Corporate News: Page 41


  • Officials fail to reach deal for $250M Boston soccer stadium

    Some local representatives refused to back the agreement because they said the area could not withstand the additional traffic around the venue.

    By Kim Slowey • May 1, 2017
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    Lendlease exec: Why protecting workers on the job site is critical to bottom-line success

    The theme of Safety Week 2017, "It's in our hands," emphasizes the role that each project team member plays in job-site safety.

    By May 1, 2017
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    Top 5 stories from Construction Dive

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

    By Construction Dive staff
  • CalAtlantic posts strong Q1 as high prices, costs shrink margins

    A shift in community mix, competitive pricing and higher construction costs proved to be a drag on gross margin during an active spring selling season.

    By May 1, 2017
  • Lennar breaks ground on one of Broward County, FL's last big housing developments

    The WCI community is one of the last large-scale developments in a market where high prices and limited affordable inventory are pushing some residents out.

    By May 1, 2017
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    'We'll be left behind': How equity can keep architecture relevant

    Experts implored the industry to step up its efforts to recruit underrepresented groups, improve the workplace and design with local communities in mind.

    By May 1, 2017
  • Aluminum company set to build $1.3B KY plant

    The state's recent passage of legislation favoring open-shop work policies played a major role in Braidy Industries' decision.

    By Kim Slowey • April 28, 2017
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    Michelle Obama talks architecture in first appearance since leaving the White House

    The former first lady offered advice for how the industry can attract a more diverse workforce and encourage work-life balance.

    By April 28, 2017
  • Beckham-led group gets investor boost for $300M Miami MLS deal

    The effort to bring a new soccer franchise and stadium to the city has been stalled for three years due to lack of financing and a viable plan.

    By Kim Slowey • April 28, 2017
  • Mortenson plans first building at $6B MN Mayo Clinic complex

    The project is part of the company's Destination Medical Center, which it says is the largest public–private economic undertaking in state history.

    By Kim Slowey • April 28, 2017
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    Wynn Resorts OKs $1.5B lagoon-themed Las Vegas project

    Paradise Park, which will include a 20-acre water feature with a white-sand beachfront, will be built on Wynn's existing Las Vegas Strip property.

    By Kim Slowey • April 27, 2017
  • Republic Property Group opens first phase of 7,200-acre Walsh development

    Texas leads in master-planned communities in-progress as home prices and sales across the state continue to climb.

    By Mary Tyler March • April 27, 2017
  • AECOM leading UK driverless vehicle trial

    The Capri Consortium secured a $5.37 million grant from Innovate UK and the Centre for Connected & Autonomous Vehicles to create the connected shuttles.

    By April 26, 2017
  • Cleveland approves $140M Cavaliers arena renovation deal

    The NBA team agreed to a series of guarantees and measures that will benefit the community in order to make the financing deal more attractive for the city.

    By Kim Slowey • April 26, 2017
  • 2 new residential high-rises proposed for '$5B mile' in Frisco, TX

    Developers of the Star in Frisco have proposed a 17-story apartment building, and Frisco Station officials want to build a 24-story residential tower.

    By Kim Slowey • April 26, 2017
  • Pulte exceeds Q1 2017 profit projections, falls short on revenue

    Home orders at the nation's third-largest builder rose 8.4% during the period, while it noted that concerns over rising interest rates haven't tempered demand so far.

    By April 26, 2017
  • Completion of American Dream Miami megamall could be pushed to 2022

    Officials are holding the project while work is underway on infrastructure improvements surrounding the development.

    By Kim Slowey • April 25, 2017
  • Gilbane starts construction on Wayne State University housing — part of $1.4B P3

    Developer Corvias will manage the new 395,000-square-foot student housing complex in Detroit, which is expected to fully open in 2019.

    By Kim Slowey • April 25, 2017
  • CalAtlantic opens 6 communities in one busy weekend

    Most are priced from the $200,000s to the $400,000s and are located in active suburbs of Atlanta, Minneapolis, Chicago, Austin, TX, and Houston.

    By April 25, 2017
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    The 50 States of Construction: How MD companies thrive on local expertise

    Bozzuto Construction President Mike Schlegel discusses opportunities in urban areas, strength in the multifamily sector and concerns over a limited talent pool.

    By April 24, 2017
  • CA revokes license of contractor in Berkeley balcony collapse

    The decision is part of a settlement with state officials regarding allegedly shoddy work that led to the 2015 incident, which killed six and injured seven.

    By Kim Slowey • April 24, 2017
  • Centene breaks ground on $770M MO mixed-use campus expansion

    When the two phases of the HOK-designed project in Clayton, MO, are complete, it will feature office, retail, hotel and residential space.

    By Kim Slowey • April 24, 2017
  • KB Home racks up Energy Star, LEED Platinum projects in 2016

    The company's annual corporate sustainability report estimates it prevented greenhouse gas emissions equal to that of 335,000 vehicles last year.

    By Mary Tyler March • April 24, 2017
  • WeWork wading into private office design, construction arena

    The shared workspace provider aims to tap into the larger commercial real estate market with its new enterprise division for companies that want entire buildings.

    By Kim Slowey • April 21, 2017
  • Trinity Health picks contractor to replace Mortenson on $275M ND hospital complex

    The healthcare company said it terminated its contract with Mortenson after the construction firm's estimated costs exceeded the projected budget.

    By Kim Slowey • April 21, 2017
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    Caterpillar selects Chicago suburb of Deerfield, IL for new global HQ

    The move aims to give the equipment giant better access to global clients and to the Chicago talent pool.

    By Kim Slowey • April 21, 2017