LA Gov. Jindal retains construction funding authority as legislative reform attempt fails

Lawmakers have said the governor uses his control over project spending as leverage to win votes for unrelated legislation.

By Sharon O'Malley • June 18, 2015

Google in talks with Lennar Urban for San Francisco office park: Reports

The tech giant is on a quest for space after its initial Mountain View, CA, expansion proposal was denied by the city.

By Sharon O'Malley • June 17, 2015

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Construction resumes in Sacramento community after 7-year FEMA-imposed ban

Natomas, CA, has received more than 1,000 applications from contractors looking to finish partially completed projects that were interrupted by the federal moratorium.

By Sharon O'Malley • June 17, 2015

Colliers predicts 'strong 2015' for office market

Despite troubles in the energy economy, Dallas and Houston lead all cities in sales and leases.

By Sharon O'Malley • June 16, 2015

CMD: Non-residential starts climb 30% in May

Work on Tesla’s gigafactory and a new Microsoft data center pushed the numbers up.

By Sharon O'Malley • June 16, 2015

TN law creates nonprofit corporation to recruit young construction workers

The Go Build Tennessee Act will fund the campaign with state revenue from contractor fines and license renewal fees.

By Sharon O'Malley • June 15, 2015

Amazon to build VA's largest solar farm

The online retailer will use the electricity it produces to fuel its northern Virginia data centers.

By Sharon O'Malley • June 15, 2015

NYC public works construction workers earn up to 177% more than private sector: Report

Prevailing wages are a hot-button issue in the city, as government officials debate whether to include a new requirement in a reform package.

By Sharon O'Malley • June 12, 2015

5 construction industry firms score FAA exemptions for drones

A Dayton, OH, commercial contractor is the latest to get the coveted permission.

By Sharon O'Malley • June 12, 2015

House narrowly passes transportation bill with Amtrak funding cuts

The Republican-backed measure allots $40.3 billion to the Highway Trust Fund.

By Sharon O'Malley • June 11, 2015

Architect reveals stepped design for 2 World Trade Center

Danish firm BIG has replaced Foster + Partners as the skyscraper’s designer.

By Sharon O'Malley • June 11, 2015

Contractors Skanska, DPR depart Apple 'spaceship' campus mid-project: Reports

It is still unconfirmed why the tech company severed ties with the firms, but rumors are already swirling about a replacement builder.

By Sharon O'Malley • June 11, 2015

MT city considers 1% 'public art' fee on commercial construction

Officials estimate that Helena, MT, could raise $670,000 over two years with the measure.

By Sharon O'Malley • June 10, 2015

D.C. United, Washington reach stadium deal to keep soccer franchise in city

To stave off the possibility of the team relocating to northern Virginia, the city will buy land in Anacostia where the franchise can build a new arena.

By Sharon O'Malley • June 10, 2015

JLL: 'Trophy' office building rents outpace others by 77%

Some industries are choosing less-expensive buildings so they can spend their money on interior space.

By Sharon O'Malley • June 9, 2015

Major commercial construction firms slip in Fortune 500 rankings

We take an in-depth look at the companies responsible for megaprojects for clients in the public and private sectors.

By Emily Peiffer • June 9, 2015

Qatar: No construction workers have died while building World Cup arena

A resurfaced labor union report claimed 1,200 fatalities on the job sites.

By Sharon O'Malley • June 8, 2015

VA proposes spending cuts, shifting of funds to pay for botched CO hospital construction

The Aurora, CO, medical center is expected to run over budget by at least $1 billion.

By Sharon O'Malley • June 8, 2015

CA city defends building $36M water park amid state-wide drought

Construction continues on the East Bay’s largest pool playground, despite community opposition.

By Sharon O'Malley • June 8, 2015

World's largest telescope scores construction funding

The Giant Magellan Telescope will be built in northern Chile.

By Sharon O'Malley • June 5, 2015

Construction employment grows in majority of metro areas year-over-year

The rallying private sector has created jobs as federal funding for public projects lags, the AGC reported.

By Sharon O'Malley • June 4, 2015

New Uber campus building to feature glass-encased exterior

A sunlit common area will serve as an "environmental buffer" to absorb heat so that an inner core of offices can stay cooler.

By Sharon O'Malley • June 4, 2015

New Yorkers rattled due to spike in construction accidents

Eight deaths so far this year and 231 injuries last year in the city have pedestrians avoiding areas near job sites.

By Sharon O'Malley • June 4, 2015

Google submits alternative CA campus expansion plan for 'giant glass forest'

The search engine giant played a “trump card” after local officials rejected its original proposal for a larger structure.

By Sharon O'Malley • June 3, 2015

The neglected bellwether of industry stability: Fluctuating number of construction firms

The count has failed to rebound strongly since the steep recession dip, leaving many to question the progress of construction's recovery.  

By Emily Peiffer • June 3, 2015