Architectural billings slip as 'rocky' economic conditions impact design sector

Multifamily residential came out on top in the AIA index, with a score of 51.9, followed by commercial/industrial at 50.5, institutional at 49.9, and mixed-practice at 49.0.

By Emily Peiffer • Feb. 17, 2016

La Guardia terminal overhaul costs climb to estimated $4.2B

According to La Guardia Gateway Partners, the project will be "one of the most ambitious P3s ever undertaken in the New York/New Jersey region."

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 17, 2016

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

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Fluor JV claims Caltrans owes $50M in extra costs for Bay Bridge

The bridge has been the subject of controversy after a partial anchor rod failure and a projected $140 million in cost overruns.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 16, 2016

CMD: Jan. construction starts beat expectations, jump 9.8%

The research group said December-to-January starts typically decrease by 8.5%, so last month's bump represents a significant departure from the norm.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 16, 2016

Learning from tragedy: NYC crane collapse triggers heightened scrutiny of construction safety concerns

Despite efforts to heighten safety measures, "people still have to live their lives, and that’s the delicate balance a city is always dealing with," a legal expert told Construction Dive.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 16, 2016

This week in construction

Check back this week for housing market reports, architectural billings, and a feature article exploring reports of new homebuying preferences that "will change some suburbs as we know them."

By Emily Peiffer • Feb. 15, 2016

AIA's top nonresidential design trends: Sustainability, project efficiency, new technologies

A survey of leading architects found efficiency in both the construction process and the building's lifespan will dominate the industry over the next 10 years.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 12, 2016

Consensus Forecast: Nonresidential construction spending to rise 8% in 2016

The report, which combines predictions from seven industry forecasters, expects strong 2016 nonresidential spending to result from significant demand in most subsectors.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 12, 2016

House passes VA bill reducing agency's construction authority

The measure was the result of concerns regarding mismanagement and cost overruns that have plagued the new Veterans Affairs hospital in Aurora, CO.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 11, 2016

Breaking new ground: How to crack open the federal contracting world

Crossing over into the government construction sector can be lucrative, yet complicated. Here's what you need to know.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 11, 2016

PLP Architecture designs 'tripod-like' skyscraper without central core

This unique design is the latest addition to a string of attention-grabbing skyscrapers planned for China, many of which will be completed this year. 

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 11, 2016

Developer proposes $1.5B Portland, OR, mixed-use project

The city has been growing in several construction sectors, from data center development to claiming one of the spots on Zillow's "hottest" housing markets of 2016 list.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 10, 2016

Gilbane: Labor concerns loom over nonresidential 'spending boom'

The company predicted total construction spending growth from 2014 to 2016 may reach 30% — setting a new record-high growth period. 

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 10, 2016

Obama's 2017 budget slashes several federal construction programs — but 'clean transportation' gets a big win

If the proposed transportation plan doesn't end up scoring approval by Congress, as many expect, the total construction allocation would be nearly unchanged from the previous year. 

By Emily Peiffer , Kim Slowey • Feb. 10, 2016

BIG designs 'The Spiral' tower for NYC Hudson Yards development

The 65-story office building will feature a spiral of landscaped terraces wrapped around its exterior, providing outdoor spaces on the top 59 floors.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 9, 2016

Report: Switch selects Christman Co. as general contractor for $5B MI data center

While Switch executives anticipate moving into the 680,000-square-foot former Steelcase pyramid building later this year, they say construction on the entire data center project could take up to 10 years.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 9, 2016

Developers unveil mile-high skyscraper design for 'Next Tokyo'

If completed in 2045 as planned, the 5,577-foot-tall skyscraper would be more than double the height of the world's current tallest building, Dubai's Burj Khalifa.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 9, 2016

This week in construction

Check back this week for the second installment in "The Dotted Line" contract series, as well as a feature article exploring how to score lucrative government contracts.

By Emily Peiffer • Feb. 8, 2016

Dodge Momentum Index up 2.4% with boost from institutional projects

January marked the second-consecutive month of increases in the Index.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 8, 2016

NAR: 2016 commercial real estate market to continue expanding as prices moderate

The report predicted that as more apartments become available, vacancies in that sector should rise slightly, but all other property types should see a slight decline in vacancies through 2016.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 8, 2016

UPDATE: NYC mayor implements construction crane safety plan after deadly collapse

Authorities are still investigating the cause of the collapse that killed one pedestrian and injured three others Friday.

By Emily Peiffer • Feb. 8, 2016

Illinois to build 1st P3 managed lane in state's history

Officials estimate the state will save $435 million by using a public-private partnership to add a a managed lane to I-55.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 8, 2016

Skanska Q4 profit beats estimates; orders fall with client delays, company's 'more cautious' approach

The construction giant's CEO said Skanska saw higher-than-expected prices for commercial properties in booming U.S. markets, "which is one reason group profit overshoots guidance." 

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 5, 2016

Mortenson: Nonresidential construction costs expected to rise 3%-4% in 2016

The company reported that construction employment has leveled off in several of their tracked markets, but nonresidential building activity is healthy. 

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 5, 2016

CMD: US construction starts to 'pick up the pace' in 2016 with predicted 6.5% bump

Higher demand for single-family homes over multifamily homes will likely drive residential starts over the next several years.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 5, 2016