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Boston mayor seeking to raise construction hiring goals
The proposal would require that companies show "good faith efforts" to give locals a minimum 51% of all hours on city projects, minorities 40% and women 12%.
By Kim Slowey • Nov. 30, 2016 -
$300M DC United stadium in limbo as zoning commission postpones decision
Commissioners and residents have raised questions about transportation, parking and the impact of a future nearby bridge project on the stadium plans.
By Kim Slowey • Nov. 30, 2016 -
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Construction Dive editors curate some of the industry’s top stories from this year.
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Report: Manhattan dominating NYC commercial, residential construction activity
However, Brooklyn and Queens could soon catch up, as builders are running out of open sites in Manhattan.
By Kim Slowey • Nov. 30, 2016 -
Golden State Warriors win second court ruling in battle to build $1B arena
Construction is now set to move forward on the 18,064-seat venue in San Francisco's Mission Bay neighborhood.
By Emily Peiffer • Nov. 30, 2016 -
Atlanta Hawks award Turner-led JV $193M Philips Arena renovation
Construction will begin next year and is expected to be complete in time for the 2018-2019 NBA season.
By Kim Slowey • Nov. 29, 2016 -
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Home-field advantage: Construction updates for 10 major sports venues
From football to hockey, team owners are giving fans more impressive — and expensive — stadiums and arenas.
By Kim Slowey • Nov. 29, 2016 -
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The 2016 Dive Awards for the construction industry
From sustainability leaders to disruptive tech, take a look back at our list of the top 10 companies, people and trends that defined the industry last year.
By Emily Peiffer , Hallie Busta • Nov. 29, 2016 -
JLL forecast: Construction industry headed for a slowdown in late 2017
Companies that embrace technology like drones and BIM will be better situated to deal with volatility in the market, according to the report.
By Kim Slowey • Nov. 28, 2016 -
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Deep DiveThis week in construction
Keep an eye out for construction spending and housing data, as well as articles exploring sports venue construction and takeaways from our young leaders series.
By Emily Peiffer , Hallie Busta • Nov. 28, 2016 -
Los Angeles officials approve controversial $1.2B South Central development
The luxury mixed-use development has spurred protests by nearby residents amid concerns of gentrification.
By Kim Slowey • Nov. 28, 2016 -
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5 things the next generation of construction leaders wants you to know
We've collected insights from our interviews with 10 young professionals over the last few weeks.
By Hallie Busta • Nov. 28, 2016 -
Construction collapse in China kills 74 workers, highlights concerns of weak safety standards
Between January and June of this year, more than 14,000 Chinese workers have died on the job.
By Kim Slowey • Nov. 28, 2016 -
Dodge Data, Stack Construction Technologies partner on platform integration
Data sets and project management tools combine in the strategic platform as a service partnership.
By Chris Wood • Nov. 23, 2016 -
Seattle energy management startup BuildPulse raises $1.3M
Tenant demand and consumption are key to reducing costs as energy management systems proliferate.
By Chris Wood • Nov. 23, 2016 -
Lawsuit: Gehry-designed NYC building dripping 'globs' of sealant
Building owners said the facade contractor will not complete the $500,000 in necessary repairs to the windows.
By Kim Slowey • Nov. 23, 2016 -
Dodge Data: Construction starts slip 4% in October
The second-consecutive down month signals that building activity is settling back to a normal pace after August starts skyrocketed.
By Kim Slowey • Nov. 23, 2016 -
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The Future of the Field: PlanGrid's CEO talks turning construction high-tech
We talked with Tracy Young, one of five co-founders of the mobile project management system, about the future of construction technology.
By Hallie Busta • Nov. 23, 2016 -
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In the beginning: A first look at DC's Museum of the Bible
The project team offered a sneak peek into the 430,000-square-foot building one year ahead of its official opening.
By Emily Peiffer • Nov. 22, 2016 -
ABC ranks US states based on 'free enterprise' environment for construction
Louisiana claimed the top spot due to its use of public-private partnerships, success with career and technical education programs and right-to-work legislation.
By Kim Slowey • Nov. 22, 2016 -
Construction safety startup completes testing at NY SolarCity site
The Heads Up Display signaling system went through beta testing for 10 months and is now ready to hit the market.
By Kim Slowey • Nov. 22, 2016 -
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The Future of the Field: How mentoring can boost an industry 'ripe for innovation'
Eliza Horstman, 32, a project manager with Lendlease, shares how her mentors encouraged her to gain experience in all aspects of the business.
By Emily Peiffer • Nov. 22, 2016 -
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How 10 construction companies are embracing the spirit of giving
To mark the Thanksgiving holiday, we've rounded up stories of firms that are champions of charitable causes throughout the year.
By Kim Slowey • Nov. 21, 2016 -
Bjarke Ingels-designed power plant featuring a rooftop ski slope set to open in 2017
The waste-to-energy plant is part of Copenhagen, Denmark's zero-carbon-city initiative and will be surrounded by public park space.
By Kim Slowey • Nov. 21, 2016 -
AGC: Only 23 states add construction jobs in October amid weak public sector demand
On the other hand, the private sector is struggling to find enough workers to keep up.
By Kim Slowey • Nov. 21, 2016 -
Texas Rangers hire stadium veteran to manage construction of $1B venue
Construction manager Jack Hill supervised work on the new Dallas Cowboys stadium as well as Globe Life Park, the current home of the Rangers.
By Kim Slowey • Nov. 21, 2016
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