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Study: Mandatory PLAs have increased OH school construction costs by 13%
Opponents of mandated project labor agreements, including the ABC, point to the study as an argument for their side in the contentious issue.
By Kim Slowey • May 26, 2017 -
Skanska USA breaks ground on $349M NJ Inspira hospital
The 467,000-square-foot Inspira Medical Center Mullica Hill, in Harrison Township, NJ, will provide 204 beds, an emergency unit and outpatient services.
By Kim Slowey • May 26, 2017 -
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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 -
Renderings unveiled of $700M luxury condo tower designed by David Adjaye
The exterior of Lightstone Group's 750-foot-tall skyscraper will feature a golden facade with arched windows along the length of the building.
By Kim Slowey • May 25, 2017 -
DOD requests $300M for NC military construction projects in 2018
North Carolina has the fifth-largest military construction budget of any U.S. state or territory for the next fiscal year.
By Kim Slowey • May 25, 2017 -
Study: Nashville, TN's rate of worker injuries higher than other southern cities
Many construction companies in the city reportedly dissuade workers from informing them of injuries, and actual cases could be four times higher than reported.
By Kim Slowey • May 25, 2017 -
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Inside the nation's varying contractor licensing rules — and how they impact business
Licensing regulations from one state to the next are anything but uniform, but the question remains: Do stricter rules lead to higher quality?
By Kim Slowey • May 25, 2017 -
UPDATE: NFL officials approve lease deal for Raiders' $2B Las Vegas stadium
The team will now work with Clark County officials to get the environmental review process underway before a tentative construction start in January 2018.
By Kim Slowey , Mary Tyler March • May 24, 2017 -
Better Buildings Initiative reaches $1.9B in total energy, cost savings
Organizations that have signed on to the U.S. Department of Energy program are on track to reduce their energy consumption by 20% by 2020.
By Mary Tyler March • May 24, 2017 -
Detroit Red Wings arena costs rise to $863M
The new figure — almost double the original cost estimate — includes $40 million for expenses related to the Detroit Pistons' relocation to the venue.
By Kim Slowey • May 24, 2017 -
Architecture billings stay in positive territory for third-straight month
New project inquiries and design contracts both climbed in April despite the overall index slipping from 54.3 in March to 50.9 for the month.
By Mary Tyler March • May 24, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Will CO's new construction defects law revive its stagnant condo market?
Colorado lawmakers passed a measure earlier this month that has sparked optimism for a coming infusion of much-needed housing inventory.
By Kim Slowey • May 23, 2017 -
Developers secure $1.6B loan for NJ American Dream Meadowlands megamall
The multiphase project, which was first approved 14 years ago, has faced delays amid financial issues.
By Kim Slowey • May 23, 2017 -
21 states add construction jobs in April as labor shortage persists
The AGC continues to call upon U.S. lawmakers to pass legislation that funds career and technical education programs.
By Kim Slowey • May 23, 2017 -
Miami Worldcenter to house the city's first new downtown office tower in 6 years
Developers of the 45-story Class A office building, which will be part of the $2 billion Worldcenter mixed-use complex, expect to complete the tower by 2021.
By Kim Slowey • May 23, 2017 -
Deep Dive
The 50 States of Construction: Why CO aims to encourage new residents to put down roots
Lucas Mallory of PCL's Denver District discusses the revitalization of the stalled condo market and the challenges that come with increased building activity.
By Emily Peiffer • May 22, 2017 -
Officials OK $670M master-planned community in Seattle suburb
The project will feature a lake peninsula as well as 1,500 homes, a hotel, retail space and an 850,000-square-foot lifestyle center.
By Kim Slowey • May 22, 2017 -
Dodge Data: Construction starts tumble 13% in April
A drop-off in large nonbuilding projects drove the downturn in overall starts.
By Kim Slowey • May 22, 2017 -
Frisco, TX approves 17-story luxury residential tower at Dallas Cowboys' HQ
The building — part of the Star in Frisco development — is the first high-rise approved by the city.
By Kim Slowey • May 22, 2017 -
Deep Dive
This week in construction
We're looking at Colorado condo defects legislation, home sales reports, AIA billings, contractor license requirements and roofing oversight laws.
By Emily Peiffer , Hallie Busta • May 22, 2017 -
Opening of $2.6B Rams, Chargers stadium delayed to 2020
Record rainfall in Los Angeles caused the one-year delay, which could affect the city's plans to host Super Bowl LV.
By Kim Slowey • May 19, 2017 -
ConstructConnect lowers 2017 starts forecast due to weak Q1 activity
The group also cited the president's lack of movement regarding tax reform and infrastructure spending as another factor in the less-optimistic forecast.
By Kim Slowey • May 19, 2017 -
Bechtel tops ENR Top 400 Contractors list for 19th straight year
Total revenue of the Top 400 increased by 6.5% in 2016 to $366.41 billion, but revenue from foreign projects continued to fall.
By Kim Slowey • May 19, 2017 -
Developer proposes $10B 'Baltimore Renaissance' initiative
Kahan S. Dhillon Jr., managing partner of Regent Co., said his proposal could bring the city an extra $156 million in tax revenue each year.
By Kim Slowey • May 19, 2017 -
UPDATE: OSHA delays electronic recordkeeping rule deadline
The agency will suspend the filing deadline — originally scheduled for July 1 — in order to give employers more time to comply.
By Emily Peiffer , Hallie Busta • May 18, 2017
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