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Construction manager named for $1.6B aluminum mill

Industrial Project Innovation LLC will oversee Braidy Industries' 2.5 million-square-foot facility in Ashland, Kentucky, which should create more than 1,000 construction jobs before its projected 2020 completion.

By Laurie Cowin • Nov. 05, 2018

Kansas City airport terminal costs approach $2B

The price tag has almost doubled from estimates during the bidding phase, which the development team attributes to airline design changes like adding gates and airplane parking spaces.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 05, 2018

Plaza Construction hired for $540M SkyRise Miami entertainment tower

At 1,000 feet, the amusement and observation tower is on track to be the tallest building in Florida.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 02, 2018

Calm before the storm? What the construction industry can expect in 2019

Recession may hold off another year, economists say, but contractors should still keep an eye on risks and strategize around labor to prepare for the worst.

By Kathleen Brown • Nov. 02, 2018

Port of Corpus Christi, Carlyle Group building $1.2B crude oil export terminal

Carlyle will lead construction and operations and will also arrange private financing for the dredging necessary to reach the 75 feet of main channel depth.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 02, 2018

Chicago rejects Related's $1B dual-tower proposal

Alderman Brendan Reilly reportedly rejected the developer's plan after it failed to address constituent concerns about the project.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 02, 2018

21-story modular hotel opened in NYC said to be tallest in US

The 100,000-square-foot CitizenM Bowery hotel, designed by DeSimone originally as a cast-in-place project, has 300 guest room modules.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 01, 2018

Advocacy group launches legal battle against Los Angeles Metro high-density plan

Fix the City claims the city's infrastructure should be up to standards before it proceeds with high-density growth along the light-rail Expo Line.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 01, 2018

The most spine-tingling structural scares since last Halloween

Large-scale construction projects are almost always tricky, but when the possibility of a structural flaw or defect enters the picture, contractors can face a downright scary situation.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 31, 2018

Implementing tech? Ask the questions Gilbane and DPR ask

Contractors should evaluate whether a product can expand its access to data and fundamentally improve processes for management down to end users, according to the two construction enterprises' tech champions. 

By Kathleen Brown • Oct. 31, 2018

Developer plans $2B 'pop-up city' for Orlando metro area

Palmeira Holdings has secured the approvals necessary to advance the $2 billion, 100-acre Parkside Place development in Sanford, Florida.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 31, 2018

Mexico's president-elect says adiós to $13B airport project

Andrés Manuel López Obrador made the decision to scuttle the project, which would be one of the world's largest airports, even though it is already approximately 30% complete.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 31, 2018

Specialty contractors market 'hot,' says ENR

Last year's revenue for mechanical, electrical, utility and other subcontractors was up 10%, marking the seventh consecutive year of increased earnings, which should last at least another 12 to 18 months.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 30, 2018

$900M phase of Union Station redevelopment in Chicago would create 5K+ construction jobs

Chicago's city council on Wednesday will vote on this piece of the overall $1.5 billion redevelopment of the historic train station, which includes a 1.5 million-square-foot, 50-story office tower and public park.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 30, 2018

6 green certifications contractors should know about

Though they trail LEED and Energy Star, several other unique benchmarks for building in a way that is healthy for both occupants and the environment are gaining ground and can't be ignored.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 29, 2018

10 contractors profiting from sustainable building

These are the industry leaders, per ENR revenue rankings, that are implementing sustainable practices in innovative, effective ways.

By Kathleen Brown • Oct. 29, 2018

2nd cracked Millennium Tower window unrelated to foundation issues

The latest cracked window found at the luxury San Francisco high-rise had reportedly been there for years and like the first, is not due to structural flaws.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 29, 2018

Ford outlines union hiring plan for $740M Detroit construction

The automobile giant's officials expressed concern that the company might not be able to meet Detroit's 51% local-hire requirement given the labor shortage.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 29, 2018

Permitting head retires amid scrutiny of MGM National Harbor construction flaws

Haitham Hijazi is leaving the department that permitted the $1.4 billion Maryland project, which the FBI and local police are investigating following a child's severe electric shock from a lighted handrail.

By Kim Slowey • UPDATED: Nov. 7, 2018 at 8:33 a.m.

Carpenters union, Related strike deal for Hudson Yards

The developer of the $25 billion project in Manhattan said the agreement secures millions of man-hours for the New York City District Council of Carpenters, at rates that are up to 10.5% lower than the prevailing wage rate.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 29, 2018

Dodge: 2019 construction starts to hold steady at $808B

Activity appears to be "rounding the peak" at its current level, helped by overall economic momentum but threatened by rising inflation, Dodge Data & Analytics Chief Economist Robert Murray said at a conference yesterday.

By Kathleen Brown • Oct. 26, 2018

Q&A

Q&A: How AECOM's construction president tackles challenges, uses tech for success

AECOM's Jay Badame discusses how the firm relies on relationships and start-to-finish technology to win megaprojects and retain its reputation as one of the country's top builders.

By Laurie Cowin • Oct. 25, 2018

New York Wheel project spins out, developers call it quits

New York Wheel LLC was not able to convince New York City officials to support the troubled project financially with tax-free bonds.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 24, 2018

Chicago approves $2.5B mixed-use riverfront redevelopment

The project is one of several the city has presented in its bid to be chosen as the location for Amazon's second North American headquarters.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 24, 2018

Construction's backing of midterm candidates totals $156M

Building trade unions have so far raised the most for their chosen politicians, at nearly 68% more than construction companies and industry groups.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 24, 2018