Developer of McDonald's Chicago headquarters scores $209M construction loan

The loan is the second-largest for a project in the city since the recession.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 22, 2016

Contract for nation's largest medical marijuana facility has MA construction firm flying high

Campanelli Construction will build the first phase of the 1-million-square-foot Massachusetts Medical Cannabis Center on a 53-acre parcel in Freetown, MA.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 22, 2016

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Preconstruction

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

By Construction Dive staff

ThyssenKrupp's cable-free elevator system to get first test in 2017

Maglev technology will allow elevators to move faster and with a smaller mechanical footprint. 

By Chris Wood • Dec. 21, 2016

Study: People in green buildings think better, sleep better

In addition to the health effects of improved indoor environmental quality, the researchers cited a "delight factor" among occupants.

By Chris Wood • Dec. 21, 2016

6 technology trends that defined construction in 2016

From new ways to track equipment use and worker productivity to the emerging modular category, we explore some of the year's biggest tech talking points.

By Hallie Busta • Dec. 21, 2016

Architecture billings stagnant in November as industry awaits effect of Trump presidency

November marked the second-consecutive month of increasing demand for design services.

By Emily Peiffer • Dec. 21, 2016

Arup's Boston office on track to nab LEED and WELL certifications

Once certified, the company’s office will be one of the first buildings to qualify for both designations and the first to do so in Boston.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 21, 2016

Construction for $315M 'Beyoncé Tower' gets in formation

Designers said the 79-story Premier Tower in Melbourne, Australia, was inspired by one of Beyoncé's music videos.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 21, 2016

The winners of construction's 5 biggest regulatory battles in 2016

The industry pushed back against several new regulations this year, with some efforts resulting in success and others in failure.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 21, 2016

Contender for new Labor Dept. headquarters files massive DC mixed-use development plan

Redbrick's design, with 1.6 million square feet of office space, would meet the size and location requirements for a new Department of Labor home base.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 20, 2016

MO governor-elect blasts public funding plan for St. Louis soccer stadium

The proposal would require up to $80 million from taxpayers for a 20,000-seat, $200 million MLS stadium.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 20, 2016

8 stories that shaped the construction industry in 2016

From drone regulations to the promise of a transformative infrastructure program, this year delivered big industry news.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 20, 2016

Contractor on DC school project sues architects for $2M

Chiaramonte-Hess claims that the joint venture of Bowie Gridley Architects and Perkins+Will provided substandard documents for the $124 million project.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 20, 2016

ConstructConnect: November nonresidential starts plunge 22%

Despite the unusually steep decline last month, year-to-date construction starts were still up 8%.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 20, 2016

AGC: 29 states add construction jobs in November

The slight rise in month-to-month employment was due to demand in the residential and public works sectors.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 19, 2016

Suffolk Construction to manage main building of GE's $200M Boston headquarters

Construction on the 400,000-square-foot complex, designed by Gensler, is expected to be complete in 2018.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 19, 2016

This week in construction

We're looking at the top construction news of 2016, the tech that defined the year and the latest architectural billings and home sales reports.

By Emily Peiffer , Hallie Busta • Dec. 19, 2016

The fab 5: Our picks for 2016's most noteworthy projects

From historic museums to new sports venues, we recognize some of the best U.S. buildings completed this year.

By Emily Peiffer • Dec. 19, 2016

BLS: Construction fatalities rose 4% in 2015

Several occupations within the private construction industry saw their highest fatality numbers in recent years.

By Emily Peiffer • Dec. 16, 2016

$150M NY industrial development fund awards its first grant

Greenpoint Manufacturing and Design Center will use the $10 million grant to renovate a former Queens factory into a multitenant manufacturing facility.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 16, 2016

Developers plan DC's first pier-top office building as part of $2B mixed-use project

The Pier 4 tower is in The Wharf, a major development underway along the Potomac River.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 16, 2016

$300M DC United soccer stadium headed for final approval in February

The DC Zoning Commission gave the project preliminary approval, but team officials must still address environmental and transportation concerns.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 16, 2016

Cleveland Cavaliers announce $140M arena renovation

The NBA team will pay $70 million for the project, while the county will cover the remaining costs.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 15, 2016

San Diego makes last-ditch effort to keep the Chargers with $1 stadium lease deal

The NFL team has until Jan. 15 to decide if it will remain in San Diego or relocate to Los Angeles, where it would share the Rams' new $2.6 billion venue.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 15, 2016

How transformative philosophies are driving a surge in adaptive reuse projects

Developers across the U.S. are finding new ways to turn abandoned and outdated structures into integral community spaces.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 15, 2016