Smithsonian forges ahead with $2B South Campus project

The team will draft a master plan by spring 2018, despite not yet having the funding lined up to begin redevelopment work.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 13, 2017

Attention to detail from the deck-up in California's wine country

The E&J Gallo Winery needed a roof that would perform year after year through the intense California sun, heat and dust.

Sept. 12, 2017

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

By Construction Dive staff

The 50 States of Construction: JE Dunn CEO Gordon Lansford on MO's construction revival

The Midwest state's diverse economy is on the upswing, and the construction industry there is well-poised to benefit.

By Hallie Busta • Sept. 12, 2017

NYC's research lab construction market is heating up

The city's 1.7 million square feet of lab space is fully occupied, with little new space in the works, indicating a likely business opportunity for contractors there.

By Mary Tyler March • Sept. 12, 2017

Port of Los Angeles signs a 10-year PLA with union group

States are pushing back on the collective bargaining mechanism, however, saying it makes project participation difficult for non-union workers.

By Hallie Busta • Sept. 12, 2017

Trump signs $15B disaster relief bill

More funds are expected to help relief and rebuilding agencies contend with the damage wrought by the two most recent hurricanes to hit the U.S. mainland.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 11, 2017

Dodge Momentum Index slips again in August

The month's overall decline was driven by a continued slowdown in the commercial sector to more stable activity levels.

By Hallie Busta • Sept. 11, 2017

KCI officials pick dark-horse Edgemoor to develop $1B airport terminal

The selection committee tapped the group over front-runners AECOM and Burns & McDonnell, saying it offered the lowest-cost option.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 8, 2017

FL contractors secure job sites in advance of Hurricane Irma

A major concern for companies in South Florida is large cranes, which could topple under the expected strong wings. 

By Kim Slowey , Hallie Busta • Sept. 8, 2017

CBRE: US malls need a major redesign

Shopping centers should incorporate more businesses that have less competition from e-commerce, the real estate research firm said.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 8, 2017

Hudson Yards and Gateway tunnel come to a head in NYC

Plans to deck over the western part of the mixed-use site are pushing state officials to speed up completion of the nearby rail tunnel.

By Mary Tyler March • Sept. 8, 2017

Amazon is on the hunt for a second headquarters

The e-commerce giant plans to invest more than $5 billion in the new facility and expects to house 50,000 employees.

By Corinne Ruff • Sept. 7, 2017

Tall buildings group to study high-rise fires in wake of Grenfell inferno

The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat will look at tall-building facades and related fires in the hopes of developing new prevention solutions.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 7, 2017

FAA, local officials greenlight Raiders' Las Vegas stadium

The expedited ruling will allow construction of the $1.9 billion stadium to stay on schedule, with site work expected to begin in December.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 7, 2017

CA adds Samsung to list of companies testing self-driving cars

The electronics maker will participate in the state's Autonomous Vehicle Tester Program, though it has no plans yet to become a full-fledged automaker.

By Mary Tyler March • Sept. 6, 2017

House approves bill to speed autonomous vehicle development

A bipartisan Senate group is planning similar legislation, and it's likely the two bills will come to a head over issues like job creation and safety.

By Hallie Busta • Sept. 6, 2017

DACA 'wind down' may exacerbate workplace skill shortages

Employers may not know who in their workforce will be impacted by the policy change until it's too late to adjust.

By Kathryn Moody • Sept. 6, 2017

DC is the world's first LEED Platinum city

The nation's capital has more projects per captia certified through the U.S. Green Building Council's sustainability certification than does any other state.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 6, 2017

Skilled-labor shortage to impact post-Harvey rebuilding effort

Texas doesn't regulate contractor categories like roofing or general construction, which raises concerns over the impact of storm chasers in a tight labor market.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 6, 2017

Kansas City International Airport airlines state their pick for terminal project team

An initial proposal by a local consortium has spurred larger players to put in for the project.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 5, 2017

How to survive a government shutdown

With the government shutdown now in effect, federal contractors should reevaluate any outstanding projects that might be impacted.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 5, 2017

Georgia State University takes up former Atlanta Olympic, Braves stadium

After the 1996 Games, the stadium served as home base for the city's Major League Baseball franchise and now has revamped as a football venue.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 5, 2017

Marriott developer expands plan for new $600M headquarters

The updated design puts the complex at 1 million square feet, including office, retail and hotel space.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 5, 2017

This week in construction

We're looking at how contractors should prepare for a potential budget impasse, what President Donald Trump's infrastructure executive order means, and more.

By Construction Dive staff • Sept. 4, 2017

Construction employment has strongest month since February

Job growth has been largely volatile throughout the year, though August's report falls in line with data pointing to strength in the U.S. labor market. 

By Mary Tyler March • Sept. 1, 2017