Commercial Building: Page 2
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Eisenhower Memorial construction takes a high-tech approach
Clark's precise installation of the 450-foot-wide, Frank Gehry-designed tapestry on to a 125-ton box beam system will rely on scanning technology.
By Jenn Goodman • Aug. 28, 2019 -
A new round of contech startups receive funding
From crane-enabled jobsite monitoring to land-surveying drones, recent innovations are in use by construction firms across the country.
By Jenn Goodman • Aug. 28, 2019 -
What will be the fallout from Denver airport's Great Hall P3 termination?
The investors service and several expert observers say that the move will have minimal financial impact on the Denver International Airport and cautioned against the risk inherent in some P3s.
By Kim Slowey • Aug. 28, 2019 -
Report: Construction starts slow in 7 of top 20 US markets
A Dodge analysis finds that growth in commercial and multifamily starts has declined in the first half of the year compared to last year in key markets including Seattle, San Francisco and New York City.
By Jenn Goodman • Aug. 26, 2019 -
Optimism high amid uncertainty
Commercial builders mostly expect profit to grow this year despite economic warning bells around debt and trade, according to an ABC confidence index.
By Kim Slowey • Aug. 26, 2019 -
The Real Deal names Chicago's top contractors
A new analysis found that Power Construction pulled permits for more than twice the square footage of runner-up Clark Construction.
By Kim Slowey • Aug. 22, 2019 -
Can Louisiana handle $32B of industrial construction?
Developers plan on combating a shortage of skilled labor with alternative strategies like modularization and the use of robotic devices.
By Kim Slowey • Aug. 21, 2019 -
Contractor tops out 850-foot-tall Rainer Square Tower using 'speed core' design
It took the Erection Co. just 10 months to finish the formwork- and rebar-free Seattle skyscraper.
By Kim Slowey • Aug. 21, 2019 -
Lendlease seeks buyers for troubled infrastructure division
While selling its Engineering Services Division, the Australian firm continues being a leader in U.S. mixed-use development.
By Jenn Goodman • Aug. 21, 2019 -
What are the construction industry's top economic bellwethers?
From Caterpillar’s earnings to stock prices and architect billings, construction leaders rely on a variety of economic signs and signals to know when a recession is imminent. What are your top indicators?
By Jenn Goodman • Aug. 21, 2019 -
Construction of $1.1B Globe Life Field marks substantial progress
The MLB's Texas Rangers announced that construction of its 40,000-seat stadium in the Dallas-Fort Worth area is almost 75% complete.
By Kim Slowey • Aug. 21, 2019 -
$10B Foxconn construction in Wisconsin goes vertical
The company is making progress but has failed to meet the job creation numbers necessary to tap $3 billion in tax breaks.
By Kim Slowey • Aug. 20, 2019 -
$1.3B Islanders arena approved by New York government
The privately funded mixed-use project, to be built on the Belmont Park horse racing track property in Elmont, is expected to create 10,000 construction jobs.
By Kim Slowey • Aug. 20, 2019 -
10 global startups honored for technologies gaining momentum in construction
From around the world, meet the winners of a Cemex competition focused on ways that technology can address industry shortcomings.
By Jenn Goodman • Aug. 19, 2019 -
Tech 101: Digital Twins
Here's what you need to know about digital twins, or virtual models of buildings that collect information about structures using sensors, drones and other wireless technology.
By Jenn Goodman • Aug. 19, 2019 -
Deep DiveUsing technology to head off construction fraud
With up to 6% of annual construction revenue lost to fraud, contractors are arming themselves with tech-enabled protection.
By Kim Slowey • Aug. 19, 2019 -
Naval base buildings damaged in California earthquake could need $2.2B in repairs
Officials from the Naval Air Weapons Station in China Lake have met with several contractors but still need to secure funding from Congress.
By Kim Slowey • Aug. 19, 2019 -
Graham Construction: Equipment that killed worker was 'manifestly faulty'
The general contractor said Canadian prosecutors were right not to pursue charges against it for the 2016 jobsite death of a subcontractor's employee.
By Kim Slowey • UPDATED: Aug. 19, 2019 at 9:54 a.m. -
DOE lab plans $13B construction program
The Los Alamos National Laboratory work would take 10 years and include supporting infrastructure such as a possible $3 billion bridge.
By Kim Slowey • Aug. 18, 2019 -
Fired contractor claims $1B needed to finish Denver Airport
Great Hall Partners, which was terminated by airport officials this week, said it would have required a $288 million change order to complete the renovation.
By Kim Slowey • UPDATED: Aug. 16, 2019 at 9:51 a.m. -
An inside look at a failed roofing repair
OSHA called the $2 million San Diego State University roof project, in which dangerous volatiles were released, "a case study in what not to do."
By Kim Slowey • Aug. 14, 2019 -
Deep DiveWhere contractors are most likely to exceed the budget
Budget overruns can pop up in any part of a project's budget — specifically, these four major areas.
By Kim Slowey • Aug. 13, 2019 -
More states invest in flood control programs
States are finding they have to supplement FEMA funds with their own when it comes to repairing flood-damaged infrastructure.
By Kim Slowey • Aug. 12, 2019 -
Report: Trump construction firm uses undocumented workers
The Trump Organization's Mobile Construction Payroll business unit has allegedly been employing undocumented workers to perform small construction projects at a Trump winery and golf resorts.
By Kim Slowey • Aug. 12, 2019 -
Tutor Perini's Q2 marks near-record backlog, new group CEO
The company is turning over lead of its Building and Specialty Contractors division to the former president and COO of Zachry Construction Corp.
By Kim Slowey • Aug. 12, 2019
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