Commercial Building: Page 220
-
Deep Dive
This week in construction
Here are all the industry reports and feature articles to keep on your radar this week.
By Emily Peiffer • Sept. 12, 2016 -
E-commerce drives big-box warehouse construction to record-high levels
Despite adding nearly 60 million square feet of warehouse space in the last year, the vacancy rate for the sector is only 7.4%, according to Colliers.
By Kim Slowey • Sept. 12, 2016 -
Explore the Trendline➔
Jacob Wackerhausen via Getty ImagesTrendlineRecruiting, retention and training in construction
A roundup on articles focus on recruiting and retention for construction.
By Construction Dive staff -
Dodge Momentum Index continues steady climb with 1.3% August bump
In contrast to other reports, Dodge found that neither a sluggish economy nor uncertainty around the upcoming elections seems to be holding developers back from planning large projects.
By Kim Slowey • Sept. 12, 2016 -
Skanska USA entering into its largest-ever IPD contract for $350M NJ hospital
The increasingly popular integrated project delivery method involves the architect, engineer and contractor establishing a single contract to share risks and rewards.
By Kim Slowey • Sept. 9, 2016 -
Baltimore City Council delays $660M Port Covington bond deal approval
The project, driven by Under Armour CEO Kevin Plank, is expected to provide $100 million in economic benefits for the community and create thousands of jobs.
By Kim Slowey • Sept. 9, 2016 -
NY developers name Pizzarotti IBC as GC for $1B mixed-use development
The Garvies Point waterfront development in Glen Cove, NY, is to be built on a former industrial site.
By Kim Slowey • Sept. 7, 2016 -
$9B CA school construction bond measure up for November vote
The California construction industry has been accused of backing the bond measure only to serve its financial interests.
By Kim Slowey • Sept. 6, 2016 -
Mortenson to develop Mayo Clinic complex
Mayo Clinic's Discovery Square project is part of a wider Destination Medical Center initiative to establish a health and wellness district in Rochester, MN.
By Kim Slowey • Sept. 6, 2016 -
Report: Global construction industry plagued with slave workforce
According to LexisNexis, 7% of the world's workers serve the construction industry, meaning that "countless thousands" could be existing in modern slavery conditions.
By Kim Slowey • Sept. 6, 2016 -
Construction worker killed in Boston crane accident
Authorities said the deceased worker was on board the crane at the time of the accident.
By Kim Slowey • Sept. 5, 2016 -
Deep Dive
This week in construction
Here are all the important industry reports and feature articles to keep on your radar this week.
By Emily Peiffer • Sept. 5, 2016 -
Construction industry loses 6K jobs after companies drained the skilled labor pool
Between April and August, the construction industry lost 25,000 net jobs after adding 68,000 between January and March.
By Emily Peiffer • Sept. 2, 2016 -
PCL Construction reaches substantial completion on $278M Mosaic Stadium in Saskatchewan
The new venue is part of a $1 billion revitalization program in the city of Regina.
By Kim Slowey • Sept. 2, 2016 -
Construction spending holds steady in July as nonresidential sector hits all-time high
Stronger spending growth was once again held back by the public sector, which has seen an ongoing pattern of declines.
By Emily Peiffer • Sept. 1, 2016 -
Sacramento Kings arena price tag rises to $557M
The project, which is scheduled to be complete before October, saw an additional $21.7 million in costs in the last month.
By Kim Slowey • Sept. 1, 2016 -
The lingering labor shortage: 69% of construction firms struggling to fill hourly craft positions
The ongoing worker shortage continues to have a negative impact on the industry and the broader U.S. economy, according to the AGC.
By Emily Peiffer • Aug. 31, 2016 -
Construction on $900M NY SolarCity project wrapping up
When 100% complete, the Buffalo, NY, factory will be the largest solar panel plant in the Western Hemisphere.
By Kim Slowey • Aug. 30, 2016 -
NAR forecast: Commercial real estate market to continue 'upward trajectory'
However, the NAR cautioned that tightening credit standards could hamper future building and leasing activity.
By Kim Slowey • Aug. 30, 2016 -
Deep Dive
This week in construction
Here are all the crucial industry reports and feature articles to keep an eye out for this week.
By Emily Peiffer • Aug. 29, 2016 -
Raiders push for Las Vegas move with $2B NFL stadium plan
However, the team's relocation is still up in the air, as it must secure approval from local lawmakers and other NFL owners.
By Kim Slowey • Aug. 29, 2016 -
Construction crews break ground on $250M Los Angeles Football Club stadium
PCL Construction is serving as general contractor for the Gensler-designed project, which is expected to be complete in time for the 2018 MLS season.
By Kim Slowey • Aug. 25, 2016 -
Balfour Beatty scores $198M contract to build phase of DC 'eco-district'
The construction firm will construct 960,000 square feet of mixed-use office space divided between two 12-story buildings, which will be connected by a glass bridge.
By Kim Slowey • Aug. 25, 2016 -
FEMA proposes stricter building regulations for flood-prone areas
Opponents of the proposed rule, which requires federally funded projects to be built 2 feet above the 100-year floodplain, say it will drive up building costs.
By Kim Slowey • Aug. 24, 2016 -
Australia's moment in the sun: Developers planning nation's first solar-powered high-rise
The exterior of the Sol Invictus building will be wrapped in solar cells, with power stored in a solar battery system.
By Kim Slowey • Aug. 24, 2016 -
DC United unveils new stadium design renderings
The team is still waiting on approval from the city's Zoning Commission after one official called the previous designs "austere."
By Kim Slowey • Aug. 24, 2016