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Opinion
Engineer's 'goldilocks' project: How deep dynamic compaction solved limited land supply in high-demand Denver
In a guest article, engineer Matthew Wardlow of CTL Thompson delves into a successful deep dynamic compaction project that could open up more opportunities to build on brownfield sites across the U.S.
By Matthew Wardlow • Jan. 13, 2016 -
Rams approved to build near-$3B football stadium complex in Los Angeles that will 'set a new bar'
League owners also approved the relocation of the San Diego Chargers to Los Angeles, where the team would share the Rams' venue if they decide to move.
By Emily Peiffer • Jan. 13, 2016 -
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TrendlineTop 5 stories from Construction Dive
Construction Dive editors curate some of the industry’s top stories from this year.
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Fluor JV to build $1B Mexican refinery
Mexico is in the midst of the modernization and expansion of its refineries, as the Tamaulipas project is part of the country’s initiative to make refineries more environmentally friendly.
By Kim Slowey • Jan. 12, 2016 -
JLL: Booming office market shows 'no signs of a slowdown'
The real estate research firm found that development continues to be concentrated in a handful of markets, with the top 10 markets accounting for 60 million square feet of the 88 million square feet underway.
By Kim Slowey • Jan. 12, 2016 -
Gensler completes Shanghai Tower to claim title of world's 2nd-tallest building
The skyscraper is 102 feet taller than the former titleholder of number two on the list — the Makkah Royal Clock Tower in Mecca, Saudi Arabia — but still 644 feet shy of the 2,717-foot-tall Burj Khalifa in Dubai.
By Kim Slowey • Jan. 12, 2016 -
Deep Dive
This week in construction
Check back this week for the construction material price report, as well as the first installment in "The dotted line" contract series and a feature article about construction startups.
By Emily Peiffer • Jan. 11, 2016 -
MN-WI St. Croix River bridge project plagued by labor, material shortages delayed 1 year
State agencies have said they are currently not considering legal action against the general contractor and are in negotiations to determine the most cost-effective and efficient way to complete the project.
By Kim Slowey • Jan. 11, 2016 -
Dodge Momentum Index bucks downward trend with 4.1% Dec. rebound
For 2015 as a whole, the index ended up 2.4% higher than 2014, but it was partially held back by a 6.7% decline in commercial projects.
By Kim Slowey • Jan. 11, 2016 -
UPDATE: Warriors' $1B arena opening date pushed back 1 year as team fights lawsuit
The new 18,064-seat, Clark/Mortenson-built venue is now expected to be ready for the 2019 NBA season.
By Emily Peiffer , Kim Slowey • Jan. 11, 2016 -
Report: Redskins hire one of 'buzziest' architecture firms BIG to design new stadium
However, the team is having trouble finding a new home because it refuses to drop the name "Redskins," and the DC mayor said the team would have to change its name in order to come back to the District.
By Kim Slowey • Jan. 8, 2016 -
NY Gov. announces 'largest construction program in the modern history of the state'
Andrew Cuomo announced his support of a Penn Station renovation, a $22 billion investment in upstate roads and bridges, and other major projects.
By Kim Slowey • Jan. 8, 2016 -
Skanska to continue Rockaway, NY, boardwalk reconstruction with $64M contract
The boardwalk was destroyed by Superstorm Sandy in 2012, and the new structure is designed to withstand storms.
By Kim Slowey • Jan. 8, 2016 -
Rams owner pushes to build $1.86B stadium in Los Angeles as NFL weighs approval
Inglewood Mayor James Butts said property values in the city have already risen after rumors of a new stadium development.
By Kim Slowey • Jan. 7, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Managing megaprojects: How joint ventures help companies share the risk and reward
Experts agree that as long as construction costs continue to rise, the trend toward more JV contracts will also grow.
By Kim Slowey • Jan. 7, 2016 -
Detroit-Windsor bridge costs could rise $3.5B as Canadian dollar weakens
The project has been the source of controversy, as the owner of the existing Ambassador Bridge unsuccessfully sued to stop the construction of the new structure and has proposed building a second span on his bridge.
By Kim Slowey • Jan. 6, 2016 -
Skanska awarded $72M DC school modernization contract
The Lafayette project is part of a $3.2 billion, 10-year District of Columbia Public School Modernization Program and includes green features.
By Kim Slowey • Jan. 6, 2016 -
Turner-Perryman team wins Subaru HQ contract in Camden, NJ
The new headquarters is part of a $1 billion development aimed at revitalizing the poverty-stricken area.
By Kim Slowey • Jan. 5, 2016 -
Construction spending falls for 1st time in 17 months
Along with the November spending results, the Commerce Department also revised construction data between January 2005 and October 2015 due to a "processing error in the tabulation of data."
By Emily Peiffer • Jan. 4, 2016 -
Deep Dive
10 construction industry trends to watch in 2016
Among their predictions about new technologies, workforce concerns and buyer preferences, all of the experts we spoke with were connected by one theme: optimism.
By Emily Peiffer • Jan. 4, 2016 -
Seattle gives developer in blackmail scandal 60 days to transfer contract for city plaza
Triad Capital Partners lost the $400 million project in October after one of the executives was implicated in a political blackmail scheme.
By Kim Slowey • Jan. 4, 2016 -
9 tallest skyscrapers set for completion in 2016
Six of the nine towers are in China, with the Ping An Finance Center — at 1,965 feet — topping the list.
By Kim Slowey • Jan. 4, 2016 -
Deep Dive
This week in construction
Check back this week for feature articles about megaprojects, New Year's resolutions for construction managers, and the CoreLogic Home Price Index.
By Emily Peiffer • Jan. 4, 2016 -
New Orleans airport construction set to begin Jan. 4
The JV was selected in August 2014 as the "construction manager at-risk," a contract type that identifies a guaranteed maximum price beyond which the contractor typically must cover all additional costs.
By Kim Slowey • Dec. 23, 2015 -
Japan picks new, more traditional design for 2020 Olympic stadium
Architect Kengo Kuma's design is $1 billion cheaper than the previous one, and officials say it represents more of a Japanese aesthetic than Zaha Hadid's futuristic stadium design.
By Kim Slowey • Dec. 23, 2015 -
Mortenson, Welbro JV scores $530M hotel contract
Developers of the Gaylord Rockies have drawn fire from other local hotels for successfully securing $81 million in state sales tax rebates, a move critics say creates an unfair advantage for the Gaylord.
By Kim Slowey • Dec. 23, 2015
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