Vornado puts the brakes on 3 DC projects prior to JBG merger

The developer had one residential and two commercial mixed-use projects planned for the Pentagon City and Crystal City areas of Northern Virginia.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 28, 2017

LAX breaks ground on $1.6B concourse

The new Midfield Satellite Concourse, expected to open in 2019, is part of a larger overhaul of the Los Angeles International Airport.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 28, 2017

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Construction Dive editors curate some of the industry’s top stories from this year.

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NYC officials propose early community input for large-scale developments

Proponents of the measure hope it will give residents a voice regarding whether major projects move forward.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 28, 2017

A whole new world: Developer proposes $4B amusement park in AZ desert

The project, which aims to rival Disney's parks, would be the first large-scale theme park in Arizona if it comes to fruition.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 28, 2017

Miami's tallest tower set to rise in 2019

The 1,049-foot-tall building will rise to the maximum height permitted under Federal Aviation Administration regulations.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 28, 2017

This week in construction

We're digging into the mechanics of pipeline construction, the impact of the Trump administration's immigration plan and the last of this month's construction data.

By Emily Peiffer , Hallie Busta • Feb. 27, 2017

Developer proposes 53-story hotel near Los Angeles Convention Center

TriCal's tower is the second hotel project planned in that area, as the city looks to boost its room capacity to support the burgeoning convention business.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 27, 2017

The 50 States of Construction: How ME companies snag top talent to meet demand

Landry/French co-founder Kevin French delves into the state's unique building community and explains how his firm is adapting to the labor shortage.

By Emily Peiffer • Feb. 27, 2017

Billionaire proposes construction of tallest building in Detroit

If Dan Gilbert secures the necessary tax incentives for the development, construction could begin this year, with completion scheduled for 2020.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 24, 2017

PA contractor pleads guilty to bribery, kickback scheme on military projects

George Grassie faces up to 15 years in prison for his attempts to win work at military installations through bribes.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 24, 2017

NAR: Steady growth ahead for commercial real estate in 2017

The demand for office space in smaller markets will likely play a significant role in activity this year.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 24, 2017

NYBC: Value of NYC construction starts plunged 22% in 2016

The drop was due almost entirely to an $8 billion year-over-year decline in residential starts.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 24, 2017

Apple announces April opening of $5B 'spaceship' campus

The campus was originally scheduled to open in 2015, but the permitting process and the tech giant's hyper-attention to detail delayed completion for two years.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 23, 2017

Dodge Data: Construction starts climb 12% in January

The institutional sector took the lead last month, driven primarily by airport terminal construction.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 23, 2017

Full steam ahead: Why transit hub development is seeing a resurgence

This wave of construction across the U.S. aims to spur growth in surrounding communities and convert stations into destinations themselves. 

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 23, 2017

Keeping the planes running on time: How construction tech cuts delays during airport upgrades

Drone flights, laser scanning and digital project documentation are being used to keep major projects on schedule and minimize disruption to airport operations.

By Chris Wood • Feb. 22, 2017

Kansas City, MO launches public dashboard for smart city initiative

Cisco and Sprint spent $15.7 million for a sensor array along the city’s 2.2-mile smart district designed to provide insights into next-generation infrastructure opportunities.  

By Chris Wood • Feb. 22, 2017

The 50 States of Construction: DC's building boom driven by more than the government

Skanska's Mark Carroll explains how new industries, revitalized neighborhoods and a commitment to historical planning standards are shaping the nation's capital.

By Hallie Busta • Feb. 22, 2017

Faraday Future takes bids on smaller NV factory, claims $1B facility still in the works

The electric car manufacturer halted construction on its massive plant last year amid claims it was behind in payments.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 22, 2017

Architecture billings start 2017 on a down note

January marked the first month of decreased demand for design services since September, coming on the heels of 2016's highest score in December.

By Mary Tyler March • Feb. 22, 2017

Developers unveil plans for $2.5B MLS stadium complex in San Diego

While the entire SoccerCity project is estimated to take 20 years to complete, the private group said the stadium component would be ready by 2020. 

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 22, 2017

Fluor tops Fortune list of most-admired engineering, construction companies

The firm claimed the top spot for the sixth-consecutive year, with EMCOR, Jacobs Engineering, Peter Kiewit Sons' and AECOM following in the rankings.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 21, 2017

The great Chicago hire: Why companies are flooding into the Windy City

The Midwest city has seen a wave of firms choosing to relocate there in order to tap into the area's talent pool, culture and global access. 

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 21, 2017

This week in construction

We'll explore Chicago's surge in corporate popularity, transit hub revival, design services data and other construction news in the week ahead.

By Emily Peiffer , Hallie Busta • Feb. 20, 2017

Ford to build $200M Detroit-area auto test facility

The company is continuing to boost its investment in Michigan, as it is also underway with a $1.2 billion renovation of the corporate campus in Dearborn.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 17, 2017