Stalled $1.3B Las Vegas Strip arena development sees revival

Former NBA player Jackie Robinson has proposed plans for a professional sports team to play out of the facility, supplemented by concerts and conventions.

By Kim Slowey • March 9, 2017

Los Angeles voters say 'no' to anti-development Measure S

The controversial initiative that would put a short-term ban on zoning changes for high-density building failed to secure the votes needed to pass.

By Kim Slowey • March 9, 2017

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Recruiting, retention and training in construction

A roundup on articles focus on recruiting and retention for construction.

By Construction Dive staff

Detroit approves SHoP timeline for $700M mixed-use tower

Quicken Loans founder Dan Gilbert is spearheading the project, which would add 1.2 million square feet of residential, commercial, office and parking space.

By Kim Slowey • March 9, 2017

A new stronghold: How the rise of right-to-work is impacting construction labor

As the number of right-to-work states continues to climb, unions are pushing back against those looking to erode their influence.

By Kim Slowey • March 9, 2017

From thin air: 3-D printer cranks out a house in 24 hours

Concept projects like Apis Cor's show how additive manufacturing technology could be a game-changer for large-scale construction in the future.

By Chris Wood • March 8, 2017

Activity-based workplace design boosts employee well-being

Task-specific workstations, private spaces and modular design are key to increased productivity according to a white paper from Perkins Eastman and Three H.

By Chris Wood • March 8, 2017

A foot in the door: Danielle Dy Buncio on improving diversity by starting in schools

The CEO and president of Chicago-based VIATechnik explains the connection between employing workers with varied backgrounds and industry innovation.

By Mary Tyler March • March 8, 2017

BIM beats paper: How digital construction data management is becoming status quo

Mobile devices and the need to network disparate databases will both hasten the technology's adoption as the de facto construction management platform.

By Chris Wood • March 8, 2017

'Accomplish the mission': How Amber Peebles brings a Marine Corps mindset to the job site

The Virginia-based Athena Construction president has adapted her problem-solving skills to succeed in the inherently risky construction industry.

By Emily Peiffer • March 8, 2017

4 keys to winning the construction talent war

Panelists at the Associated General Contractors of America Convention offered fresh takes on solutions to the industry's labor shortage that require proactivity.

By Emily Peiffer • March 8, 2017

Clark breaks ground on 23-story office tower in San Antonio, TX

It will be the first office project in the city's downtown in almost 30 years, and local officials and developers hope it will spur more construction activity there.

By Kim Slowey • March 8, 2017

Dodge Momentum Index rises 1.6% in February on institutional strength

A measure of future spending, the index posted gains for the fifth-straight month despite continued contraction in the commercial sector.

By Kim Slowey • March 8, 2017

NYC is the world's most expensive city for construction

Construction costs in the Big Apple are 50% higher than in the average U.S. metro as real estate and skilled-labor availability remain tight, Arcadis reports.

By Kim Slowey • March 7, 2017

AIDS nonprofit leads anti-development charge in Los Angeles

The AIDS Healthcare Foundation put $4 million behind Measure S, which goes before voters today and would put a two-year ban on high-density rezoning.

By Kim Slowey • March 7, 2017

Construction execs positive on 2017 nonresidential activity

A measure of optimism among industry leaders tracked by Wells Fargo Equipment Finance reached its highest level in two decades.

By Kim Slowey • March 7, 2017

HOK, WSP help Hartford, CT forge transit redevelopment plan

An Interstate 84 overhaul will require a relocation of some train tracks, jumpstarting redevelopment of the city's historic Union Station.

By Kim Slowey • March 7, 2017

Building strong: How resilient design can be used to creatively combat disaster

Architects and designers share tactics for protecting buildings against natural and man-made destruction from the outside in.

By Kim Slowey • March 7, 2017

This week in construction

We'll take a look at resilient design, right-to-work legislation and home prices, in addition to reporting from ConExpo and the AGC Convention.

By Emily Peiffer , Hallie Busta • March 6, 2017

Cost of Wynn's MA casino complex climbs to $2.4B

Construction was held up for a year as the company contended with lawsuits over traffic, air quality and licensing issues.

By Kim Slowey • March 6, 2017

$1.2B mixed-use project in Omaha, NE gets preliminary OK

Avenue One is expected to add 2,000 housing units and 1.3 million square feet of office and commercial space on more than 180 acres on the city's west side.

By Sean Barry • March 6, 2017

Orlando preps for surge in large-scale hotel construction — despite demand uncertainty

The location of the hotels is a factor in developers' favor, as they will be near the city's busiest tourist area and the convention center.

By Kim Slowey • March 6, 2017

LG selects TN as home for new $250M factory

The electronics giant said the business climate and other positive factors led the company to build the facility in Clarksville, TN.

By Kim Slowey • March 6, 2017

A community approach: Smoot exec Chrystal Stowe on why diversity and persistence matter

The company's director of community affairs and business development discusses her experience on the job site, workforce management and a once-in-a-lifetime project.

By Emily Peiffer • March 6, 2017

Mixed-use block proposed for DC's Buzzard Point

The project will include apartments and retail, and it will offer views of D.C. United's forthcoming Audi Field from its top floors.

By Sean Barry • March 3, 2017

$1.5B NYC Javits Center expansion breaks ground

New York officials hope the project — which was awarded to Lendlease and Turner Construction — will help the city draw more convention center business.

By Kim Slowey • March 3, 2017