TX judge issues preliminary injunction blocking contentious Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces rule

Construction industry groups have pushed to stall what they call the "blacklisting" rule, which was scheduled to go into effect on Oct. 25.

By Emily Peiffer • Oct. 25, 2016

Beyond the job site: How construction companies can keep bystanders safe

Legal experts say the same regulations that protect construction workers go a long way in protecting bystanders as well.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 25, 2016

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Preconstruction

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

By Construction Dive staff

Park Hyatt hotel coming to $1B Los Angeles Oceanwide development

The downtown project, backed by a Chinese real estate company, is the latest example of foreign investment bolstering U.S. construction activity.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 25, 2016

Troubled $1.7B CO Veterans Affairs hospital on track for 2018 completion after 4-year delay

When finished, the medical center will be at least $1 billion over its original budget.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 25, 2016

Jacobs Engineering to move headquarters from Southern CA to Dallas

The company is not the first to leave an expensive California market for a more affordable area in Texas.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 25, 2016

GSA delays decision on FBI headquarters move

Maryland officials were pushing for the federal agency to move to their state before the post-election political winds had a chance to shift.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 25, 2016

This week in construction

From the effect of marijuana legalization on construction to the latest housing reports, keep an eye out for these stories in the week ahead.

By Emily Peiffer • Oct. 24, 2016

CTBUH: Top 15 contractors of the world's tallest buildings

The CSCEC Group of Companies, owned by the Chinese government, came out on top with 21 towers, more than three times its nearest competitor.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 24, 2016

MA officials greenlight $1B Boston Children's Hospital expansion

Some groups are concerned that the expansion will drive up the facility's already-expensive medical costs.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 24, 2016

AGC: Only 21 states and DC added construction jobs in September

A shortage of skilled laborers continues to plague the industry as companies turn to streamlined workflows and longer hours to make up the difference.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 24, 2016

Inside the Dodge 2017 Construction Outlook: Commercial and residential predictions

Is the construction industry reaching the end of its growth cycle, or is it simply entering the next phase of recovery?

By Emily Peiffer • Oct. 24, 2016

Developers accelerate $250M Texas Live! groundbreaking

The original November start date allowed for a lengthy post-season, but construction is able to begin now that the Texas Rangers have been eliminated from the playoffs.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 24, 2016

Inside the Dodge 2017 Construction Outlook: Institutional, manufacturing and public works predictions

In Part 2 of our coverage of the major report, we look at how one sector's extreme volatility is holding the industry back from stronger growth.

By Emily Peiffer • Oct. 24, 2016

Crews install final beam for Atlanta Falcons' Mercedes-Benz Stadium fixed roof

The hyped retractable portion of the roof for the $1.5 billion stadium will be added next, a process that will extend into 2017.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 21, 2016

ENR: Top 600 specialty contractors exceeded $100B revenue benchmark in 2015

Specialty contractors said they favor the current environment of slow and steady growth, which has kept the market on a more even keel.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 21, 2016

Marriott will stay in MD with new $600M headquarters

After reviewing sites in nearby Washington, DC, and Virginia, the hotel chain said it would remain in Bethesda, MD, its home of more than 60 years.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 20, 2016

MIT: Trump's border wall would actually cost $40B

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has estimated that a wall dividing Mexico and the U.S. would cost up to $12 billion, but the MIT Technology Review calculated a much higher price tag.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 20, 2016

OSHA delays enforcement of 'anti-retaliation' provisions until Dec. 1

This is the second time the administration has pushed back the implementation deadline.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 20, 2016

Startup plays matchmaker for New York City safety managers and developers

The founders of SafetyCoverage.com hope their service will allow stalled projects to move forward by helping developers find licensed site safety professionals.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 20, 2016

Construction begins on Frisco Station, the largest project in the TX '$5B mile'

The $1.5 billion mixed-use project is the biggest in a group of developments planned for Frisco, TX.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 20, 2016

The Future of the Field: Charles Hendricks, architect, The Gaines Group Architects

In the second installment of our new series, we talk with a 43-year-old architecture firm partner about leadership, technology and succession planning.

By Stacey Freed • Oct. 20, 2016

AIA names technology Innovation Award winners

The Technology in Architectural Practice and Construction Contract Administration knowledge communities picked projects that used tech to streamline workflows and reduce energy consumption.

By Chris Wood • Oct. 19, 2016

Design research seeing broader adoption — but challenges remain

A new white paper from Perkins Eastman cites funding as an obstacle to the industry exploring deeper design research and development. 

By Chris Wood • Oct. 19, 2016

SHoP, Oak Ridge Lab creating the world's largest 3-D printed object

The 16-foot component for a Design Miami pavilion will snatch the title from the current record-holder, Boeing's 777X trim and drill tool. 

By Chris Wood • Oct. 19, 2016

Intel launches industrial drone amid booming construction demand

The tech giant's foray into the drone world signifies that established manufacturers recognize the market potential for UAVs.

By Chris Wood • Oct. 19, 2016