Cannabis conundrum: The high risks and rewards of legalized marijuana for the construction industry

Expanding laws permitting the use of marijuana may lead to a building boom, but they also raise concerns over job site safety.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 27, 2016

DC United, neighbors reach agreement over controversial stadium design

However, the city's zoning commission must still approve the design for the $300 million venue, which one commissioner previously said resembled a prison.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 27, 2016

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Digital Solutions

A range of ideas, products and platforms are transforming the construction industry.

By Construction Dive staff

Construction startup Pillar Technologies wins Forbes Under 30 Summit competition

Safety applications continue to drive IoT and sensor development for the job site.

By Chris Wood • Oct. 26, 2016

Hangar raises $6.5M to expand service for companies outsourcing drone technology

Capital continues to flow into the nascent construction UAV technology market.

By Chris Wood • Oct. 26, 2016

Talk the talk: How project management tech can boost communication transparency

How can construction firms use project management tools to reduce the number of jobs that are over budget and behind schedule?

By Chris Wood • Oct. 26, 2016

Housing, office demand to drive NYC construction spending to $128B by 2018

Increased construction activity must be balanced by policy changes around budgeting and project delivery, the New York Building Congress said.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 26, 2016

OSHA lists the top workplace safety violations for 2016

Fall protection continues to be the biggest concern, especially for the construction industry.

By Hallie Busta • Oct. 26, 2016

Chicago schools set to ignite construction boom with $840M debt proposal

The program, expected to score approval from the Chicago Board of Education, includes new buildings and renovations.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 26, 2016

Local group boosts women's presence in MA construction industry

The percentage of women in construction has remained low, despite a major need for more workers in the industry.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 26, 2016

Industry groups sue NYC Department of Buildings over new crane regulations

They argue that the stringent, wind-related rules make operating the equipment less safe.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 26, 2016

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

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