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US government-owned buildings outpace private sector in reducing energy consumption
Officials have emphasized the responsibility of the public sector to be a leading force for change in the building industry.
By Kim Slowey • Sept. 19, 2016 -
NV committee approves $750M investment toward $2B Las Vegas Raiders stadium
The NFL team had previously told officials that the move to Las Vegas wouldn't happen without the $750 million financial commitment.
By Kim Slowey • Sept. 19, 2016 -
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This week in construction
Here are all the important industry reports and feature articles to keep on your radar.
By Emily Peiffer • Sept. 19, 2016 -
NYC transit agency makes historic move with sale of $1B in Hudson Yards bonds
This marks the first time that the Metropolitan Transportation Authority has sold real estate-backed bonds.
By Kim Slowey • Sept. 15, 2016 -
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Historical renovations: How builders can balance economic interests and preservation concerns
From lofts to offices, investors and developers are finding new uses for older, abandoned buildings.
By Kim Slowey • Sept. 15, 2016 -
Report: Global smart building market to reach $25B by 2021
Major demand drivers include a growing interest in energy-efficient buildings, integrated security systems and IoT platforms.
By Chris Wood • Sept. 14, 2016 -
Aramark reveals plans for new Gensler-designed Philadelphia headquarters
The company's decision to stay in Philadelphia came as a great relief to city officials as rumors of the company's exodus swirled prior to its announcement.
By Kim Slowey • Sept. 14, 2016 -
NY Gov. accelerates construction schedule for $1B Javits Center expansion
The renovation marks the first time that the state's development agency will utilize the design-build project delivery method.
By Kim Slowey • Sept. 14, 2016 -
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Metal roofing panels reinvigorate a town staple
The Tum-A-Lum Lumber Company realized they had a big problem on their hands when patchwork repairs weren't enough for their 35-year-old roof.
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NYC trade unions dispute city method for tallying construction fatalities
Of the 17 New York construction-related fatalities recorded by OSHA, the Department of Buildings counted only the six that violated city building codes.
By Kim Slowey • Sept. 13, 2016 -
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Deep DiveThe Dotted Line: How to negotiate the construction bidding process and avoid a 'real nightmare'
Contractors can often make mistakes during the early stages of a project — especially when they don't fully understand the scope of work.
By Kim Slowey • Sept. 13, 2016 -
Deep Dive
This week in construction
Here are all the industry reports and feature articles to keep on your radar this week.
By Emily Peiffer • Sept. 12, 2016 -
E-commerce drives big-box warehouse construction to record-high levels
Despite adding nearly 60 million square feet of warehouse space in the last year, the vacancy rate for the sector is only 7.4%, according to Colliers.
By Kim Slowey • Sept. 12, 2016 -
Dodge Momentum Index continues steady climb with 1.3% August bump
In contrast to other reports, Dodge found that neither a sluggish economy nor uncertainty around the upcoming elections seems to be holding developers back from planning large projects.
By Kim Slowey • Sept. 12, 2016 -
Skanska USA entering into its largest-ever IPD contract for $350M NJ hospital
The increasingly popular integrated project delivery method involves the architect, engineer and contractor establishing a single contract to share risks and rewards.
By Kim Slowey • Sept. 9, 2016 -
Baltimore City Council delays $660M Port Covington bond deal approval
The project, driven by Under Armour CEO Kevin Plank, is expected to provide $100 million in economic benefits for the community and create thousands of jobs.
By Kim Slowey • Sept. 9, 2016 -
NY developers name Pizzarotti IBC as GC for $1B mixed-use development
The Garvies Point waterfront development in Glen Cove, NY, is to be built on a former industrial site.
By Kim Slowey • Sept. 7, 2016 -
$9B CA school construction bond measure up for November vote
The California construction industry has been accused of backing the bond measure only to serve its financial interests.
By Kim Slowey • Sept. 6, 2016 -
Mortenson to develop Mayo Clinic complex
Mayo Clinic's Discovery Square project is part of a wider Destination Medical Center initiative to establish a health and wellness district in Rochester, MN.
By Kim Slowey • Sept. 6, 2016 -
Report: Global construction industry plagued with slave workforce
According to LexisNexis, 7% of the world's workers serve the construction industry, meaning that "countless thousands" could be existing in modern slavery conditions.
By Kim Slowey • Sept. 6, 2016 -
Construction worker killed in Boston crane accident
Authorities said the deceased worker was on board the crane at the time of the accident.
By Kim Slowey • Sept. 5, 2016 -
Montgomery County Planning Commission
Deep DiveThis week in construction
Here are all the important industry reports and feature articles to keep on your radar this week.
By Emily Peiffer • Sept. 5, 2016 -
Construction industry loses 6K jobs after companies drained the skilled labor pool
Between April and August, the construction industry lost 25,000 net jobs after adding 68,000 between January and March.
By Emily Peiffer • Sept. 2, 2016 -
PCL Construction reaches substantial completion on $278M Mosaic Stadium in Saskatchewan
The new venue is part of a $1 billion revitalization program in the city of Regina.
By Kim Slowey • Sept. 2, 2016 -
Construction spending holds steady in July as nonresidential sector hits all-time high
Stronger spending growth was once again held back by the public sector, which has seen an ongoing pattern of declines.
By Emily Peiffer • Sept. 1, 2016
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