How a letter to Trump reignited construction's contentious PLA debate

Construction employer groups are once again clashing with unions over project labor agreements. Here's a look at the arguments from both sides.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 17, 2017

This week in construction

We're taking a look at project labor agreements, employee benefits, plus a handful of construction market reports.

By Emily Peiffer , Hallie Busta • Jan. 16, 2017

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Preconstruction

Careful collaboration before shovels hit dirt is key to a successful project, experts say.

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ABC: Construction material prices rise 0.4% amid soaring energy costs

The trend of construction costs outpacing the rate of inflation is a common concern for the industry this year.

By Mary Tyler March • Jan. 13, 2017

$290M Chinese investment revives plans for $1B Gehry-designed Los Angeles complex

The funding boost should allow construction on the stalled project to begin next year, according to developer Related Cos.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 13, 2017

Tesla building world's largest rooftop solar farm on $5B NV gigafactory

The company's 70-megawatt solar array is crucial to its goal of reaching net-zero-energy status for the facility.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 13, 2017

Seattle issues request for proposals for KeyArena redevelopment

The city, which has been eager to lure a professional sports team to relocate there, emphasized that the renovated venue could host an NBA or NHL team.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 13, 2017

GSA gauges contractor interest in $142M Eisenhower Memorial

The General Services Administration is considering smaller contractors to help keep project costs down. 

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 13, 2017

Chargers ditching San Diego to share new Los Angeles Rams NFL stadium

The team's decision to relocate to the $2.6 billion Rams' venue currently under construction makes the Oakland Raiders' move to Las Vegas even more likely.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 13, 2017

Development boon or fraud risk? Inside the controversial EB-5 immigrant investor program

Experts say the program, which provides a way for foreign investors to secure a U.S. green card, is due for updated oversight regulations.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 12, 2017

The Force awakens in Los Angeles: George Lucas settles on final site for $1.5B museum

The final decision came after a long battle with environmental groups scuttled the filmmaker's plans to build the museum in Chicago.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 12, 2017

NYC mayor supports private industry pushback against required apprenticeship proposal

Bill de Blasio suggested the city adopt a program of increased inspections, higher penalties and stiffer regulations instead.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 12, 2017

China claims title of world's largest skyscraper producer for ninth-consecutive year

The country towered over the competition once again last year, with 84 buildings over 656-feet-tall completed. 

By Mary Tyler March • Jan. 11, 2017

Terracotta-clad tower becomes China's second-tallest skyscraper

The cladding offers a historical link to Chinese architecture, is corrosion-resistant and provides improved thermal performance.

By Chris Wood • Jan. 11, 2017

Construction underway on NYC's largest modular hotel

The 210 pods containing hotel components were prefabricated in Poland and then shipped to the U.S.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 11, 2017

AGC: 73% of construction firms plan to expand workforce in 2017

However, the percentage of survey respondents who believe the labor shortage will worsen in the coming year has climbed to 76%.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 11, 2017

WSJ: Related Cos. has spent $1.4M in lobbying efforts to keep EB-5 investment program

The controversial program gives foreign investors an edge in obtaining a green card in exchange for a significant investment in U.S. development.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 11, 2017

Construction industry groups call on Trump to repeal PLA mandate

The AGC has also issued a plan urging the president-elect to repeal or revise several federal regulations that it says are harmful to private industry.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 11, 2017

TX developers near construction on $1B Bayside mixed-use complex

The 262-acre project will be the first in Texas to include an 8-acre Crystal Lagoon water feature with an additional 2 acres of artificial beach recreation areas.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 11, 2017

Dodge Momentum Index rises 2.9% in December

The index is now at an eight-year high, but it still falls short of its 2007 peak.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 10, 2017

NYC officials set to propose controversial new construction safety requirements

The legislation's hot-button issue will likely be its requirement that companies only hire workers who have completed an apprenticeship program.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 10, 2017

Turner named construction manager for $480M NY hospital

Despite uncertainty in the healthcare space, hospital construction is expected to rise this year.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 10, 2017

The Dotted Line: Architects, contractors vie to be the owner's best resource

Some architects say the blurred lines between their responsibilities and contractor services are cutting them out of the design picture.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 10, 2017

This week in construction

Keep an eye out for our coverage of Design and Construction Week, construction material prices, the EB-5 visa program's role in development and more.

By Emily Peiffer , Hallie Busta • Jan. 9, 2017

DC agency proposes $500M redevelopment of RFK Stadium site

The proposal would transform the parking lots around the venue into a market, an athletic field, an indoor sports complex and a memorial to Robert F. Kennedy.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 9, 2017

Turner Construction: Labor primary driver of 1.1% increase in Q4 Cost Index

The report noted that with the expected rise in 2017 construction activity, the labor market is likely to become even tighter.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 9, 2017