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Ready for kickoff: Stadium design tech on display at Super Bowl LI and beyond
From retractable roofs to gargantuan screens, Sunday's broadcast draws attention to the latest construction tech improving the fan, player and contractor experience.
By Chris Wood • Feb. 1, 2017 -
NYC Carbon Challenge program adds 56 commercial properties
Employing a public-private partnership, the program is expected to cut carbon emissions by 515,000 tons.
By Chris Wood • Feb. 1, 2017 -
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Construction Dive editors curate some of the industry’s top stories from this year.
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Construction spending dips in December following post-recession high
Spending for 2016 was 4.5% higher than 2015, with growth expected to continue this year.
By Mary Tyler March • Feb. 1, 2017 -
Bechtel set to begin construction on $1.6B NY power plant
The company plans to use local suppliers and contractors to build the Cricket Valley Energy plant, which should create more than 1,000 construction jobs.
By Kim Slowey • Feb. 1, 2017 -
AIA announces 2017 federal advocacy agenda
The group plans to push for increased infrastructure spending and continued support of energy-efficient federal buildings.
By Kim Slowey • Feb. 1, 2017 -
UPDATE: Casino mogul pulls out of Raiders Las Vegas stadium funding deal
With Sheldon Adelson out of the picture, the team has raised its proposed contribution to $1.15 billion to cover his portion.
By Kim Slowey • Jan. 31, 2017 -
Developer takes on partners for $3B NYC One Vanderbilt high-rise
SL Green has raised $525 million for the 1.7-million-square-foot office project by taking on minority stakeholders.
By Kim Slowey • Jan. 31, 2017 -
AIA Consensus Forecast points to strong 2017 nonresidential construction market
The commercial sector — in particular office construction — will drive this year's growth, while economists expect the institutional segment to surge in 2018.
By Kim Slowey • Jan. 31, 2017 -
Court clears the way for San Francisco megaproject
Opponents of the 5M mixed-use complex said its environmental review was not sufficient and that it lacks adequate affordable housing.
By Kim Slowey • Jan. 31, 2017 -
UK construction industry launches suicide awareness initiative
Similar to the U.S., British construction groups have determined that their workers are at a higher risk for suicide than those in other industries.
By Kim Slowey • Jan. 31, 2017 -
Deep Dive
This week in construction
We're looking into Trump's effect on construction so far, the rise of transit-oriented developments, the U.S. homeownership rate and other market reports.
By Emily Peiffer , Hallie Busta • Jan. 30, 2017 -
Construction union membership inches up in 2016
Wages of union-represented workers increased 0.2% less than their nonunion counterparts last year but were 47% higher overall.
By Kim Slowey • Jan. 30, 2017 -
Tall building construction breaks its own record — for the third year in a row
China outpaced the global skyscraper frontier with 84 buildings over 656 feet completed last year, while the U.S. came in second with seven.
By Kim Slowey • Jan. 30, 2017 -
Project manager, civil engineer featured on Glassdoor's list of 50 best US jobs
The ranking emphasizes the high rate of pay and number of open positions amid the construction industry's ongoing labor shortage.
By Kim Slowey • Jan. 27, 2017 -
$3B American Dream Miami mall project wins preliminary approval
If the massive retail and amusement park complex comes to fruition, it is projected to create 32,000 construction jobs.
By Kim Slowey • Jan. 27, 2017 -
Plans for $1.4B Las Vegas Convention Center expansion underway
In the race for lucrative convention business, cities around the country are upgrading and expanding their facilities.
By Kim Slowey • Jan. 27, 2017 -
CoreLogic: Wind, flood activity surges in 2016
Hurricane Matthew brought billions of dollars in damage to properties in the Southeast in an otherwise-average year for natural weather events.
By Sean Barry • Jan. 27, 2017 -
MO contractor found guilty of OSHA violation in worker death, faces $500K fine
A judge said Fastrack Erectors did not provide adequate fall protection equipment for employees.
By Kim Slowey • Jan. 27, 2017 -
Dodge Data: Collaboration on construction projects can reduce risk
The industry still must overcome traditional silos and competitive attitudes to improve collaboration and keep project costs under control, the study found.
By Kim Slowey • Jan. 26, 2017 -
NYC mayor allocates $384M for office, school building upgrades
Mayor Bill de Blasio's plan to upgrade city-owned properties is part of a 10-year, $89.4 billion capital spending program.
By Kim Slowey • Jan. 26, 2017 -
Brooklyn Navy Yard office project scores $250M construction loan
The $410 million Dock 72 building will be anchored by co-working company WeWork.
By Kim Slowey • Jan. 26, 2017 -
USGBC unveils top 10 states for LEED in 2016
Massachusetts climbed to the top spot in the latest green building ranking, with 136 projects certified in the state last year.
By Kim Slowey • Jan. 26, 2017 -
Deep Dive
'The next wave' of design: Why wellness-minded spaces are on the rise
Millennials are the primary drivers of the trend toward healthier workplaces and homes. But the question remains: How do you quantify wellness?
By Kim Slowey • Jan. 26, 2017 -
MD developer sues state to enforce $1.5B contract for Baltimore mixed-use project
State Center's lawsuit came in response to a legal action filed by Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan asking a court to formally void the leases.
By Kim Slowey • Jan. 25, 2017 -
AGC: Only 25 states add construction jobs in December as worker pipeline dries up
The organization is urging President Donald Trump's administration to include workforce development in its proposed infrastructure initiatives.
By Kim Slowey • Jan. 25, 2017
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