NY–NJ Port Authority green lights $4B Delta LaGuardia terminal

The carrier's project will cost about as much as the central terminal replacement currently underway at the New York City airport.

By Kim Slowey • July 24, 2017

Using design to protect students from the unexpected

Keeping schools secure requires considering competing concerns: protecting students from violence and maintaining a productive learning environment.

By Kim Slowey • July 24, 2017

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Preconstruction

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

By Construction Dive staff

The 50 States of Construction: How WA contractors are dealing with 'explosive demand'

Heather Bunn, vice president of business development at the Rafn Company, discusses Seattle's booming market and how contractors are finding new talent.

By Mary Tyler March • July 24, 2017

Developers propose $1B suburban Chicago technology park

The first phase of the project would include four spec office buildings totaling 500,000 square feet.

By Kim Slowey • July 21, 2017

ConstructConnect: June nonresidential starts fall 13.7%

All four categories tracked in the report experienced declines, with industrial falling the most month-to-month at 36.7%.

By Kim Slowey • July 21, 2017

Facebook reveals NM data center expansion plans

The social media giant, which was courted by the state with offers of economic development funding, is getting a 30-year pass on property taxes.

By Kim Slowey • July 20, 2017

JFK Airport officials solicit master-plan proposals for $10B overhaul

Bidding companies must have completed a $5 million-plus master plan in the last 10 years for an airport with at least 15 million passengers annually.

By Kim Slowey • July 20, 2017

The challenge of keeping clean rooms clean

Humans are the biggest variable to maintaining the stringent air quality levels required for this kind of space, during and after construction.

By Kim Slowey • July 20, 2017

Autodesk part of Smartvid.io's $7M Series A funding round

Smartvid.io now has access to the tech giant's construction image files to help hone its image-recognition software.

By Hallie Busta • July 19, 2017

Downtown Detroit gearing up for $5.4B in development

Global real estate firm CBRE said at least 70 projects are underway or planned for the next three years as the Midwest city continues to rebound.

By Kim Slowey • July 19, 2017

Baton Rouge, LA leads US cities in construction, extraction jobs

However, markets like Detroit may be a better bet for workers whose sole focus is construction, according to apartment listing and research company Abodo.

By Kim Slowey • July 19, 2017

JLL will help bring pro cricket — and $2.4B of stadiums — to US

Developers are targeting eight cities where interest in the sport is already high for mixed-use stadium projects, with further plans for expansion.

By Kim Slowey • July 19, 2017

Architecture billings hit fifth-straight month of growth in June

The multifamily residential segment carried the increase in demand for design services, jumping from a reading of 51.3 to 57.1 for the month.

By Mary Tyler March • July 19, 2017

Going green: What's in it for sports venue owners?

Athletics facilities are used for a few hours each week, yet the ability to reduce energy use and costs is clear. However, the bottom line isn't the only driver.

By Kim Slowey • July 18, 2017

Portland International Airport plans $1.3B expansion

The current terminal has not undergone a total renovation since it was built in 1956. The five-year project will include security updates and more gates.

By Kim Slowey • July 18, 2017

This week in construction

We took a look at green stadiums, clean room construction, preparing homes for smart tech, the latest industry reports and more.

By Hallie Busta • July 17, 2017

Shareholder sues Arconic in relation to deadly London apartment fire

The lawsuit seeks to recover losses in share value that occurred after the company announced it would no longer sell the panels installed at Grenfell Tower.

By Kim Slowey • July 17, 2017

The 50 States of Construction: How MN contractors tackle strong demand amid a 'talent war'

Tom Emison, vice president of strategy and innovation at Kraus-Anderson, discusses how to approach recruitment amid strong demand and tight labor.

By Emily Peiffer • July 17, 2017

Construction material prices bounce back in June

An increase in crude petroleum prices drove the sixth month of growth in the last seven months.

By Kim Slowey • July 14, 2017

Casino giant plans $400M Aqueduct 'racino' expansion

Resorts World's New York City casino will see the addition of a 400-room, four-star hotel, restaurant and retail space, and more slot machines.

By Kim Slowey • July 14, 2017

WeWork raises $760M for popular coworking model

The company wants to be a design-build partner for its office build-outs, which are getting bigger as clients grow and global companies reach out for space.

By Kim Slowey • July 14, 2017

$1B Vista Tower developer plans four more Chicago high-rises

The tallest of the buildings Magellan proposed is an 80-story hotel and condo tower, with all slated for the company's 28-acre Lakeshore East development.

By Kim Slowey • July 13, 2017

Q&A: From the classroom to the studio, one young pro's quest to learn

One construction management student shares how she's taking to the airwaves to promote women in the field.

By Mary Tyler March • July 13, 2017

America's Pledge to take up Paris accord mission

The independent program will measure carbon emissions produced by U.S. cities, states and businesses to comply with the terms of the Paris Agreement.

By Kim Slowey • July 13, 2017

Ensuring better quality and consistent quantities in construction

A new industry standard launches this month, defining a universal system for presenting the cost of construction.

July 13, 2017