Developer plans to build West Coast's tallest tower in Seattle

Upon completion, the tower will reach 101 stories.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 24, 2015

Milwaukee mayor signs deal giving $47M to new Bucks arena complex

The agreement paves the way for construction to begin on the $500 million basketball complex.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 24, 2015

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Recruiting, retention and training in construction

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

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Global construction risk rises to 4-quarter high

The U.S. improved its risk profile on the index but was overshadowed by the poor performance of emerging nations.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 24, 2015

Indiana DOT: $71M of asphalt work under scrutiny due to possible contractor error

Crumbling Indiana roads could be the result of a faulty mix using recycled asphalt.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 24, 2015

Federal ruling allows tribe to proceed with construction of $500M MA casino

But a rival developer, who is seeking permission to build a casino in a nearby location, said it is "likely that the Department of Interior’s decision will be challenged and litigated for years."

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 23, 2015

Liebherr: Crane in Grand Mosque collapse was 'technically faultless'

The crane manufacturer said the collapse that killed 107 people and injured 238 others in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, was due to operator error.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 23, 2015

ABC lauds appeals court decision to uphold Idaho law banning PLAs

Idaho is one of 23 states to enact laws restricting or banning the use of government-mandated project labor agreements.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 21, 2015

Architect Zaha Hadid abandons plan to design Tokyo Olympic stadium

The famed designer pulled out of the new design competition after failing to find a suitable construction company to agree to build the project.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 21, 2015

LA approves $80M in new state construction projects

Planned construction originally exceeded the state budget by $385 million, leaving the governor to decide which projects would be sent to the Bond Commission for approval.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 21, 2015

Battle heats up between CA county, Turner Construction with new lawsuit

The county's suit reportedly asks for "tens of millions of dollars" in damages due to project delays and alleged workmanship problems.

By Emily Peiffer • Sept. 18, 2015

CMD: August nonresidential construction starts plunge 24.7%

The research grup attributes part of the month's decline to a significant, upward adjustment in July’s figure from $22.4 billion to $26.3 billion.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 18, 2015

Hospital, school construction drive skyrocketing NYC institutional starts

The city's building boom has stretched across all sectors, as construction on residential and commercial structures continues to ramp up.

By Emily Peiffer • Sept. 17, 2015

Saudi officials: Binladin construction firm bears 'partial responsibility' for Mecca crane collapse

King Salman suspended the company from any new contracts with the government and asked for investigations into all of the firm's projects currently under development.

By Emily Peiffer • Sept. 16, 2015

Duke University retrofits building glass to counteract spike in bird deaths

Researchers have said dozens of birds die every year after flying into the LEED-certified Fitzpatrick Center's glass panes.

By Emily Peiffer • Sept. 16, 2015

Critics blame soaring costs of Boston rail line on White-Skanska-Kiewit maximum price contract

The construction consortium secured the contract through the maximum price process, rather than the traditional competitive bidding process.

By Emily Peiffer • Sept. 15, 2015

Gilbane: Nonresidential spending growth on pace to eclipse 20% by end of 2015

But the rise in work volume could be offset by drops in productivity, as the ongoing labor shortage is still a "key constraint to economic growth."

By Emily Peiffer • Sept. 15, 2015

$2.6B Texas P3 highway project represents 'future of infrastructure development'

The public-private partnership between developers and transportation departments resulted in a project that opened three months early.

By Emily Peiffer • Sept. 15, 2015

CA county kicks Turner Construction off hospital expansion project

Santa Clara officials rejected the construction giant's last-minute proposal to keep the $380 million contract and said they already have replacement builders in mind.

By Emily Peiffer • Sept. 14, 2015

Reports: Crane collapse kills 107 in Saudi Arabia, exposing Mecca's 'shoddy breakneck construction boom'

Authorities are in the process of inspecting the safety standards of construction sites and equipment near the Grand Mosque, which has been undergoing a massive expansion.

By Emily Peiffer • Sept. 11, 2015

Contractor cleared to resume construction on Vikings stadium roof after worker's death

Although Berwald is set to begin work today, the roofing company said it is still working with investigators to determine the cause of the incident. 

By Emily Peiffer • Sept. 11, 2015

LA seeks to fast-track construction on massive transportation projects

Due to the city's bid to host the 2024 Olympics, Los Angeles transportation officials said the accelerated building of the projects would have major benefits for hosting the Games.

By Emily Peiffer • Sept. 11, 2015

Laying foundation for growth: Dodge momentum index continues to climb

The rise in the number of projects entering planning stages bodes well for a construction spending bump in the next year.

By Emily Peiffer • Sept. 10, 2015

Glass shortage crippling commercial construction boom

Curtain-wall prices have risen more than 30% in 18 months, as manufacturers struggle to keep up with surging demand.

By Emily Peiffer • Sept. 10, 2015

Construction backlog activity 'uneven' in Q2 as infrastructure sector flounders

But overall, the backlog rose by 1% during the second quarter after a 3.2% decline in the first — an increase that ABC economists say signals an "ongoing recovery" in the nonresidential industry.

By Emily Peiffer • Sept. 9, 2015

Rejected Tokyo Olympic stadium architect announces plans for new bid

Zaha Hadid Architects said it will partner with Japanese design and engineering firm Nikken Sekkei to introduce "the most cost-effective delivery plan" for the 2020 Olympic Games.

By Emily Peiffer • Sept. 8, 2015