Commercial Building: Page 216
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Skanska USA scores $142M University of Virginia hospital contract
The company has secured several hospital contracts this year, as healthcare construction is expected to continue growing in 2017.
By Kim Slowey • Dec. 2, 2016 -
HUD bans smoking in US public housing units
The agency has been encouraging similar policies since 2009, and one-quarter of public housing projects have such rules in place.
By Sean Barry • Dec. 2, 2016 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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Careful collaboration before shovels hit dirt is key to a successful project, experts say.
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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 -
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 -
Deep Dive
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 -
Deep Dive
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 -
Deep Dive
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 -
Deep Dive
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 -
Deep Dive
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 -
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Deep DiveThis 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 -
Deep Dive
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
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