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Reports: Apple's 2nd 'spaceship' campus leased site to have new owner
Industry experts estimate the 770,000-square-foot Central & Wolfe campus in Sunnyvale, CA — where the tech giant signed a 12-year, six-month lease — will sell for $200 million or more.
By Kim Slowey • Dec. 7, 2015 -
Tesla gigafactory construction driving surge in NV business licenses
The project's workforce is made up of 73% Nevadans, surpassing the 50% agreed to as part of the company's $1.4 billion package of tax incentives.
By Kim Slowey • Dec. 7, 2015 -
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Construction Dive editors curate some of the industry’s top stories from this year.
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Developers score zoning approval to build world's tallest roller coaster in Orlando, FL
Universal Studios is leading the opposition to the Skyplex roller coaster, as it said the height will not fit the character of the area.
By Kim Slowey • Dec. 4, 2015 -
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Snow room for error: Construction companies brace for winter work conditions
LPCiminelli's executive senior VP Frank Ciminelli said subzero temperatures are the biggest threat to employees during winter, but "being proactive is the best thing you can do."
By Kim Slowey • Dec. 3, 2015 -
UPDATE: Contractor dismisses claims against University of Oklahoma in stadium dispute
Steel contractor HME had alleged the university and the general contractor manipulated the bidding process so that another contractor with stadium experience would qualify for award of the nearly $12 million contract.
By Emily Peiffer , Kim Slowey • Dec. 2, 2015 -
Report depicts 'bleak picture' of Boston rail line extension project $1B over budget
The controversy has put the transportation authority's guaranteed maximum price contract with consortium White-Skanska-Kiewit into the spotlight.
By Kim Slowey • Dec. 2, 2015 -
Construction spending soars to 8-year-high
Spending has been steadily growing, with October's increase marking the 11th-straight monthly rise.
By Emily Peiffer • Dec. 1, 2015 -
Race to the top: Saudi Arabian developer secures funding to build world's tallest tower
However, if the proposed "Bride of the Gulf" tower is built in Iraq, Saudi Arabia's 3,280-foot-tall Jeddah Tower won't hold the title for very long.
By Kim Slowey • Dec. 1, 2015 -
Officials: Detroit-Windsor bridge could be one of Top 5 longest bridges in North America
The final design for the P3 project has not yet been revealed, but construction is set to begin in 2017.
By Kim Slowey • Dec. 1, 2015 -
Skanska committed to US strategy despite recent 'turbulence'
The construction giant also named a new chairman, former CFO Hans Biorck.
By Kim Slowey • Nov. 30, 2015 -
NYT report: Rise in NYC construction worker deaths disproportionately affecting immigrants
The surge in worker accidents and fatalities in the city is far outpacing the increase in building permits.
By Kim Slowey • Nov. 30, 2015 -
Deep Dive
This week in construction
Check back this week for construction spending and home price reports, as well as updates on the highway bill and a look at winter weather's impact on projects.
By Emily Peiffer • Nov. 30, 2015 -
NAR forecast: 2016 to see 'growing appetite for commercial space'
The association predicted the commercial real estate sector will see slightly easier access to credit next year.
By Kim Slowey • Nov. 25, 2015 -
Deep Dive
5 reasons the construction industry should be thankful
We wanted to take a step back and recognize the positive signs in the industry as it continues its path to full recovery.
By Emily Peiffer • Nov. 24, 2015 -
Vikings kick in extra $1.5M for stadium, still dealing with backlash from bird advocates over glass
The additional funds will mostly go toward a 3,000-square-foot outward facing video screen.
By Kim Slowey • Nov. 24, 2015 -
World's tallest building and 'first vertical city' planned for Iraq
Dubbed "The Bride of the Gulf," this 3,780-foot skyscraper would dethrone the current titleholder of world's tallest building — Dubai’s 2,723-foot Burj Khalifa.
By Kim Slowey • Nov. 24, 2015 -
Dodge: Rebound in October construction starts 'alleviates concern about a stalling expansion'
Nonresidential building drove the month's gains, with the sector spiking 32% in October to $200.7 billion.
By Kim Slowey • Nov. 23, 2015 -
Deep Dive
This week in construction
Check back this week for articles about construction company marketing tactics and new home sales data before you leave the office for the Thanksgiving holiday.
By Emily Peiffer • Nov. 23, 2015 -
Tesla gigafactory to reach net-zero energy level
Tesla made its roof solar-ready and did not include natural gas pipelines in the factory's construction.
By Kim Slowey • Nov. 20, 2015 -
KBR-SK joint venture to build $4.35B LNG facility
Construction giant KBR has been in the midst of a restructuring effort to sell off divisions and narrow its focus to hydrocarbons and international government services.
By Kim Slowey • Nov. 20, 2015 -
Mortenson capitalizes on 'untapped potential' of energy storage market
The company, now one of only two Minnesota contractors in the large-scale battery storage space, sees an opportunity to use the technology for sports facilities as well as corporate and institutional buildings.
By Kim Slowey • Nov. 20, 2015 -
BLS: Construction laborers in Top 10 occupations with highest injury and illness rate
Workplace incidents were most common among workers with one to five years on the job, and the majority occurred on a Monday.
By Kim Slowey • Nov. 20, 2015 -
AIA: Architectural billings slightly dip, but 'healthy business conditions' expected to continue
Although the October score slipped to 53.1, it still points to an increase in design services, as any score of 50 or higher indicates increased billings.
By Kim Slowey • Nov. 19, 2015 -
New hotel to be 'most ambitious modular construction effort' in Silicon Valley
Construction of the new Millennium Hotel will take only 12 weeks once the parts are shipped from Poland to Sunnyvale, CA.
By Kim Slowey • Nov. 19, 2015 -
Report: Dominion Energy construction projects to spur $10B in VA economic benefits
The company's investment program over the next six years aims to achieve goals set in the federal Clean Power Plan.
By Kim Slowey • Nov. 19, 2015
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