10 construction industry trends to watch in 2017

From new technologies to collaborative project delivery methods, experts say these trends will shape the industry in the coming year.

By Emily Peiffer • Jan. 3, 2017

This week in construction

We're kicking off the new year with articles exploring trends to watch in 2017, resolutions for contractors and the latest construction and housing reports.

By Emily Peiffer , Hallie Busta • Jan. 2, 2017

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Digital Solutions

A range of ideas, products and platforms are transforming the construction industry.

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The 2017 construction industry conference guide

These 10 events offer construction pros the opportunity to exchange new ideas and network with industry leaders.

By Emily Peiffer • Jan. 2, 2017

Chinese developer plans 3 skyscrapers for downtown Los Angeles

The Olympia development, which could cost up to $1 billion, would mark the third downtown Los Angeles project for City Century.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 29, 2016

From $1T to $1: Construction in 2016 by the numbers

We look back at the stats that tell the story of the industry last year.

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

Miami Worldcenter developers score $89M construction loan

The project team secured the loan despite concerns of an overabundance of luxury condo construction in the area over the last several years.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 28, 2016

Report: NY missing the boat on design-build

The delivery method has been slow to pick up steam in the state, as critics say that awarding contracts based on evaluation rather than lowest bid can lead to abuse.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 28, 2016

Dodge Data: Construction starts fall for third-straight month

November's 6% drop emphasizes the volatile nature of starts in 2016.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 23, 2016

Fluor awarded $1.2B NC manufacturing plant contract

Johnson County, NC, officials said the influx of almost 2,500 construction workers at the Novo Nordisk plant will be a boon for the local economy.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 23, 2016

MD governor sues to terminate developer's rights on $1.5B project

Gov. Larry Hogan's administration is asking a court to force State Center to surrender its rights so that Hogan can choose another company to redesign and build the project.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 23, 2016

Developer of McDonald's Chicago headquarters scores $209M construction loan

The loan is the second-largest for a project in the city since the recession.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 22, 2016

Contract for nation's largest medical marijuana facility has MA construction firm flying high

Campanelli Construction will build the first phase of the 1-million-square-foot Massachusetts Medical Cannabis Center on a 53-acre parcel in Freetown, MA.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 22, 2016

ThyssenKrupp's cable-free elevator system to get first test in 2017

Maglev technology will allow elevators to move faster and with a smaller mechanical footprint. 

By Chris Wood • Dec. 21, 2016

Study: People in green buildings think better, sleep better

In addition to the health effects of improved indoor environmental quality, the researchers cited a "delight factor" among occupants.

By Chris Wood • Dec. 21, 2016

6 technology trends that defined construction in 2016

From new ways to track equipment use and worker productivity to the emerging modular category, we explore some of the year's biggest tech talking points.

By Hallie Busta • Dec. 21, 2016

Architecture billings stagnant in November as industry awaits effect of Trump presidency

November marked the second-consecutive month of increasing demand for design services.

By Emily Peiffer • Dec. 21, 2016

Arup's Boston office on track to nab LEED and WELL certifications

Once certified, the company’s office will be one of the first buildings to qualify for both designations and the first to do so in Boston.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 21, 2016

Construction for $315M 'Beyoncé Tower' gets in formation

Designers said the 79-story Premier Tower in Melbourne, Australia, was inspired by one of Beyoncé's music videos.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 21, 2016

The winners of construction's 5 biggest regulatory battles in 2016

The industry pushed back against several new regulations this year, with some efforts resulting in success and others in failure.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 21, 2016

Contender for new Labor Dept. headquarters files massive DC mixed-use development plan

Redbrick's design, with 1.6 million square feet of office space, would meet the size and location requirements for a new Department of Labor home base.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 20, 2016

MO governor-elect blasts public funding plan for St. Louis soccer stadium

The proposal would require up to $80 million from taxpayers for a 20,000-seat, $200 million MLS stadium.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 20, 2016

8 stories that shaped the construction industry in 2016

From drone regulations to the promise of a transformative infrastructure program, this year delivered big industry news.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 20, 2016

Contractor on DC school project sues architects for $2M

Chiaramonte-Hess claims that the joint venture of Bowie Gridley Architects and Perkins+Will provided substandard documents for the $124 million project.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 20, 2016

ConstructConnect: November nonresidential starts plunge 22%

Despite the unusually steep decline last month, year-to-date construction starts were still up 8%.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 20, 2016

AGC: 29 states add construction jobs in November

The slight rise in month-to-month employment was due to demand in the residential and public works sectors.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 19, 2016