Contractors on Trump's DC hotel file $3M in liens for unpaid work

One of the companies said it filed a lien to protect its interests after hearing public calls for the president-elect to divest the property.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 6, 2017

China to send 20K construction workers to Israel amid severe labor shortage

Israeli officials said the extra workers will allow companies to expedite building at a lower cost.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 6, 2017

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Preconstruction

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

By Construction Dive staff

Golden State Warriors set groundbreaking date for $1B arena

The NBA team overcame several legal challenges in order to win approval to begin construction on the 18,500-seat venue on Jan. 17.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 5, 2017

MD's first net-zero energy school opens its doors

Wilde Lake Middle School in Columbia, MD, includes such energy-efficient elements as a geothermal heat pump, programmable lights and 2,000 solar panels.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 5, 2017

Subcontractors sound off: 5 ways to improve job site tech adoption

These factors determine whether construction technologies will hit the mark or hit the road in 2017.

By Chris Wood • Jan. 4, 2017

Las Vegas city government now completely powered by renewable energy

Municipal properties and streetlights in the city now run on solar and hydroelectric energy.

By Chris Wood • Jan. 4, 2017

Tishman Speyer secures $194M loan for NYC Macy's redevelopment

The developer will need more than $490 million to convert the five stories above the Brooklyn department store into Class A office space.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 4, 2017

Construction boom poised to revitalize Detroit

City officials say projects like the new $733 million Red Wings arena and a $70 million housing complex currently underway could reshape the area.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 4, 2017

5 New Year's resolutions for construction pros in 2017

Contractors can be more productive and hone their business skills by striving to accomplish these goals in the coming year.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 4, 2017

Related files plans for Hudson Yards high-rise office tower

The 50 Hudson Yards building is expected to deliver 58 stories of office and retail space to the massive Manhattan mixed-use development.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 4, 2017

Developers moving forward with Los Angeles hotel high-rise complex

If approved by the city, the project would bring more than 1,000 hotel rooms to the entertainment and convention center district.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 4, 2017

Construction spending soars to 10-year high

Gains in the nonresidential, residential and public sectors all contributed to the 0.9% bump in November.

By Emily Peiffer • Jan. 3, 2017

Clark Construction accelerating work on delayed $600M Miami Beach Convention Center

Despite permitting and design setbacks, the contractor is scheduled to have the venue ready in time for the annual Art Basel event in December.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 3, 2017

$524M Milwaukee Bucks arena hits construction milestone with first concrete pour

General contractor Mortenson expects to complete the venue in time for the 2018-2019 NBA season.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 3, 2017

$150M Boston mixed-use project set to break ground by summer

Developers won zoning approval and financing for what officials hope will be the first of several new developments that could revitalize one of the city's industrial neighborhoods.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 3, 2017

10 construction industry trends to watch in 2017

From new technologies to collaborative project delivery methods, experts say these trends will shape the industry in the coming year.

By Emily Peiffer • Jan. 3, 2017

This week in construction

We're kicking off the new year with articles exploring trends to watch in 2017, resolutions for contractors and the latest construction and housing reports.

By Emily Peiffer , Hallie Busta • Jan. 2, 2017

The 2017 construction industry conference guide

These 10 events offer construction pros the opportunity to exchange new ideas and network with industry leaders.

By Emily Peiffer • Jan. 2, 2017

Chinese developer plans 3 skyscrapers for downtown Los Angeles

The Olympia development, which could cost up to $1 billion, would mark the third downtown Los Angeles project for City Century.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 29, 2016

From $1T to $1: Construction in 2016 by the numbers

We look back at the stats that tell the story of the industry last year.

By Emily Peiffer , Hallie Busta • Dec. 28, 2016

Miami Worldcenter developers score $89M construction loan

The project team secured the loan despite concerns of an overabundance of luxury condo construction in the area over the last several years.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 28, 2016

Report: NY missing the boat on design-build

The delivery method has been slow to pick up steam in the state, as critics say that awarding contracts based on evaluation rather than lowest bid can lead to abuse.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 28, 2016

Dodge Data: Construction starts fall for third-straight month

November's 6% drop emphasizes the volatile nature of starts in 2016.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 23, 2016

Fluor awarded $1.2B NC manufacturing plant contract

Johnson County, NC, officials said the influx of almost 2,500 construction workers at the Novo Nordisk plant will be a boon for the local economy.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 23, 2016

MD governor sues to terminate developer's rights on $1.5B project

Gov. Larry Hogan's administration is asking a court to force State Center to surrender its rights so that Hogan can choose another company to redesign and build the project.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 23, 2016