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

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

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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

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

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

Billionaire Dan Gilbert offers to build new Detroit jail in exchange for MLS stadium site

The Quicken Loans founder has upped the ante on his quest to develop a 23,000-seat, $1 billion soccer stadium complex.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 8, 2017

$26.3M senior affordable housing project opens in the Bronx, NY

Van Cortlandt Green received $13.2 million in tax-exempt bonds from the New York Housing Finance Agency and $8.9 million in subordinated mortgage subsidy funding.

By Sean Barry • Feb. 7, 2017

Gilbane wins $145M MA school project

The contractor was awarded the guaranteed maximum price contract due to its experience building vocational schools.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 7, 2017

NY transit agency narrows contractor field for $2B LIRR expansion

Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced plans for a third track to the Long Island Railroad last year as part of his massive infrastructure program.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 7, 2017

Developers of $2B DC Wharf announce designers for second phase

The massive mixed-use project will continue to see construction of residential, retail and office space along the Potomac River.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 7, 2017

Los Angeles Metro considering P3s to accelerate transit project schedules

City officials said they've received unsolicited public-private partnership proposals from several construction teams for two major projects.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 6, 2017

Gensler-designed mixed-use tower planned for downtown Los Angeles

The 52-story project has drawn attention because of its design featuring slightly askew, stacked layers.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 6, 2017

84 Lumber's 2017 Super Bowl ad takes on immigration

The building material dealer said it wasn't looking to be political with its ad, which joined a host of others in commenting on the status of immigration in the U.S.

By Hallie Busta • Feb. 6, 2017

Skanska invests $392M in Seattle office project

The city is one of the hottest markets for commercial and residential development, in part because tech companies are boosting their presence there.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 6, 2017

University of Miami proposes $100M student housing expansion

The dorm will comprise 23 connected buildings with green roofs and courtyards.

By Sean Barry • Feb. 3, 2017

Related partnering with former NY Gov. Spitzer on Hudson Yards development

The 1.4 million-square-foot mixed-use plan includes 400 apartments, which developers say will meet the booming neighborhood's need for residential space.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 3, 2017

Blackstone planning $500M facelift for Chicago's Willis Tower

The project marks the largest investment ever from the developer for an office rehab and is part of an effort to draw more tourists and tenants to the iconic building.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 3, 2017

Lendlease-Turner JV wins $1.5B NYC Javits Center expansion contract

The redevelopment is one of a handful of New York City projects authorized to use the design-build delivery method.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 2, 2017