Gensler, Power Home Remodeling recognized on Glassdoor list of best places to work

The two companies were the only AEC firms included in the ranking.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 9, 2016

Mortenson, Berwald reach $147K state OSHA settlement in Vikings stadium worker death

Jeramie Gruber slid off the roof of U.S. Bank Stadium in August 2015, prompting an investigation of fall protection compliance on the site.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 9, 2016

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

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Minnesota United set to break ground on $150M soccer stadium

Mortenson will lead construction on the 22,000-seat stadium, which will be privately funded by the team’s ownership.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 8, 2016

Developers promise to boost local jobs with $1B Camden, NJ development

Work began this week on the 220,000-square-foot American Water headquarters component of the 16-acre complex.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 8, 2016

House panel imposes conditions on funding for new FBI headquarters

The Transportation and Infrastructure Committee has stalled its decision for months on whether to approve $843 million toward the $2 billion project.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 8, 2016

Dodge Momentum Index rises 0.3% in November

The index is now 18% higher than it was in November 2015, signaling that 2017 should bring robust construction activity.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 8, 2016

The 2016 construction holiday gift guide

From practical gear to low-tech wearables, these ideas are sure to make the day of any construction pro on your list.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 8, 2016

The digital punch list: How tech innovations are streamlining project closeout

Closeout apps can improve the project completion process and provide critical data — as long as they're easy to use.

By Chris Wood • Dec. 7, 2016

5 ideas to refresh year-end corporate gifting

These gifts cover a range of business relationships, budgets and styles.

By Hallie Busta • Dec. 7, 2016

Sarasota, FL approves $1B mixed-use waterfront project

The decade-long project will include the construction of condominiums, hotel rooms, retail, office space and public recreational trails.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 7, 2016

Brazilian authorities: Contractor scheme inflated 2014 World Cup stadium costs

One of the implicated construction firms was also allegedly involved with a bribery and embezzlement plot against oil company Petrobras.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 7, 2016

4 development giants vying to build new Labor Dept. headquarters

The Department of Labor is considering three potential Washington sites for a 1 million-square-foot building.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 6, 2016

NYC officials call for new legislation to improve construction site safety

The New York City Council will consider new regulations in the wake of an uptick in city construction worker deaths in the last few years.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 6, 2016

Construction alliance launches suicide prevention initiative with 15 industry groups

Construction has the second-highest suicide rate of any industry, and associations like the CFMA, AGC and ABC are taking action.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 6, 2016

Facebook to double its Seattle office empire with 2 new buildings

The properties from Vulcan Real Estate are under construction and are scheduled to open in the third quarter of 2018.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 6, 2016

FL city council approves $300M mall redevelopment

Developers purchased the property at a bankruptcy auction and plan to transform the shuttered site into a mixed-use complex.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 5, 2016

GSA searching for construction firm to manage $2B FBI headquarters project

In its pre-solicitation notice, the General Services Administration said bidders need a strong history in Washington as well as security clearance.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 5, 2016

Booming NYC hospital construction sector expected to reach $8.2B from 2016 to 2018

An uptick in medical space will likely result from smaller outpatient and primary care facilities, as well as upgrades to aging hospitals.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 5, 2016

This week in construction

Check back for predictions regarding Trump's effect on housing, the next installment of our "Dotted Line" series and gift advice for your co-workers and clients.

By Emily Peiffer , Hallie Busta • Dec. 5, 2016

Construction adds 19K jobs, reaches highest employment level since November 2008

Residential payrolls continue to grow while losses in heavy civil and engineering signal that infrastructure firms are struggling to find work.

By Emily Peiffer • Dec. 2, 2016

OSHA releases safety recommendation guide for construction

The new training material targets small and mid-sized contractors that might be lacking crucial information, the agency said.

By Emily Peiffer • Dec. 2, 2016

Lucid Motors to build $700M electric car plant in AZ

Tesla had previously considered the Casa Grande, AZ, site for its $5 billion gigafactory before choosing Nevada.  

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 2, 2016

Oakland, CA's $1.3B stadium funding proposal a 'Hail Mary' to keep Raiders

The city is attempting to prevent the NFL franchise from relocating to Las Vegas — a move that will require league approval.

By Emily Peiffer • Dec. 2, 2016

Skanska USA scores $142M University of Virginia hospital contract

The company has secured several hospital contracts this year, as healthcare construction is expected to continue growing in 2017.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 2, 2016

HUD bans smoking in US public housing units

The agency has been encouraging similar policies since 2009, and one-quarter of public housing projects have such rules in place.

By Sean Barry • Dec. 2, 2016