The 50 States of Construction: How a sense of community drives the PA market

The president and CEO of Philadelphia–​based Perryman Building and Construction explains how firms can thrive in an area that "always has capacity to grow."

By Emily Peiffer • April 3, 2017

Immigrants from Trump 'travel-ban' countries have strong long-term homeownership potential

President Donald Trump's stance on border security and immigration stands to impact the supply and demand sides of the housing market.

By Mary Tyler March • April 3, 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

Ping An Finance Centre claims title of world's 4th-tallest building

The newly completed skyscraper in Shenzhen, China, stands at 1,965 feet tall and boasts the largest stainless steel facade in the world.

By Kim Slowey • April 3, 2017

Student housing development holds steady on strength of millennial demand

While post-secondary enrollment typically ebbs during economic recoveries, the market outlook is strong for student housing on and off campus.

By Mary Tyler March • April 3, 2017

TX awards $1.25B design-build contract for Houston tollway

A joint venture including Ferrovial Agroman US, Granite Construction and Webber will take on the 44-mile project.

By Kim Slowey • March 31, 2017

CT Mohegan Sun casino kicks off convention center expansion

The project comes as meeting venues across the U.S. ramp up renovations in an effort to draw lucrative convention business.

By Kim Slowey • March 31, 2017

Toll Brothers eyes NYC's Hudson Square for next City Living project

The multifamily division is responding to shifts in the high-end market by looking to the mid-luxury space and focusing on joint ventures.

By Katy Tomasulo • March 31, 2017

Ford to invest $1.2B in MI production plants

The investment comes nearly one year after the auto manufacturing giant announced a $1.2 billion overhaul of its Dearborn, MI, campus.

By Kim Slowey • March 30, 2017

Treetop plans $160M mixed-use project in NYC's South Bronx

The developer is delaying groundbreaking in anticipation of a revival of New York's 421-a affordable housing tax break.

By Mary Tyler March • March 30, 2017

Sycuan tribe breaks ground on $226M casino hotel in San Diego

The property is one of the only casinos in the area without a hotel, which has caused it to lose some business to competitors.

By Kim Slowey • March 30, 2017

How to encourage Hispanic participation amid the construction labor shortage

Training and support are key to attracting and retaining Hispanic workers during a period of heightened focus on immigration issues.

By Kim Slowey • March 30, 2017

Turner exec testifies to Congress on skills gap, labor shortage in construction

Rory DeJohn, a senior vice president for the company, highlighted the importance of training programs and outreach to younger people.

By Kim Slowey • March 30, 2017

NH, CO lead Bankrate's list of top states for retirees

Cost of living, healthcare quality and crime rate factored heavily into retirees' picks, indicating potential growth areas for the active-adult housing category.

By Mary Tyler March • March 30, 2017

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