MN electrical contractor convicted of $242K 'theft by swindle'

Prosecutors said Honda Electric co-owner Laura Plzak intentionally underpaid employees on a state highway project and falsified documents to make it appear that she had paid the correct wage.

By Kim Slowey • March 10, 2016

NYC construction starts soar to $41B, but infrastructure spending not on pace

The phenomenal 2015 growth was led by residential construction, although the highest value projects were three commercial developments in Manhattan.

By Kim Slowey • March 10, 2016

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Recruiting, retention and training in construction

A roundup on articles focus on recruiting and retention for construction.

By Construction Dive staff

Baltimore discussing $600M convention center expansion

State officials say an upgrade of the existing convention center is necessary to compete with other cities and to bring more visitors.

By Kim Slowey • March 9, 2016

US Forest Service denies development plan near Grand Canyon

Conservation and environmental groups opposed the proposal, which included 2,200 homes, high-end retail stores and luxury hotels.

By Kim Slowey • March 8, 2016

Dodge Momentum Index inches up 0.5% with boost from commercial sector

February marked the third consecutive month with an increase in the Index, which predicts nonresidential construction spending for the coming year.

By Kim Slowey • March 8, 2016

This week in construction

Check back this week for feature articles about women in construction and affordable housing requirements, as well as coverage from the AGC convention.

By Emily Peiffer • March 7, 2016

Skanska-Hunt terminated from $1.4B Seattle convention center expansion

Officials at development company Pine Street Group said they determined the joint venture was not "the right fit" after working with the contractors for six months.

By Kim Slowey • March 7, 2016

NY Gov. Cuomo pushes to use design-build method for major state projects

However, state Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli said that not enough is known about how the method might impact different types of projects.

By Kim Slowey • March 4, 2016

Council approves $18M fund for infrastructure surrounding new Minnesota United soccer stadium

The St. Paul, MN, stadium deal is still contingent on the MLS team securing property tax exemptions for the 10-acre site, as well as a construction materials tax exemption.

By Kim Slowey • March 4, 2016

Approaching the apex? Skyscraper trend stokes debate as developers, activists dispute benefits

The race to build to new heights has left some community groups concerned with possible negative consequences, as high-rises can become "really de facto gated communities," one expert said.

By Kim Slowey • March 3, 2016

Skanska-built Oculus debuts as centerpiece of new World Trade Center transportation hub

The Santiago Calatrava design for the steel structure, which includes 75,000 square feet of retail space, was intended to resemble a dove in flight.

By Kim Slowey • March 3, 2016

Construction industry calls for job site alcohol testing after NYC workers caught drinking on breaks

ABC-7 filmed workers under subcontractor DiFama on a Gilbane project drinking beer and hard liquor at lunch, and then returning to work to operate heavy equipment.

By Kim Slowey • March 3, 2016

Construction spending surges to 8-year high

January's results far surpassed predictions and offered a strong sign of growth for the industry.

By Emily Peiffer • March 1, 2016

UPDATE: Tesla gigafactory construction workers return to job site after protest

However, union leaders have said the matter is far from resolved.

By Kim Slowey • March 1, 2016

This week in construction

Check back this week for construction spending and home price reports, as well as feature articles exploring insurance for construction companies and the heated skyscraper debate.

By Emily Peiffer • Feb. 29, 2016

JLL calls South the 'new frontier' for US construction, industrial sector the 'shining star'

The firm said growth in 2016 construction starts will slow compared to last year but will still outpace the overall economy.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 29, 2016

'Who can be the catalyst?' Forum explores roots of construction labor shortage, and 4 solutions

One expert during HomeAdvisor's Insights Forum said a pivotal obstacle hindering the return of the missing workers is the fact that society has "denigrated the nobility of the trades."

By Emily Peiffer • Feb. 29, 2016

Tutor Perini wins $285M CA casino expansion contract

The resort expansion project includes adding a hotel wing and a two-story spa and salon.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 26, 2016

CoastalTishman named general contractor for Miami Worldcenter project

Miami Worldcenter developers ditched their original enclosed mall design for the current open-air high street retail concept.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 25, 2016

Construction of $1.7B MA Wynn casino on hold amid environmental permit appeal

Labor representatives have asked Somerville Mayor Joseph Curtatone to drop his appeal, as the 3-million-square-foot resort complex is expected to generate 4,000 union construction jobs over the next two years.

By Emily Peiffer • Feb. 25, 2016

NYC finds loss of women, minorities from construction workforce 'concerning'

A New York Building Congress analysis found that Asian and black representation in the city's building industry fell 1% in 2014, while the percentage of women dipped 2%.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 25, 2016

Elaborate roof 'challenge' for $1.4B Falcons stadium pushes back opening date

Officials said that while the three-month delay has not changed their plans to have the stadium ready for the 2017-2018 NFL season, MLS' Atlanta United will have to play elsewhere for the first several matches of its inaugural season.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 25, 2016

A new hope? CA Bay Area wants another shot at Lucas museum

The museum's Chicago plans are still hung up by a local nonprofit's lawsuit seeking to block construction.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 24, 2016

Golden State Warriors arena opponents file appeal against office tower approval

The Mission Bay Alliance is advancing on multiple legal fronts in its attempt to stop construction of the proposed arena, which it said is a case of "very bad planning" due to its proximity to an emergency room.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 24, 2016

NYC pivots to BIG design for Bronx police station after scrapping original plans

Officials said the initial design, which was halted during the financial crisis in 2008, did not meet new standards for sustainability or improve the environment for interaction between the community and police. 

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 24, 2016