Construction spending surges 0.5% in October with public sector boost

The Commerce Department also revised spending figures for August and September significantly higher than initially reported.

By Emily Peiffer • Dec. 1, 2016

WELL, BREEAM collaborate to streamline green building certification process

The International WELL Building Institute and BRE said that identifying similarities between the two standards would help building owners achieve both certifications.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 1, 2016

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Digital Solutions

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

By Construction Dive staff

Commercial real estate tech startups to merge into $300M company

The new firm, combining VTS and Hightower, will manage approximately 5.5 billion square feet of commercial space in the U.S. and U.K.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 1, 2016

Why the definition of infrastructure should include public buildings

America's roads and bridges aren't the only projects in need of investment, according to a public opinion survey from the American Institute of Architects.

By Hallie Busta • Dec. 1, 2016

The rise of telematics: How high-tech equipment tracking is taking over job sites

The standardization of machine data collection protocols makes centralized nodes key to tracking machinery on construction sites.

By Chris Wood • Nov. 30, 2016

Honeywell study: Owners overestimate how smart their buildings are

The results were based on the Honeywell Smart Building Score, a benchmarking index on sustainability, technology, safety and productivity.

By Chris Wood • Nov. 30, 2016

Report: Manhattan dominating NYC commercial, residential construction activity

However, Brooklyn and Queens could soon catch up, as builders are running out of open sites in Manhattan.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 30, 2016

$300M DC United stadium in limbo as zoning commission postpones decision

Commissioners and residents have raised questions about transportation, parking and the impact of a future nearby bridge project on the stadium plans.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 30, 2016

Boston mayor seeking to raise construction hiring goals

The proposal would require that companies show "good faith efforts" to give locals a minimum 51% of all hours on city projects, minorities 40% and women 12%.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 30, 2016

Golden State Warriors win second court ruling in battle to build $1B arena

Construction is now set to move forward on the 18,064-seat venue in San Francisco's Mission Bay neighborhood.

By Emily Peiffer • Nov. 30, 2016

Atlanta Hawks award Turner-led JV $193M Philips Arena renovation

Construction will begin next year and is expected to be complete in time for the 2018-2019 NBA season. 

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 29, 2016

Home-field advantage: Construction updates for 10 major sports venues

From football to hockey, team owners are giving fans more impressive — and expensive — stadiums and arenas.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 29, 2016

The 2016 Dive Awards for the construction industry

From sustainability leaders to disruptive tech, take a look back at our list of the top 10 companies, people and trends that defined the industry last year.

By Emily Peiffer , Hallie Busta • Nov. 29, 2016

5 things the next generation of construction leaders wants you to know

We've collected insights from our interviews with 10 young professionals over the last few weeks.

By Hallie Busta • Nov. 28, 2016

Construction collapse in China kills 74 workers, highlights concerns of weak safety standards

Between January and June of this year, more than 14,000 Chinese workers have died on the job.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 28, 2016

JLL forecast: Construction industry headed for a slowdown in late 2017

Companies that embrace technology like drones and BIM will be better situated to deal with volatility in the market, according to the report.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 28, 2016

Los Angeles officials approve controversial $1.2B South Central development

The luxury mixed-use development has spurred protests by nearby residents amid concerns of gentrification.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 28, 2016

This week in construction

Keep an eye out for construction spending and housing data, as well as articles exploring sports venue construction and takeaways from our young leaders series.

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

Dodge Data, Stack Construction Technologies partner on platform integration

Data sets and project management tools combine in the strategic platform as a service partnership. 

By Chris Wood • Nov. 23, 2016

Seattle energy management startup BuildPulse raises $1.3M

Tenant demand and consumption are key to reducing costs as energy management systems proliferate. 

By Chris Wood • Nov. 23, 2016

The Future of the Field: PlanGrid's CEO talks turning construction high-tech

We talked with Tracy Young, one of five co-founders of the mobile project management system, about the future of construction technology.

By Hallie Busta • Nov. 23, 2016

Lawsuit: Gehry-designed NYC building dripping 'globs' of sealant

Building owners said the facade contractor will not complete the $500,000 in necessary repairs to the windows.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 23, 2016

Dodge Data: Construction starts slip 4% in October

The second-consecutive down month signals that building activity is settling back to a normal pace after August starts skyrocketed.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 23, 2016

The Future of the Field: How mentoring can boost an industry 'ripe for innovation'

Eliza Horstman, 32, a project manager with Lendlease, shares how her mentors encouraged her to gain experience in all aspects of the business.

By Emily Peiffer • Nov. 22, 2016

ABC ranks US states based on 'free enterprise' environment for construction

Louisiana claimed the top spot due to its use of public-private partnerships, success with career and technical education programs and right-to-work legislation.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 22, 2016