Billionaire proposes construction of tallest building in Detroit

If Dan Gilbert secures the necessary tax incentives for the development, construction could begin this year, with completion scheduled for 2020.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 24, 2017

Dodge Data: Construction starts climb 12% in January

The institutional sector took the lead last month, driven primarily by airport terminal construction.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 23, 2017

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Recruiting, retention and training in construction

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

By Construction Dive staff

Apple announces April opening of $5B 'spaceship' campus

The campus was originally scheduled to open in 2015, but the permitting process and the tech giant's hyper-attention to detail delayed completion for two years.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 23, 2017

Full steam ahead: Why transit hub development is seeing a resurgence

This wave of construction across the U.S. aims to spur growth in surrounding communities and convert stations into destinations themselves. 

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 23, 2017

Keeping the planes running on time: How construction tech cuts delays during airport upgrades

Drone flights, laser scanning and digital project documentation are being used to keep major projects on schedule and minimize disruption to airport operations.

By Chris Wood • Feb. 22, 2017

Kansas City, MO launches public dashboard for smart city initiative

Cisco and Sprint spent $15.7 million for a sensor array along the city’s 2.2-mile smart district designed to provide insights into next-generation infrastructure opportunities.  

By Chris Wood • Feb. 22, 2017

The 50 States of Construction: DC's building boom driven by more than the government

Skanska's Mark Carroll explains how new industries, revitalized neighborhoods and a commitment to historical planning standards are shaping the nation's capital.

By Hallie Busta • Feb. 22, 2017

Faraday Future takes bids on smaller NV factory, claims $1B facility still in the works

The electric car manufacturer halted construction on its massive plant last year amid claims it was behind in payments.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 22, 2017

Architecture billings start 2017 on a down note

January marked the first month of decreased demand for design services since September, coming on the heels of 2016's highest score in December.

By Mary Tyler March • Feb. 22, 2017

Developers unveil plans for $2.5B MLS stadium complex in San Diego

While the entire SoccerCity project is estimated to take 20 years to complete, the private group said the stadium component would be ready by 2020. 

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 22, 2017

Fluor tops Fortune list of most-admired engineering, construction companies

The firm claimed the top spot for the sixth-consecutive year, with EMCOR, Jacobs Engineering, Peter Kiewit Sons' and AECOM following in the rankings.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 21, 2017

The great Chicago hire: Why companies are flooding into the Windy City

The Midwest city has seen a wave of firms choosing to relocate there in order to tap into the area's talent pool, culture and global access. 

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 21, 2017

This week in construction

We'll explore Chicago's surge in corporate popularity, transit hub revival, design services data and other construction news in the week ahead.

By Emily Peiffer , Hallie Busta • Feb. 20, 2017

Report: Lack of data preventing sports venue energy savings

The National Institute of Building Sciences said a scarcity of benchmarking data is holding back conservation efforts at the nation's 1,500 sports facilities.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 17, 2017

Ford to build $200M Detroit-area auto test facility

The company is continuing to boost its investment in Michigan, as it is also underway with a $1.2 billion renovation of the corporate campus in Dearborn.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 17, 2017

DC United wins final approval for $300M soccer stadium

The lengthy review process involved controversy over the venue's design and environmental impact.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 17, 2017

Balfour Beatty scores $100M TX school contract

The project, which breaks ground this spring, follows the growing trend of new schools focusing on sustainable design.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 16, 2017

Developer pitches privately financed San Diego stadium to NFL

Doug Manchester said he has the funding in place to expedite construction of a replacement for Qualcomm Stadium, the former home of the Chargers.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 16, 2017

The return of the neighborhood market: Why grocery-anchored developments are on the rise

Developers are transforming traditional supermarkets into elements of the community by incorporating them into residential complexes.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 16, 2017

The 50 States of Construction: How the IL market is thriving amid turmoil

Leopardo's Mark Yanik explores the factors contributing to — and ramifications of — the state's surprisingly strong construction industry.

By Emily Peiffer • Feb. 15, 2017

Detroit official seeks $500K study of billionaire Dan Gilbert's jail, stadium proposal

Gilbert wants to take over the existing jail site and build a $1 billion development in exchange for constructing a $420 million jail facility at a nearby location.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 15, 2017

ABC: Construction material prices rise for second-consecutive month

Energy prices once again played a key role in overall price gains in December.

By Mary Tyler March • Feb. 14, 2017

Tishman Speyer launches commercial tenant amenity program

The work-life balance package, called "Zo," gives a building's occupants access to emergency child care, an on-call nurse, food delivery and rideshares.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 14, 2017

LG kicks off $300M NJ headquarters project

The electronics giant will pursue LEED Gold certification for the 350,000-square-foot building and expects to employ 2,000 construction workers between now and 2019.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 14, 2017

Officials poised to approve $300M DC United stadium

The soccer team has overcome several obstacles in its effort to build a new venue, and officials hope Thursday will mark the last one before construction can begin.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 14, 2017