WA convention center reaches $161M deal to buy Seattle bus station

The $1.6 billion, 8-acre expansion of the Washington State Convention Center will take over the space.

By Kim Slowey • March 3, 2017

Plenary-led P3 wins $685M Toronto hospital contract

The Plenary, PCL and Stantec consortium will design, build, maintain and operate the 655,000-square-foot facility.

By Kim Slowey • March 3, 2017

Explore the Trendline➔

Recruiting, retention and training in construction

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

By Construction Dive staff

Weak productivity crippling global construction industry growth

If the sector fails to modernize, it won't be able to meet the demands of an aggressive infrastructure program or address the shortage of housing in the U.S.

By Kim Slowey • March 2, 2017

ConstructConnect: January nonresidential starts slump 9%

The monthly decline was the result of severe winter weather, but it still fell in line with the typical December-to-January dip.

By Kim Slowey • March 2, 2017

Virtual reality kit visualizes safer living space for those with dementia

VR-empowered design for care facilities is expected to reduce construction costs by offering more insight during the design phase.

By Chris Wood • March 1, 2017

$250M tech hub planned for NYC's Union Square

The 258,000-square-foot project will create 800 construction jobs and be a center for New York City's startup community, though the building's tech has received limited discussion.

By Chris Wood • March 1, 2017

Tried and tested: 24 construction apps at work on the job site

Safety, personnel and project management apps promise productivity gains as the last of the paper holdouts are assimilated into a mobile-first work environment. 

By Chris Wood • March 1, 2017

Construction spending falls for second-straight month

The public sector's 9% drop weighed down overall spending figures in January, as residential saw 0.5% growth and nonresidential was unchanged.

By Mary Tyler March • March 1, 2017

Judge sentences MD contractor to 6-year prison term for stealing union funds

The union's business manager participated in the scheme to pay STS General Contracting more than $1.7 million for construction work it never performed.

By Kim Slowey • March 1, 2017

Miami Worldcenter issues private bonds to fund $74M in infrastructure upgrades

When construction is complete in late 2018, the $1.7 billion complex will include retail space, an apartment building, a hotel and a high-rise condominium.  

By Kim Slowey • March 1, 2017

Google submits updated plans for Bjarke Ingels-designed CA campus

The tech giant's design proposal includes a significant number of parks and other open spaces in an attempt to be inviting to the public. 

By Kim Slowey • March 1, 2017

DC United breaks ground on long-awaited $300M stadium

The team scored final design approval for the stadium last month after a lengthy — and sometimes contentious — review process with the District.

By Kim Slowey • March 1, 2017

Trump's Waters of the US executive order kick-starts review, revision process

The action urges the Environmental Protection Agency and the Army Corps of Engineers to repeal or revise the legislation, which clarifies what smaller waterways and wetlands feed larger bodies of water and thus should be protected.

By Hallie Busta • Feb. 28, 2017

Los Angeles Times: Neighborhood Integrity Initiative won't stop evictions

Many high-end residential projects that replace rent-controlled housing don’t require the kind of zoning changes the measure would temporarily ban.

By Sean Barry • Feb. 28, 2017

LAX breaks ground on $1.6B concourse

The new Midfield Satellite Concourse, expected to open in 2019, is part of a larger overhaul of the Los Angeles International Airport.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 28, 2017

Vornado puts the brakes on 3 DC projects prior to JBG merger

The developer had one residential and two commercial mixed-use projects planned for the Pentagon City and Crystal City areas of Northern Virginia.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 28, 2017

A whole new world: Developer proposes $4B amusement park in AZ desert

The project, which aims to rival Disney's parks, would be the first large-scale theme park in Arizona if it comes to fruition.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 28, 2017

NYC officials propose early community input for large-scale developments

Proponents of the measure hope it will give residents a voice regarding whether major projects move forward.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 28, 2017

Miami's tallest tower set to rise in 2019

The 1,049-foot-tall building will rise to the maximum height permitted under Federal Aviation Administration regulations.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 28, 2017

Developer proposes 53-story hotel near Los Angeles Convention Center

TriCal's tower is the second hotel project planned in that area, as the city looks to boost its room capacity to support the burgeoning convention business.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 27, 2017

The 50 States of Construction: How ME companies snag top talent to meet demand

Landry/French co-founder Kevin French delves into the state's unique building community and explains how his firm is adapting to the labor shortage.

By Emily Peiffer • Feb. 27, 2017

This week in construction

We're digging into the mechanics of pipeline construction, the impact of the Trump administration's immigration plan and the last of this month's construction data.

By Emily Peiffer , Hallie Busta • Feb. 27, 2017

NYBC: Value of NYC construction starts plunged 22% in 2016

The drop was due almost entirely to an $8 billion year-over-year decline in residential starts.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 24, 2017

PA contractor pleads guilty to bribery, kickback scheme on military projects

George Grassie faces up to 15 years in prison for his attempts to win work at military installations through bribes.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 24, 2017

NAR: Steady growth ahead for commercial real estate in 2017

The demand for office space in smaller markets will likely play a significant role in activity this year.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 24, 2017