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McDonald's $250M Chicago headquarters set for construction
The company said it expects to move into the 600,000-square-foot West Loop facility in 2018.
By Kim Slowey • Nov. 9, 2016 -
San Diego voters reject Chargers stadium funding ballot initiative
The defeat of Measure C raises the likelihood that the NFL team will exercise its option to relocate to Los Angeles.
By Emily Peiffer • Nov. 9, 2016 -
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Careful collaboration before shovels hit dirt is key to a successful project, experts say.
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With Donald Trump as president, what's next for the construction industry?
Take our survey and let us know whether you're satisfied with the results, and which issue is most important to your business.
By Emily Peiffer • Nov. 9, 2016 -
OSHA fines SD contractor, refinery $100K in fatal burn incident
A 38-year-old pipefitter died when spilled ethanol caught fire from nearby welding operations.
By Kim Slowey • Nov. 8, 2016 -
Dodge Momentum Index climbs 4.1% with boost from commercial sector
The bump last month nearly erased September's losses, according to Dodge Data & Analytics.
By Kim Slowey • Nov. 8, 2016 -
ConstructConnect lowers 2016 starts forecast — but raises 2017 projections
While residential underperformed in the third quarter, it is expected to be the driver of growth in the industry.
By Kim Slowey • Nov. 8, 2016 -
Banks making commercial real estate loans more difficult to secure
The Federal Reserve survey coincides with recent warnings from construction industry experts about tightening standards hindering growth.
By Kim Slowey • Nov. 8, 2016 -
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The Dotted Line: Why collaboration is key to preventing 'a war' in cost-plus contracts
Although this contract approach comes with positives and negatives for owners and contractors, it can be the best option when executed effectively.
By Kim Slowey • Nov. 8, 2016 -
MIT launches data-driven real estate research lab
The Real Estate Innovation Lab’s first goal is to build a database of New York City infrastructure, from Airbnb locations to fiber-optic cable lines.
By Hallie Busta • Nov. 7, 2016 -
$1.45B MS tire plant breaks ground amid minority, local hiring concerns
In contrast to other recent hiring disputes, as Continental AG's contract does not mandate it employ a certain percentage of local or minority businesses.
By Kim Slowey • Nov. 7, 2016 -
Zaha Hadid Architects unveils design for all-wood soccer stadium
Forest Green Rovers officials said the 5,000-seat stadium will be the greenest in the world, featuring low carbon content and sustainable power sources.
By Kim Slowey • Nov. 7, 2016 -
Deep Dive
This week in construction
The election isn't the only news this week. Be sure to check out our articles exploring cost-plus contracts, succession planning and the role of technical training.
By Emily Peiffer • Nov. 7, 2016 -
How developers near DC Metro stations could fill the beleaguered system's funding gap
Real estate development along the District's struggling rail system is booming, but would a commercial tax on properties near stations stifle new construction?
By Kim Slowey • Nov. 7, 2016 -
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The Future of the Field: From trade school to the job site, the impact of technical education
In May, Paul Tse, 30, told Congress how a high school technical training program and an apprenticeship put his career on the right track.
By Hallie Busta • Nov. 7, 2016 -
Construction employment climbs to 8-year high as firms add 11K jobs in October
The biggest chunk of job gains came from companies in the nonresidential private sector, which have continued to struggle to find qualified workers.
By Emily Peiffer • Nov. 4, 2016 -
San Francisco sues developer of leaning, sinking Millennium Tower
The city attorney claims Mission Street Development knew the tower was sinking but didn't disclose that information to prospective buyers.
By Kim Slowey • Nov. 4, 2016 -
Deep Dive
10 construction-related state ballot initiatives to watch
Right-to-work laws, big bonds, the allocation of infrastructure dollars, legalized marijuana and the country's first carbon tax are all on the table this election.
By Hallie Busta • Nov. 4, 2016 -
Bjarke Ingels ship-inspired office building completed in Philadelphia Navy Yard
The first BIG-designed office building also achieved LEED Gold certification.
By Kim Slowey • Nov. 4, 2016 -
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Trump vs. Clinton: How the next president will impact the construction industry
Here's what we know about each candidate's plans for infrastructure and housing, and what industry experts say about them.
By Emily Peiffer • Nov. 3, 2016 -
2015 NYC construction starts surged to $4.6B — the highest level since 2009
The healthcare and school construction sectors buoyed institutional starts in the city last year, according to the New York Building Congress.
By Kim Slowey • Nov. 3, 2016 -
Boston's Copley Place tower on hold amid luxury apartment surplus, high construction costs
Some see developer Simon Property Group's decision to put the 52-story tower on hold as a sign that the city's high-end residential market is slowing down.
By Kim Slowey • Nov. 3, 2016 -
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Checklist: 5 steps to improve fall protection on the job site
Construction safety experts share best practices for due diligence on fall hazards.
By Hallie Busta • Nov. 3, 2016 -
City of Atlanta, Hawks strike $193M NBA arena renovation deal
The agreement aims to ensure that the basketball team remains at Philips Arena until 2046.
By Kim Slowey • Nov. 3, 2016 -
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5 tips to prepare construction sites for winter
Almost any task can be carried out successfully in the winter with a few safety precautions and additional cold-weather considerations.
By Kim Slowey • Nov. 3, 2016 -
Report: Washington developer failing to meet local hiring requirements for $46M tax break
Sydell Group has employed fewer District of Columbia residents for The Line luxury hotel than mandated.
By Kim Slowey • Nov. 3, 2016
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