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

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By Emily Peiffer • Sept. 5, 2016

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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

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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

Tishman joins construction team for $500M VA 'smart city' project

Gramercy District developers aim to create a "highly efficient, sustainable and economically viable Smart City In-a-Box" that can be implemented in other locations.

By Kim Slowey • Aug. 23, 2016

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By Emily Peiffer • Aug. 22, 2016

AGC: Only 23 states add jobs in July as labor shortage rages on

Last month's job numbers indicate that companies in booming areas are struggling to find workers, while firms in other areas are having difficulty simply finding work.

By Kim Slowey • Aug. 22, 2016

Smoot-Gilbane tapped to build new DC entertainment-sports arena

The facility, set to open in 2018, will host entertainment events and serve as home court for the WNBA's Washington Mystics.

By Kim Slowey • Aug. 22, 2016

Dodge Data: Construction starts down 2% in July with plunge in electric utility sector

Public works and electric utilities have "skewed" the year-to-date figures, despite a respectable showing in the nonresidential and residential sectors.

By Kim Slowey • Aug. 22, 2016

Commercial, institutional sectors drag nonresidential construction starts down 5.4%

July's dip in starts defied the traditional pattern of a slight gain before the seasonal slowdown starting in August.

By Kim Slowey • Aug. 19, 2016

ABC: Construction industry contributed nearly 4% to 2015 GDP

The building industry in 30 states saw increased contributions to total gross domestic product last year, while six states saw declines.

By Kim Slowey • Aug. 18, 2016

Millennial influence growing in residential, office, retail space design

Generation Y is challenging the viability of office staples like the open floor plan, as researchers have found they don't like noisy workplace distractions. 

By Kim Slowey • Aug. 18, 2016

Skanska USA JV scores $206M MI hospital contract

The project is the latest in a string of hospital contracts for Skanska, as experts predict healthcare will be a primary driver of nonresidential starts this year.

By Kim Slowey • Aug. 18, 2016