Boston's Copley Place tower on hold amid luxury apartment surplus, high construction costs

Some see developer Simon Property Group's decision to put the 52-story tower on hold as a sign that the city's high-end residential market is slowing down.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 3, 2016

2015 NYC construction starts surged to $4.6B — the highest level since 2009

The healthcare and school construction sectors buoyed institutional starts in the city last year, according to the New York Building Congress.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 3, 2016

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Preconstruction

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

By Construction Dive staff

City of Atlanta, Hawks strike $193M NBA arena renovation deal

The agreement aims to ensure that the basketball team remains at Philips Arena until 2046.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 3, 2016

Checklist: 5 steps to improve fall protection on the job site

Construction safety experts share best practices for due diligence on fall hazards.

By Hallie Busta • Nov. 3, 2016

5 tips to prepare construction sites for winter

Almost any task can be carried out successfully in the winter with a few safety precautions and additional cold-weather considerations.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 3, 2016

IrisVR snags $8M in quest to 'reinvent' design and construction with virtual reality

The technology is rapidly changing construction by enhancing collaboration among stakeholders and improving job site safety. 

By Emily Peiffer • Nov. 2, 2016

This high-tech stud-finder can spot more than wood

A handheld mobile device from Israeli startup Vayyar uses low-power frequency to detect objects behind drywall and concrete.

By Hallie Busta • Nov. 2, 2016

Where artificial intelligence meets 3-D printing

Ai Build aims to give 3-D printing robots vision so that they can see what they produce and fix any mistakes.

By Emily Peiffer • Nov. 2, 2016

Is the future of construction technology and labor at nanoscale?

Researchers are looking to nanomaterials and nanomachines as the building blocks and builders of the future.

By Hallie Busta • Nov. 2, 2016

Smart building startup PointGrab draws $7M from new investors

The product tracks occupancy patterns to improve a building's operational and energy efficiency.

By Emily Peiffer • Nov. 2, 2016

Apple's $5B 'spaceship' headquarters set for Q1 2017 completion

The hyped project has faced its share of controversy after the main contractors were replaced midway through construction.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 2, 2016

Brother of Chicago worker killed in collapse files suit seeking $150K from contractor

According to the Chicago Department of Buildings, the deceased worker's employer was unlicensed and the project was unpermitted.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 2, 2016

New CEO takes over PCL Construction in planned leadership transition

The shift is similar to the succession planning that many companies utilize in order to ensure smooth operations continue into the future.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 2, 2016

Gensler-designed Shanghai Tower named 'best' new skyscraper

The tower's wind-resistant and energy-efficient design earned it the top spot in the ranking from building information research company Emporis.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 2, 2016

Nonresidential, public sectors drag construction spending down 0.4% in September

However, the Commerce Department's upward revision of previous results offers a more positive overall picture for the industry.

By Emily Peiffer • Nov. 1, 2016

Proposed $2B Raiders stadium revitalizes plans for Las Vegas monorail extension

Officials said an extension would increase overall ridership and provide a transportation option for the possible venue.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 1, 2016

Survey: Women, minorities missing from architecture leadership

The findings also revealed a pay discrepancy in the industry, with women earning only 76% of what their male counterparts earned.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 1, 2016

A new hope: San Francisco clears a path for George Lucas museum construction

The plans have encountered little pushback from city officials after previous controversy over the museum in San Francisco and Chicago.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 1, 2016

ABC: Construction unemployment rate improves in 32 states, nationally in September

However, a softening in nonresidential hiring could indicate a slowdown in construction activity ahead.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 1, 2016

The Future of the Field: From the Navy to the shop, how one young pro is recruiting the next generation

Mentoring has been key to this young professional's success in the industry. Here's what worked best for him.

By Hallie Busta • Nov. 1, 2016

Is e-commerce taking a 'huge bite' out of the retail construction sector?

While the warehouse segment is booming, construction firms report that brick-and-mortar building and new renovations are slowing as more shoppers buy online.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 1, 2016

BLS: Injury rate for construction industry edges down in 2015 — but outpaces US average

Safety is an ongoing concern for the sector, as construction accounted for 20.6% of all total private industry fatalities in 2014.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 31, 2016

HOK: Coworking trend picking up steam in commercial real estate

The sharing of office space offers more flexibility for employers who are dealing with fluctuations in their workforce, according to the design firm. 

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 31, 2016

This week in construction

Check back this week for construction spending results, a look into the evolving retail construction sector and tips for preparing job sites for winter.

By Emily Peiffer • Oct. 31, 2016

ABC: Nonresidential construction made 'lackluster' contribution to GDP in Q3

Even with increased office and hotel building, nonresidential construction has failed to spur growth in the U.S. gross domestic product.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 31, 2016