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San Diego Navy buildings demolished to make room for $1.3B mixed-use development
The 3-million-square-foot Manchester Pacific Gateway project will include office towers, hotels, retail space, a museum and a new Navy headquarters.
By Kim Slowey • April 7, 2017 -
GSA axes plans for Labor Dept. HQ building swap
Federal officials canceled environmental reviews for three properties under consideration but said they will explore other options for a new headquarters.
By Kim Slowey • April 7, 2017 -
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Construction Dive editors curate some of the industry’s top stories from this year.
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From fringe to forefront: How office amenities can draw top tenants, employees
Building owners and employers are utilizing flexible workspaces, improved connectivity and tenant benefit packages to ensure they attract the best talent.
By Kim Slowey • April 6, 2017 -
AGC study identifies key safety stats, offers steps to avoid job site incidents
The findings of the study, in collaboration with the Myers-Lawson School of Construction at Virginia Tech, confirm and contradict longstanding safety beliefs.
By Kim Slowey • April 6, 2017 -
San Diego officials vote to replace shuttered theater with $125M mixed-use tower
City representatives and other downtown businesses see the 40-story Overture project as a way to revitalize the area.
By Kim Slowey • April 6, 2017 -
Tishman Speyer reveals plans for $500M Brooklyn, NY office project
The 10-story Wheeler development, which will sit above a Macy's department store, is part of a wave of office construction underway in the neighborhood.
By Kim Slowey • April 6, 2017 -
Report: How to balance design, health and tech considerations in LED streetlighting applications
The building design community continues to weigh the technical issues and design opportunities posed by this still-new lighting technology.
By Tim King • April 5, 2017 -
Bloomberg announces smart city certification
What Works Cities will mirror existing building certification programs by offering a point-based system through which cities can earn silver, gold or platinum status.
By Mary Tyler March • April 5, 2017 -
Milwaukee Bucks choose smart building partner for $524M arena
Johnson Controls will work with contractors to improve the venue's energy efficiency and security through building automation, lighting and other features.
By Emily Peiffer • April 5, 2017 -
Construction resumes on NJ American Dream mall megaproject
Developer Triple Five Group said it will close on $1.6 billion in permanent financing for the 3-million-square-foot first phase in the next few months.
By Kim Slowey • April 5, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Power play: How construction companies can capitalize on the renewable energy sector
Mortenson is one contractor that has successfully taken advantage of the burgeoning wind, solar and energy storage markets.
By Kim Slowey • April 4, 2017 -
GE announces groundbreaking date for $200M Boston HQ
Suffolk Construction will begin work on the Gensler-designed building on May 8.
By Kim Slowey • April 4, 2017 -
Retractable roof issues could delay opening of $1.5B Atlanta Falcons stadium
Construction issues related to the complex design have already pushed the opening date back to July.
By Kim Slowey • April 4, 2017 -
Construction spending bounces back in February
Private residential construction led the month while nonresidential spending declined slightly, according to the latest Commerce Department figures.
By Mary Tyler March • April 3, 2017 -
DC mayor asks Trump to return control of RFK Stadium land for new development
The soon-to-be-unoccupied stadium is currently under the jurisdiction of the National Park Service.
By Kim Slowey • April 3, 2017 -
$196M Gehry-designed Philadelphia Museum of Art expansion kicks off
The three-year overhaul will carve out 90,000 square feet of public space and restore the museum's 640-foot-long vaulted walkway.
By Kim Slowey • April 3, 2017 -
Ping An Finance Centre claims title of world's 4th-tallest building
The newly completed skyscraper in Shenzhen, China, stands at 1,965 feet tall and boasts the largest stainless steel facade in the world.
By Kim Slowey • April 3, 2017 -
Deep Dive
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 -
Deep Dive
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 -
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 -
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
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