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Sports Illustrated Resorts to open in college towns
The first of the new sports-centric resorts will open in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, in 2025.
By Noelle Mateer • Sept. 21, 2023 -
Retrieved from Hyatt on September 20, 2023
Hyatt expands luxury lifestyle pipeline by 30 hotels
The company plans to open properties in the segment across the Americas through 2025, growing burgeoning brands like Thompson Hotels.
By Jenna Walters • Sept. 20, 2023 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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Major U.S. projects valued at $1 billion or more.
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NIBS panelists hash out AI adoption
Precision, performance and materials are three categories where the tech is helping AEC pros, according to a recent conference session.
By Sebastian Obando • Sept. 20, 2023 -
3 manufacturing megaprojects delayed by labor, permitting issues
Teams have hit pause on Scout Motors’ $2 billion EV plant in South Carolina and American Battery Factory’s $1.2 billion facility in Arizona.
By Sebastian Obando • Sept. 20, 2023 -
First Spark by Hilton hotel opens in Connecticut
The conversion-forward brand marks Hilton’s entry into the premium economy category.
By Noelle Mateer • Sept. 20, 2023 -
Tampa Bay Rays debut $1.3B stadium deal
The MLB venue in St. Petersburg, Florida, would sit on the same site as the team’s existing Tropicana Field and benefit from $600 million in public money.
By Joe Bousquin • Sept. 19, 2023 -
C.W. Driver caps $70M UC Santa Barbara pavilion
The LEED-Gold structure is powered by clean energy and includes 1,700 new bicycle parking spots.
By Joe Bousquin • Sept. 19, 2023 -
Returns for apartments continue to fall
A real estate industry report ranks the areas of the country with the most and least returns for multifamily investors.
By Leslie Shaver • Sept. 19, 2023 -
Raffles opens first US hotel in Boston
The Singapore-originated hospitality brand’s latest luxury hotel is in Boston’s Back Bay.
By Noelle Mateer • Sept. 19, 2023 -
Fontainebleau Las Vegas to open after 16 years of development
The hotel and casino, which features a host of luxe amenities, is accepting reservations for December 2023.
By Noelle Mateer • Sept. 19, 2023 -
Major construction in Vegas ahead of Formula 1 race
The city will see $8 billion worth of projects this year, including some for the Grand Prix in November.
By Jennifer Goodman • Sept. 19, 2023 -
Q&A
Atlanta construction exec deals with supply chain snarls
DPR Construction’s Kali Bonnell sees positive indicators for the industry, including a strong pipeline of projects.
By Julie Strupp • Sept. 19, 2023 -
Sheetz aims for 1,000 stores
The convenience retailer held a grand opening for its 700th store Tuesday, and has plans to expand in Ohio and enter Michigan.
By Jessica Loder • Sept. 18, 2023 -
Bill would mandate E-Verify nationwide, raise minimum wage
The Republican-sponsored legislation would use a phased compliance schedule for small businesses.
By Jennifer Goodman • Sept. 18, 2023 -
Turner, Pike break ground on $650M NY hospital
The Strong Memorial Hospital renovations represent the University of Rochester’s largest capital project to date.
By Joe Bousquin • Sept. 15, 2023 -
Economic Reports
Construction prices jump for first time in 6 months
A surge in fuel costs pushed the building materials index higher, dashing hopes of cooling inflation.
By Sebastian Obando • Sept. 15, 2023 -
Suffolk wraps $250M Gillette Stadium renovations
The home of the NFL’s New England Patriots received a new, 22-story lighthouse with a 360-degree observation deck.
By Matthew Thibault • Sept. 15, 2023 -
Why preconstruction has stolen the project spotlight
Construction Dive rounds up its series on the challenges and opportunities of a strong preconstruction approach.
By Chris Wood • Sept. 14, 2023 -
Sprouts plans to open 40 stores
The new store count, which executives detailed Tuesday at Goldman Sachs’ Global Retailing Conference, is a marked increase from the 30 stores the grocer is on track to add in 2023.
By Peyton Bigora • Sept. 14, 2023 -
Opinion
Are your subs covered?
A COI does not promise actual insurance coverage, so contractors must be thorough in confirming that they are protected. Here are five things to look for.
By Melanie C. Kalmanson • Sept. 14, 2023 -
Courtesy of Gov. JB Pritzker’s Facebook page.
Gotion to establish $2B Illinois battery plant
The China-based manufacturer plans to create 2,600 jobs at the site, set to open next year.
By Sara Samora • Sept. 13, 2023 -
Q&A
Project manager’s love of construction began early
As a child, Bond Civil & Utility Construction's Selasie Buatsi tagged along with her father to construction jobs in her native Ghana.
By Jennifer Goodman • Sept. 13, 2023 -
Economic Reports
Infrastructure backlog jumps 24%, pushing demand to ‘upper end of historic levels’
Despite a slew of headwinds, the country’s biggest contractors continue to book more new business, said Anirban Basu, ABC chief economist.
By Sebastian Obando • Sept. 13, 2023 -
Motto by Hilton latest lifestyle hotel to open in Times Square
The most recent in a flurry of Times Square hotel activity, the opening is part of Hilton’s ongoing push to develop lifestyle hotels in urban centers.
By Noelle Mateer • Sept. 12, 2023 -
Maryland contractor expands footprint with new office in North Carolina
Harkins Builders first entered the Raleigh-Durham market in 2018. Now, with millions of dollars of work in the region, it’s strengthening its foothold.
By Zachary Phillips • Sept. 12, 2023