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Crews break ground on Delta's $4B LaGuardia terminal
The new terminal is part of a broader overhaul to the New York City airport that is expected to be completed by 2021.
By Kim Slowey • Aug. 10, 2017 -
GE delays Boston HQ tower construction
The decision was part of cost-cutting measures at the company and will push completion of the largest part of the project to 2021.
By Kim Slowey • Aug. 10, 2017 -
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Construction Dive editors curate some of the industry’s top stories from this year.
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Deep Dive
Q&A: TreeHouse CEO Jason Ballard on greening the home-improvement supply chain
You can call it the “Home Depot for hipsters," but the Texas-based retailer is charting new territory in building product sales and services.
By Hallie Busta • Aug. 9, 2017 -
IN offers $3.6M incentive package for $2.8B fertilizer factory
Former Gov. Mike Pence opposed financial incentives for Midwest Fertilizer to build a factory in the state, but the new leadership is moving ahead with plans.
By Kim Slowey • Aug. 9, 2017 -
WeWork grows Seattle footprint with biggest deal yet
The 36-story tower is the co-working company's largest space so far, and it will include 23 floors dedicated to its co-living concept.
By Kim Slowey • Aug. 8, 2017 -
Foxconn walks back statements about potential MI investment
The Taiwanese electronics manufacturer said Michigan is in contention for an autonomous vehicle research facility, but it is still exploring building in that state.
By Kim Slowey • Aug. 8, 2017 -
Lockheed Martin is building a $350M satellite plant in CO
The extra space will allow the government defense contractor to increase satellite production and reduce testing time.
By Kim Slowey • Aug. 4, 2017 -
Hyperloop One reaches nearly 200 mph in first passenger pod test
Though the achievement marks a big step forward for ultra-high-speed travel, engineers are still far from their goal of speeds beyond 700 mph.
By Mary Tyler March • Aug. 3, 2017 -
The search for a new FBI HQ could be back on
Officials from the GSA and FBI told a Senate panel they will develop a new plan within 120 days after the original land-swap deal was scrapped last month.
By Kim Slowey • Aug. 3, 2017 -
Jacobs Engineering to buy CH2M Hill for $2.85B
The combined firms expect to see annual revenues of $15.1 billion, putting them in contention with AECOM to be the largest engineering firm in the world.
By Hallie Busta • Aug. 2, 2017 -
Wayne County, MI officials favor $520M Dan Gilbert jail proposal
The Quicken Loans founder wants to trade the county a jail site for a new criminal justice facility and a pro soccer stadium, but details must still be ironed out.
By Kim Slowey • Aug. 2, 2017 -
3DR partners with DJI to launch drone operations platform
The company's Site Scan surveying technology will now be available for use with DJI drones, opening the software to a wider market.
By Mary Tyler March • Aug. 1, 2017 -
Sacramento, CA preps site for $245M professional soccer stadium
California's capital city hopes that starting work on the privately financed project will help it secure a Major League Soccer franchise.
By Kim Slowey • Aug. 1, 2017 -
Austrian wood-products maker Egger to build $700M NC factory
The new plant will supply one of the state's major industries — furniture manufacturing — and will have a local labor pipeline familiar with the material.
By Kim Slowey • July 28, 2017 -
Komatsu, Trimble partner for 3-D construction data sharing
The creation of a new API aims to boost mixed-fleet interoperability as construction companies seek to optimize how their irons are used on the job.
By Mary Tyler March • July 26, 2017 -
TX Rangers ready to break ground on $1B ballpark
The stadium is expected to be complete in time for the start of the 2020 Major League Baseball season.
By Kim Slowey • July 26, 2017 -
Deep Dive
The 50 States of Construction: How WA contractors are dealing with 'explosive demand'
Heather Bunn, vice president of business development at the Rafn Company, discusses Seattle's booming market and how contractors are finding new talent.
By Mary Tyler March • July 24, 2017 -
Autodesk part of Smartvid.io's $7M Series A funding round
Smartvid.io now has access to the tech giant's construction image files to help hone its image-recognition software.
By Hallie Busta • July 19, 2017 -
JLL will help bring pro cricket — and $2.4B of stadiums — to US
Developers are targeting eight cities where interest in the sport is already high for mixed-use stadium projects, with further plans for expansion.
By Kim Slowey • July 19, 2017 -
Deep Dive
The 50 States of Construction: How MN contractors tackle strong demand amid a 'talent war'
Tom Emison, vice president of strategy and innovation at Kraus-Anderson, discusses how to approach recruitment amid strong demand and tight labor.
By Emily Peiffer • July 17, 2017 -
WeWork raises $760M for popular coworking model
The company wants to be a design-build partner for its office build-outs, which are getting bigger as clients grow and global companies reach out for space.
By Kim Slowey • July 14, 2017 -
As Amazon expands services, real estate could come into play
A placeholder page for a real estate agent referrals business recently appeared on the e-commerce giant's website, raising plenty of speculation.
By Joe Dyton • July 14, 2017 -
Casino giant plans $400M Aqueduct 'racino' expansion
Resorts World's New York City casino will see the addition of a 400-room, four-star hotel, restaurant and retail space, and more slot machines.
By Kim Slowey • July 14, 2017 -
$1B Vista Tower developer plans four more Chicago high-rises
The tallest of the buildings Magellan proposed is an 80-story hotel and condo tower, with all slated for the company's 28-acre Lakeshore East development.
By Kim Slowey • July 13, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Q&A: From the classroom to the studio, one young pro's quest to learn
One construction management student shares how she's taking to the airwaves to promote women in the field.
By Mary Tyler March • July 13, 2017