Lawsuit could derail $300M Beckham soccer stadium deal

Wealthy local activist Bruce Matheson is taking aim at the proposed stadium, alleging the county exploited a loophole intended to spur economic development.

By Kim Slowey • July 25, 2017

RCLCO: Real estate investors maintain 'cautious optimism'

The continued lack of details and relatively slow action around how Trump's infrastructure agenda will take shape has dampened investor enthusiasm.

By Kim Slowey • July 25, 2017

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Construction Dive editors curate some of the industry’s top stories from this year.

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5 trends shaping the future of offsite construction

Expect to see more hybrid construction projects that incorporate factory-based building as the method slowly gains broader acceptance in the market.

By Mary Tyler March • July 24, 2017

Case study: How Turner used offsite to span a busy road — in the middle of the night

One exec explains how the emerging method was used to build a three-story structure over New York City's FDR Drive.

By Emily Peiffer , Hallie Busta • July 24, 2017

Offsite 101: Our guide to the emerging construction method

The process of building components elsewhere and assembling them on-site is seeing uptake among major owners. Has the method reached a tipping point?

By Kim Slowey • July 24, 2017

This week in construction

We dug into trench safety, secure design for learning spaces, the role of apprenticeships in today's labor market and more.

By Hallie Busta , Mary Tyler March • July 24, 2017

Engineers say they've found a way to stabilize sinking Millennium Tower

LERA and DeSimone Consulting Engineers have proposed drilling up to 100 new piles into the bedrock 200 feet underneath the San Francisco building.

By Kim Slowey • July 24, 2017

NY–NJ Port Authority green lights $4B Delta LaGuardia terminal

The carrier's project will cost about as much as the central terminal replacement currently underway at the New York City airport.

By Kim Slowey • July 24, 2017

Using design to protect students from the unexpected

Keeping schools secure requires considering competing concerns: protecting students from violence and maintaining a productive learning environment.

By Kim Slowey • July 24, 2017

The 50 States of Construction: How WA contractors are dealing with 'explosive demand'

Heather Bunn, vice president of business development at the Rafn Company, discusses Seattle's booming market and how contractors are finding new talent.

By Mary Tyler March • July 24, 2017

ConstructConnect: June nonresidential starts fall 13.7%

All four categories tracked in the report experienced declines, with industrial falling the most month-to-month at 36.7%.

By Kim Slowey • July 21, 2017

Developers propose $1B suburban Chicago technology park

The first phase of the project would include four spec office buildings totaling 500,000 square feet.

By Kim Slowey • July 21, 2017

Facebook reveals NM data center expansion plans

The social media giant, which was courted by the state with offers of economic development funding, is getting a 30-year pass on property taxes.

By Kim Slowey • July 20, 2017

JFK Airport officials solicit master-plan proposals for $10B overhaul

Bidding companies must have completed a $5 million-plus master plan in the last 10 years for an airport with at least 15 million passengers annually.

By Kim Slowey • July 20, 2017

The challenge of keeping clean rooms clean

Humans are the biggest variable to maintaining the stringent air quality levels required for this kind of space, during and after construction.

By Kim Slowey • July 20, 2017

Autodesk part of Smartvid.io's $7M Series A funding round

Smartvid.io now has access to the tech giant's construction image files to help hone its image-recognition software.

By Hallie Busta • July 19, 2017

Downtown Detroit gearing up for $5.4B in development

Global real estate firm CBRE said at least 70 projects are underway or planned for the next three years as the Midwest city continues to rebound.

By Kim Slowey • July 19, 2017

Baton Rouge, LA leads US cities in construction, extraction jobs

However, markets like Detroit may be a better bet for workers whose sole focus is construction, according to apartment listing and research company Abodo.

By Kim Slowey • July 19, 2017

Architecture billings hit fifth-straight month of growth in June

The multifamily residential segment carried the increase in demand for design services, jumping from a reading of 51.3 to 57.1 for the month.

By Mary Tyler March • July 19, 2017

JLL will help bring pro cricket — and $2.4B of stadiums — to US

Developers are targeting eight cities where interest in the sport is already high for mixed-use stadium projects, with further plans for expansion.

By Kim Slowey • July 19, 2017

Going green: What's in it for sports venue owners?

Athletics facilities are used for a few hours each week, yet the ability to reduce energy use and costs is clear. However, the bottom line isn't the only driver.

By Kim Slowey • July 18, 2017

Portland International Airport plans $1.3B expansion

The current terminal has not undergone a total renovation since it was built in 1956. The five-year project will include security updates and more gates.

By Kim Slowey • July 18, 2017

The 50 States of Construction: How MN contractors tackle strong demand amid a 'talent war'

Tom Emison, vice president of strategy and innovation at Kraus-Anderson, discusses how to approach recruitment amid strong demand and tight labor.

By Emily Peiffer • July 17, 2017

This week in construction

We took a look at green stadiums, clean room construction, preparing homes for smart tech, the latest industry reports and more.

By Hallie Busta • July 17, 2017

Shareholder sues Arconic in relation to deadly London apartment fire

The lawsuit seeks to recover losses in share value that occurred after the company announced it would no longer sell the panels installed at Grenfell Tower.

By Kim Slowey • July 17, 2017