University of Michigan shelling out $1.6B for major campus construction

The 200-year-old Ann Arbor campus is renovating and building academic buildings, dorms and sports venues.

By Sharon O'Malley • Aug. 11, 2015

From tiny houses to breweries, builders ride trends to greater profits

Commercial and residential contractors have boosted their businesses by specializing in niches with significant consumer demand.

By Sharon O'Malley • Aug. 11, 2015

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Planned construction projects surge in July

Dodge Data & Analytics experts attributed the positive showing to “improving real estate fundamentals” and said it bodes well for the rest of the year.

By Sharon O'Malley • Aug. 10, 2015

The rise (and rise) of self-storage construction

Due to smaller lot sizes, developers are getting creative and building more multi-story complexes while also experimenting with new designs and materials.  

By Sharon O'Malley • Aug. 10, 2015

MD county criticizes school system for construction decisions

The suburban school system fails to revise its priorities as circumstances change, according to a Montgomery County government report.

By Sharon O'Malley • Aug. 10, 2015

Rio mayor: City is 'making a miracle happen' with Olympic construction progress

Despite preparations for the 2016 Summer Games that have been rife with delays and controversy, Mayor Eduardo Paes said the project is on time and within budget.

By Sharon O'Malley • Aug. 7, 2015

Shopping center construction fails to keep up with demand

Retailers are compensating for the lack of new-store inventory by moving into older buildings vacated by shuttered businesses.

By Sharon O'Malley • Aug. 6, 2015

Construction of Desert Storm memorial in DC still 'years away'

On the 25th anniversary of the Gulf War, $25 million is needed to build a monument commemorating its veterans.

By Sharon O'Malley • Aug. 5, 2015

D.C. United taps Nationals Park architects for new soccer stadium design

The team plans to move from the oversized RFK Stadium to a venue that is "intimate" and "intimidating for the opposing teams."

By Sharon O'Malley • Aug. 4, 2015

Tourist trap or job site? Bridge construction draws droves of curious onlookers

In just one of several similar instances across the country, visitors are paying nearly $100 for tours of the new Tappan Zee Bridge replacement in New York.

By Sharon O'Malley • Aug. 3, 2015

Amazon's Indiana wind farm construction commences

The project is one of three alternative energy efforts the online retailer has started or announced since June.

By Sharon O'Malley • July 31, 2015

CMD: Q2 construction starts underperform

Civil engineering and single-family construction fared better than other sectors, but a CMD economist expects "more robust growth" in the long term for the industry.

By Sharon O'Malley • July 31, 2015

Commercial construction to grow in 2015, 2016

AIA compiled the outlooks of the industry’s top forecasters to offer an overall prediction for the next two years.

By Sharon O'Malley • July 30, 2015

1st all-timber commercial structure in U.S. breaks ground in Minneapolis

The office building, designed by Michael Green Architecture, will feature engineered wood on the interior and exterior.

By Sharon O'Malley • July 30, 2015

Bucks convinced to stay in Milwaukee with state construction funds

The state Legislature this week matched the team’s $250 million commitment toward a new arena.

By Sharon O'Malley • July 30, 2015

RI breaks ground on nation's 1st offshore wind farm

The federal interior secretary said the project — which is estimated to create 300 construction jobs — is the first of at least 10 similar efforts in multiple states.

By Sharon O'Malley • July 28, 2015

Development boom to transform Los Angeles skyline

The latest complex could create 1,000 construction-related jobs and revitalize the city’s South Park neighborhood.

By Sharon O'Malley • July 28, 2015

MD's light rail construction to proceed with help from local funding

Montgomery County officials said they might delay construction of other public projects, like libraries and new roads, to enhance the county's contribution to the Purple Line.

By Sharon O'Malley • July 27, 2015

El Niño: A boon or bust for CA's construction industry?

The drought-parched Golden State is in store for a wet winter, but some experts question whether demand for post-storm repairs will outweigh negative effects of weather-related delays.

By Sharon O'Malley • July 27, 2015

Wind farm construction reaches near record highs

The report from the American Wind Energy Association comes as Congress is considering the extension of federal tax credits for the industry.

By Sharon O'Malley • July 27, 2015

Minnesota Vikings stadium costs incite dispute between contractor, panel, architect

The groups are reportedly trying to figure out who will pay for an undisclosed amount resulting from multiple change orders.

By Sharon O'Malley • July 24, 2015

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

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