Suffolk Construction to manage main building of GE's $200M Boston headquarters

Construction on the 400,000-square-foot complex, designed by Gensler, is expected to be complete in 2018.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 19, 2016

This week in construction

We're looking at the top construction news of 2016, the tech that defined the year and the latest architectural billings and home sales reports.

By Emily Peiffer , Hallie Busta • Dec. 19, 2016

Explore the Trendline➔

Digital Solutions

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

By Construction Dive staff

The fab 5: Our picks for 2016's most noteworthy projects

From historic museums to new sports venues, we recognize some of the best U.S. buildings completed this year.

By Emily Peiffer • Dec. 19, 2016

BLS: Construction fatalities rose 4% in 2015

Several occupations within the private construction industry saw their highest fatality numbers in recent years.

By Emily Peiffer • Dec. 16, 2016

$150M NY industrial development fund awards its first grant

Greenpoint Manufacturing and Design Center will use the $10 million grant to renovate a former Queens factory into a multitenant manufacturing facility.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 16, 2016

Developers plan DC's first pier-top office building as part of $2B mixed-use project

The Pier 4 tower is in The Wharf, a major development underway along the Potomac River.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 16, 2016

$300M DC United soccer stadium headed for final approval in February

The DC Zoning Commission gave the project preliminary approval, but team officials must still address environmental and transportation concerns.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 16, 2016

Cleveland Cavaliers announce $140M arena renovation

The NBA team will pay $70 million for the project, while the county will cover the remaining costs.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 15, 2016

San Diego makes last-ditch effort to keep the Chargers with $1 stadium lease deal

The NFL team has until Jan. 15 to decide if it will remain in San Diego or relocate to Los Angeles, where it would share the Rams' new $2.6 billion venue.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 15, 2016

How transformative philosophies are driving a surge in adaptive reuse projects

Developers across the U.S. are finding new ways to turn abandoned and outdated structures into integral community spaces.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 15, 2016

Federal Reserve raises interest rates for the second time in a decade

The Fed raised benchmark interest rates Wednesday in a widely anticipated move.

By Hallie Busta • Dec. 14, 2016

Maximizing modular: How the emerging building method is gaining ground in construction

Prefabricated building components are increasingly being leveraged for repeatable floor plan projects on the promise of cost and time savings.

By Chris Wood • Dec. 14, 2016

Schneider Electric, BuiltSpace partnership offers energy management solution to small-building owners

Energy management systems proliferate as building managers are seeking operational savings.

By Chris Wood • Dec. 14, 2016

Dept. of Energy kicks off net-zero energy program for educational sector

School infrastructure is poised to take the next step in sustainable design and construction.

By Chris Wood • Dec. 14, 2016

ABC: Construction backlog rebounds in Q3 with gains in commercial, industrial sectors

Infrastructure backlog rose for the first time this year, and economists are hopeful that the trend will continue in 2017.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 14, 2016

The 10 most popular construction stories of 2016

Before ringing in 2017, take a look back at the industry news that dominated the past year.

By Emily Peiffer • Dec. 14, 2016

Los Angeles developers rush to secure approval for megaproject before March vote

If the Neighborhood Integrity Initiative is approved, a two-year ban on density variances would go into effect in the city.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 13, 2016

ABC 2017 forecast: Contractors to see slow growth, high costs

Rising energy and commodity prices combined with an increase in employee wages could hinder stronger performance for the nonresidential construction sector.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 13, 2016

Construction kicks off on $1.5B Tokyo 2020 Olympic stadium

After design and cost hurdles, the venue should be complete by the end of 2019 — five months behind the original schedule.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 13, 2016

Construction on $430M Nashville, TN mixed-use development to begin in 2017

Fifth + Broadway will be the largest mixed-use complex in Nashville's downtown, which is in the midst of a development boom.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 13, 2016

Milwaukee Bucks partner with SkillSmart to build local worker pipeline for $524M arena

The project team will use the workforce development and job-matching tool as part of its commitment to hire 40% local workers.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 12, 2016

This week in construction

We're covering adaptive reuse, the rise of the single-woman homebuyer, our most popular stories of the year and economic reports you won't want to miss.

By Emily Peiffer , Hallie Busta • Dec. 12, 2016

NYU unveils plans for $1B expansion building with all-glass facade

When complete in 2021, the 735,000-square-foot building will be the largest structure ever built by the university.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 12, 2016

$1.4B MGM National Harbor casino ups the ante for local hiring, development

The project has proven to be a boon for real estate values as well as for local workers and contractors in Prince George’s County, MD.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 12, 2016

Tesla disputes claims of hiring goal troubles at $5B NV gigafactory

The company said that even though construction on the battery plant started later than expected, it has met state investment and job creation requirements.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 9, 2016