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  • NC voters approve $2B infrastructure bond package

    North Carolina construction companies said the most significant problem ahead will be finding enough skilled labor to staff the major projects.

    By Kim Slowey • March 18, 2016
  • Haskell buys $175M Leidos construction business

    Florida-based construction firm Haskell said the two companies will combine their expertise in the integrated delivery approach, as well as the engineer-procure-construct delivery method.

    By Kim Slowey • March 18, 2016
  • Trendline

    Top 5 stories from Construction Dive

    Construction Dive editors curate some of the industry’s top stories from this year.

    By Construction Dive staff
  • Deep Dive

    Contractors helping communities: AGC Charities aids construction of 1st ultra-accessible water park

    Dozens of construction firms joined together for the "Extreme Give" effort to build Morgan's Inspiration Island in San Antonio.

    By March 18, 2016
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    Deep Dive

    The Future of Work: How office design is changing

    The CEO of the WELL Building Institute told Construction Dive that companies should look to "address human or biological sustainability as a complement to environmental sustainability in the built environment."

    By , Kathryn Moody • March 17, 2016
  • Report: NYC construction costs double US average

    The New York Building Congress found that despite the rise last year, cost increases have still not exceeded those during the building boom a decade ago.

    By Kim Slowey • March 17, 2016
  • Architect: Composite materials, adhesives could 'revolutionize' construction

    Reducing the weight of a skyscraper by using glued-together composites could save a project money and reduce building movement during an earthquake, according to American architect Greg Lynn.

    By Kim Slowey • March 17, 2016
  • Report: Hispanic homeownership spikes in 2015 as demographic is 'ready to own'

    With an increasing number of Hispanics jumping into the labor pool and forming new households, "the face of homeownership in America has changed," the report said.

    By Kim Slowey • March 17, 2016
  • Tutor Perini scores NYC Hudson Yards contracts worth $1.2B

    This latest award follows the company's January statement that another project in the same development had greatly contributed to lower-than-expected earnings in 2015.

    By Kim Slowey • March 16, 2016
  • CMD: Feb. nonresidential starts plummet 22.2% as seasonal decline catches up

    Month-to-month starts were down in commercial, heavy engineering, industrial/manufacturing and even institutional.

    By Kim Slowey • March 15, 2016
  • AGC: Jan. employment up in 30 states as construction 'remains vibrant'

    Year-over-year job losses in many states can be attributed to a decline in the energy sector, according to the association.

    By Kim Slowey • March 15, 2016
  • Deep Dive

    The Dotted Line: How design-build can create a 'symphony' of collaboration

    Experts from Mortenson and Clark told Construction Dive that if executed correctly, design-build can be successful for any project type.

    By Kim Slowey • March 15, 2016
  • BIG unveils Washington Redskins stadium design

    Bjarke Ingels said the design aims to improve on the "waste of resources" that results from "giant facilities that are only active 10 times a year."

    By Kim Slowey • March 14, 2016
  • Atlanta officials reveal details of 20-year, $6B airport renovation

    The major airport overhaul includes a $393 million terminal upgrade and a $943 million sixth runway.

    By Kim Slowey • March 14, 2016
  • Minnesota United stadium supporters tout benefits of construction

    The stadium deal includes a minority hiring requirement for workers under general contractor Mortenson Construction.

    By Kim Slowey • March 14, 2016
  • Deep Dive

    This week in construction

    Check back this week for the next installment in our "Dotted Line" contract series, as well as housing market reports and construction material prices.

    By March 14, 2016
  • Moody's: P3s poised to take off in US

    The report said the public-private partnership market in the U.S. will become one of the world's largest.

    By Kim Slowey • March 11, 2016
  • NYC developer Tishman Speyer announces 2nd Hudson Yards project

    This new skyscraper development will join "The Spiral" as part of the company's investment into Manhattan's West Side.

    By Kim Slowey • March 11, 2016
  • University of Iowa cites accreditation costs after abandoning P3 for new museum

    UI announced last year that it would partner with a private donor, the Hodge Group and Mortenson Construction to replace the previous museum.

    By Kim Slowey • March 10, 2016
  • MN electrical contractor convicted of $242K 'theft by swindle'

    Prosecutors said Honda Electric co-owner Laura Plzak intentionally underpaid employees on a state highway project and falsified documents to make it appear that she had paid the correct wage.

    By Kim Slowey • March 10, 2016
  • NYC construction starts soar to $41B, but infrastructure spending not on pace

    The phenomenal 2015 growth was led by residential construction, although the highest value projects were three commercial developments in Manhattan.

    By Kim Slowey • March 10, 2016
  • Baltimore discussing $600M convention center expansion

    State officials say an upgrade of the existing convention center is necessary to compete with other cities and to bring more visitors.

    By Kim Slowey • March 9, 2016
  • US Forest Service denies development plan near Grand Canyon

    Conservation and environmental groups opposed the proposal, which included 2,200 homes, high-end retail stores and luxury hotels.

    By Kim Slowey • March 8, 2016
  • Dodge Momentum Index inches up 0.5% with boost from commercial sector

    February marked the third consecutive month with an increase in the Index, which predicts nonresidential construction spending for the coming year.

    By Kim Slowey • March 8, 2016
  • Deep Dive

    This week in construction

    Check back this week for feature articles about women in construction and affordable housing requirements, as well as coverage from the AGC convention.

    By March 7, 2016
  • Skanska-Hunt terminated from $1.4B Seattle convention center expansion

    Officials at development company Pine Street Group said they determined the joint venture was not "the right fit" after working with the contractors for six months.

    By Kim Slowey • March 7, 2016