Corporate News: Page 48
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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 -
Deep Dive
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 -
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TrendlineTop 5 stories from Construction Dive
Construction Dive editors curate some of the industry’s top stories from this year.
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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 -
Deep Dive
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 -
Children's Healthcare plans $1B pediatric hospital near Atlanta
The project is estimated to take up to eight years to complete and — unlike many other healthcare projects — won't be tied to the fate of the Affordable Care Act.
By Kim Slowey • Feb. 14, 2017 -
Deep Dive
The Dotted Line: How training programs can 'fund the future' of a skilled workforce
Whether contract-mandated or company-driven, training programs play a critical role in pumping up the lean construction worker pipeline.
By Kim Slowey • Feb. 14, 2017 -
Developers file plans for $650M DC suburb mixed-use project
The 31-acre complex in Rockville, MD, will feature 100,000 square feet of retail space, 200,000 square feet of office space and up to 1,600 apartments.
By Kim Slowey • Feb. 13, 2017 -
BlackRock readies for $2.5B global infrastructure spend in 2017
The investment management firm said it won't commit to U.S. infrastructure until there are more details revealed for President Trump's $1 trillion plan.
By Kim Slowey • Feb. 10, 2017 -
Mortenson completes $494M ND hospital
The five-year project is one of the largest privately funded ventures in the history of the Dakotas.
By Kim Slowey • Feb. 10, 2017 -
LPCiminelli execs ask judge to dismiss corruption charges, indicate $4B in lost work
Attorneys for the former company heads also requested a change of venue to Buffalo, NY, where the alleged offenses occurred.
By Kim Slowey • Feb. 9, 2017 -
Drone startup Airware snags investment from Caterpillar
Small UAV companies see a go-to-market opportunity in allying with established industry brands.
By Chris Wood • Feb. 8, 2017 -
NYC releases feasibility study for proposed $19B Sunnyside Yard redevelopment
It would be among the most expensive projects in city history, yielding up to 24,000 housing units with as many as 7,200 marked as affordable.
By Sean Barry • Feb. 8, 2017 -
TX builder Plantation Homes adds $160K home line in Houston
Priced well below the $200,000 threshold, the new single-family offering joins homebuilder efforts to appeal to the entry-level buyer segment.
By Sean Barry • Feb. 8, 2017 -
Deep Dive
4 ways builders are working around the labor shortage
From hiring out of new markets and raising wages to starting a training program, pros discuss how they are finding new workers in today's tight labor market.
By Jeff Marcus • Feb. 8, 2017 -
Opinion
5 measures to help prevent construction fraud
In a guest article, risk management expert Elan Parra explores the dangers of fraud, as well as steps to avoid potential legal backlash.
By Elan Parra • Feb. 8, 2017 -
Report: Apple's pursuit of perfection slowed progress on $5B 'spaceship' campus
The massive project in Cupertino, CA, was initially scheduled for completion in 2015, but the new target date is set for sometime this spring.
By Kim Slowey • Feb. 8, 2017
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