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The first BREEAM USA In-Use certified building is a CA shopping mall
The 1.3 million-square-foot retail facility was upgraded with energy efficient systems to meet the new benchmarking standard for existing buildings.
By Kim Slowey • March 13, 2017 -
GSA delays decision on FBI headquarters relocation
The General Services Administration said site selection for the potential $2 billion project is on hold pending Congressional appropriations.
By Kim Slowey • March 13, 2017 -
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Construction Dive editors curate some of the industry’s top stories from this year.
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This week in construction
We're exploring how construction companies can protect workers from external threats, the impact of Trump's regulatory cuts on OSHA and new construction data.
By Emily Peiffer , Hallie Busta • March 13, 2017 -
Report: NYC union construction workforce more diverse, higher-earning than nonunion
Nonunion groups disputed the findings of the report, which was released as the city considers a controversial proposal requiring apprenticeships for certain work.
By Kim Slowey • March 13, 2017 -
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The 50 States of Construction: How NY firms adapt to complex logistics, soaring demand
Chris Pepey, a senior estimator with Turner, explores the unique challenges and opportunities for companies operating in the nation's largest market.
By Emily Peiffer • March 13, 2017 -
Construction employment surges to 10-year high in February
The nonresidential sector contributed two-thirds of the 58,000 total industry jobs created last month.
By Mary Tyler March • March 10, 2017 -
6 AEC firms make Fortune list of 100 Best Companies to Work For
Construction companies making inclusivity and work-life balance a part of their mission have scored high in recent employee satisfaction rankings.
By Hallie Busta • March 10, 2017 -
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Mailbag: Women in construction share their experiences
To wrap up Women in Construction Week, we've collected responses from readers who told their stories and are advocating for other women leaders in the field.
By Mary Tyler March • March 10, 2017 -
Developer cancels plans for wooden tower in NYC
SHoP Architects' 10-story condo building had won a 2015 USDA contest showcasing mass timber design.
By Kim Slowey • March 10, 2017 -
New Google campus gets green light from Mountain View, CA officials
The roughly 600,000-square-foot complex will include a public plaza, bike and pedestrian paths, ground-floor retail and other features to attract locals.
By Kim Slowey • March 10, 2017 -
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Fighting bias with intent: Rosa Sheng on empathy, mentors for achieving equity in architecture
A longtime champion for underrepresented groups in the industry, Sheng explains how advocacy and being deliberate in architectural design can tackle prejudice head on.
By Mary Tyler March • March 9, 2017 -
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A new stronghold: How the rise of right-to-work is impacting construction labor
As the number of right-to-work states continues to climb, unions are pushing back against those looking to erode their influence.
By Kim Slowey • March 9, 2017 -
Los Angeles voters say 'no' to anti-development Measure S
The controversial initiative that would put a short-term ban on zoning changes for high-density building failed to secure the votes needed to pass.
By Kim Slowey • March 9, 2017 -
Detroit approves SHoP timeline for $700M mixed-use tower
Quicken Loans founder Dan Gilbert is spearheading the project, which would add 1.2 million square feet of residential, commercial, office and parking space.
By Kim Slowey • March 9, 2017 -
Stalled $1.3B Las Vegas Strip arena development sees revival
Former NBA player Jackie Robinson has proposed plans for a professional sports team to play out of the facility, supplemented by concerts and conventions.
By Kim Slowey • March 9, 2017 -
From thin air: 3-D printer cranks out a house in 24 hours
Concept projects like Apis Cor's show how additive manufacturing technology could be a game-changer for large-scale construction in the future.
By Chris Wood • March 8, 2017 -
Activity-based workplace design boosts employee well-being
Task-specific workstations, private spaces and modular design are key to increased productivity according to a white paper from Perkins Eastman and Three H.
By Chris Wood • March 8, 2017 -
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A foot in the door: Danielle Dy Buncio on improving diversity by starting in schools
The CEO and president of Chicago-based VIATechnik explains the connection between employing workers with varied backgrounds and industry innovation.
By Mary Tyler March • March 8, 2017 -
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BIM beats paper: How digital construction data management is becoming status quo
Mobile devices and the need to network disparate databases will both hasten the technology's adoption as the de facto construction management platform.
By Chris Wood • March 8, 2017 -
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4 keys to winning the construction talent war
Panelists at the Associated General Contractors of America Convention offered fresh takes on solutions to the industry's labor shortage that require proactivity.
By Emily Peiffer • March 8, 2017 -
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'Accomplish the mission': How Amber Peebles brings a Marine Corps mindset to the job site
The Virginia-based Athena Construction president has adapted her problem-solving skills to succeed in the inherently risky construction industry.
By Emily Peiffer • March 8, 2017 -
Clark breaks ground on 23-story office tower in San Antonio, TX
It will be the first office project in the city's downtown in almost 30 years, and local officials and developers hope it will spur more construction activity there.
By Kim Slowey • March 8, 2017 -
Dodge Momentum Index rises 1.6% in February on institutional strength
A measure of future spending, the index posted gains for the fifth-straight month despite continued contraction in the commercial sector.
By Kim Slowey • March 8, 2017 -
NYC is the world's most expensive city for construction
Construction costs in the Big Apple are 50% higher than in the average U.S. metro as real estate and skilled-labor availability remain tight, Arcadis reports.
By Kim Slowey • March 7, 2017 -
HOK, WSP help Hartford, CT forge transit redevelopment plan
An Interstate 84 overhaul will require a relocation of some train tracks, jumpstarting redevelopment of the city's historic Union Station.
By Kim Slowey • March 7, 2017
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