San Diego mayor lends support to Chargers stadium construction ballot measure

The measure sets a host of financial and planning conditions for the NFL team to build its proposed $1.8 billion stadium and convention center.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 4, 2016

TX dominates list of top regions for construction employment opportunities

Construction employment grew at almost double the rate of the national average across all sectors from 2012 to 2015, according to ABODO.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 4, 2016

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Construction spending unexpectedly tumbles 0.7% in August

Despite low interest rates and a strengthening economy, stronger spending growth has failed to materialize.

By Emily Peiffer • Oct. 3, 2016

CA construction worker protest calls for higher pay, union hiring

The thousand-worker march echoes a nationwide trend as unions start to lose their grip on private markets.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 3, 2016

Japan approves $1.5B Olympic stadium construction plan

Work on the new facility was delayed after controversy over the scrapped Zaha Hadid design.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 3, 2016

5 stories that rocked the construction industry in Q3

Construction Dive takes a look back at last quarter's most buzzed-about news, including the new "blacklisting" rule, skilled labor shortages and more.

By Emily Peiffer • Oct. 3, 2016

This week in construction

Check back this week for the next installment in our "Dotted Line" series, the CoreLogic Home Price Index and trends in healthcare construction.

By Emily Peiffer • Oct. 3, 2016

Tishman Speyer files 'Spiral' tower plans for NYC Hudson Yards development

The building will feature greenery-infused terraces that wind around its exterior.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 30, 2016

Whiting-Turner takes over beleaguered $71M Hartford, CT, Dunkin' Donuts ballpark project

Bonding company Arch Insurance was hired as construction manager of the project following delays and reports of unsatisfactory work.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 30, 2016

One Vanderbilt supertall set to rise in Manhattan after developer secures $1.5B construction loan

With financing ready, SL Green said construction on the 1,401-foot-tall, 58-story tower can move forward.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 29, 2016

AGC: Shortage of workers — not work — as construction payroll growth hits 3-year low

The AGC said the employment numbers indicate the need for more federal funding of career and technical education programs.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 29, 2016

Delos, Mayo Clinic team up to create optimal office environment prototype

Researchers are embracing immersive environments to probe the limits of employee tolerance to adverse working conditions. 

By Chris Wood • Sept. 28, 2016

Living Building Challenge founder: Tackling the new world of ultra-sustainable construction

Construction Dive talked with Jason F. McLennan about how the industry can take on deep-green design.

By Hallie Busta • Sept. 28, 2016

Related-Vornado-Skanska JV wins $1.6B NYC Farley redevelopment contract

The project — which was awarded under a fixed-price, design-build contract — is part of the broader Pennsylvania Station renovation.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 28, 2016

Developer proposes 14-acre, mixed-use complex for Los Angeles Arts District

Developers said the project's density would help ease the city's housing crunch, but some area residents are concerned about its massive scale.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 28, 2016

What the Jersey City PLA ruling means for union labor in construction

The 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a New Jersey District Court decision regarding a law that critics say gives unions an unfair work advantage.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 27, 2016

This week in construction

Here are all the important industry reports and feature articles to keep on your radar.

By Emily Peiffer • Sept. 26, 2016

Sacramento Kings boast world's first LEED Platinum indoor sports arena

The new Golden 1 Center, designed by AECOM and built by Turner Construction, will be powered entirely by solar energy.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 26, 2016

The state of modular construction — and where it's headed

The Offsite Construction Expo, held last week in Washington, DC, explored the potential for modular construction to gain a larger share of the construction market.

By Emily Peiffer • Sept. 26, 2016

Dodge Data: Construction starts skyrocket 21% in August

Large projects within the nonresidential and nonbuilding sectors, as well as a 5% bump in residential, were responsible for last month's strong showing.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 23, 2016

Texas Rangers ramp up Texas Live! schedule, price tag

The entertainment development will cost $50 million more than originally planned and is expected to break ground in November.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 22, 2016

Working under the threat of Zika: How construction firms can protect employees from the virus

Florida-based companies are taking extra precautions with their workers to educate them about the disease and make sure safety protocols are being met.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 22, 2016

Institutional, heavy engineering sectors bring nonresidential starts down 2% in August

Overall new building activity slowed in August, despite significant gains in the commercial category.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 22, 2016

Baltimore City Council approves $660M bond measure for Port Covington development

Officials were expected to approve the deal earlier this month, but a councilman prevented a vote due to his concerns over project details.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 21, 2016

ABC: Large-contractor backlog reaches record high of 14 months

The previous project queue record for companies with $100 million or more in annual revenue was 12.5 months.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 21, 2016