Corporate News: Page 36
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CBRE office is Vancouver, Canada's first WELL Building
The global real estate firm's 30,000-square-foot space earned Gold certification under the WELL category for new and existing interiors.
By Kim Slowey • June 15, 2017 -
Austrian construction company invests in 3-D printing startup
Contour Crafting, which uses robotic systems to construct buildings from CAD data, is currently focused on creating low-cost and emergency housing.
By Emily Peiffer • June 14, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Building a path: How targeted events can draw women into construction
Companies can encourage women and girls to enter the industry by tailoring programs to show them potential career opportunities.
By Mary Tyler March • June 14, 2017 -
CalAtlantic enters Seattle with Oakpointe buy
The national homebuilder wraps up a busy spring with a long-awaited move into the hot Pacific Northwest housing market.
By Hallie Busta • June 14, 2017 -
Report: Gender diversity in architecture improved in 2016
However, the percentage of non-white newly licensed architects remained unchanged.
By Kim Slowey • June 14, 2017 -
MedStar Georgetown wins approval for $567M DC hospital expansion
Construction on the 477,000-square-foot project will begin in January 2018, with expected completion in 2021.
By Kim Slowey • June 14, 2017 -
North Miami Beach officials greenlight 19-story, mixed-use project
Developers continue to secure support for large-scale developments in the area — but only as long as they're in highly sought-after locations.
By Kim Slowey • June 13, 2017 -
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Developer snags $43M construction loan for $1.5B WA mixed-use project
Gramor Development has performed infrastructure work for Waterfront Vancouver and will now move forward with an office building and luxury apartment tower.
By Kim Slowey • June 13, 2017 -
Construction team to deliver AZ's first P3 highway 3 years early
Connect 202 Partners, including Fluor, Granite, Ames and WSP, restructured the 22-mile project so that the last section could be built all at once.
By Kim Slowey • June 13, 2017 -
6 homebuilders make 2017 Fortune 500
Continued recovery in the housing market and strong price growth nationwide drove the industry's performance in this year’s ranking.
By Hallie Busta • June 12, 2017 -
Ochsner Health plans $100M Baton Rouge, LA expansion
Project officials said the expansion reflects an industry shift from inpatient to outpatient care.
By Kim Slowey • June 12, 2017 -
Deep Dive
The 50 States of Construction: Why robust demand is driving CA contractors to focus on efficiency
DPR management committee member Mike Humphrey explores the current supply-chain bottleneck, building for the tech sector and the future of the booming market.
By Emily Peiffer • June 12, 2017 -
Fortune 500 features 7 engineering, construction companies
Fluor once again came out on top within the sector at No. 149 overall — six spots higher than in the previous year's ranking.
By Kim Slowey • June 12, 2017 -
Developer revives plan for 17-story mixed-use tower in Bethesda, MD
JBG Cos. first secured approval for the project — which will feature 475 apartments and 21,000 square feet of retail — in 2013, but it halted progress in 2015.
By Kim Slowey • June 9, 2017 -
Skanska USA completes $119M FL bridge
In addition to the 2.5-mile bridge, the company also worked on a 400-foot fishing pier, boat ramps, docks, a public park and associated roadwork.
By Kim Slowey • June 9, 2017 -
Seattle mayor selects Oak View Group's $564M bid for KeyArena renovation
The developer was left as the only contender for the project after Seattle Partners withdrew its bid from consideration.
By Kim Slowey • June 9, 2017 -
WeWork buys FieldLens to help manage construction operations
The coworking space provider has grown its digital and construction competencies through acquisitions as bigger clients request larger offices.
By Hallie Busta • June 7, 2017 -
FullStack raises $6M as modular builds momentum
The emerging construction method is gaining traction in the market, catching the eyes of investors, in part, for its ability to streamline project schedules.
By Hallie Busta • June 7, 2017 -
Dewalt's new Wi-Fi mesh network could help smart job sites scale
The toolmaker teased the rollout of a broader IoT platform as well, following the expansion of its smart tools inventory management system.
By Hallie Busta • June 7, 2017 -
Chinese tire company Wanli to build $1B plant in SC
The project in Orangeburg County will be built in two phases over eight years and, when complete, will employ 1,200 people.
By Kim Slowey • June 7, 2017 -
Developers score $115M loan for Miami condo project
Project officials overcame the tight lending environment by securing commitments for 70% of the complex's 342 units.
By Kim Slowey • June 7, 2017 -
Developers break ground on $150M Los Angeles mixed-use project
The Vineyards will feature an open-air shopping center, a 120-room hotel, a 266-unit apartment complex and a medical office building.
By Kim Slowey • June 6, 2017 -
Denver airport, Ferrovial near deal for $1B P3 contract
If Denver officials approve the contract for the terminal revamp, it will be the biggest public-private partnership in the city's history.
By Kim Slowey • June 6, 2017 -
Seattle Partners withdraws $521M bid for KeyArena redevelopment
The company, which was one of only two bidders for the project, criticized the way that the city has handled the bidding process.
By Kim Slowey • June 6, 2017 -
D.R. Horton makes $520M bid for TX developer Forestar
The Austin, TX–based residential developer had previously accepted an offer from Starwood Capital Group.
By Katy Tomasulo • June 6, 2017