Caterpillar invests $2M in Fastbrick Robotics

The partnership will allow Fastbrick to more quickly commercialize its technology and give Caterpillar a stake in the growing construction robotics space.

By Emily Peiffer • July 12, 2017

Faraday Future shelves plans for $1B North Las Vegas factory

The company is looking for an existing manufacturing plant that can get production underway sooner than building a new facility would allow.

By Kim Slowey • July 12, 2017

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Facebook unveils plan for mixed-use village expansion to CA headquarters

The Willow Campus will provide housing and services to the local community as well as to approximately 8,700 Facebook employees.

By Kim Slowey • July 10, 2017

The 50 States of Construction: Why activity in WI is keeping up with the coasts

Jim Rossmeissl, senior executive vice president for Boldt, discusses how the labor shortage and the new presidential administration could impact the industry.

By Emily Peiffer • July 10, 2017

Arup awarded $1.5M contract to study potential North South Rail Link in Boston

Supporters of the project say it would ease congestion and improve access to the growing business and innovation districts in South Boston.

By Kim Slowey • July 7, 2017

Developer plans 63-story Queens, NY mixed-use development

When complete, the project will have one of the highest unit counts of any residential building in the borough.

By Kim Slowey • July 7, 2017

Modular housing startup Blokable wants to raise $3M

The company has garnered $1.36 million so far, joining a growing group of offsite modular fabricators and turnkey builders to catch the eye of investors.

By Joe Dyton • July 7, 2017

Alphabet lab turns out new geothermal company for residential heating and cooling

Dandelion will operate as a standalone company outside of Google's parent company, offering geothermal heating and cooling to residential customers. 

By Robert Walton • July 7, 2017

Head of NYC contractor organization recognizes shift to nonunion labor

Lou Coletti of the Building Trade Employers' Association also spoke out against a union-supported measure that would see public subsidies for worker training.

By Kim Slowey • July 6, 2017

TX beach development plans $1.3B expansion

Cinnamon Shore, in Port Aransas, TX, is the latest mixed-use community in the state to announce a major revamp.

By Kim Slowey • July 6, 2017

Construction tech startup Aproplan secures $5.7M in funding

The company has signed an agreement with Belgium's 60 largest construction firms, which are using its software to help digitize the industry.

By Mary Tyler March • July 5, 2017

Bechtel wins $480M London City Airport contract

The five-year contract includes expanding the existing terminal, constructing a passenger pier, adding seven airplane parking areas and building a new taxiway.

By Kim Slowey • June 30, 2017

Developers reveal details of $3B Tampa, FL waterfront development

The 57-acre project will take approximately nine years to complete and will include the first new downtown office building in 25 years.

By Kim Slowey • June 29, 2017

'$5B mile' in Frisco, TX lands new apartment project

The two-building rental complex will be part of the $700 million Gate development.

By Kim Slowey • June 28, 2017

Moody's forecasts growth in homebuilding activity, revenues

Builders continue to face lot and labor shortages while low interest rates and strong employment push demand for housing higher.

By Hallie Busta • June 27, 2017

Caterpillar leads funding round for financial analysis software

The equipment maker's venture captial arm led an $11 million Series A funding round for Alight, which serves the mortgage and mining industries.

By Joe Dyton • June 27, 2017

Google could reduce housing planned near new Mountain View, CA campus

An earlier environmental review found the area could handle up to 10,000 new homes, but new reports lower that figure to 3,000.

By Joe Dyton • June 26, 2017

The 50 States of Construction: Why MI's market is rebounding and thriving

Todd Sachse, CEO of Sachse Construction, explores the factors behind Detroit's revitalization and the labor challenges plaguing contractors throughout the state.

By Emily Peiffer • June 26, 2017

Taiwanese tech giant Foxconn considering $10B US manufacturing investment

Several states are in the running for the massive spend, which could include a $7 billion display panel factory.

By Kim Slowey • June 23, 2017

DC United secures $120M in loans for stadium construction

Goldman Sachs reportedly loaned the soccer club $95 million, and the remaining $25 million came from Maryland-based EagleBank.

By Kim Slowey • June 23, 2017

ABC: Q1 construction backlog grows in all categories

The backlog indicator showed an increase of 8.1% to nine months from the fourth quarter of 2016.

By Kim Slowey • June 22, 2017

Shawmut is getting into the luxury housing market

The Boston-based construction management firm previously built homes upon request for clients of its other projects, which include commercial and cultural work.

By Joe Dyton • June 22, 2017

Lennar sees most home orders in a decade in Q2

Home-sales revenues and deliveries rose during the period, which saw higher home prices and construction costs.

By Joe Dyton • June 21, 2017

Cincinnati planners OK $300M–$500M Children's Hospital expansion

The hospital is a major source of jobs in the region, but critics say it is treating locals unfairly with plans to demolish 16 homes to make way for the project.

By Kim Slowey • June 20, 2017

Skanska USA wins $113M Boston College rec center contract

Designed by Cannon Design, the 242,000-square-foot project's exterior will match the existing Gothic architecture prevalent across the New England campus.

By Kim Slowey • June 20, 2017