This week in construction

Here are all the important industry reports and feature articles to keep on your radar.

By Emily Peiffer • Sept. 26, 2016

Sacramento Kings boast world's first LEED Platinum indoor sports arena

The new Golden 1 Center, designed by AECOM and built by Turner Construction, will be powered entirely by solar energy.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 26, 2016

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Recruiting, retention and training in construction

A roundup on articles focus on recruiting and retention for construction.

By Construction Dive staff

The state of modular construction — and where it's headed

The Offsite Construction Expo, held last week in Washington, DC, explored the potential for modular construction to gain a larger share of the construction market.

By Emily Peiffer • Sept. 26, 2016

Dodge Data: Construction starts skyrocket 21% in August

Large projects within the nonresidential and nonbuilding sectors, as well as a 5% bump in residential, were responsible for last month's strong showing.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 23, 2016

Texas Rangers ramp up Texas Live! schedule, price tag

The entertainment development will cost $50 million more than originally planned and is expected to break ground in November.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 22, 2016

Working under the threat of Zika: How construction firms can protect employees from the virus

Florida-based companies are taking extra precautions with their workers to educate them about the disease and make sure safety protocols are being met.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 22, 2016

Institutional, heavy engineering sectors bring nonresidential starts down 2% in August

Overall new building activity slowed in August, despite significant gains in the commercial category.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 22, 2016

Baltimore City Council approves $660M bond measure for Port Covington development

Officials were expected to approve the deal earlier this month, but a councilman prevented a vote due to his concerns over project details.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 21, 2016

ABC: Large-contractor backlog reaches record high of 14 months

The previous project queue record for companies with $100 million or more in annual revenue was 12.5 months.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 21, 2016

Only 24 states added construction jobs in August as firms struggle to find workers

The AGC is calling on lawmakers to boost funding for technical schools to help ease the tight labor market.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 21, 2016

Architecture billings contract in August, but project pipeline hints at growth

While design services stalled, sub-indexes tracking project inquiries and design contracts promise a future rise in activity.

By Hallie Busta • Sept. 21, 2016

MI considering tax incentives for large-scale brownfield development

The push for tax breaks is led by Detroit businessman Dan Gilbert, the founder of Quicken Loans.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 20, 2016

NYBC: Manhattan readies for 20M square feet of new office space by 2021

Brooklyn and Queens have also made a showing in the office space arena, with 13 million square feet planned or under construction.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 20, 2016

Inside the 'balancing act' of university construction budgets

In a sector that values state-of-the-art facilities, educational institutions are struggling to come up with funding for existing structures and new buildings.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 20, 2016

US government-owned buildings outpace private sector in reducing energy consumption

Officials have emphasized the responsibility of the public sector to be a leading force for change in the building industry.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 19, 2016

NV committee approves $750M investment toward $2B Las Vegas Raiders stadium

The NFL team had previously told officials that the move to Las Vegas wouldn't happen without the $750 million financial commitment.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 19, 2016

This week in construction

Here are all the important industry reports and feature articles to keep on your radar.

By Emily Peiffer • Sept. 19, 2016

NYC transit agency makes historic move with sale of $1B in Hudson Yards bonds

This marks the first time that the Metropolitan Transportation Authority has sold real estate-backed bonds.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 15, 2016

Historical renovations: How builders can balance economic interests and preservation concerns

From lofts to offices, investors and developers are finding new uses for older, abandoned buildings.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 15, 2016

Report: Global smart building market to reach $25B by 2021

Major demand drivers include a growing interest in energy-efficient buildings, integrated security systems and IoT platforms.

By Chris Wood • Sept. 14, 2016

Aramark reveals plans for new Gensler-designed Philadelphia headquarters

The company's decision to stay in Philadelphia came as a great relief to city officials as rumors of the company's exodus swirled prior to its announcement.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 14, 2016

NY Gov. accelerates construction schedule for $1B Javits Center expansion

The renovation marks the first time that the state's development agency will utilize the design-build project delivery method.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 14, 2016

Metal roofing panels reinvigorate a town staple

The Tum-A-Lum Lumber Company realized they had a big problem on their hands when patchwork repairs weren't enough for their 35-year-old roof.

Sept. 13, 2016

NYC trade unions dispute city method for tallying construction fatalities

Of the 17 New York construction-related fatalities recorded by OSHA, the Department of Buildings counted only the six that violated city building codes.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 13, 2016

The Dotted Line: How to negotiate the construction bidding process and avoid a 'real nightmare'

Contractors can often make mistakes during the early stages of a project — especially when they don't fully understand the scope of work.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 13, 2016