ConstructConnect: Nonresidential starts fall 7.2% in April

The commercial and industrial sectors were hit the hardest, with project values plummeting 35.4% and 72% month-over-month, respectively.

By Kim Slowey • May 17, 2017

The Dotted Line: What contractors need to know about the AIA's 2017 contracts revamp

The latest contract documents update, which occurs every 10 years, includes changes to insurance and bond provisions, termination fees and retainage.

By Kim Slowey • May 16, 2017

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Preconstruction

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

By Construction Dive staff

Study: Obama Presidential Center in Chicago to create 5K jobs during construction

The project, which will be complete by 2021, is expected to deliver a 10-year economic impact of $3.1 billion to the city.

By Kim Slowey • May 16, 2017

Dow Chemical announces major investments in manufacturing facilities

The company will build a 600,000-metric-ton plastics plant either in Texas or Louisiana as well as an innovation center at its Midland, MI, headquarters.

By Kim Slowey • May 16, 2017

TX developer plans 135-acre mixed-use complex for Dallas suburb

The Strand, designed by Gensler, will feature a 3.5-million-square-foot "live-work-play" development with office, retail and residential space.

By Kim Slowey • May 16, 2017

Raiders set to hire Mortenson, McCarthy to build $1.9B Las Vegas stadium

The team and local officials are rushing to firm up their lease agreement in time to present it to NFL owners at their May meeting.

By Kim Slowey • May 15, 2017

This week in construction

We're looking at the AIA Contract Documents update, Marriott's move to modular, social media marketing for construction pros, housing starts and more.

By Emily Peiffer , Hallie Busta • May 15, 2017

The 50 States of Construction: How UT contractors capitalize on booming population growth

Layton Executive Vice President Bryan Webb explores the factors contributing to Utah's vibrant economy and the challenges facing its local construction industry.

By Emily Peiffer • May 15, 2017

Developer scores $1.25B loan for NYC condo project

The Bjarke Ingels–designed Eleventh project will take up a full block in Manhattan's Chelsea neighborhood and will cost an estimated $1.9 billion.

By Kim Slowey • May 15, 2017

Softwood lumber prices hit highest levels since 2004

The softwood lumber trade woes between the U.S. and Canada are a key driver of the steady price increases, according to the National Association of Home Builders.

By Katy Tomasulo • May 15, 2017

Apple announces $1B expansion of Reno, NV data center

Northern Nevada has seen a wave of tech company development, including Tesla's $5 billion gigafactory and Switch's $1 billion data center.

By Kim Slowey • May 12, 2017

Arlington, TX finalizes 33-year Rangers stadium agreement

Construction on the $1 billion ballpark is set to begin this summer, with completion scheduled for 2020.

By Kim Slowey • May 12, 2017

NYC residential permits soar in Q1 amid new property tax-break program

Between January and March, the city issued permits for 6,343 units — triple the number for the same period in 2016 and the most since 2007.

By Kim Slowey • May 12, 2017

How the AEC community can combat sea-level rise through design

Architects and engineers are taking the lead to come up with creative methods to tackle the looming threat facing waterfront properties.

By Kim Slowey • May 11, 2017

Amazon's new Seattle office building to include space for a homeless shelter

The online retail giant is expected to break ground on the six-story building later this year, and the shelter, Mary's Place, will take up 47,000 square feet.

By Kim Slowey • May 11, 2017

Boston construction activity booming with 14M square feet of development underway

That rapid pace has sparked concern that developers are creating a glut of luxury housing and office space in the city.

By Kim Slowey • May 11, 2017

At Boston's 121 Seaport, Skanska plays with process, form for office construction

The project team used the relatively uncommon up/down construction method and modeled an elliptical shape to create a green building on an accelerated schedule.

By Hallie Busta • May 10, 2017

Seattle to build world's first light-rail track on floating bridge

A model of the project passed critical tests subjecting it to environmental conditions, proving it could respond to slight surface movement.

By Mary Tyler March • May 10, 2017

Raiders release preliminary construction timeline for $1.9B Las Vegas stadium

The NFL team still must overcome an aggressive schedule of approvals and reviews before it can break ground as planned in early 2018.

By Kim Slowey • May 10, 2017

ABC calls for mandatory drug testing for all NYC construction workers

The proposal has faced backlash from building trades groups, which say there is no evidence that alcohol and drugs have contributed to an uptick in safety incidents.

By Kim Slowey • May 10, 2017

How DC's MLK Library is being upgraded for the present with a nod to the past

Martinez+Johnson principal Tom Johnson explains how the project team will honor the original Mies van der Rohe design while making room for new tech and spaces.

By Mary Tyler March • May 10, 2017

NYC issues preliminary climate resiliency design guidelines

The guide aims to help city agencies, architects and engineers minimize the effects of climate change as they plan their construction projects. 

By Kim Slowey • May 9, 2017

CO lawmakers send construction defects reform bill to governor

The measure, for which builders have lobbied for years, aims to boost condo development in the state after years of stagnation.

By Kim Slowey • May 9, 2017

Inside Autodesk's new workshop for 21st-century construction

The software maker showed off its 34,000-square-foot digifab lab in Boston, where architects, contractors, academics and students are exploring new building tech.

By Hallie Busta • May 9, 2017

When tech comes to town: How corporate hubs are driving community development

Tech companies bring more than direct employment benefits, as their presence can be a catalyst for new transportation, housing and entertainment options.

By Kim Slowey • May 9, 2017