Developer proposes 53-story hotel near Los Angeles Convention Center

TriCal's tower is the second hotel project planned in that area, as the city looks to boost its room capacity to support the burgeoning convention business.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 27, 2017

Hunt Development to redevelop Cabrini-Green site in Chicago

The Texas-based company will lead construction on the latest phase of mixed-income development on the site of the former blighted housing project. 

By Sean Barry • Feb. 27, 2017

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The 50 States of Construction: How ME companies snag top talent to meet demand

Landry/French co-founder Kevin French delves into the state's unique building community and explains how his firm is adapting to the labor shortage.

By Emily Peiffer • Feb. 27, 2017

Billionaire proposes construction of tallest building in Detroit

If Dan Gilbert secures the necessary tax incentives for the development, construction could begin this year, with completion scheduled for 2020.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 24, 2017

Apple announces April opening of $5B 'spaceship' campus

The campus was originally scheduled to open in 2015, but the permitting process and the tech giant's hyper-attention to detail delayed completion for two years.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 23, 2017

Governors Island Trust sues Turner, subcontractor for $5M over shoddy work claims

Island officials maintain that Ocean Coastal Consultants Engineering cost them hundreds of thousands of dollars in repairs.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 23, 2017

Verizon makes enterprise drone play with Skyward acquisition

The drone company joins a number of other startups partnering with global tech firms and AEC investors for scalability. 

By Chris Wood • Feb. 22, 2017

The 50 States of Construction: DC's building boom driven by more than the government

Skanska's Mark Carroll explains how new industries, revitalized neighborhoods and a commitment to historical planning standards are shaping the nation's capital.

By Hallie Busta • Feb. 22, 2017

Faraday Future takes bids on smaller NV factory, claims $1B facility still in the works

The electric car manufacturer halted construction on its massive plant last year amid claims it was behind in payments.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 22, 2017

Developers unveil plans for $2.5B MLS stadium complex in San Diego

While the entire SoccerCity project is estimated to take 20 years to complete, the private group said the stadium component would be ready by 2020. 

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 22, 2017

Gensler's 2017 Design Forecast highlights importance of future-proofing

The architecture firm identified several trends that fall under the overriding themes of the experience-driven life, livable cities, everyday impact and responsive design.  

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 21, 2017

Fluor tops Fortune list of most-admired engineering, construction companies

The firm claimed the top spot for the sixth-consecutive year, with EMCOR, Jacobs Engineering, Peter Kiewit Sons' and AECOM following in the rankings.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 21, 2017

Bechtel wins contract to oversee Saudi Arabia construction program

The company has maintained a strong presence in the country for over 70 years.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 21, 2017

The great Chicago hire: Why companies are flooding into the Windy City

The Midwest city has seen a wave of firms choosing to relocate there in order to tap into the area's talent pool, culture and global access. 

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 21, 2017

Ford to build $200M Detroit-area auto test facility

The company is continuing to boost its investment in Michigan, as it is also underway with a $1.2 billion renovation of the corporate campus in Dearborn.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 17, 2017

DC United wins final approval for $300M soccer stadium

The lengthy review process involved controversy over the venue's design and environmental impact.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 17, 2017

$100M residential tower planned for New Orleans' South Market District

The project joins a string of new residential high-rises in mixed-use developments located near transit hubs in cities nationwide.

By Sean Barry • Feb. 16, 2017

Balfour Beatty scores $100M TX school contract

The project, which breaks ground this spring, follows the growing trend of new schools focusing on sustainable design.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 16, 2017

Developer pitches privately financed San Diego stadium to NFL

Doug Manchester said he has the funding in place to expedite construction of a replacement for Qualcomm Stadium, the former home of the Chargers.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 16, 2017

NV begins planning highway upgrades in anticipation of new Raiders stadium

However, recent financing shifts for the proposed $2 billion football venue have put the project on shakier ground.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 15, 2017

Canadian architecture, engineering firm Exp relocating headquarters to Chicago

The move follows the trend of several major companies, including McDonald's and Caterpillar, moving to the Windy City.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 15, 2017

The 50 States of Construction: How the IL market is thriving amid turmoil

Leopardo's Mark Yanik explores the factors contributing to — and ramifications of — the state's surprisingly strong construction industry.

By Emily Peiffer • Feb. 15, 2017

Tishman Speyer launches commercial tenant amenity program

The work-life balance package, called "Zo," gives a building's occupants access to emergency child care, an on-call nurse, food delivery and rideshares.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 14, 2017

LG kicks off $300M NJ headquarters project

The electronics giant will pursue LEED Gold certification for the 350,000-square-foot building and expects to employ 2,000 construction workers between now and 2019.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 14, 2017

AECOM to rebrand Hunt, Tishman acquisitions

Tishman is currently working on the $1 billion One Vanderbilt project in New York, while Hunt is starting construction on the Los Angeles Rams' $2.6 billion stadium.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 14, 2017