This week in construction

We're taking a look at renewable-energy projects, how developers are incentivizing commercial tenants and construction-spending and home-price reports.

By Emily Peiffer , Hallie Busta • April 3, 2017

The 50 States of Construction: How a sense of community drives the PA market

The president and CEO of Philadelphia–​based Perryman Building and Construction explains how firms can thrive in an area that "always has capacity to grow."

By Emily Peiffer • April 3, 2017

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Preconstruction

Careful collaboration before shovels hit dirt is key to a successful project, experts say.

By Construction Dive staff

CT Mohegan Sun casino kicks off convention center expansion

The project comes as meeting venues across the U.S. ramp up renovations in an effort to draw lucrative convention business.

By Kim Slowey • March 31, 2017

TX legislators push for Astrodome rehab bill

Officials want to spend $105 million to create 500,000 square feet of rentable space inside the iconic sports venue, which now stands vacant.

By Kim Slowey • March 31, 2017

Construction on $142M Eisenhower Memorial could start in late 2017

However, project planners still need to secure $84 million in federal funds for the memorial and score final design approval from multiple agencies.

By Kim Slowey • March 31, 2017

EPA's 2017 construction stormwater permit takes effect

One of the most hotly contested portions of the rule makes each operator on the site liable for the actions of the group regarding compliance.

By Mary Tyler March • March 31, 2017

ABC: Contractor confidence tumbles at end of 2016, remains in positive territory

Survey respondents said they don't expect to see benefits from President Donald Trump's major infrastructure promises for at least the next six months. 

By Kim Slowey • March 30, 2017

Sycuan tribe breaks ground on $226M casino hotel in San Diego

The property is one of the only casinos in the area without a hotel, which has caused it to lose some business to competitors.

By Kim Slowey • March 30, 2017

Ford to invest $1.2B in MI production plants

The investment comes nearly one year after the auto manufacturing giant announced a $1.2 billion overhaul of its Dearborn, MI, campus.

By Kim Slowey • March 30, 2017

Q&A: Former Autodesk CEO Carol Bartz on the past, present and future of construction tech

As the AEC software giant grows and the industry embraces mobile, smaller third-party providers will continue to play a critical role.

By Hallie Busta • March 29, 2017

Brookfield asks 4 architecture firms to create office of the future

Given a budget but no client, the architects were tasked with designing a workspace that considered contemporary work styles and technology.

By Hallie Busta • March 29, 2017

PlanIT Impact launches cloud-based building-performance assessment tool

The initiative makes public data available for energy modeling while opening the cost and resource consumption software to more users.

By Hallie Busta • March 29, 2017

Construction kicks off on tallest building in Fort Lauderdale, FL

The 100 Las Olas development is an ambitious project, as other developers in Florida have reported a glut in the luxury condominium market

By Kim Slowey • March 29, 2017

Crews break ground on $113M Irving, TX convention center hotel complex

The 350-room Westin Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas hotel, located near the under-construction Irving Music Factory, is expected to open in 2019.

By Kim Slowey • March 29, 2017

Raiders set to build $1.9B Las Vegas stadium after NFL approves relocation

The team is partnering with investors and Clark County, NV, to help fund its new venue, which is expected to open in 2020.

By Kim Slowey • March 28, 2017

WI snags sweet deal for $242M Haribo gummy bear factory

State officials have not yet released details of the incentive package that helped persuade the company to build its 500,000-square-foot facility there.

By Kim Slowey • March 28, 2017

CA developers float idea of $250M Queen Mary entertainment complex

Operators hope the 65-acre, Gensler-designed Queen Mary Island will generate enough cash to pay for necessary upgrades to the iconic ship.

By Kim Slowey • March 28, 2017

Construction kicks off on Dallas transit-oriented development

The Epic complex, designed by Perkins+Will and built by Balfour Beatty, will include an office building, retail space, a residential tower and a hotel. 

By Kim Slowey • March 28, 2017

UPDATE: Trump repeals DOL 'blacklisting' rule

The Obama-era regulation required contractors bidding on large federal construction projects to submit their history of labor compliance to officials for review.

By Emily Peiffer , Hallie Busta • March 27, 2017

Top trends shaping drone use on the job site

As UAVs become a more integral part of the construction industry, companies are finding ways to lower costs and improve efficiency.

By Mary Tyler March • March 27, 2017

From liftoff to landing: Drones by the numbers

Here are the facts and figures you need to know when it comes to drone use in the construction industry.

By Emily Peiffer , Hallie Busta , Mary Tyler March • March 27, 2017

AGC: Construction employment grows in 39 states in February

Despite overall growth, construction employment in many states is still well below previous peaks.

By Kim Slowey • March 27, 2017

Uber buys into Golden State Warriors' mixed-use complex

The ride-sharing giant purchased an interest in two office buildings under construction on the 11-acre site of the NBA team's new arena.

By Kim Slowey • March 27, 2017

Judge revokes permit for $200M NYC pier project

The court said the Army Corps of Engineers did not give enough weight to the fact that the proposed Diller Island project was in a protected fish and wildlife sanctuary.

By Kim Slowey • March 27, 2017

PwC: 3 trends shaping construction, engineering in 2017

Companies are facing tougher contract conditions, a period of increased consolidation and other changes to their operations.

By Kim Slowey • March 27, 2017