roofing repairs be subcontracted to a licensed roofer, though the building code must still be followed.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 19, 2017

Walmart is building a new AR headquarters

The project, set for completion in the next five to seven years, will consolidate the retailer's offices dispersed around its hometown of Bentonville, AR.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 19, 2017

The Dotted Line: Understanding IDIQ contracting's win–win potential

The contract mechanism helps public agencies control their costs and allows contractors to benefit from a long-term supply of work.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 19, 2017

NYC mayor targets large buildings in proposed efficiency program

If approved, the program would require more than 14,000 buildings in the city to make significant retrofits by 2030.

By Robert Walton • Sept. 19, 2017

Costs and height increase with Dan Gilbert's latest plans for a new Detroit tower

Project officials said construction should start on schedule but could not commit to the original plan for completion in 2020.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 18, 2017

New law to make CA contractors liable for subs' unpaid wages

Construction industry advocates say the rule could increase the cost of building in the state, which is in the midst of a housing shortage.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 18, 2017

Cleveland Cavaliers begin $140M Quicken Loans Arena overhaul

Activists withdrew a referendum last month that could have stopped public financing for the project, potentially killing the upgrades altogether.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 18, 2017

This week in construction

We looked at the mechanics of IDIQ contracts, questions to ask when taking your job site to the cloud, and the latest construction industry economic reports.

By Construction Dive staff • Sept. 18, 2017

Demand for construction supplies soars after Hurricane Harvey

Buyers are seeking steel buildings, doors, and concrete, masonry and stone products at a higher frequency now than they were before the storm.

By Edwin Lopez • Sept. 18, 2017

NYC's $2B Cornell Tech academic campus opens

Highly sustainable design is a unifying feature of the 12-acre site, where one building is vying to be the largest net-zero energy project in the country.

By Hallie Busta • Sept. 15, 2017

FL's insurance adjuster shortage could compound Irma damage

That the devastating storms occurred back-to-back in areas of high insurance compliance has put additional stress on the system.

By Hallie Busta • Sept. 15, 2017

Material prices continue to rise in August

It's still unclear how demand from repairs needed following Hurricanes Harvey and Irma will impact material prices in the long term.

By Hallie Busta • Sept. 14, 2017

Seattle to consider $660M privately financed KeyArena upgrade

Developer Oak View Group promised $40 million to improve transportation in the area and a $20 million community fund contribution.

By Hallie Busta • Sept. 14, 2017

Why supertall towers have super-fast elevators

Even if the heights of the latest showpiece towers seem unnecessary, the restrictions they place on building systems have driven improvements in efficiency.

By Hallie Busta • Sept. 13, 2017

Intel's Insight drone services platform could improve field data analysis

The cloud-based software, which can detect changes occurring between inspection rounds, represents continued development of the emerging technology.

By Mary Tyler March • Sept. 13, 2017

The Mercedes-Benz Stadium's oculus roof could open Sunday

Further adjustments are needed to speed up the opening process from the hour or more it currently takes to the intended 12 minutes. 

By Hallie Busta • Sept. 13, 2017

Cities weigh the long-term commitment of an Amazon HQ

The winner will need a large airport, mass transit, plenty of available housing, the ability to offer economic incentives and plenty of space to build.

By Hallie Busta • Sept. 13, 2017

Developer cuts height of Boston tower amid FAA concern

Even with the aviation agency's approval, the project is on shaky ground due to pushback concerning the shadows it could cast on city landmarks.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 13, 2017

Moody's: Damage from Harvey and Irma could hit $200B

Although the storms' impact is expected to dampen economic prospects during Q3, they’ll likely push the construction industry to a solid Q4.

By Hallie Busta • Sept. 13, 2017