Brooklyn Navy Yard office project scores $250M construction loan

The $410 million Dock 72 building will be anchored by co-working company WeWork.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 26, 2017

Dodge Data: Collaboration on construction projects can reduce risk

The industry still must overcome traditional silos and competitive attitudes to improve collaboration and keep project costs under control, the study found.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 26, 2017

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'The next wave' of design: Why wellness-minded spaces are on the rise

Millennials are the primary drivers of the trend toward healthier workplaces and homes. But the question remains: How do you quantify wellness?

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 26, 2017

NYC mayor allocates $384M for office, school building upgrades

Mayor Bill de Blasio's plan to upgrade city-owned properties is part of a 10-year, $89.4 billion capital spending program.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 26, 2017

MD developer sues state to enforce $1.5B contract for Baltimore mixed-use project

State Center's lawsuit came in response to a legal action filed by Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan asking a court to formally void the leases. 

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 25, 2017

Dodge Data: Construction starts fall 5% in December

Chief Economist Robert Murray said the construction industry should see the same slow rate of growth in 2017.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 25, 2017

AGC: Only 25 states add construction jobs in December as worker pipeline dries up

The organization is urging President Donald Trump's administration to include workforce development in its proposed infrastructure initiatives.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 25, 2017

ConstructConnect: December nonresidential starts see unexpected 3% rise

Strong growth in the commercial and heavy engineering segments contributed to last month's uptick.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 24, 2017

Boston mayor announces plan to invest $1B in city schools

Mayor Marty Walsh said the 10-year initiative will focus on improved technology, lighting, mechanical systems, energy efficiency and accessibility.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 24, 2017

Investors propose $1B MLS development on site of former San Diego Chargers stadium

FS Investors aims to purchase Qualcomm Stadium from the city, demolish it and replace it with a Major League Soccer venue.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 24, 2017

Why 2017 will be the year of office construction

Activity in the sector is expected to surge this year, particularly in urban centers, as companies attempt to attract younger workers.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 24, 2017

Mortenson scores $120M contract for Marquette University sports research center

However, the project is on hold until officials can raise the entire amount necessary for construction.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 23, 2017

IL lawmakers propose 1,700-foot-tall tower replacement for state-owned Chicago building

Illinois Republicans, backed by the governor, say that a sale of the Thompson Center would bring hundreds of millions in revenue for the state.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 23, 2017

Miami mayor pushes back against complex proposal amid overdevelopment concerns

Mayor Tomás Regalado said the planned 7-acre megadevelopment would harm the surrounding historical neighborhood.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 23, 2017

Marriott selects site, developer for $600M MD headquarters

The hotel giant expects to move into its 22-story, Gensler-designed building in 2022.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 23, 2017

This week in construction

We're exploring what's behind the growing demand for office construction, the rise in wellness-minded design and new and existing home sales reports.

By Emily Peiffer , Hallie Busta • Jan. 23, 2017

Report: Energy sector accounts for 31% of US construction jobs

The Department of Energy found the majority of the 2 million energy-related construction jobs involve efficiency.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 20, 2017

St. Louis officials revive potential $200M soccer stadium plan

Despite the governor's opposition to any public financing, the city's Board of Aldermen has agreed to revisit the proposal.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 20, 2017

Developers propose 800-foot-tall Chicago office tower

If built, the skyscraper would be the tallest office building constructed in the city since 1990.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 19, 2017

NYC construction community rallies for passage of new safety law

The public demonstrations came in the wake of a recent report that found 80% of fatalities between 2014 and 2015 occurred on nonunion city job sites.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 19, 2017

How to leverage corporate programs to survive the construction talent drought

Successful firms are focusing on company culture as a way to draw in new employees and retain existing ones.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 19, 2017

Why energy costs trump codes as contractors' moving target for efficiency

With the adoption of updated energy codes often lagging their approval by many years, AEC pros are eyeing other metrics for sustainable construction and operations.

By Chris Wood • Jan. 18, 2017

Arconic looks to the future with 3-mile-high, smog-eating, 3-D printed skyscraper concept

The supertall tower design is part of the firm’s "Jetsons" campaign envisioning the possibilities of materials science, technology and engineering in 2062.

By Chris Wood • Jan. 18, 2017

National Institute of Building Sciences releases BIM guide for building owners

The guidelines aim to bridge the disconnect between construction professionals and building managers by standardizing BIM documents.

By Chris Wood • Jan. 18, 2017

Architecture billings skyrocket to highest level of 2016

The uptick in December signals health in the design and construction industry, and it could be an indicator of a future "Trump bump" in services.

By Mary Tyler March • Jan. 18, 2017