Construction starts tumble 8% with declines in residential, commercial sectors

Dodge Data & Analytics Chief Economist Robert Murray said month-to-month volatility in the value of construction starts was "not a surprise."

By Emily Peiffer • May 19, 2016

AIA: Architectural billings slip amid volatile business conditions

However, the index remained in positive territory for the third consecutive month, largely due to a rise in design contracts.

By Emily Peiffer • May 18, 2016

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Preconstruction

Careful collaboration before shovels hit dirt is key to a successful project, experts say.

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NY lawmakers delay $485M in SolarCity funding amid federal construction probe

The governor's Buffalo Billion program and other state projects are being investigated as questions mount about how money and projects are awarded.

By Kim Slowey • May 18, 2016

Modular milestone: Construction set for OK's first offsite-built hotel

Modular building advocates say that offsite construction can help the growing U.S. hotel industry keep up with demand.

By Kim Slowey • May 18, 2016

Construction on $1.4B Atlanta Falcons stadium back on track

The project, which was previously delayed due to challenges with its complicated roof design, is nearly 60% complete.

By Kim Slowey • May 18, 2016

Facebook unveils Frank Gehry-designed Seattle office

The social media giant is growing its Seattle engineering operations to take advantage of the talent pool from the University of Washington and rival companies.

By Kim Slowey • May 17, 2016

Tishman Speyer planning glass 'kaleidoscope' office building in DC

The developer said it is confident that there will be a market for speculative "trophy" space when construction is complete.

By Kim Slowey • May 17, 2016

Turner-Kiewit, PCL have inside track for $1.8B Orlando airport expansion contracts

If selected, the two teams will serve as construction managers at risk for the "Landside Terminal" and "Airside Terminal" projects set for completion in 2018.

By Kim Slowey • May 17, 2016

Third-party building inspectors: A boon for efficiency or 'recipe for potential corruption?'

During construction booms — and as a way to relieve some of the everyday burden of building permitting — the use of third-party inspectors is on the rise.

By Kim Slowey • May 17, 2016

This week in construction

Check back this week for housing reports and architectural billings, as well as feature articles exploring industry productivity and building inspectors.

By Emily Peiffer • May 16, 2016

Report: Developers 'reluctant' to construct new office buildings on spec

High construction costs and low land availability are causing builders to wait out the market in hopes of higher rents.

By Kim Slowey • May 16, 2016

Plenary Group team wins P3 contract for $587M Winnipeg transit project

The undertaking — marking the largest-ever capital project for the city — is the latest in a string of public-private partnerships in Canada.

By Kim Slowey • May 16, 2016

Related Midwest inks deal for multibillion-dollar development of 'hole in the center of Chicago'

Related, which is also developing the massive Hudson Yards complex in New York, said it has "the chops" to see the 15-year plan through to the end.

By Kim Slowey • May 13, 2016

Otis to build world's tallest elevator test tower

As skyscrapers continue to reach new heights in the era of "megatall" buildings, there is a growing need for taller testing structures.

By Kim Slowey • May 13, 2016

'Grown men playing with Legos': Why offsite modular construction is on the rise

Despite the growing popularity of prefab methods, perception problems linger, as one modular builder said the idea of apartments built in a factory is "too big of a leap" for some people.

By Kim Slowey • May 12, 2016

NAHB: Unfilled construction jobs reach post-crash high of 210K

The high number of open positions is a good sign for future hiring but also means that companies could have trouble down the road finding skilled workers.

By Kim Slowey • May 12, 2016

Denver building boom accelerating as new construction reaches $2.5B

Officials urged developers to keep housing affordability, workforce development and transportation challenges in mind so that they can be "part of the solution."

By Kim Slowey • May 11, 2016

Obama launches climate change-resilient building code initiative

Although the changes will likely raise construction costs, the White House said that for every $1 invested in extreme weather mitigation, $4 of benefits are realized.

By Kim Slowey • May 11, 2016

Survey: Commercial real estate execs 'relatively optimistic' about 2016 prospects

The majority of respondents said technology is "revolutionizing" the industry, but a mere 11% considered themselves "leading-edge" in new innovations.

By Kim Slowey • May 10, 2016

Tesla gigafactory construction 14% complete as company accelerates battery production

350 Tesla employees are already working at the factory, which will span 5.8 million square feet when completed.

By Kim Slowey • May 10, 2016

Los Angeles approves construction of $250M Gensler-designed soccer stadium

The Los Angeles Football Club expects the project, under general contractor PCL, to create 1,200 construction jobs and 1,800 full-time jobs when complete.

By Kim Slowey • May 9, 2016

Construction employment stalls as sector adds only 1K jobs in April

The AGC said the month's disappointing job numbers were likely due to increased hiring earlier in the first quarter amid a mild winter.

By Kim Slowey • May 9, 2016

Commercial, institutional sectors boost Dodge Momentum Index 0.6%

The April report found that despite institutional building’s month-to-month "roller coaster ride," the sector is currently 7% higher than April 2015.

By Kim Slowey • May 9, 2016

Report: FL officials at odds with Tutor Perini after 'very difficult' dispute process

The Broward County Board of County Commissioners must decide whether the contractor will be a part of the construction team on its new convention center hotel.

By Kim Slowey • May 9, 2016

This week in construction

Check back this week for the material price report, as well as the next installment in our "Dotted Line" series and an article exploring the growing trend of offsite construction.

By Emily Peiffer • May 9, 2016