The future of concrete? Parking lot 'drinks' 1,000 gallons of water in 1 minute

Interest in permeable concrete, which has been touted as a way to help prevent damaging stormwater runoff, has skyrocketed due to a recent viral video, but the product comes with its limitations.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 30, 2015

WA county plans 700 housing units around new lightrail project

King County, WA, officials hope to both spur development near the new Sound Transit project and alleviate residents' rising housing costs.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 30, 2015

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

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Skanska considers expanding office development business into new U.S. markets

Mats Johansson, head of the Skanska U.S. commercial development unit, said the construction giant will decide on which additional cities to enter within the next few years.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 30, 2015

CFMA report: Contractors not always at fault in public project disputes

The author of the study, which tracked 107 litigated cases between federal agencies and contractors, said it should encourage both contractors and federal officials to improve communication at all stages of a project.

By Emily Peiffer • Sept. 30, 2015

Catellus alleges Lennar used unfair lobbying practices in attempt to win $6B Bay Area project

"We know their consultants, some of which are out of state, donated to the mayor's campaign," said Ted Antenucci, CEO of Catellus. 

By Deborah Barrington • Sept. 29, 2015

NYC mayor introduces 'retrofit accelerator' to cut building emissions

The announcement was part of Bill de Blasio's "One City Built to Last" initiative, which outlined measures to retrofit all city-owned buildings by 2025.

By Deborah Barrington • Sept. 29, 2015

Amazon scores final permit to begin construction on massive VA solar farm

Community Energy is set to begin construction on the Accomack County facility later this year, and it is scheduled to open for commercial use in the fall of 2016.  

By Emily Peiffer • Sept. 29, 2015

INDOT demands $5.15M from highway contractor for crumbling asphalt

Brooks Construction is the first contractor the department has held financially responsible since reporting that there could be as much as $71 million worth of faulty asphalt used in 188 state road projects.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 28, 2015

MN contractor under federal investigation for fraud in alleged construction bond scheme

Investigators claim that Gerard Roy forged bond documents in order to win public projects and employ people he met in prison.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 28, 2015

SolarCity plant boosts Buffalo, NY, construction hires as region's industry employment soars

Despite the area's recent boom in construction hiring, the president of the local Building Trades Council said he isn't worried about finding workers to meet the demand.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 28, 2015

'Fight for your right to prefab': Can offsite construction revitalize a stagnant industry?

While modular building methods currently represent only a small portion of the total industry, speakers and attendees of the first-ever Offsite Construction Expo believe the emerging practice could solve some of construction's biggest problems.

By Emily Peiffer • Sept. 28, 2015

Developer unveils $1B plan to transform Camden, NJ, waterfront

New Jersey's recent tax incentive program has spurred a new wave of construction opportunities in one of the country's most impoverished areas.

By Emily Peiffer • Sept. 25, 2015

'Day of reckoning' costs contractors American Bridge/Fluor millions for Bay Bridge problems

The penalties were the result of 32 rods on its seismic stabilizers snapping — which delayed the 2013 opening of the bridge's new eastern span.

By Deborah Barrington • Sept. 25, 2015

AIA: Billings drop in August, volatility a key factor

The ABI figure indicates a decrease in design services, but an economist claims there is no cause for concern.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 24, 2015

Developer plans to build West Coast's tallest tower in Seattle

Upon completion, the tower will reach 101 stories.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 24, 2015

Milwaukee mayor signs deal giving $47M to new Bucks arena complex

The agreement paves the way for construction to begin on the $500 million basketball complex.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 24, 2015

Global construction risk rises to 4-quarter high

The U.S. improved its risk profile on the index but was overshadowed by the poor performance of emerging nations.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 24, 2015

Indiana DOT: $71M of asphalt work under scrutiny due to possible contractor error

Crumbling Indiana roads could be the result of a faulty mix using recycled asphalt.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 24, 2015

Federal ruling allows tribe to proceed with construction of $500M MA casino

But a rival developer, who is seeking permission to build a casino in a nearby location, said it is "likely that the Department of Interior’s decision will be challenged and litigated for years."

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 23, 2015

Liebherr: Crane in Grand Mosque collapse was 'technically faultless'

The crane manufacturer said the collapse that killed 107 people and injured 238 others in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, was due to operator error.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 23, 2015

ABC lauds appeals court decision to uphold Idaho law banning PLAs

Idaho is one of 23 states to enact laws restricting or banning the use of government-mandated project labor agreements.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 21, 2015

Architect Zaha Hadid abandons plan to design Tokyo Olympic stadium

The famed designer pulled out of the new design competition after failing to find a suitable construction company to agree to build the project.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 21, 2015

LA approves $80M in new state construction projects

Planned construction originally exceeded the state budget by $385 million, leaving the governor to decide which projects would be sent to the Bond Commission for approval.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 21, 2015

Battle heats up between CA county, Turner Construction with new lawsuit

The county's suit reportedly asks for "tens of millions of dollars" in damages due to project delays and alleged workmanship problems.

By Emily Peiffer • Sept. 18, 2015

CMD: August nonresidential construction starts plunge 24.7%

The research grup attributes part of the month's decline to a significant, upward adjustment in July’s figure from $22.4 billion to $26.3 billion.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 18, 2015