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WI snags sweet deal for $242M Haribo gummy bear factory
State officials have not yet released details of the incentive package that helped persuade the company to build its 500,000-square-foot facility there.
By Kim Slowey • March 28, 2017 -
CA developers float idea of $250M Queen Mary entertainment complex
Operators hope the 65-acre, Gensler-designed Queen Mary Island will generate enough cash to pay for necessary upgrades to the iconic ship.
By Kim Slowey • March 28, 2017 -
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Construction Dive editors curate some of the industry’s top stories from this year.
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Construction kicks off on Dallas transit-oriented development
The Epic complex, designed by Perkins+Will and built by Balfour Beatty, will include an office building, retail space, a residential tower and a hotel.
By Kim Slowey • March 28, 2017 -
UPDATE: Trump repeals DOL 'blacklisting' rule
The Obama-era regulation required contractors bidding on large federal construction projects to submit their history of labor compliance to officials for review.
By Emily Peiffer , Hallie Busta • March 27, 2017 -
Judge revokes permit for $200M NYC pier project
The court said the Army Corps of Engineers did not give enough weight to the fact that the proposed Diller Island project was in a protected fish and wildlife sanctuary.
By Kim Slowey • March 27, 2017 -
PwC: 3 trends shaping construction, engineering in 2017
Companies are facing tougher contract conditions, a period of increased consolidation and other changes to their operations.
By Kim Slowey • March 27, 2017 -
AGC: Construction employment grows in 39 states in February
Despite overall growth, construction employment in many states is still well below previous peaks.
By Kim Slowey • March 27, 2017 -
Deep Dive
From liftoff to landing: Drones by the numbers
Here are the facts and figures you need to know when it comes to drone use in the construction industry.
By Emily Peiffer , Hallie Busta , Mary Tyler March • March 27, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Top trends shaping drone use on the job site
As UAVs become a more integral part of the construction industry, companies are finding ways to lower costs and improve efficiency.
By Mary Tyler March • March 27, 2017 -
Uber buys into Golden State Warriors' mixed-use complex
The ride-sharing giant purchased an interest in two office buildings under construction on the 11-acre site of the NBA team's new arena.
By Kim Slowey • March 27, 2017 -
Deep Dive
The 50 States of Construction: How MA firms balance history with project complexities
Consigli's Todd McCabe shares the challenge of historical renovations, the trend of accelerated schedules and his forecast for what's next.
By Emily Peiffer • March 27, 2017 -
Deep Dive
This week in construction
We're tackling eminent domain, construction tech, how contractors can connect with their Hispanic workforce and one small question that got our team a big answer.
By Emily Peiffer , Hallie Busta • March 27, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Drone law: How new rules and evolving tech are changing the path of UAVs in construction
The Federal Aviation Administration's final rules for small commercial drones will likely pave the way for additional rulemaking and a more streamlined use process.
By Hallie Busta • March 27, 2017 -
San Diego State makes a play for 47 acres of Qualcomm Stadium site
Developers have proposed two other options for the former home of the Chargers, including a $2.5 billion MLS soccer complex and a 70,000-seat NFL stadium.
By Kim Slowey • March 24, 2017 -
Report: NYC construction workforce trending younger, more diverse
For the first time since tracking began, there was a higher percentage of Hispanic workers than white workers in the city's construction industry.
By Kim Slowey • March 24, 2017 -
CA developer snags $145M loan for Menlo Park, CA office complex
The Bohannon Cos. said a scarcity of office space in the city would benefit the 16-acre project.
By Kim Slowey • March 24, 2017 -
Deep Dive
'If you build it, they will come': Why convention center projects pay off
Meeting venues across the country are ramping up renovation efforts to convince show organizers and visitors that they are the best choice.
By Kim Slowey • March 23, 2017 -
ConstructConnect: February nonresidential starts edge down 2%
Despite the slight dip, office construction still charged ahead with a 106% month-to-month increase in starts.
By Kim Slowey • March 23, 2017 -
Chicago to co-locate library and affordable housing projects
The three dual-purpose structures, which are slated for completion by winter 2018, can help integrate affordable housing developments with their communities.
By Mary Tyler March • March 23, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Wired up: CA electrical engineer selectively plugs into job site tech
For one small business, project management and mobile tools score high, but paper prevails when it comes to keeping track of project details.
By Chris Wood • March 22, 2017 -
$1B mixed-use project underway in Dallas
The wave of large-scale Texas projects continues, as this 374-acre complex will feature apartments, single-family homes, retail and commercial space.
By Kim Slowey • March 22, 2017 -
Architecture billings climb back to positive territory in February
Despite a slow start to the year, the latest report shows that growth in construction activity could be on the horizon.
By Mary Tyler March • March 22, 2017 -
Dodge Data: February construction starts rise 2% on strong public works sector
Last month's uptick— to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $706.4 billion — signals that overall construction starts in 2017 are trending up.
By Kim Slowey • March 22, 2017 -
Reagan National Airport preps for $1B capital improvement plan
AIR Alliance, including AECOM and PGAL, designed the renovations to the DC-area facility, which should be complete between 2020 and 2021.
By Kim Slowey • March 22, 2017 -
Construction companies, architects optimistic about healthcare market
Spending on smaller, outpatient clinics is likely to continue despite the uncertainty surrounding the Affordable Care Act.
By Kim Slowey • March 22, 2017
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