The key to succession: How planning ahead can ensure a smooth leadership transition

An effective construction firm succession plan is all about communication, internally and externally.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 10, 2016

TX voters clear the way for new $1B Rangers ballpark

City-issued bonds worth $500 million will help fund construction of the stadium, which is expected to feature a retractable roof.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 10, 2016

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Recruiting, retention and training in construction

A roundup on articles focus on recruiting and retention for construction.

By Construction Dive staff

$9B CA school construction program scores voter approval

The state's construction industry has been a big proponent of Proposition 51, despite critics' concerns of rising debt.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 10, 2016

Inside T3, the first mass timber building in the US

The seven-story, 220,000-square-foot Minneapolis building is set to open later this month.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 10, 2016

UPS planning to build 'mega' shipping center in Atlanta

The new hub is expected to attract e-commerce companies, whose businesses rely on shipping, to the Atlanta area.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 9, 2016

Tesla announces plans to build second gigafactory in Europe

The company's Gigafactory 1 in Reno, NV, has sparked significant economic development in the area.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 9, 2016

Detroit Red Wings arena construction costs climb to $733M

Project expenses have risen nearly $283 million from the original estimate.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 9, 2016

McDonald's $250M Chicago headquarters set for construction

The company said it expects to move into the 600,000-square-foot West Loop facility in 2018.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 9, 2016

San Diego voters reject Chargers stadium funding ballot initiative

The defeat of Measure C raises the likelihood that the NFL team will exercise its option to relocate to Los Angeles.

By Emily Peiffer • Nov. 9, 2016

With Donald Trump as president, what's next for the construction industry?

Take our survey and let us know whether you're satisfied with the results, and which issue is most important to your business.

By Emily Peiffer • Nov. 9, 2016

OSHA fines SD contractor, refinery $100K in fatal burn incident

A 38-year-old pipefitter died when spilled ethanol caught fire from nearby welding operations.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 8, 2016

Dodge Momentum Index climbs 4.1% with boost from commercial sector

The bump last month nearly erased September's losses, according to Dodge Data & Analytics.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 8, 2016

ConstructConnect lowers 2016 starts forecast — but raises 2017 projections

While residential underperformed in the third quarter, it is expected to be the driver of growth in the industry.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 8, 2016

Banks making commercial real estate loans more difficult to secure

The Federal Reserve survey coincides with recent warnings from construction industry experts about tightening standards hindering growth.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 8, 2016

The Dotted Line: Why collaboration is key to preventing 'a war' in cost-plus contracts

Although this contract approach comes with positives and negatives for owners and contractors, it can be the best option when executed effectively.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 8, 2016

MIT launches data-driven real estate research lab

The Real Estate Innovation Lab’s first goal is to build a database of New York City infrastructure, from Airbnb locations to fiber-optic cable lines.

By Hallie Busta • Nov. 7, 2016

$1.45B MS tire plant breaks ground amid minority, local hiring concerns

In contrast to other recent hiring disputes, as Continental AG's contract does not mandate it employ a certain percentage of local or minority businesses.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 7, 2016

Zaha Hadid Architects unveils design for all-wood soccer stadium

Forest Green Rovers officials said the 5,000-seat stadium will be the greenest in the world, featuring low carbon content and sustainable power sources.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 7, 2016

This week in construction

The election isn't the only news this week. Be sure to check out our articles exploring cost-plus contracts, succession planning and the role of technical training.

By Emily Peiffer • Nov. 7, 2016

How developers near DC Metro stations could fill the beleaguered system's funding gap

Real estate development along the District's struggling rail system is booming, but would a commercial tax on properties near stations stifle new construction?

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 7, 2016

The Future of the Field: From trade school to the job site, the impact of technical education

In May, Paul Tse, 30, told Congress how a high school technical training program and an apprenticeship put his career on the right track.

By Hallie Busta • Nov. 7, 2016

Construction employment climbs to 8-year high as firms add 11K jobs in October

The biggest chunk of job gains came from companies in the nonresidential private sector, which have continued to struggle to find qualified workers.

By Emily Peiffer • Nov. 4, 2016

San Francisco sues developer of leaning, sinking Millennium Tower

The city attorney claims Mission Street Development knew the tower was sinking but didn't disclose that information to prospective buyers.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 4, 2016

10 construction-related state ballot initiatives to watch

Right-to-work laws, big bonds, the allocation of infrastructure dollars, legalized marijuana and the country's first carbon tax are all on the table this election.

By Hallie Busta • Nov. 4, 2016

Bjarke Ingels ship-inspired office building completed in Philadelphia Navy Yard

The first BIG-designed office building also achieved LEED Gold certification.  

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 4, 2016