Construction on $1.5B Las Vegas Project Neon set to kick off in April

The first phase of the largest infrastructure project in Nevada's history involves erecting stadium-sized driver informational video boards in advance of construction.

By Kim Slowey • March 30, 2016

8 mesmerizing construction time-lapse videos

Why not look at some of the biggest construction projects of the past year from a different angle?

By Kim Slowey • March 29, 2016

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Preconstruction

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

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Wage dispute sparks union protest at Apple 'spaceship' campus

UA Local 393 alleged that Preston Pipelines is not paying its plumbers the prevailing wage rate, but Preston officials denied the claim and said the matter is in litigation.

By Kim Slowey • March 28, 2016

Google reveals plan to build major Seattle office complex

The complex, including 607,000 square feet of office space, will be developed by Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen’s Vulcan Inc. investment company.

By Kim Slowey • March 28, 2016

This week in construction

Check back this week for the construction spending report, as well as a feature article about union labor and a round-up of the coolest project time-lapse videos.

By Emily Peiffer • March 28, 2016

AGC: Feb. construction employment tepid as only 27 states add jobs

The downturn in the energy sector is still having a negative effect on industry employment in several states.

By Kim Slowey • March 28, 2016

VA Dept.: No one left to punish in CO hospital debacle

The Aurora, CO, hospital is more than four years behind schedule, and costs have skyrocketed to $1.7 billion — more than three times the original price tag.

By Kim Slowey • March 24, 2016

Vikings to spend extra $7.5M to build 'party space' in new stadium

Officials from the NFL team said they decided to finish the group area before the stadium opening because construction is ahead of schedule.

By Kim Slowey • March 24, 2016

UPDATE: Worker's 53-story fall on Turner Construction Los Angeles site ruled a suicide

Turner said that Cal/OSHA and the Los Angeles Police Department determined the fall was not work-related and that the agency could find no fall protection violations.

By Kim Slowey • March 24, 2016

P3s: A growing alternative with potential to capitalize on 'privatized innovation'

Regulatory issues and a lack of education about public-private partnerships are some of the challenges facing the model, according to experts.

By Kim Slowey • March 23, 2016

Heigh ho, it's off to work we go: $3B 'vacation village' project planned near Disney World

Magic Place developers said they plan to spread construction of the complex's five main buildings out over 20 to 25 years.

By Kim Slowey • March 23, 2016

NY contractor ordered to pay $3M to fix leaks at new Hudson Yards subway station

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority said Yonkers Contracting has been trying to fix leaks at the station since 2012.

By Kim Slowey • March 23, 2016

ABC: Nonresidential backlog up nearly 3% as South sees record-breaking growth

Infrastructure was the big winner at the end of 2015, benefiting from passage of a new multiyear highway bill.

By Kim Slowey • March 23, 2016

Architectural billings inch up after wading into negative territory

The AIA expects the next few months to bring even stronger demand, as "March and April are traditionally the busiest months for architecture firms."

By Emily Peiffer • March 23, 2016

La Guardia airport revamp cost estimates soar to $5.3B

Authority officials said the latest figure covers "redevelopment work" dating back more than 10 years, a new grand entryway and other overhead costs.

By Kim Slowey • March 22, 2016

Dodge Data: Energy sector drives 10% gain in Feb. construction starts

However, if the up-and-down swings of the electric and gas categories were removed, total construction starts would actually be down 1% in February.

By Kim Slowey • March 22, 2016

IN airport board scuttles $500M complex plan amid concerns over developer's lack of experience

Startup developer Athlete’s Business Network said its proposal — including a 20,000-seat stadium, medical buildings and two hotels — would have created 3,000 jobs for the community.

By Kim Slowey • March 22, 2016

KS construction industry reps blame state officials for lost jobs

Kansas Contractors Association officials said that $2.1 billion of road and bridge funds has been diverted to other state uses over the last six years.

By Kim Slowey • March 22, 2016

NAHB: Construction job openings rise to post-recession high

The increasing number of unfilled positions in the industry reinforces concerns of the ongoing labor shortage.

By Kim Slowey • March 21, 2016

This week in construction

Check back this week for new home sales and the AIA billings index, as well as feature articles about public-private partnerships and contractor-client relationships.

By Emily Peiffer • March 21, 2016

Mortenson tapped to build $500M Milwaukee Bucks arena

The contractor is currently working on the $1.1 billion Minnesota Vikings stadium and was selected for the $120 million Minnesota United stadium.

By Kim Slowey • March 21, 2016

Don't Sky-walk away: Chicago officials request lift on Lucas museum construction ban

City officials are in danger of missing a lease agreement deadline that would allow George Lucas to walk away from the Chicago museum deal.

By Kim Slowey • March 21, 2016

NC voters approve $2B infrastructure bond package

North Carolina construction companies said the most significant problem ahead will be finding enough skilled labor to staff the major projects.

By Kim Slowey • March 18, 2016

Haskell buys $175M Leidos construction business

Florida-based construction firm Haskell said the two companies will combine their expertise in the integrated delivery approach, as well as the engineer-procure-construct delivery method.

By Kim Slowey • March 18, 2016

Contractors helping communities: AGC Charities aids construction of 1st ultra-accessible water park

Dozens of construction firms joined together for the "Extreme Give" effort to build Morgan's Inspiration Island in San Antonio.

By Emily Peiffer • March 18, 2016