IN airport board scuttles $500M complex plan amid concerns over developer's lack of experience

Startup developer Athlete’s Business Network said its proposal — including a 20,000-seat stadium, medical buildings and two hotels — would have created 3,000 jobs for the community.

By Kim Slowey • March 22, 2016

KS construction industry reps blame state officials for lost jobs

Kansas Contractors Association officials said that $2.1 billion of road and bridge funds has been diverted to other state uses over the last six years.

By Kim Slowey • March 22, 2016

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

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NAHB: Construction job openings rise to post-recession high

The increasing number of unfilled positions in the industry reinforces concerns of the ongoing labor shortage.

By Kim Slowey • March 21, 2016

This week in construction

Check back this week for new home sales and the AIA billings index, as well as feature articles about public-private partnerships and contractor-client relationships.

By Emily Peiffer • March 21, 2016

Mortenson tapped to build $500M Milwaukee Bucks arena

The contractor is currently working on the $1.1 billion Minnesota Vikings stadium and was selected for the $120 million Minnesota United stadium.

By Kim Slowey • March 21, 2016

Don't Sky-walk away: Chicago officials request lift on Lucas museum construction ban

City officials are in danger of missing a lease agreement deadline that would allow George Lucas to walk away from the Chicago museum deal.

By Kim Slowey • March 21, 2016

NC voters approve $2B infrastructure bond package

North Carolina construction companies said the most significant problem ahead will be finding enough skilled labor to staff the major projects.

By Kim Slowey • March 18, 2016

Haskell buys $175M Leidos construction business

Florida-based construction firm Haskell said the two companies will combine their expertise in the integrated delivery approach, as well as the engineer-procure-construct delivery method.

By Kim Slowey • March 18, 2016

Contractors helping communities: AGC Charities aids construction of 1st ultra-accessible water park

Dozens of construction firms joined together for the "Extreme Give" effort to build Morgan's Inspiration Island in San Antonio.

By Emily Peiffer • March 18, 2016

The Future of Work: How office design is changing

The CEO of the WELL Building Institute told Construction Dive that companies should look to "address human or biological sustainability as a complement to environmental sustainability in the built environment."

By Emily Peiffer , Kathryn Moody • March 17, 2016

Report: NYC construction costs double US average

The New York Building Congress found that despite the rise last year, cost increases have still not exceeded those during the building boom a decade ago.

By Kim Slowey • March 17, 2016

Architect: Composite materials, adhesives could 'revolutionize' construction

Reducing the weight of a skyscraper by using glued-together composites could save a project money and reduce building movement during an earthquake, according to American architect Greg Lynn.

By Kim Slowey • March 17, 2016

Report: Hispanic homeownership spikes in 2015 as demographic is 'ready to own'

With an increasing number of Hispanics jumping into the labor pool and forming new households, "the face of homeownership in America has changed," the report said.

By Kim Slowey • March 17, 2016

Tutor Perini scores NYC Hudson Yards contracts worth $1.2B

This latest award follows the company's January statement that another project in the same development had greatly contributed to lower-than-expected earnings in 2015.

By Kim Slowey • March 16, 2016

AGC: Jan. employment up in 30 states as construction 'remains vibrant'

Year-over-year job losses in many states can be attributed to a decline in the energy sector, according to the association.

By Kim Slowey • March 15, 2016

CMD: Feb. nonresidential starts plummet 22.2% as seasonal decline catches up

Month-to-month starts were down in commercial, heavy engineering, industrial/manufacturing and even institutional.

By Kim Slowey • March 15, 2016

The Dotted Line: How design-build can create a 'symphony' of collaboration

Experts from Mortenson and Clark told Construction Dive that if executed correctly, design-build can be successful for any project type.

By Kim Slowey • March 15, 2016

Minnesota United stadium supporters tout benefits of construction

The stadium deal includes a minority hiring requirement for workers under general contractor Mortenson Construction.

By Kim Slowey • March 14, 2016

This week in construction

Check back this week for the next installment in our "Dotted Line" contract series, as well as housing market reports and construction material prices.

By Emily Peiffer • March 14, 2016

BIG unveils Washington Redskins stadium design

Bjarke Ingels said the design aims to improve on the "waste of resources" that results from "giant facilities that are only active 10 times a year."

By Kim Slowey • March 14, 2016

Atlanta officials reveal details of 20-year, $6B airport renovation

The major airport overhaul includes a $393 million terminal upgrade and a $943 million sixth runway.

By Kim Slowey • March 14, 2016

Moody's: P3s poised to take off in US

The report said the public-private partnership market in the U.S. will become one of the world's largest.

By Kim Slowey • March 11, 2016

NYC developer Tishman Speyer announces 2nd Hudson Yards project

This new skyscraper development will join "The Spiral" as part of the company's investment into Manhattan's West Side.

By Kim Slowey • March 11, 2016

University of Iowa cites accreditation costs after abandoning P3 for new museum

UI announced last year that it would partner with a private donor, the Hodge Group and Mortenson Construction to replace the previous museum.

By Kim Slowey • March 10, 2016

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