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

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Recruiting, retention and training in construction

A roundup on articles focus on recruiting and retention for construction.

By Construction Dive staff

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

Atlanta Falcons' $1.5B Mercedes-Benz stadium set for July 30 debut

The project faced delays and high change order costs related to the intricacies of the venue's retractable roof.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 9, 2017

Construction loses 3K jobs in December as building demand outpaces worker supply

The dip in employment combined with strong spending numbers signals that companies are struggling to find workers to staff their new projects.

By Emily Peiffer • Jan. 6, 2017

Texas Rangers tap HKS to design $1B ballpark

The architecture firm has extensive experience in the sports world, including Miller Park in Milwaukee and the Rangers' current home, Globe Life Park.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 6, 2017

Report: Global net-zero energy building market to reach $1.4T by 2035

The growth of net-zero is largely due to technological advancements and pushes for improved energy efficiency.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 6, 2017

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

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