Marriott will stay in MD with new $600M headquarters

After reviewing sites in nearby Washington, DC, and Virginia, the hotel chain said it would remain in Bethesda, MD, its home of more than 60 years.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 20, 2016

MIT: Trump's border wall would actually cost $40B

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has estimated that a wall dividing Mexico and the U.S. would cost up to $12 billion, but the MIT Technology Review calculated a much higher price tag.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 20, 2016

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OSHA delays enforcement of 'anti-retaliation' provisions until Dec. 1

This is the second time the administration has pushed back the implementation deadline.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 20, 2016

Startup plays matchmaker for New York City safety managers and developers

The founders of SafetyCoverage.com hope their service will allow stalled projects to move forward by helping developers find licensed site safety professionals.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 20, 2016

Construction begins on Frisco Station, the largest project in the TX '$5B mile'

The $1.5 billion mixed-use project is the biggest in a group of developments planned for Frisco, TX.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 20, 2016

The Future of the Field: Charles Hendricks, architect, The Gaines Group Architects

In the second installment of our new series, we talk with a 43-year-old architecture firm partner about leadership, technology and succession planning.

By Stacey Freed • Oct. 20, 2016

AIA names technology Innovation Award winners

The Technology in Architectural Practice and Construction Contract Administration knowledge communities picked projects that used tech to streamline workflows and reduce energy consumption.

By Chris Wood • Oct. 19, 2016

Design research seeing broader adoption — but challenges remain

A new white paper from Perkins Eastman cites funding as an obstacle to the industry exploring deeper design research and development. 

By Chris Wood • Oct. 19, 2016

SHoP, Oak Ridge Lab creating the world's largest 3-D printed object

The 16-foot component for a Design Miami pavilion will snatch the title from the current record-holder, Boeing's 777X trim and drill tool. 

By Chris Wood • Oct. 19, 2016

Intel launches industrial drone amid booming construction demand

The tech giant's foray into the drone world signifies that established manufacturers recognize the market potential for UAVs.

By Chris Wood • Oct. 19, 2016

How will 3-D printing technology disrupt conventional construction practices?

These examples of 3-D printed tools, heavy equipment and even entire houses are facing uphill battles to widespread adoption in the industry.

By Chris Wood • Oct. 19, 2016

Dodge Data: Construction starts dip 2% in September

A slowdown in multifamily and public works construction, along with volatility in the utility plants sector, contributed to last month's decline.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 19, 2016

Westfield proposes $1.5B live-work development for Los Angeles suburb

This is just the latest pitch for a high-density, mixed-use development in or around the city.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 19, 2016

SL Green breaks ground on $3B One Vanderbilt tower in Manhattan

The developer also committed to providing $220 million of transit upgrades to improve access to Grand Central Station.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 19, 2016

Industry groups laud energy-code compliance leaders

The Institute for Market Transformation and the International Code Council announced the 2016 winners of the Standard Bearers Awards.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 19, 2016

AIA: Declining architecture billings 'a warning signal' for design, construction

September marked the first time since mid-2012 that the Architecture Billings Index saw two consecutive months of falling demand for design services.

By Emily Peiffer • Oct. 19, 2016

AECOM snags $500M contract to build NV Faraday Future plant

The influx of tech jobs into northern Nevada has been a boon for residential and commercial construction activity in the region.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 18, 2016

Goals vs. reality: How the construction labor shortage is colliding with project hiring requirements

Despite the best intentions, are public entities being realistic when they set local hiring mandates in the midst of a crippling worker shortage?

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 18, 2016

Salesforce Tower claims title of tallest building in San Francisco

The building, also the tallest west of Chicago, bested the Transamerica Pyramid by 13 feet.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 18, 2016

Caterpillar CEO stepping down at end of 2016

Doug Oberhelman's retirement comes at a time of falling sales at the equipment giant.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 18, 2016

$1.3B University of California, Merced P3 expansion project kicks off

The project will double the current campus size as universities seek to diversify funding sources amid budget reductions.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 18, 2016

10 construction Twitter accounts to follow right now

With fresh and even funny takes on industry news, these accounts are worth adding to your feed.

By Emily Peiffer , Hallie Busta • Oct. 18, 2016

NYC official urges city to classify construction site accidents as union or nonunion

Union proponents have long maintained that their workforce is better trained and safer, so officials are looking for data on whether those claims are true.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 18, 2016

Design squabble jeopardizes DC United stadium plans

Some real estate developers with land near the site have said the project's current proposed design would limit economic development.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 17, 2016

Perkins+Will proposes 80-story timber tower for Chicago

The architectural firm's River Beech Tower could make its way into the $1.5 billion Chicago Riverline development.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 17, 2016