Atlanta Hawks award Turner-led JV $193M Philips Arena renovation

Construction will begin next year and is expected to be complete in time for the 2018-2019 NBA season. 

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 29, 2016

Home-field advantage: Construction updates for 10 major sports venues

From football to hockey, team owners are giving fans more impressive — and expensive — stadiums and arenas.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 29, 2016

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Preconstruction

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

By Construction Dive staff

The 2016 Dive Awards for the construction industry

From sustainability leaders to disruptive tech, take a look back at our list of the top 10 companies, people and trends that defined the industry last year.

By Emily Peiffer , Hallie Busta • Nov. 29, 2016

5 things the next generation of construction leaders wants you to know

We've collected insights from our interviews with 10 young professionals over the last few weeks.

By Hallie Busta • Nov. 28, 2016

Construction collapse in China kills 74 workers, highlights concerns of weak safety standards

Between January and June of this year, more than 14,000 Chinese workers have died on the job.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 28, 2016

JLL forecast: Construction industry headed for a slowdown in late 2017

Companies that embrace technology like drones and BIM will be better situated to deal with volatility in the market, according to the report.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 28, 2016

Los Angeles officials approve controversial $1.2B South Central development

The luxury mixed-use development has spurred protests by nearby residents amid concerns of gentrification.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 28, 2016

This week in construction

Keep an eye out for construction spending and housing data, as well as articles exploring sports venue construction and takeaways from our young leaders series.

By Emily Peiffer , Hallie Busta • Nov. 28, 2016

Dodge Data, Stack Construction Technologies partner on platform integration

Data sets and project management tools combine in the strategic platform as a service partnership. 

By Chris Wood • Nov. 23, 2016

Seattle energy management startup BuildPulse raises $1.3M

Tenant demand and consumption are key to reducing costs as energy management systems proliferate. 

By Chris Wood • Nov. 23, 2016

The Future of the Field: PlanGrid's CEO talks turning construction high-tech

We talked with Tracy Young, one of five co-founders of the mobile project management system, about the future of construction technology.

By Hallie Busta • Nov. 23, 2016

Lawsuit: Gehry-designed NYC building dripping 'globs' of sealant

Building owners said the facade contractor will not complete the $500,000 in necessary repairs to the windows.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 23, 2016

Dodge Data: Construction starts slip 4% in October

The second-consecutive down month signals that building activity is settling back to a normal pace after August starts skyrocketed.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 23, 2016

The Future of the Field: How mentoring can boost an industry 'ripe for innovation'

Eliza Horstman, 32, a project manager with Lendlease, shares how her mentors encouraged her to gain experience in all aspects of the business.

By Emily Peiffer • Nov. 22, 2016

ABC ranks US states based on 'free enterprise' environment for construction

Louisiana claimed the top spot due to its use of public-private partnerships, success with career and technical education programs and right-to-work legislation.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 22, 2016

Construction safety startup completes testing at NY SolarCity site

The Heads Up Display signaling system went through beta testing for 10 months and is now ready to hit the market.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 22, 2016

In the beginning: A first look at DC's Museum of the Bible

The project team offered a sneak peek into the 430,000-square-foot building one year ahead of its official opening.

By Emily Peiffer • Nov. 22, 2016

How 10 construction companies are embracing the spirit of giving

To mark the Thanksgiving holiday, we've rounded up stories of firms that are champions of charitable causes throughout the year.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 21, 2016

Texas Rangers hire stadium veteran to manage construction of $1B venue

Construction manager Jack Hill supervised work on the new Dallas Cowboys stadium as well as Globe Life Park, the current home of the Rangers.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 21, 2016

AGC: Only 23 states add construction jobs in October amid weak public sector demand

On the other hand, the private sector is struggling to find enough workers to keep up.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 21, 2016

Bjarke Ingels-designed power plant featuring a rooftop ski slope set to open in 2017

The waste-to-energy plant is part of Copenhagen, Denmark's zero-carbon-city initiative and will be surrounded by public park space.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 21, 2016

This week in construction

We're bringing you stories about key housing reports, the role of mentoring and more.

By Emily Peiffer , Hallie Busta • Nov. 21, 2016

OSHA updates rules to reduce fall and trip hazards

The agency said the revised rules take new technology into consideration and will provide more flexibility for employers when choosing a fall protection system.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 18, 2016

IL contractor pleads guilty in DBE fraud case

Michelle Cho, who will be sentenced early next year, was charged with conspiring to defraud a program meant to assist small and disadvantaged businesses.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 18, 2016

Los Angeles Rams kick off construction on $2.6B stadium

The new venue is part of the team's NFL-approved relocation from St. Louis.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 18, 2016