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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 -
IrisVR snags $8M in quest to 'reinvent' design and construction with virtual reality
The technology is rapidly changing construction by enhancing collaboration among stakeholders and improving job site safety.
By Emily Peiffer • Nov. 2, 2016 -
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Careful collaboration before shovels hit dirt is key to a successful project, experts say.
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This high-tech stud-finder can spot more than wood
A handheld mobile device from Israeli startup Vayyar uses low-power frequency to detect objects behind drywall and concrete.
By Hallie Busta • Nov. 2, 2016 -
Is the future of construction technology and labor at nanoscale?
Researchers are looking to nanomaterials and nanomachines as the building blocks and builders of the future.
By Hallie Busta • Nov. 2, 2016 -
Smart building startup PointGrab draws $7M from new investors
The product tracks occupancy patterns to improve a building's operational and energy efficiency.
By Emily Peiffer • Nov. 2, 2016 -
Where artificial intelligence meets 3-D printing
Ai Build aims to give 3-D printing robots vision so that they can see what they produce and fix any mistakes.
By Emily Peiffer • Nov. 2, 2016 -
Gensler-designed Shanghai Tower named 'best' new skyscraper
The tower's wind-resistant and energy-efficient design earned it the top spot in the ranking from building information research company Emporis.
By Kim Slowey • Nov. 2, 2016 -
Apple's $5B 'spaceship' headquarters set for Q1 2017 completion
The hyped project has faced its share of controversy after the main contractors were replaced midway through construction.
By Kim Slowey • Nov. 2, 2016 -
Brother of Chicago worker killed in collapse files suit seeking $150K from contractor
According to the Chicago Department of Buildings, the deceased worker's employer was unlicensed and the project was unpermitted.
By Kim Slowey • Nov. 2, 2016 -
New CEO takes over PCL Construction in planned leadership transition
The shift is similar to the succession planning that many companies utilize in order to ensure smooth operations continue into the future.
By Kim Slowey • Nov. 2, 2016 -
Nonresidential, public sectors drag construction spending down 0.4% in September
However, the Commerce Department's upward revision of previous results offers a more positive overall picture for the industry.
By Emily Peiffer • Nov. 1, 2016 -
Proposed $2B Raiders stadium revitalizes plans for Las Vegas monorail extension
Officials said an extension would increase overall ridership and provide a transportation option for the possible venue.
By Kim Slowey • Nov. 1, 2016 -
ABC: Construction unemployment rate improves in 32 states, nationally in September
However, a softening in nonresidential hiring could indicate a slowdown in construction activity ahead.
By Kim Slowey • Nov. 1, 2016 -
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Is e-commerce taking a 'huge bite' out of the retail construction sector?
While the warehouse segment is booming, construction firms report that brick-and-mortar building and new renovations are slowing as more shoppers buy online.
By Kim Slowey • Nov. 1, 2016 -
A new hope: San Francisco clears a path for George Lucas museum construction
The plans have encountered little pushback from city officials after previous controversy over the museum in San Francisco and Chicago.
By Kim Slowey • Nov. 1, 2016 -
Survey: Women, minorities missing from architecture leadership
The findings also revealed a pay discrepancy in the industry, with women earning only 76% of what their male counterparts earned.
By Kim Slowey • Nov. 1, 2016 -
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The Future of the Field: From the Navy to the shop, how one young pro is recruiting the next generation
Mentoring has been key to this young professional's success in the industry. Here's what worked best for him.
By Hallie Busta • Nov. 1, 2016 -
BLS: Injury rate for construction industry edges down in 2015 — but outpaces US average
Safety is an ongoing concern for the sector, as construction accounted for 20.6% of all total private industry fatalities in 2014.
By Kim Slowey • Oct. 31, 2016 -
HOK: Coworking trend picking up steam in commercial real estate
The sharing of office space offers more flexibility for employers who are dealing with fluctuations in their workforce, according to the design firm.
By Kim Slowey • Oct. 31, 2016 -
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This week in construction
Check back this week for construction spending results, a look into the evolving retail construction sector and tips for preparing job sites for winter.
By Emily Peiffer • Oct. 31, 2016 -
ABC: Nonresidential construction made 'lackluster' contribution to GDP in Q3
Even with increased office and hotel building, nonresidential construction has failed to spur growth in the U.S. gross domestic product.
By Kim Slowey • Oct. 31, 2016 -
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Top 10 real estate trends for 2017
The annual report from the Urban Land Institute and PricewaterhouseCoopers emphasizes the prevalence of new technology and evolving client preferences.
By Emily Peiffer • Oct. 31, 2016 -
Wynn's $2.1B Everett, MA resort casino slated for June 2019 opening
Plans for the original 2018 opening were stymied by neighboring communities' concerns over traffic and other environmental issues for the Boston-area project.
By Kim Slowey • Oct. 28, 2016 -
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10 construction-themed Halloween costumes from pop culture
From "Seinfeld" to "Office Space," these TV shows and movies can inspire those in search of a low-maintenance costume this year.
By Emily Peiffer , Hallie Busta • Oct. 28, 2016 -
AIA lobbies lawmakers to keep 2030 building energy-use goals intact
The American Institute of Architects said lawmakers must resist the efforts of the fossil fuel lobby to repeal Section 433 of the Energy Independence and Security Act.
By Kim Slowey • Oct. 28, 2016
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