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AGC: 25 states and DC lose construction jobs in May
Despite strong private sector activity, companies continue to struggle to find enough skilled workers.
By Kim Slowey • June 19, 2017 -
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3 ways to boost the circular economy in NYC's construction industry
A recent event convened recyclers, architects and contractors to strategize new ideas for an often overlooked sector.
By Cole Rosengren • June 16, 2017 -
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Construction Dive editors curate some of the industry’s top stories from this year.
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PCL Construction wins $1.1B Alberta, Canada cancer center contract
This marks the largest design-build, lump-sum contract in the company's history.
By Kim Slowey • June 16, 2017 -
Trump announces $200M apprenticeship initiative
Some critics have expressed concern about the president's move to give the private sector more influence in designing apprenticeship programs.
By Kim Slowey • June 16, 2017 -
Somerville, MA approves rezoning for $1B mixed-use project
The 2.3-million-square-foot Union Square project will be a transit-oriented development once the troubled Green Line light-rail extension is complete.
By Kim Slowey • June 16, 2017 -
New Commercial Construction Index predicts a healthy 2017
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and USG Corporation developed the quarterly economic index in conjunction with Dodge Data & Analytics.
By Kim Slowey • June 16, 2017 -
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Why some P3s go bad — and how to avoid a project failure
Public-private partnerships are still a somewhat new delivery method in the U.S., and public and private entities are figuring out how to execute them effectively.
By Kim Slowey • June 15, 2017 -
CBRE office is Vancouver, Canada's first WELL Building
The global real estate firm's 30,000-square-foot space earned Gold certification under the WELL category for new and existing interiors.
By Kim Slowey • June 15, 2017 -
University of Arizona greenlights $300M for campus projects
The largest piece of the program will be delivered as a public-private partnership between the school and American Campus Communities.
By Kim Slowey • June 15, 2017 -
$2.4B Newark, NJ airport terminal revamp kicks off
Newark Liberty joins the list of airports that are renovating their facilities or building new ones to accommodate more passengers and upgrade services.
By Kim Slowey • June 15, 2017 -
$900M housing development breaks ground in Boston's Seaport District
Echelon Seaport will be the second-largest housing complex in the area and will deliver much-needed, for-sale residential inventory.
By Kim Slowey • June 15, 2017 -
Las Vegas authority approves $1.4B convention center expansion
The massive overhaul will include a 1.4-million-square-foot addition as well as the renovation of the existing 3.2-million-square-foot facility.
By Kim Slowey • June 15, 2017 -
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Deep DiveHow construction companies are shaping the workflow software of the future
A look at Autodesk's Project IQ shows how machine learning could transform the building process.
By Hallie Busta • June 14, 2017 -
Tishman Speyer uses VR, 3-D models to help sell new condos
The Lumina project in San Francisco leverages Decorist technology to allow potential buyers to see interior design options virtually.
By Emily Peiffer • June 14, 2017 -
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Building a path: How targeted events can draw women into construction
Companies can encourage women and girls to enter the industry by tailoring programs to show them potential career opportunities.
By Mary Tyler March • June 14, 2017 -
MedStar Georgetown wins approval for $567M DC hospital expansion
Construction on the 477,000-square-foot project will begin in January 2018, with expected completion in 2021.
By Kim Slowey • June 14, 2017 -
Report: Gender diversity in architecture improved in 2016
However, the percentage of non-white newly licensed architects remained unchanged.
By Kim Slowey • June 14, 2017 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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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 -
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
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