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Wynn Resorts OKs $1.5B lagoon-themed Las Vegas project
Paradise Park, which will include a 20-acre water feature with a white-sand beachfront, will be built on Wynn's existing Las Vegas Strip property.
By Kim Slowey • April 27, 2017 -
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Trading up: Why land swaps can lead to big payoffs
When an exchange is set up the right way, an investor can increase asset value without paying taxes on the gain.
By Kim Slowey • April 27, 2017 -
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Crews break ground on $1B DC mixed-use project
Adaptive reuse is a key component of the design for the 3.1 million-square-foot, mixed-use project located at the site of a historic military medical campus.
By Kim Slowey • April 27, 2017 -
UMass opens largest engineered wood building in northeast US
A glulam frame and cross-laminated timber walls and stairs shape this academic building — the first in the U.S. to use a wood-concrete composite floor system.
By Mary Tyler March • April 26, 2017 -
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Inside the new, high-tech labs where future building systems are being tested
Building scientists in Berkeley, CA, and Singapore are using robust new facilities that let them test how building systems will perform in real-life, before installation.
By Hallie Busta • April 26, 2017 -
2 new residential high-rises proposed for '$5B mile' in Frisco, TX
Developers of the Star in Frisco have proposed a 17-story apartment building, and Frisco Station officials want to build a 24-story residential tower.
By Kim Slowey • April 26, 2017 -
OSHA fines SD companies $214K for safety violations preceding building collapse
A second investigation into the cause of the collapse, which resulted in the death of one worker, is still underway.
By Kim Slowey • April 26, 2017 -
CO construction defects bill aiming to revive condo development passes House
Developers say the current law has led to "frivolous" lawsuits that have stalled new condominium construction and limited entry-level options in the state.
By Kim Slowey • April 26, 2017 -
Cleveland approves $140M Cavaliers arena renovation deal
The NBA team agreed to a series of guarantees and measures that will benefit the community in order to make the financing deal more attractive for the city.
By Kim Slowey • April 26, 2017 -
Delayed $407M Queens, NY mixed-use project to break ground
The Crossing at Jamaica Station was part of a 2007 rezoning, but the Great Recession kept the development sidelined.
By Kim Slowey • April 25, 2017 -
MD officials' boycott delays $113M in school construction funding
The delay could throw off the timing of some school projects, which would have coincided with the summer break.
By Kim Slowey • April 25, 2017 -
DOE includes sustainable builder in list of 5 fastest-growing jobs in clean energy
A Department of Energy report released earlier this year found that energy-related projects provided more than 2 million construction jobs in 2016.
By Kim Slowey • April 25, 2017 -
Gilbane starts construction on Wayne State University housing — part of $1.4B P3
Developer Corvias will manage the new 395,000-square-foot student housing complex in Detroit, which is expected to fully open in 2019.
By Kim Slowey • April 25, 2017 -
Completion of American Dream Miami megamall could be pushed to 2022
Officials are holding the project while work is underway on infrastructure improvements surrounding the development.
By Kim Slowey • April 25, 2017 -
Deep Dive
How will Trump's 'Buy American, Hire American' executive order impact construction?
Unlike previous orders that aim to streamline schedules and cut red tape, this latest measure is facing industry pushback due to its potential to increase costs.
By Kim Slowey • April 25, 2017 -
Centene breaks ground on $770M MO mixed-use campus expansion
When the two phases of the HOK-designed project in Clayton, MO, are complete, it will feature office, retail, hotel and residential space.
By Kim Slowey • April 24, 2017 -
Dodge Data: March construction starts climb 5%
The public works and multifamily sectors, as well as office and airport construction, were the primary drivers of the third-consecutive month of increases.
By Kim Slowey • April 24, 2017 -
17 states add construction jobs in March as hiring surge wanes
February's mild weather led to a jump in early hiring for the year, which diminished March's typical seasonal increase, according to the AGC.
By Kim Slowey • April 24, 2017 -
Deep Dive
This week in construction
We're looking at the impact of President Donald Trump's "Buy American" policies, this season's outdoor living trends and a host of market reports.
By Emily Peiffer , Hallie Busta • April 24, 2017 -
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The 50 States of Construction: How MD companies thrive on local expertise
Bozzuto Construction President Mike Schlegel discusses opportunities in urban areas, strength in the multifamily sector and concerns over a limited talent pool.
By Emily Peiffer • April 24, 2017 -
Trinity Health picks contractor to replace Mortenson on $275M ND hospital complex
The healthcare company said it terminated its contract with Mortenson after the construction firm's estimated costs exceeded the projected budget.
By Kim Slowey • April 21, 2017 -
WeWork wading into private office design, construction arena
The shared workspace provider aims to tap into the larger commercial real estate market with its new enterprise division for companies that want entire buildings.
By Kim Slowey • April 21, 2017 -
Developer proposes $225M riverfront mixed-use project in St. Paul, MN
Cardon Development Group is still in talks with local officials for the 4.77-acre parcel but said construction could begin as early as next year.
By Kim Slowey • April 20, 2017 -
ConstructConnect: March nonresidential starts surge 18%
The strong showing last month soared past the average February-to-March bump.
By Kim Slowey • April 20, 2017 -
MA Port Authority selects Omni to build $550M hotel in Boston
The hotel, which will be the fourth-largest in the city, will feature two 21-story towers totaling 800,000 square feet and approximately 1,054 rooms.
By Kim Slowey • April 20, 2017
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