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ConstructConnect: May nonresidential starts climb 5%
The institutional segment led the month's gains with a 16.4% bump, but a 4.5% dip in the heavy engineering sector tempered overall growth.
By Kim Slowey • June 14, 2017 -
Seattle's Space Needle to undergo $100M renovation
Work on the iconic structure, which was built for the 1962 World's Fair, should be complete next summer.
By Kim Slowey • June 14, 2017 -
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Construction material prices hold steady in May
Crude petroleum and unprocessed energy material costs took a sharp downturn for the month, offsetting five-straight months of overall price growth.
By Mary Tyler March • June 13, 2017 -
CO court ruling on defects case could help jump-start condo construction
Supporters of the ruling say it could reduce the frivolous lawsuits that have all but halted condo construction in the state.
By Kim Slowey • June 13, 2017 -
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Developer snags $43M construction loan for $1.5B WA mixed-use project
Gramor Development has performed infrastructure work for Waterfront Vancouver and will now move forward with an office building and luxury apartment tower.
By Kim Slowey • June 13, 2017 -
North Miami Beach officials greenlight 19-story, mixed-use project
Developers continue to secure support for large-scale developments in the area — but only as long as they're in highly sought-after locations.
By Kim Slowey • June 13, 2017 -
Deep Dive
The Dotted Line: How to juggle resources across projects and stay on schedule
Communication and planning are key for both general contractors and subs to stay on pace amid an environment of booming demand and limited resources.
By Kim Slowey • June 13, 2017 -
Fortune 500 features 7 engineering, construction companies
Fluor once again came out on top within the sector at No. 149 overall — six spots higher than in the previous year's ranking.
By Kim Slowey • June 12, 2017 -
Ochsner Health plans $100M Baton Rouge, LA expansion
Project officials said the expansion reflects an industry shift from inpatient to outpatient care.
By Kim Slowey • June 12, 2017 -
$310M Kansas City, MO convention hotel moving forward
Tourism officials said the city is losing out on convention business and that hotel construction must begin as soon as possible so that it can compete for shows.
By Kim Slowey • June 12, 2017 -
Deep Dive
The 50 States of Construction: Why robust demand is driving CA contractors to focus on efficiency
DPR management committee member Mike Humphrey explores the current supply-chain bottleneck, building for the tech sector and the future of the booming market.
By Emily Peiffer • June 12, 2017 -
Deep Dive
This week in construction
We're looking at how to juggle multiple projects at once, what happens when P3s fail, a new risk management software for the job site and more.
By Emily Peiffer , Hallie Busta • June 12, 2017 -
Developer revives plan for 17-story mixed-use tower in Bethesda, MD
JBG Cos. first secured approval for the project — which will feature 475 apartments and 21,000 square feet of retail — in 2013, but it halted progress in 2015.
By Kim Slowey • June 9, 2017 -
Construction staff wages expected to rise 3.4% in 2017
Some positions, especially those that are field-related, have seen even higher rates of increases, according to research firm PAS.
By Kim Slowey • June 9, 2017 -
Seattle mayor selects Oak View Group's $564M bid for KeyArena renovation
The developer was left as the only contender for the project after Seattle Partners withdrew its bid from consideration.
By Kim Slowey • June 9, 2017 -
Judge's ruling threatens $3B Queens, NY development
A joint venture between Related Companies and Sterling Equities submitted a proposal in 2012 to redevelop the site into a shopping and housing complex.
By Kim Slowey • June 8, 2017 -
US industrial construction climbs to a 10-year high
E-commerce companies are largely driving the demand for built-to-suit, high-performance distribution centers.
By Kim Slowey • June 8, 2017 -
CO convention center expansion costs double to $233M
Officials attributed the cost increase to the skilled-labor shortage in Denver, climbing steel prices and building code requirements.
By Kim Slowey • June 8, 2017 -
Dodge Momentum Index recovers lost ground in May
Economists predict the commercial segment will continue to grow, though at a slower pace and despite a cooldown in occupancies and rents.
By Kim Slowey • June 8, 2017 -
Median construction worker age on par with US workforce — for now
Workers in the Northeast and parts of the Midwest are trending older, raising questions as to whether the industry is sufficiently preparing its labor pipeline.
By Mary Tyler March • June 8, 2017 -
Deep Dive
How prison designers balance the needs, regulations and ethics of the industry
Although prisons may not be a hub of architectural innovation, the secure management of so many people requires practical, humane and safe solutions.
By Kim Slowey • June 8, 2017 -
WeWork buys FieldLens to help manage construction operations
The coworking space provider has grown its digital and construction competencies through acquisitions as bigger clients request larger offices.
By Hallie Busta • June 7, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Seeing the light: How office designers are finding ways to boost productivity
From layout to lighting, employers are revamping their workspaces to improve employee productivity, encourage collaboration and attract top talent.
By Kim Slowey • June 7, 2017 -
FullStack raises $6M as modular builds momentum
The emerging construction method is gaining traction in the market, catching the eyes of investors, in part, for its ability to streamline project schedules.
By Hallie Busta • June 7, 2017 -
Orlando, FL approves $90M student housing project
The mixed-use development joins the University of Central Florida and Valencia College's shared downtown campus, which will anchor the city’s planned $1 billion Creative Village.
By Mary Tyler March • June 7, 2017
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