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Atlanta Falcons' $1.5B Mercedes-Benz Stadium set for August opening
Construction crews recently closed the retractable roof for the first time and are making sure the eight petal-like pieces are aligned correctly.
By Kim Slowey • June 5, 2017 -
HVAC manufacturer Daikin completes $417M Houston-area campus
The 4.2-million-square-foot plant will eventually employ up to 4,000 people and is expected to draw additional industrial investment to the area.
By Kim Slowey • June 5, 2017 -
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Developer plans 1,001-foot skinny skyscraper for NYC
The Manhattan tower will feature column-free floor plans, made possible by running the mechanical systems up one side of the building, rather than using a core design.
By Kim Slowey • June 5, 2017 -
Deep Dive
This week in construction
We're digging into prison construction, office and lighting design trends, the state of multigenerational housing and what economic indicators matter most.
By Emily Peiffer , Hallie Busta • June 5, 2017 -
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Hudson River tunnel project officials explore private sector options
The Amtrak initiative could be completed as a public-private partnership, and project officials say private companies have already expressed interest.
By Kim Slowey • June 5, 2017 -
Deep Dive
The 50 States of Construction: How VA thrives on stability amid a supply–demand imbalance
John Lawson, president and CEO of W.M. Jordan Company, explains why the state's biggest construction drivers are "always going to be there."
By Emily Peiffer • June 5, 2017 -
Construction employment gains momentum in May
The residential sector led the month's growth with 7,100 new positions reported.
By Mary Tyler March • June 2, 2017 -
Opinion
3 reasons the commercial buildings market is ready for AI
One expert explores the shifts in the market that are positioning artificial intelligence to transform building management.
By Casey Talon • June 2, 2017 -
Faraday Future seeking $1B to help jump-start NV factory construction
The electric car manufacturer halted work on the North Las Vegas project in November amid reported financial issues.
By Kim Slowey • June 2, 2017 -
Boston developer proposes $144M mixed-use tower
The 25-story building, featuring commercial and residential space, would be the latest addition to the growing trend of transit-oriented developments.
By Kim Slowey • June 2, 2017 -
AIA condemns Trump's decision to withdraw US from Paris climate accord
The group reaffirmed its commitment to climate change mitigation and highlighted the importance of energy conservation and renewable resources in the built space.
By Kim Slowey • June 2, 2017 -
Construction spending dips in April after 2017's strong start
On the positive side, April's spending figure is 6.7% ahead of last year, and spending in the first four months of 2017 is up 5.8% year-over-year.
By Mary Tyler March • June 1, 2017 -
AECOM Tishman tapped to build $1B UK residential tower
When complete, the 67-story Spire London high-rise will be the tallest residential building in Western Europe.
By Kim Slowey • June 1, 2017 -
Los Angeles developer snags $239M loan for luxury high-rise
The U.K.-based Children's Investment Fund provided the loan for the project, which developers say will fill a gap in the area's stock of available ultra-luxury condos.
By Kim Slowey • June 1, 2017 -
Miami-Dade commissioner backs $300M David Beckham soccer stadium deal
The city must still approve the deal and design for the 25,000-seat Miami Beckham United venue.
By Kim Slowey • June 1, 2017 -
Smart buildings market prepares to take off
Factors including the cost of smart building systems and the process of keeping them secure could challenge growth in the sector.
By Hallie Busta • May 31, 2017 -
Tampa, FL airport preps for second phase of $2.3B revamp
The $543 million phase of the master plan will include the 17-acre "Gateway," a commercial project featuring two hotels, an office building and retail space.
By Kim Slowey • May 31, 2017 -
Deep Dive
When design is deadly: How projects are built with bird safety in mind
Architects and bird safety advocates are raising awareness around reflective glass, lighting and landscaping that have long been a danger for birds.
By Kim Slowey • May 31, 2017 -
Construction on $150M Minnesota United stadium could kick off this summer
The St. Paul, MN, stadium recently secured the property and sales tax breaks necessary to help fund construction.
By Mary Tyler March • May 31, 2017 -
Trump budget cuts funding for seismic early warning system
The latest federal budget proposal would cut $10 million annually for an early earthquake warning system on the West Coast.
By Kim Slowey • May 30, 2017 -
Verizon's $1B Irving, TX development nears groundbreaking
The mixed-use project, which will be located across the street from Verizon's local campus, has been in the planning stages for more than a year.
By Kim Slowey • May 30, 2017 -
Miami officials consider marina redevelopment
One of the three submitted bids has been disclosed. Biscayne Marine Partners said it would spend roughly $113 million on the public project.
By Kim Slowey • May 30, 2017 -
DC to see 15.5M square feet of new development in 2017
So far, more than 175 million square feet of newly completed, underway and planned projects are located within a half mile of a Metro station.
By Kim Slowey • May 30, 2017 -
Deep Dive
This week in construction
We're talking about a new builder-backed trade training program, the feasibility of Trump's infrastructure proposal and designing buildings for the birds.
By Emily Peiffer , Hallie Busta • May 29, 2017 -
Chicago selects developer for $1B Union Station overhaul
Riverside Investment & Development expects to kick off the six-year, multiphase project in mid-2018.
By Kim Slowey • May 26, 2017
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