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$310M Kansas City, MO convention hotel moving forward
Tourism officials said the city is losing out on convention business and that hotel construction must begin as soon as possible so that it can compete for shows.
By Kim Slowey • June 12, 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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Construction Dive editors curate some of the industry’s top stories from this year.
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The 50 States of Construction: Why robust demand is driving CA contractors to focus on efficiency
DPR management committee member Mike Humphrey explores the current supply-chain bottleneck, building for the tech sector and the future of the booming market.
By Emily Peiffer • June 12, 2017 -
Deep Dive
This week in construction
We're looking at how to juggle multiple projects at once, what happens when P3s fail, a new risk management software for the job site and more.
By Emily Peiffer , Hallie Busta • June 12, 2017 -
Construction staff wages expected to rise 3.4% in 2017
Some positions, especially those that are field-related, have seen even higher rates of increases, according to research firm PAS.
By Kim Slowey • June 9, 2017 -
Developer revives plan for 17-story mixed-use tower in Bethesda, MD
JBG Cos. first secured approval for the project — which will feature 475 apartments and 21,000 square feet of retail — in 2013, but it halted progress in 2015.
By Kim Slowey • June 9, 2017 -
Seattle mayor selects Oak View Group's $564M bid for KeyArena renovation
The developer was left as the only contender for the project after Seattle Partners withdrew its bid from consideration.
By Kim Slowey • June 9, 2017 -
US industrial construction climbs to a 10-year high
E-commerce companies are largely driving the demand for built-to-suit, high-performance distribution centers.
By Kim Slowey • June 8, 2017 -
Judge's ruling threatens $3B Queens, NY development
A joint venture between Related Companies and Sterling Equities submitted a proposal in 2012 to redevelop the site into a shopping and housing complex.
By Kim Slowey • June 8, 2017 -
CO convention center expansion costs double to $233M
Officials attributed the cost increase to the skilled-labor shortage in Denver, climbing steel prices and building code requirements.
By Kim Slowey • June 8, 2017 -
Dodge Momentum Index recovers lost ground in May
Economists predict the commercial segment will continue to grow, though at a slower pace and despite a cooldown in occupancies and rents.
By Kim Slowey • June 8, 2017 -
Deep Dive
How prison designers balance the needs, regulations and ethics of the industry
Although prisons may not be a hub of architectural innovation, the secure management of so many people requires practical, humane and safe solutions.
By Kim Slowey • June 8, 2017 -
Median construction worker age on par with US workforce — for now
Workers in the Northeast and parts of the Midwest are trending older, raising questions as to whether the industry is sufficiently preparing its labor pipeline.
By Mary Tyler March • June 8, 2017 -
WeWork buys FieldLens to help manage construction operations
The coworking space provider has grown its digital and construction competencies through acquisitions as bigger clients request larger offices.
By Hallie Busta • June 7, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Seeing the light: How office designers are finding ways to boost productivity
From layout to lighting, employers are revamping their workspaces to improve employee productivity, encourage collaboration and attract top talent.
By Kim Slowey • June 7, 2017 -
FullStack raises $6M as modular builds momentum
The emerging construction method is gaining traction in the market, catching the eyes of investors, in part, for its ability to streamline project schedules.
By Hallie Busta • June 7, 2017 -
Orlando, FL approves $90M student housing project
The mixed-use development joins the University of Central Florida and Valencia College's shared downtown campus, which will anchor the city’s planned $1 billion Creative Village.
By Mary Tyler March • June 7, 2017 -
Chinese tire company Wanli to build $1B plant in SC
The project in Orangeburg County will be built in two phases over eight years and, when complete, will employ 1,200 people.
By Kim Slowey • June 7, 2017 -
Veterans Affairs seeks to jump-start $1.4B in construction projects
The delays are largely the result of procedural differences between the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Army Corps of Engineers.
By Kim Slowey • June 7, 2017 -
Developers score $115M loan for Miami condo project
Project officials overcame the tight lending environment by securing commitments for 70% of the complex's 342 units.
By Kim Slowey • June 7, 2017 -
Miami-Dade approves $9M David Beckham stadium land deal
The development team must still secure approval for the entire soccer stadium plan, with the goal of completing the project in 2020.
By Kim Slowey • June 7, 2017 -
Denver airport, Ferrovial near deal for $1B P3 contract
If Denver officials approve the contract for the terminal revamp, it will be the biggest public-private partnership in the city's history.
By Kim Slowey • June 6, 2017 -
Seattle Partners withdraws $521M bid for KeyArena redevelopment
The company, which was one of only two bidders for the project, criticized the way that the city has handled the bidding process.
By Kim Slowey • June 6, 2017 -
Portland, OR mass timber tower secures construction permits
The 12-story Framework project, which won the 2015 U.S. Tall Wood Building Competition, will be the country's first wood high-rise when complete in late 2018.
By Kim Slowey • June 6, 2017 -
Developers break ground on $150M Los Angeles mixed-use project
The Vineyards will feature an open-air shopping center, a 120-room hotel, a 266-unit apartment complex and a medical office building.
By Kim Slowey • June 6, 2017
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