This week in construction

Check back this week for the CoreLogic Home Price Index, as well as articles about Safety Week and building with earthquake threats in mind.

By Emily Peiffer • May 2, 2016

Oakland Raiders owner pledges $500M toward new Las Vegas stadium

The NFL still stands in the way of the move, as the organization has previously frowned on the prospect of the gambling hub as a home city for any of its teams.

By Kim Slowey • May 2, 2016

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Preconstruction

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

By Construction Dive staff

Nonunion labor gaining slight foothold in Boston

Trade unions remain strong in the city, but the need for skilled labor and efforts to keep housing affordable have created more opportunities for nonunion workers.

By Kim Slowey • May 2, 2016

Businessmen propose $1B MLS stadium complex on Detroit jail site

However, the mixed-use proposal — which includes a soccer stadium and three skyscrapers — hinges on the county's willingness to sell the site.

By Kim Slowey • April 29, 2016

Report: Construction industry sees highest number of Latino, immigrant worker deaths

The AFL-CIO reported that after many years of declines, fatalities in construction began to tick upward from a 9.7 fatality rate in 2013 to 9.8 in 2014. 

By Kim Slowey • April 28, 2016

Inside construction lobbying: Why 'paralyzed' Congress motivates industry to accelerate efforts

One industry lobbyist said of most lawmakers, "Do they really want to know about construction? Do they really care about construction? Probably not."

By Kim Slowey • April 28, 2016

March construction starts slip despite 23% surge in nonresidential building

Dodge Data & Analytics said the the dip last month was largely due to a 30% plunge in the nonbuilding sector.

By Kim Slowey • April 27, 2016

Bechtel-led team kicks off construction on $1.8B Canadian P3 light rail

The Edmonton Valley Line LRT is the first public-private partnership for the city and the first project for the contractor's new P3 division.

By Kim Slowey • April 27, 2016

Construction crews break ground on $300M DC United soccer stadium

Developers will give local residents preference when hiring for the estimated 1,000 new construction and permanent jobs the project is expected to generate.

By Kim Slowey • April 27, 2016

Dominion Energy delays construction of $5.1B Atlantic Coast Pipeline

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has not yet issued the pipeline permit due to questions about the environmental impact of the current route.

By Kim Slowey • April 26, 2016

Long Beach, CA, finalizes P3 financing for $513M civic center

City officials said the public-private partnership structure allowed them to skip more traditional and cumbersome financing avenues.

By Kim Slowey • April 26, 2016

This week in construction

We will follow the money in a piece that looks at payment protection for contractors and suppliers. What top-of-mind issues are lobbyists focusing on? Find out this week.

By Emily Peiffer , Deborah Barrington • April 25, 2016

CLT needs change in codes, increased demand to become 'game changer'

Cross-laminated timber proponents say the engineered wood is a viable commercial building alternative to concrete and steel.

By Kim Slowey • April 24, 2016

Dodge: Prioritizing safety increases ROI, employee retention and talent acquisition

The study found that contractors generally fall onto the "safety spectrum" in thirds — the high-end third who use the most indicators, a middle third who exhibit moderate use and the low-end third who utilize the least.

By Kim Slowey • April 24, 2016

BankUnited to close Frost museum's $47M funding gap

Since the Frost museum's announcement of a funding shortfall in January, the Frost family has provided additional funds and overseen installation of a new museum board.

By Kim Slowey • April 24, 2016

Buildfax: Prosperous cities with an eye towards sustainability top list for commercial remodeling

The property data company said with the need for commercial space on the rise, renovation of existing buildings is rising faster than new construction.

By Kim Slowey • April 24, 2016

Suffolk plans $22M expansion of Boston HQ

The general contractor said it is expanding its offices in preparation for an estimated 10% increase in its workforce.

By Kim Slowey • April 22, 2016

Private construction worker deaths jumped 9% in 2014

The revised Bureau of Labor Statistics calculation represents the highest number of industry fatalities in six years.

By Kim Slowey • April 22, 2016

Industrial construction not keeping pace with demand

Of the 175.8 million square feet under construction now, 62.5% is speculative.

By Kim Slowey • April 22, 2016

OSHA fines AL contractor $44K for trench safety violations

OSHA said it initiated its investigation of Sanders Plumbing as part of a National Emphasis Program dealing with excavation and trenching.

By Kim Slowey • April 22, 2016

Irving, TX delays approval of $1B Verizon development

City Council members said they do not want an influx of multifamily units before Verizon builds the development's office space.

By Kim Slowey • April 21, 2016

San Francisco passes mandatory solar ordinance for new buildings

Under the Better Roofs mandate, new buildings with 10 stories or less must have solar panels.

By Kim Slowey • April 21, 2016

Procore offers daily data with launch of Construction Health Indicator

The construction tech startup measures the robustness of current market conditions and provides historical data for context.

By Kim Slowey • April 21, 2016

NYC officials pushing statewide design-build regulation

The state of New York requires the design-bid-build process on most projects, but made an allowance for two renovations.

By Kim Slowey • April 21, 2016

AIA: Architectural billings climb despite 'somewhat disappointing' Q1

The rise in the index in March marked the second-straight month of increases in design services.

By Emily Peiffer • April 20, 2016