Russia World Cup construction laborers threaten to sue over lack of pay

The general contractor on the project, Transstroy, said all of its employees have received pay on time and that the job site meets all safety requirements, but the company's use of subcontractors could complicate the matter.

By Emily Peiffer • Sept. 1, 2015

1/3 of Red Wings arena contracts go to local construction firms

The Detroit Downtown Development Authority approved $25 million worth of contracts last week and exceeded the developer's goal of hiring 30% local companies.

By Sharon O'Malley • Aug. 31, 2015

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NYC construction fatalities, injuries soar amid building boom

A city councilman blamed many of the injuries on contractors who “are trying to cut corners” when it comes to job site safety. 

By Sharon O'Malley • Aug. 31, 2015

Los Angeles readies $4.1B bid for 2024 Olympics

The plan — which the City Council will discuss today — calls for an $800 million renovation of the Memorial Coliseum and construction of an Olympic Village to house athletes.

By Sharon O'Malley • Aug. 28, 2015

FL construction companies prep job sites for possible storm destruction

As they wait for Tropical Storm Erika to hit land, contractors are cleaning up job sites and hauling away plywood and drywall remnants that could turn into flying missiles with strong gusts of wind.

By Sharon O'Malley • Aug. 28, 2015

World's largest green roof planned for Silicon Valley shopping center

The developer will spend $3 billion to renovate the mall and another $40 million to build a school nearby.

By Sharon O'Malley • Aug. 28, 2015

Worker falls to his death from Vikings stadium roof

Berwald, the roofing company working on the project, had been cited nine times in the past, with most of those violations involving injuries to workers who were not wearing safety harnesses or protected with guardrails.

By Sharon O'Malley • Aug. 27, 2015

NYC office construction reaches 25-year high

By 2016, 19 new buildings encompassing 9.7 million square feet of office space will be built, the New York Building Congress reported.

By Sharon O'Malley • Aug. 27, 2015

Green Bay Packers to build mixed-use plaza near Lambeau Field

Construction of the business district, which will be located just west of the football stadium, could cost as much as $130 million.

By Sharon O'Malley • Aug. 26, 2015

10 trends defining the construction industry

BIM, labor shortages, tiny houses and more. We've compiled the most important trends that construction executives should keep an eye on.

By Emily Peiffer • Aug. 26, 2015

Colorado breaks ground on state's largest solar farm

The project is the latest in a rush of huge projects designed to help utilities comply with alternative-energy laws.

By Sharon O'Malley • Aug. 24, 2015

Developer unveils $800M renovation plan for Los Angeles mall

Australian shopping mall titan Westfield Corp. hopes more restaurants and open-air spaces will help the luxury shopping center compete with online retailers.

By Sharon O'Malley • Aug. 24, 2015

Will Elon Musk's futuristic Hyperloop transportation dream become a reality?

Companies involved with the project announced they will break ground on a test track for the super-fast railway next year.

By Sharon O'Malley • Aug. 21, 2015

Condo conversion revives forgotten Ralph Walker 'jewel'

The former Barclay-Vesey Building is among a number of older structures bringing new life to a lower Manhattan neighborhood.

By Sharon O'Malley • Aug. 21, 2015

Millennials spark downtown office-to-residential building conversion trend across U.S.

Businesses are following the young residents into cities, only to find a lack of available work space.

By Sharon O'Malley • Aug. 21, 2015

Greetings from Asbury Park: Iconic NJ city to undergo massive redevelopment

The city that inspired Bruce Springsteen’s debut album is prepping for a multibillion-dollar waterfront renovation.

By Sharon O'Malley • Aug. 20, 2015

AIA: Architects struggling to keep up with 'flurry of design activity'

The Architectural Billings Index dipped slightly in July, but still remains in positive territory — signaling an impending bump in future construction activity.

By Sharon O'Malley • Aug. 20, 2015

Will replacing work-zone barrels cost Michigan $10M?

Despite the safety benefits, one barrel supplier said, “This is... the biggest waste of money I’ve ever seen Michigan do."

By Sharon O'Malley • Aug. 19, 2015

Volatile nonresidential construction starts plummet 27.7% in July

Nearly all sectors of the industry slowed down last month, with the only bright spots in government office and warehouse construction, the CMD Group found.

By Sharon O'Malley • Aug. 19, 2015

K-12 construction spending climbs to $14B in 2014

In Georgia, a newspaper found that 14 of the 25 largest payments the state made to vendors last year went to construction companies for building or renovating schools.

By Sharon O'Malley • Aug. 18, 2015

Lord & Taylor wins $31M lawsuit against MD mall developer

Despite the courtroom loss, Lerner Enterprise and The Tower Cos. will now be able to begin construction on the new town center without legal concerns looming over the project.

By Sharon O'Malley • Aug. 17, 2015

Light industrial rents spike, but sector sees little construction

By the end of the year, building in the sector will become "a necessity," CoStar said.

By Sharon O'Malley • Aug. 14, 2015

Wisconsin Gov. approves $250M from state for new Milwaukee Bucks arena

Scott Walker — also a presidential candidate — has irked some wealthy political supporters who object to spending taxpayer dollars on the venue.

By Sharon O'Malley • Aug. 13, 2015

NYC construction starts far outpace all other U.S. cities

The dollar volume of new commercial and multifamily activity across the U.S. in the first half of the year totaled $73.2 billion — 13% higher than during the first half of 2014.

By Sharon O'Malley • Aug. 13, 2015

San Diego unveils stadium financing plan in effort to keep Chargers at home

The city has also revealed an environmental impact statement for the new venue, which still must be approved by voters.

By Sharon O'Malley • Aug. 11, 2015