Parsons Brinckerhoff: NY Verrazano Bridge rehab to take another 25 years

Staten Island Borough President James Oddo said of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority's news, "This is daunting and disheartening, if not depressing."

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 16, 2015

ABC: Construction confidence inches up — but 'economy refuses to boom'

Profit margin expectations are nearing a three-year high, but hiring intentions are down due to the ongoing skilled labor shortage.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 16, 2015

Explore the Trendline➔

Recruiting, retention and training in construction

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

By Construction Dive staff

Former U.S. Navy contractor indicted for $1.2M fraud

Andrew Persaud, who faces up to 10 years in prison if convicted, was charged with defrauding 17 subcontractors after allegedly lying to the Navy that the subs had been paid.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 16, 2015

Seattle plans to terminate contract with developer after blackmail allegations

Mayor Ed Murray said he is looking into ways to end the contract, which offers redevelopment rights for a $400 million project across from City Hall, with Triad Capital Partners earlier than the initial expiration date.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 15, 2015

Mortenson/Clark joint venture scores contract to build $1B Golden State Warriors arena

The franchise is privately funding the arena with an unnamed financial institution and expects it to be open in time for the 2018-2019 NBA season.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 15, 2015

Skanska posts $74M in write-downs in U.S. construction operations

Although the Swedish construction giant recently announced plans to expand its office development operations in the U.S., it has also been involved with some high-profile project controversies.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 15, 2015

The best tweets from #CMAA15

Attendees of the construction management conference discussed more than just Orlando's sunny skies on Twitter.

By Emily Peiffer • Oct. 14, 2015

Record-setting Nashville construction transforming city skyline

As more than 100 new projects, worth a total of $2 billion, are either underway or in the planning stages, some residents are concerned about losing the city's identity.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 14, 2015

Bechtel chosen as contractor for controversial $1B NY power plant

Opponents of the plant have said diminished air quality and an unsightly power line should make the project a non-starter.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 14, 2015

Researchers score $650K grant to improve construction equipment safety

Teams from two universities and other industry groups hope to find a way to make crane operations safer on construction sites.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 14, 2015

Evolving construction technology: A boon for business — or a liability?

The second day of the CMAA conference was full of technology talk, as experts addressed the exciting new possibilities, as well as potential negative consequences.

By Emily Peiffer • Oct. 13, 2015

'Tales from the crypt': 6 construction management horror stories

Construction veterans on a CMAA conference panel shared embarrassing, frustrating and entertaining stories from their years in the industry.

By Emily Peiffer • Oct. 12, 2015

This week in construction

Keep an eye out for articles about green roofs, material prices, the CMAA conference and more.

By Emily Peiffer • Oct. 12, 2015

HI developer plans $5M micro-apartment building

Micro-apartments offer renters a chance to live in a trendy, urban area without paying the high rents.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 11, 2015

How does Los Angeles pay for toughest seismic regulations in the country?

Mandatory sesimic retrofits could cost property owners millions of dollars.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 11, 2015

Dodge Momentum Index rises 5.8% as institutional sector rallies

The report offered more good news, as both increased commercial and institutional activity drove the index higher.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 9, 2015

Contractor sues organic farm over alleged $1M in unpaid bills

The contractor also alleged that the lender on the project, Orange County Trust, failed to verify that contractors and suppliers were being paid.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 8, 2015

Tesla gigafactory interior construction underway

Tesla, acting as its own contractor, applied for more than 20 building permits totaling more than $45 million in the last four months.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 8, 2015

Top 10 real estate trends for 2016

The annual PwC and Urban Land Institute "Emerging Trends in Real Estate" report emphasized the growth of the "18-hour city" and new innovations in real estate.

By Emily Peiffer • Oct. 8, 2015

Boldt hired to examine delayed CA hospital project

The selection of a new contractor is the latest chapter in the controversy-filled saga of the Valley Medical Center.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 8, 2015

Business groups urge HI Gov. to push Mauna Kea telescope construction forward

Protestors promise to continue to block progress on the Thirty Meter Telescope for as long as construction plans continue.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 7, 2015

Contractor, bank battle for remaining PA museum construction funds

The contractor's lawyer said the Susquehanna Art Museum and Fulton Bank should take their fight over money elsewhere and pay contractor JEM Group the $1.2 million left for its work.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 7, 2015

Bring the pane? Builders, experts question claims of severe glass shortage

A Wall Street Journal article last month created major concerns over the country's glass supply. But not all industry professionals agree the situation is so dire.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 7, 2015

Engineering firms KJWW, TTG to merge as 'scale' gains importance in BIM, sustainability

The two companies will continue operations in their current offices and will not make any staff reductions as a result of the merger.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 7, 2015

Study: Soccer stadium construction would boost Sacramento economy

The impact of sports arena construction has been an ongoing debate, as other reports have found that new stadiums don't always benefit the local economy. 

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 7, 2015