MO city council puts 90-day hold on shipping container projects

Shipping containers are growing in popularity for residential construction and secondary-use buildings, causing municipalities to consider them in local codes.

By Mary Tyler March • April 18, 2017

GA offers $3M contractor bonus for early delivery of I-85 replacement

A week after the Interstate 85 collapse, transportation officials announced their plans to fast-track the repair schedule to 10 weeks.

By Kim Slowey • April 17, 2017

Skanska to begin construction on $151M Houston mixed-use tower

Bank of America will anchor the 35-story, Gensler-designed project, which is the first building in Houston to earn LEED v4 Platinum pre-certification.

By Kim Slowey • April 17, 2017

The 50 States of Construction: How competition, steady demand are defining the TX market

Linbeck President and CEO David Stueckler explores the state's economic resilience, regulations that could alter the industry and public sector optimism.

By Emily Peiffer • April 17, 2017

AECOM announces new federal construction division

Vern Kuehn, a former Kiewit executive, will lead the engineering and construction giant's new business unit.

By Kim Slowey • April 17, 2017

Mayflower survey finds many millennials are 'vacation movers'

Millennials say they are moving for employment opportunities or to explore life in a new city, but many don't plan on staying for the long haul.

By Mary Tyler March • April 17, 2017

Related Group cancels Miami luxury condo project

The developer's decision to axe the Auberge Residences is another sign that the area's luxury condo market could be slowing down.

By Kim Slowey • April 17, 2017

How colleges, companies can work together to develop future construction leaders

A combination of classroom experience and practical input from professionals can prepare students for a successful career and offer firms access to top talent.

By Kim Slowey • April 13, 2017

Century Communities, UCP to merge in $336M deal

Expect growth in homebuilding M&A activity this year as builders seek to tap new market segments, such as entry-level, and their access to capital improves.

By Katy Tomasulo • April 13, 2017

Down payments still a barrier for renters looking to own

As home prices rise, lenders are responding to many renters’ inability to put the conventional 20% down with loan products that let them pay less up front.

By Mary Tyler March • April 13, 2017

A walk through Autodesk's Pier 9 digifab lab in San Francisco

The software juggernaut is testing the future of digital fabrication technology on a rehabbed pier in the city's Embarcadero district, with more such facilities to come.

By Hallie Busta • April 12, 2017

How construction firms are integrating new technology into their workflows

Successful companies have both formal and informal processes in place to get employees involved with identifying innovations that could transform the job site.

By Jean Thilmany • April 12, 2017

Australian builder makes Tesla Powerwall a standard feature

The electric car maker shows no sign of stopping when it comes to renewable energy innovation, with plans to take orders for its new solar panels this month.

By Jean Thilmany • April 12, 2017

Hotel phase of $1.5B mixed-use Frisco Station project in TX kicks off

When complete, the complex will include 650 hotel rooms, 2,400 homes, a 40-acre medical complex and 300,000 square feet of retail, dining and entertainment space.

By Kim Slowey • April 12, 2017

Home-improvement pros wary of labor market, optimistic about demand

More than half of remodelers and specialty trade contractors said finding skilled labor is a challenge, according to the new HomeAdvisor Farnsworth Index.

By Mary Tyler March • April 12, 2017

Developer's plans for 60-story, mixed-use Chicago tower denied

A city alderman, who said he would not support the high-density project, suggested that Symmetry Development and SOM come up with a single-use alternative.

By Kim Slowey • April 11, 2017

CA developer to turn shipping containers into veterans' housing

Community Development Partners' $21 million Rocky Hill Veterans Housing facility, in Vacaville, CA, will be designed to LEED Gold standards.

By Mary Tyler March • April 11, 2017

UPDATE: Tesla shares new details about its rooftop solar panel system

The announcement comes as more homeowners and builders turn to photovoltaic systems to power residential units.

By Mary Tyler March • April 10, 2017

Crews top off San Francisco's $1B Salesforce Tower — the tallest building west of Chicago

The project, managed by Clark Construction, will be the most expensive building in the city and is aiming for LEED Platinum certification.

By Kim Slowey • April 10, 2017

The 50 States of Construction: Why FL companies are keeping a sunny market outlook

Coastal Construction Vice Chairman Dan Whiteman discusses the regulatory and economic factors at play in the state's strong rebound after the recession.

By Emily Peiffer • April 10, 2017

Cities in the Midwest, TX a draw for first-time homebuyers

Stable economies with a low cost of living, access to affordable housing and high loan funding rates scored well for this price-sensitive group.

By Mary Tyler March • April 10, 2017

San Diego Navy buildings demolished to make room for $1.3B mixed-use development

The 3-million-square-foot Manchester Pacific Gateway project will include office towers, hotels, retail space, a museum and a new Navy headquarters.

By Kim Slowey • April 7, 2017

Miami condo tower bags $236M construction loan

Amenities will include a rooftop pool, spa and fitness center, as well as a cigar and billiards room. Meanwhile, the city's luxury multifamily market nears saturation.

By Katy Tomasulo • April 7, 2017

Another luxury apartment high-rise to break ground in Chicago

The news of the tower's construction kickoff comes amid speculation that the city's rental market may be slowing down.

By Katy Tomasulo • April 7, 2017

From fringe to forefront: How office amenities can draw top tenants, employees

Building owners and employers are utilizing flexible workspaces, improved connectivity and tenant benefit packages to ensure they attract the best talent.

By Kim Slowey • April 6, 2017