Construction rebounds in healthcare sector

The improving economy has motivated hospitals to spend more on outpatient and emergency facilities.

By Sharon O'Malley • July 24, 2015

Nonresidential construction starts dip in June

Housing’s strong showing last month wasn’t enough to push the industry as a whole into positive territory.

By Sharon O'Malley • July 23, 2015

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Institutional building demand boosts architectural billings to 8-year high

That bump in activity will translate into construction spending within a year.

By Sharon O'Malley • July 23, 2015

P3s: The elusive antidote to political gridlock over highway funds?

Governments are increasingly partnering with private contractors on infrastructure jobs that might otherwise go unbuilt.

By Sharon O'Malley • July 23, 2015

Tokyo to begin construction of new Olympic stadium design in early 2016

Escalating cost estimates led the government to scrap the original design plan and start over with a new one.

By Sharon O'Malley • July 22, 2015

NYC construction workers unearth trove of ancient treasures

Work has halted on the Bronx site where more than 100 Native American artifacts were found.

By Sharon O'Malley • July 21, 2015

JFK Airport to build 1st terminal exclusively for animals

The $48 million, Gensler-designed "ARK" will shelter and quarantine all kinds of four-legged travelers.

By Sharon O'Malley • July 21, 2015

CMD: Nonresidential construction starts remain unexpectedly stagnant

After a major surge in May groundbreakings, why did June's number fail to keep the momentum going?

By Sharon O'Malley • July 17, 2015

Luxury hotel construction drives industry's June pipeline boom

Hotels seem to be recovering from a few challenging years, as more tourists and business travelers start to spark demand.

By Sharon O'Malley • July 17, 2015

Tesla's expanded gigafactory could become world's largest building

As construction continues on a 10 million-square-foot battery plant, the firm reportedly has acquired enough additional land for a major expansion.

By Sharon O'Malley • July 16, 2015

Former NFL player assisted living community construction underway

The 33 planned memory care centers will be in cities with high concentrations of retired football stars.

By Sharon O'Malley • July 16, 2015

FIFA hearing scrutinizes treatment of migrant construction laborers in Qatar

A U.S. senator pointed to "human rights violations and the tragic loss of lives" during the building of the 2022 World Cup infrastructure.

By Sharon O'Malley • July 16, 2015

Congress poised to decide fate of stop-gap transportation funding proposal

Two high-ranking Republican representatives said they will announce a more permanent solution later this year.

By Sharon O'Malley • July 15, 2015

DOT: Nation's bridges, roads in 'dire state of disrepair'

The agency called on Congress to find a permanent funding source for the country's transportation infrastructure.

By Sharon O'Malley • July 14, 2015

Construction halted on private NY casino after neighbors win court battle

The resort was to be one of seven gaming sites approved by New York voters in 2013, but not all Tyre residents were happy with the possibility of a casino in their city.

By Sharon O'Malley • July 14, 2015

Drop in rebar orders incites fear of future construction slowdown

The Nucor Steel Seattle GM said demand is down at least 10% from pre-recession times.

By Sharon O'Malley • July 13, 2015

Will U.S.-Mexico border become next industrial property paradise?

West Coast labor disputes and the high price of Chinese imports have made Texas the new go-to spot for manufacturers.

By Sharon O'Malley • July 13, 2015

Hawaii officials restrict access to job site of controversial Mauna Kea telescope

Protesters will not be allowed to camp out around the clock in their efforts to stop construction of the Thirty Meter Telescope as work resumes after a long delay.

By Sharon O'Malley • July 13, 2015

U.S. embassy construction in Kabul runs over budget, behind schedule

The GAO said the State Department needs a security plan for the temporary quarters used by American personnel as building continues.

By Sharon O'Malley • July 10, 2015

Commercial building drags momentum of nonresidential construction

An index of projects in planning stages fell in June, which means industry spending will be down a year from now.

By Sharon O'Malley • July 10, 2015

Tappan Zee Bridge construction: Killing endangered fish?

An environmental group has called for a federal investigation into the deaths of 100 sturgeon.

By Sharon O'Malley • July 10, 2015

Why Apple's new HQ could raise the bar for builders

The computer giant has exacting standards for construction of its new ‘spaceship’ campus.

By Sharon O'Malley • July 9, 2015

Facebook breaks ground on $1B data center in Texas

The project could create thousands of construction jobs and generate millions in tax revenue.

By Sharon O'Malley • July 7, 2015

Skanska head calls U.S. infrastructure 'sad'

Despite a lack of federal funding for road construction, the CEO’s outlook for the industry is 'positive.'

By Sharon O'Malley • July 7, 2015

Trump construction site employs some undocumented workers: Washington Post

The 2016 presidential candidate has characterized some Mexican immigrants as ‘rapists’ and criminals.

By Sharon O'Malley • July 7, 2015