Procore unveils Construction OS project data platform

The cloud-based construction management company aims to integrate and store all project information in one place.

By Emily Peiffer • March 29, 2017

Construction kicks off on tallest building in Fort Lauderdale, FL

The 100 Las Olas development is an ambitious project, as other developers in Florida have reported a glut in the luxury condominium market

By Kim Slowey • March 29, 2017

Homeowners look to landscaping for personalization, value-add

The volume of lower-cost outdoor renovation work suggests owners want to distinguish their homes in the current seller's market, Houzz reports.

By Mary Tyler March • March 29, 2017

Former OSHA official publishes safety citations amid agency's halt on press releases

Jordan Barab, deputy assistant secretary at OSHA under President Barack Obama, said the public announcements motivated businesses to prioritize safety.

By Kim Slowey • March 29, 2017

S&P/Case-Shiller: Home prices surge to 31-month high in January

The housing industry has entered the spring selling season with prices at their highest levels in more than two years and additional growth projected.

By Mary Tyler March • March 29, 2017

CA developers float idea of $250M Queen Mary entertainment complex

Operators hope the 65-acre, Gensler-designed Queen Mary Island will generate enough cash to pay for necessary upgrades to the iconic ship.

By Kim Slowey • March 28, 2017

Raiders set to build $1.9B Las Vegas stadium after NFL approves relocation

The team is partnering with investors and Clark County, NV, to help fund its new venue, which is expected to open in 2020.

By Kim Slowey • March 28, 2017

WI snags sweet deal for $242M Haribo gummy bear factory

State officials have not yet released details of the incentive package that helped persuade the company to build its 500,000-square-foot facility there.

By Kim Slowey • March 28, 2017

Cranes sweep Chicago as residential construction booms

The city had the most tower cranes in use on residential projects among 12 major U.S. cities and the second-highest number on all project types.

By Mary Tyler March • March 28, 2017

PwC: 3 trends shaping construction, engineering in 2017

Companies are facing tougher contract conditions, a period of increased consolidation and other changes to their operations.

By Kim Slowey • March 27, 2017

Uber buys into Golden State Warriors' mixed-use complex

The ride-sharing giant purchased an interest in two office buildings under construction on the 11-acre site of the NBA team's new arena.

By Kim Slowey • March 27, 2017

Starter-home inventory continues to slide

The entry-level category faces affordability challenges that could stunt millennials' homeownership potential.

By Mary Tyler March • March 27, 2017

Dallas prepares for tallest residential tower in 7 years

The 40-story project will join a host of residential high-rises under construction in the city as the Texas residential market takes off.

By Mary Tyler March • March 27, 2017

18 drone companies taking off in construction

These firms are providing the hardware and software shaping the job site.

By Chris Wood • March 27, 2017

Learning to fly: A primer on drones in construction

From getting licensed to crunching aerial imagery data, here’s everything you need to know about UAVs in the AEC industry.

By Chris Wood • March 27, 2017

The 50 States of Construction: How MA firms balance history with project complexities

Consigli's Todd McCabe shares the challenge of historical renovations, the trend of accelerated schedules and his forecast for what's next.

By Emily Peiffer • March 27, 2017

CA developer snags $145M loan for Menlo Park, CA office complex

The Bohannon Cos. said a scarcity of office space in the city would benefit the 16-acre project.

By Kim Slowey • March 24, 2017

William Lyon Homes takes on active-adult housing with Ovation

The communities will include walking trails, yoga studios, fitness centers and other amenities to help residents stay socially connected.

By Katy Tomasulo • March 24, 2017

Chicago to co-locate library and affordable housing projects

The three dual-purpose structures, which are slated for completion by winter 2018, can help integrate affordable housing developments with their communities.

By Mary Tyler March • March 23, 2017

Caterpillar plows deeper into 3-D printing market with new partnership

The three-year deal with FIT AG will explore the boundaries of additive manufacturing in the heavy equipment space.

By Chris Wood • March 22, 2017

$1B mixed-use project underway in Dallas

The wave of large-scale Texas projects continues, as this 374-acre complex will feature apartments, single-family homes, retail and commercial space. 

By Kim Slowey • March 22, 2017

Developers plan $100M downtown student housing complex in Charleston, SC

A wave of student-oriented rental projects are popping up across the nation's college communities.

By Mary Tyler March • March 22, 2017

Construction executive pay expected to rise 4% in 2017

Members of the C-suite aren't the only people seeing wage gains in construction, as employers are boosting pay to draw and retain skilled workers.

By Kim Slowey • March 21, 2017

Chicago city planners green light 51-story office tower

The 800-foot building will be the tallest office high-rise built in Chicago since 1990 and it will replace a six-story building currently on the downtown site.

By Kim Slowey • March 21, 2017

Architecture, engineering firm Stantec to establish HI office

The company aims to increase its client base in Hawaii after having worked on various projects there over the last 15 years.

By Kim Slowey • March 21, 2017