Commercial Building: Page 2
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BIM concept prevents duplicate efforts on complex projects
Gafcon, an owner's representative, is touting the OneModel shared database to begin breaking down silos between stakeholders.
By Kathleen Brown • May 08, 2019 -
Maryland school district turns to P3s to tackle $8.5B backlog
Prince George's County reportedly would be the first school district in the country to hire a private company to build and maintain several schools.
By Kim Slowey • May 08, 2019 -
New Houston airport building opens, but with $600K mistake
A construction blunder during part of the facility’s $1.2 billion overhaul has left an $18 million administration office without water service.
By Kim Slowey • May 08, 2019 -
US construction costs rose 5.7% in 2018
Of the 12 metros in Rider Levett Bucknall's study, those experiencing the biggest cost increases, at over 7%, were Chicago and Portland, Oregon.
By Kim Slowey • May 07, 2019 -
Mall demo paves way for $1B Dallas development
The 23-acre Park Heritage project will redevelop a portion of the Valley View Mall with high-rise offices, residences and retail space.
By Kim Slowey • May 07, 2019 -
NYC region holds lead in struggling retail construction sector
While the decline of brick-and-mortar shopping caused double-digit decreases in the value of retail work underway in many metros, the city and its suburbs' work increased 4% last year, finds a new report.
By Kathleen Brown • May 06, 2019 -
Construction industry unemployment at record low
The case for an economic downturn over the next 18 months is fading fast, said an ABC economist, citing 103 months of continuous job creation.
By Kathleen Brown • May 06, 2019 -
Indiana to pay $390M subsidy for NBA arena renovation, new soccer stadium
The governor agreed to $270 million for the Pacers' Bankers Life Fieldhouse and $120 million toward a stadium for professional soccer team Indy Eleven.
By Kim Slowey • May 03, 2019 -
Hawaii set to spend $3.4B on capital construction projects
The measure covers three fiscal years and projects ranging from a new airport concourse to bridge maintenance.
By Kim Slowey • May 02, 2019 -
Canadian hotel development pipeline hits 10-year high
Toronto and Montreal saw the most hotel openings in 2018 while Ottawa, Halifax, Calgary and Edmonton are slated to have the biggest increases during 2019.
By Kim Slowey • May 02, 2019 -
Jacobs Engineering tops ENR's 2019 design firm rankings
The AEC powerhouse claimed the top spot for the second year running in a field where "technology now is the price of entry."
By Kathleen Brown • May 01, 2019 -
Construction, engineering M&As hit record in 2018: FMI
Companies are focused on growing while the economy remains strong and expanding tech capabilities as a differentiator against tough competition.
By Kathleen Brown • May 01, 2019 -
Orlando, Florida, mall demo could pave way for $1B mixed-use project
If the developer gets the all-clear, the 46-acre redevelopment of a struggling shopping center could see retail, residential, hotel and office space added.
By Kim Slowey • May 01, 2019 -
US military set on 3D-printing more bridges, buildings
The Department of Defense is seeking an autonomous, 'construction-scale' printer that can be quickly set up and deployed by just four users.
By Kim Slowey • May 01, 2019 -
Deep DiveThe Dotted Line: What makes a successful RFP
Owners seek contractors who flesh out a detailed request, giving them a ready plan of attack if they win the project.
By Kim Slowey • April 30, 2019 -
$3.6B Mexico City airport targets June groundbreaking
A more conservative replacement for the $13 billion megaproject the Mexican president nixed last year is scheduled to open in June 2021.
By Kim Slowey • April 30, 2019 -
Panel: Next gen, industry deserve better career narrative
Businesses can demonstrate to young people that their dreams don't require a four-year degree, said leaders from Fluor, ABC and more.
By Kathleen Brown • April 29, 2019 -
Investigation looks at new player in deadly Google campus crane collapse
A state investigation into the incident has expanded to include Seaburg Construction Corp., the firm that employed the crane's operators before dismantling began.
By Kim Slowey • UPDATED: May 3, 2019 at 9:48 a.m. -
$4B Miami Worldcenter breaks ground on new retail, parking
This latest construction start will add to the retail and residential projects already under construction at the mega-development.
By Kim Slowey • April 29, 2019 -
NYC's 'Green New Deal' to ban glass, steel skyscrapers
Mayor Bill de Blasio wants to reduce greenhouse emissions 30% by 2030 while creating "tens of thousands" of well-paying green construction jobs.
By Kim Slowey • April 24, 2019 -
Marriott building world's tallest modular hotel in NYC
Final on-site assembly of 168 prefabricated guestrooms, which should take 90 days to finish, is scheduled for late fall.
By Kim Slowey • April 23, 2019 -
Seattle arena costs creep to $900M
Developers aren't scrimping on the design for an expansive venue under the historic KeyArena roof, said an official explaining the project's price tag, which in 2017 was $660 million.
By Kim Slowey • April 23, 2019 -
Little Caesars Arena construction worker suicide case goes to state AG
Some have accused state safety inspectors of showing favoritism toward the Detroit project's stakeholders in determining that the death wasn't accidental.
By Kim Slowey • April 22, 2019 -
Developer delays $3B The Drew Las Vegas project for 2 years
The real estate mogul wants to finish a construction budget for the property, which a prior developer had sunk billions into before a 2009 bankruptcy.
By Kim Slowey • April 22, 2019 -
Construction runoff at Legoland New York spurs 22 violations
Officials for the $500 million destination said above-average rainfall and a town plan prohibiting the removal of soil from the site resulted in $228,050 of fines.
By Kim Slowey • April 21, 2019
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