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This week in construction
Check back this week for the CoreLogic Home Price Index and the next installment in our "Dotted Line" contract series.
By Emily Peiffer • June 6, 2016 -
Mortenson-built Vikings stadium snags certificate of occupancy 6 weeks early
The contractor said it will have the $1.1 billion U.S. Bank Stadium complete with plenty of time before the Vikings' first game at the end of August.
By Kim Slowey • June 6, 2016 -
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TrendlineTop 5 stories from Construction Dive
Construction Dive editors curate some of the industry’s top stories from this year.
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JLL: 24% surge in retail sector driving Q1 construction gains
However, China's economic woes and disappointing GDP results this quarter could already be causing lower office construction starts.
By Kim Slowey • June 6, 2016 -
Labor Secretary Perez lauds WI apprenticeship programs
The stigma around careers in the trades has proven to be a main contributor to the severe lack of skilled workers in construction.
By Kim Slowey • June 6, 2016 -
Construction loses 15K jobs as labor shortage begins to 'undermine' industry's growth
May's steep decline coincided with predictions that construction companies are running out of qualified workers to hire, according to the AGC.
By Emily Peiffer • June 3, 2016 -
Non-union construction workers slam San Diego Chargers stadium PLA
The Coalition for Fair Employment in Construction said that project labor agreements are "kickback schemes" that keep non-union workers from making a living.
By Kim Slowey • June 3, 2016 -
Skanska-led team finalizes $4B LaGuardia P3 contract — marking firm's 'largest project ever'
LaGuardia Gateway Partners will begin construction immediately on the terminal project, which it expects to have substantially completed by 2022.
By Kim Slowey • June 2, 2016 -
April construction spending plummets 1.8% as all sectors tumble
Last month's spending slide marks the largest dip in five years and contradicts recent positive economic reports.
By Emily Peiffer • June 1, 2016 -
Balfour Beatty lands contract for 39-story Related Group Atlanta high-rise
The tower will be the tallest residential structure built in Atlanta since 2009 and will include 6,500 square feet of retail space.
By Kim Slowey • June 1, 2016 -
First tower in mammoth $25B NYC Hudson Yards development open to tenants
Hudson Yards is expected to generate $18.9 billion for the city by the time the entire project is complete.
By Kim Slowey • June 1, 2016 -
Tesla gigafactory's grand opening set for July
However, the $5 billion, 5.8 million-square-foot facility likely won't be 100% complete by the time of the celebration, according to Fortune.
By Kim Slowey • May 31, 2016 -
House approves bill to accelerate sale of $8B in federal real estate
The AGC said the measure presents a "real opportunity" for building contractors on par with what the highway bill meant for transportation contractors.
By Kim Slowey • May 31, 2016 -
8 steps to prepare construction sites for hurricane threats
As the Atlantic hurricane season begins, here are tips for keeping jobsites secure during storms and for safely assessing them afterward.
By Kim Slowey • Updated June 1, 2020 -
Deep Dive
This week in construction
Check back this week for the construction spending report and a feature article exploring major regulations affecting the construction industry.
By Emily Peiffer • May 30, 2016 -
DE paying $500K to fix bridge mistakenly built 6 inches too low
An engineer said the error on the $5 million project most likely occurred when survey crews established clearance by measuring from the wrong points.
By Kim Slowey • May 27, 2016 -
NY officials approve $485M in SolarCity project funding — with new conditions
Despite an ongoing federal investigation into New York projects, a state board voted to ensure construction on the SolarCity plant could be completed.
By Kim Slowey • May 26, 2016 -
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The facts of (financing) life: Why construction owners are pivoting to P3s for major projects
Due to the intricacies of public-private partnerships, stakeholders should be sure to recognize that "once you've seen one P3, you've seen one P3," a legal expert said.
By Kim Slowey • May 26, 2016 -
Milwaukee Bucks clear final approval hurdle for $524M arena
Team officials said Mortenson plans to break ground on the arena complex in June, with construction expected to finish in time for the 2018-2019 NBA season.
By Kim Slowey • May 25, 2016 -
$550M New York Wheel set for construction despite budget overruns, legal battles
The original budget for the planned tourist attraction was $250 million, but the project's CEO said its "scale" has made engineering and construction complex.
By Kim Slowey • May 24, 2016 -
Deep Dive
This week in construction
Check back this week for housing reports, as well as feature articles exploring new technologies in construction and project financing approaches.
By Emily Peiffer • May 23, 2016 -
Only 23 states add construction jobs in April after early spring hiring bump
Economists are optimistic about future demand in the industry, but the ongoing worker shortage continues to stymie employers.
By Kim Slowey • May 23, 2016 -
Texas Rangers reveal plans to build $1B air-conditioned stadium
If approved by voters, the new MLB venue will be built on parking lots next to the separate Texas Live! mixed-use development in the works.
By Kim Slowey • May 23, 2016 -
UPDATE: 'Scaled-down' $2.3B Boston Green Line extension scores support from key official
However, the FTA regional administrator said the federal government "must have every confidence" the MBTA can properly execute the project before offering official approval.
By Emily Peiffer , Kim Slowey • May 23, 2016 -
Developers break ground on $1B NY mixed-use waterfront development
Sleepy Hollow, NY, officials said they hope the project, on the site of a former General Motors plant, will bring in much-needed tax revenue.
By Kim Slowey • May 20, 2016 -
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The productivity 'train wreck': Why construction struggles to compete with rival industries
Technology advancements offer ways to improve productivity, but some experts aren't optimistic the construction industry will be open to change.
By Kim Slowey • May 19, 2016
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