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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 -
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Jacob Wackerhausen via Getty ImagesTrendlineRecruiting, retention and training in construction
A roundup on articles focus on recruiting and retention for construction.
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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'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 -
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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 -
Deep Dive
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 -
Deep Dive
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