CA mayor urges Apple to pay for burden on local infrastructure

Construction is still underway on Apple's new headquarters building, commonly referred to as the "Spaceship," in Cupertino. 

By Kim Slowey • May 6, 2016

Study: 'Meager' advancements in construction productivity costing industry billions

The World Economic Forum advised construction companies to adopt Lean practices and embrace technology to avoid further losses in productivity.

By Kim Slowey • May 6, 2016

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

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2 World Trade Center developers likely moving forward with BIG design

Silverstein Properties has been in search of new anchor tenants since News Corp and 21st Century Fox pulled out of their non-binding agreements.

By Kim Slowey • May 5, 2016

The Force isn't strong with Chicago: Lucas considering alternative cities for museum

George Lucas' wife, Mellody Hobson, said the Friends of the Park are denying the city a large "philanthropic gift" by preventing the plans from going forward.

By Kim Slowey • May 5, 2016

CMD forecasts 7.4% gain in 2016 nonresidential construction starts

The data company's prediction for the year is now higher than last quarter, as first-quarter starts were stronger than anticipated.

By Kim Slowey • May 4, 2016

Salt Lake City airport adds $740M concourse to $1.86B expansion

Officials decided to proceed with construction of a second concourse when they found out the magnitude of repairs necessary to bring current facilities up to date.

By Kim Slowey • May 4, 2016

Developer: $200M Hudson Yards sculpture will be 'Eiffel Tower' of NY

Stephen Ross of Related Cos. said the yet-to-be-revealed design will represent an "iconic" and "bold" addition to the massive New York City development.

By Kim Slowey • May 4, 2016

Study: Massive Hudson Yards project to add $19B to NYC economy

The 28-acre mixed-use development has created 16% of the city's construction jobs since 2011, according to the report.

By Kim Slowey • May 3, 2016

'No accident is acceptable': How to foster an effective construction site safety culture

Safety Week is underway, and experts offer a look into their efforts to ensure that all employees think of "safety always."

By Kim Slowey • May 3, 2016

Residential sector bolsters 0.3% gain in March construction spending

Gains in residential and nonresidential construction offset the continued drop in the public sector, according to the Commerce Department report.

By Emily Peiffer • May 2, 2016

This week in construction

Check back this week for the CoreLogic Home Price Index, as well as articles about Safety Week and building with earthquake threats in mind.

By Emily Peiffer • May 2, 2016

Nonunion labor gaining slight foothold in Boston

Trade unions remain strong in the city, but the need for skilled labor and efforts to keep housing affordable have created more opportunities for nonunion workers.

By Kim Slowey • May 2, 2016

Oakland Raiders owner pledges $500M toward new Las Vegas stadium

The NFL still stands in the way of the move, as the organization has previously frowned on the prospect of the gambling hub as a home city for any of its teams.

By Kim Slowey • May 2, 2016

Businessmen propose $1B MLS stadium complex on Detroit jail site

However, the mixed-use proposal — which includes a soccer stadium and three skyscrapers — hinges on the county's willingness to sell the site.

By Kim Slowey • April 29, 2016

Report: Construction industry sees highest number of Latino, immigrant worker deaths

The AFL-CIO reported that after many years of declines, fatalities in construction began to tick upward from a 9.7 fatality rate in 2013 to 9.8 in 2014. 

By Kim Slowey • April 28, 2016

Inside construction lobbying: Why 'paralyzed' Congress motivates industry to accelerate efforts

One industry lobbyist said of most lawmakers, "Do they really want to know about construction? Do they really care about construction? Probably not."

By Kim Slowey • April 28, 2016

Construction crews break ground on $300M DC United soccer stadium

Developers will give local residents preference when hiring for the estimated 1,000 new construction and permanent jobs the project is expected to generate.

By Kim Slowey • April 27, 2016

Bechtel-led team kicks off construction on $1.8B Canadian P3 light rail

The Edmonton Valley Line LRT is the first public-private partnership for the city and the first project for the contractor's new P3 division.

By Kim Slowey • April 27, 2016

March construction starts slip despite 23% surge in nonresidential building

Dodge Data & Analytics said the the dip last month was largely due to a 30% plunge in the nonbuilding sector.

By Kim Slowey • April 27, 2016

Dominion Energy delays construction of $5.1B Atlantic Coast Pipeline

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has not yet issued the pipeline permit due to questions about the environmental impact of the current route.

By Kim Slowey • April 26, 2016

Long Beach, CA, finalizes P3 financing for $513M civic center

City officials said the public-private partnership structure allowed them to skip more traditional and cumbersome financing avenues.

By Kim Slowey • April 26, 2016

This week in construction

We will follow the money in a piece that looks at payment protection for contractors and suppliers. What top-of-mind issues are lobbyists focusing on? Find out this week.

By Emily Peiffer , Deborah Barrington • April 25, 2016

CLT needs change in codes, increased demand to become 'game changer'

Cross-laminated timber proponents say the engineered wood is a viable commercial building alternative to concrete and steel.

By Kim Slowey • April 24, 2016

Dodge: Prioritizing safety increases ROI, employee retention and talent acquisition

The study found that contractors generally fall onto the "safety spectrum" in thirds — the high-end third who use the most indicators, a middle third who exhibit moderate use and the low-end third who utilize the least.

By Kim Slowey • April 24, 2016

BankUnited to close Frost museum's $47M funding gap

Since the Frost museum's announcement of a funding shortfall in January, the Frost family has provided additional funds and overseen installation of a new museum board.

By Kim Slowey • April 24, 2016