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

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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

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

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