Architectural billings decline as election uncertainty creates 'higher levels of volatility' in the industry

The AIA expects builders and developers to put more projects on hold until after the November election.

By Emily Peiffer • Aug. 17, 2016

Development in TX town booming with '$5B mile'

The new Dallas Cowboys headquarters was the first project in the $950,000-per-square-foot stretch of mixed-use buildings in Frisco, TX, to open for business.

By Kim Slowey • Aug. 17, 2016

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NYC developer teams up with Chinese investors to build $3B luxury residential tower

The 1,550-foot-tall Central Park Tower is set to be the tallest residential building in the Western Hemisphere.

By Kim Slowey • Aug. 16, 2016

Redfin: Top 10 cities with most walkable new construction

Philadelphia topped the rankings, with 91% of new homes scoring higher than the city's overall walkability score.

By Kim Slowey • Aug. 16, 2016

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By Emily Peiffer • Aug. 15, 2016

$1B NYC One Vanderbilt skyscraper construction set to begin after lawsuit settled

Midtown TD Ventures and SL Green resolved their disagreement around the 1.2 million square feet of air rights over Grand Central for an undisclosed sum.

By Kim Slowey • Aug. 12, 2016

UPDATE: Cost of Plenary-led JV expansion of UC Merced rises to $1.34B

Officials said the project marks the largest P3 for a state university, and that the partnership structure will ensure the long-term maintenance of the buildings.

By Kim Slowey • Aug. 9, 2016

UK construction industry braces for recession on heels of Brexit

Architects and construction firms are seeing a surge in project delays and resulting layoffs, as developers wait for the full impact of the Brexit decision to unfold.

By Kim Slowey • Aug. 9, 2016

Report: University of Washington facing $1B building maintenance backlog

The dilemma represents a broader problem of schools that expanded in response to higher enrollment in the 1960s but failed to keep up with maintenance costs. 

By Kim Slowey • Aug. 9, 2016

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By Emily Peiffer • Aug. 8, 2016

Construction adds 14K jobs as employers boost wages, weekly hours amid labor shortage

July saw the lowest rate of construction unemployment since 2000 as "the shortage of experienced workers is growing ever more acute," the AGC said.

By Kim Slowey • Aug. 8, 2016

DC area commercial construction plummeted in 2015 amid waning office demand

Despite the fact that the city's 2015 office vacancy rate reached its highest level in 20 years, developers have been undeterred from building in the market.

By Emily Peiffer • Aug. 5, 2016

Dodge Momentum Index on the rise as construction planning makes 'uneven' progress

July marked the fourth consecutive month of increases in the Index — which was the first four-month streak since the end of 2014. 

By Emily Peiffer • Aug. 5, 2016

Skanska USA wins $178M DE hospital contract

Construction experts predict the healthcare sector will remain strong through 2017 and propel overall gains in nonresidential building.

By Emily Peiffer • Aug. 5, 2016

Turner Construction reaching final leg of $535M Sacramento Kings arena project

City officials hope the new complex, which will be completed in the next two months, will spur economic development in Sacramento.

By Emily Peiffer • Aug. 3, 2016

Nashville officials announce details of $1.2B airport overhaul

Motivation for the project, which will take five to seven years to complete, came from the rising number of passengers and the city's booming tourism industry.

By Emily Peiffer • Aug. 2, 2016

GE unveils plans for $100M Gensler-designed Boston headquarters

The project includes the overhaul of two historic buildings and the construction of a 12-story building, which will serve as General Electric's global headquarters.

By Emily Peiffer • Aug. 2, 2016

Construction spending falls 0.6% — marking 3rd consecutive month of declines

June's spending results failed to meet expectations, but experts said they believe the industry will bounce back in the coming months.

By Emily Peiffer • Aug. 1, 2016

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By Emily Peiffer • Aug. 1, 2016

Atlanta Falcons stadium cost swells to $1.5B after additional change orders

The new costs have largely been attributed to the accelerated timetable, which aims to finish construction in June 2017 after roof design-related delays.

By Emily Peiffer • Aug. 1, 2016

Hudson Yards developers snag $1.2B loan to build mixed-use tower

The 1.1-million-square-foot skyscraper will be the tallest residential building in the massive New York development.

By Emily Peiffer • Aug. 1, 2016

Obamas choose Chicago site to build $500M presidential library

The project is expected to spur economic development in the low-income area, but critics say it will only hasten the gentrification already underway.

By Kim Slowey • July 29, 2016

Top trends in sports stadium design: The 'battle for the fan' is on

Teams are eager to find new ways to draw people in and keep them coming back. Here's how architects and builders can help them beat the competition.

By Kim Slowey • July 28, 2016

AIA: Construction growth forecast more 'tempered' in 2016, 2017 amid economic challenges

The American Institute of Architects' Construction Consensus Forecast predicts the industrial sector will be the biggest drag on overall industry expansion.

By Kim Slowey • July 27, 2016

Bechtel among international engineering firms competing to oversee Saudi Arabia projects

The winning bidder will run the country's National Project Management Office, which seeks to cut construction costs during the current economic downturn.

By Kim Slowey • July 27, 2016