Mortenson kicks off $129M Target Center renovation

The contractor is starting this 18-month project as its work on the Minnesota Vikings stadium winds down.

By Kim Slowey • June 9, 2016

Boosting the bottom line: How construction companies can cut costs and ensure they 'survive'

Financial experts say that investments in technology — while requiring an initial time and cash outlay — will eventually save contractors money.

By Kim Slowey • June 9, 2016

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Commercial construction planning drives 2.4% rise in Dodge Momentum Index

May's strong uptick in commercial planning made up for a disappointing 3.4% slide in the institutional category.

By Kim Slowey • June 8, 2016

Arcadis: Resolution time for global construction disputes on the rise

In North America, errors and omissions in contracts were the primary cause of disputes.

By Kim Slowey • June 8, 2016

Report: NYC banked $61B in economic benefit from 2015 construction activity

The New York Building Congress also reported that construction in the city last year created more than 300,000 construction and ancillary jobs.

By Kim Slowey • June 8, 2016

Fortune 500 features 7 construction companies — with 5 surging in the rankings

We delve into each major contractor's financial information from 2015 to find out why some experienced more successful years.

By Emily Peiffer • June 8, 2016

Bechtel signs 5-year extension for world's largest industrial development project

The contracting giant's work on the Saudi Arabian Jubail development will primarily focus on educational and residential facilities.

By Kim Slowey • June 7, 2016

This week in construction

Check back this week for the CoreLogic Home Price Index and the next installment in our "Dotted Line" contract series.

By Emily Peiffer • June 6, 2016

Mortenson-built Vikings stadium snags certificate of occupancy 6 weeks early

The contractor said it will have the $1.1 billion U.S. Bank Stadium complete with plenty of time before the Vikings' first game at the end of August.

By Kim Slowey • June 6, 2016

JLL: 24% surge in retail sector driving Q1 construction gains

However, China's economic woes and disappointing GDP results this quarter could already be causing lower office construction starts.

By Kim Slowey • June 6, 2016

Labor Secretary Perez lauds WI apprenticeship programs

The stigma around careers in the trades has proven to be a main contributor to the severe lack of skilled workers in construction.

By Kim Slowey • June 6, 2016

Construction loses 15K jobs as labor shortage begins to 'undermine' industry's growth

May's steep decline coincided with predictions that construction companies are running out of qualified workers to hire, according to the AGC.

By Emily Peiffer • June 3, 2016

Non-union construction workers slam San Diego Chargers stadium PLA

The Coalition for Fair Employment in Construction said that project labor agreements are "kickback schemes" that keep non-union workers from making a living.

By Kim Slowey • June 3, 2016

Skanska-led team finalizes $4B LaGuardia P3 contract — marking firm's 'largest project ever'

LaGuardia Gateway Partners will begin construction immediately on the terminal project, which it expects to have substantially completed by 2022.

By Kim Slowey • June 2, 2016

April construction spending plummets 1.8% as all sectors tumble

Last month's spending slide marks the largest dip in five years and contradicts recent positive economic reports.

By Emily Peiffer • June 1, 2016

Balfour Beatty lands contract for 39-story Related Group Atlanta high-rise

The tower will be the tallest residential structure built in Atlanta since 2009 and will include 6,500 square feet of retail space.

By Kim Slowey • June 1, 2016

First tower in mammoth $25B NYC Hudson Yards development open to tenants

Hudson Yards is expected to generate $18.9 billion for the city by the time the entire project is complete.

By Kim Slowey • June 1, 2016

Tesla gigafactory's grand opening set for July

However, the $5 billion, 5.8 million-square-foot facility likely won't be 100% complete by the time of the celebration, according to Fortune.

By Kim Slowey • May 31, 2016

House approves bill to accelerate sale of $8B in federal real estate

The AGC said the measure presents a "real opportunity" for building contractors on par with what the highway bill meant for transportation contractors.

By Kim Slowey • May 31, 2016

8 steps to prepare construction sites for hurricane threats

As the Atlantic hurricane season begins, here are tips for keeping jobsites secure during storms and for safely assessing them afterward.

By Kim Slowey • Updated June 1, 2020

This week in construction

Check back this week for the construction spending report and a feature article exploring major regulations affecting the construction industry.

By Emily Peiffer • May 30, 2016

DE paying $500K to fix bridge mistakenly built 6 inches too low

An engineer said the error on the $5 million project most likely occurred when survey crews established clearance by measuring from the wrong points.

By Kim Slowey • May 27, 2016

NY officials approve $485M in SolarCity project funding — with new conditions

Despite an ongoing federal investigation into New York projects, a state board voted to ensure construction on the SolarCity plant could be completed.

By Kim Slowey • May 26, 2016

The facts of (financing) life: Why construction owners are pivoting to P3s for major projects

Due to the intricacies of public-private partnerships, stakeholders should be sure to recognize that "once you've seen one P3, you've seen one P3," a legal expert said.

By Kim Slowey • May 26, 2016

Milwaukee Bucks clear final approval hurdle for $524M arena

Team officials said Mortenson plans to break ground on the arena complex in June, with construction expected to finish in time for the 2018-2019 NBA season.

By Kim Slowey • May 25, 2016