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

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Recruiting, retention and training in construction

A roundup on articles focus on recruiting and retention for construction.

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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

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

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