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

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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

Developers secure $325M in financing for stalled Seattle mixed-use tower

Progress was held up in court after developer Lobsang Dargey was charged with securities fraud for using EB-5 visa program funds for personal use.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 2, 2017

Related Group taps Balfour Beatty to build Atlanta Whole Foods flagship store

The 72,000-square-foot space will anchor a 39-story, luxury residential high-rise complex also being built by Balfour Beatty.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 2, 2017

Invitation Homes raises $1.54B as REIT IPOs slow

The move by the Blackstone-owned single-family home rental business is the largest IPO from a U.S.-listed company since late 2015.

By Sean Barry • Feb. 2, 2017

Construction tech startup Pavia Systems raises $4M to expand national footprint

The Seattle-based company is looking to hasten market deployment of its infrastructure project management software.

By Chris Wood • Feb. 1, 2017

Daqri, Microsoft developing smart glasses for construction

Augmented reality can offer data and visual overlays for remote repair and real-time contextual knowledge of job site conditions. 

By Chris Wood • Feb. 1, 2017

Trimble sponsoring new 3-D building research lab at UMass Amherst

The center will be outfitted with laser scanners, robotic surveying systems, imaging rovers and Global Navigation Satellite System receivers.

By Chris Wood • Feb. 1, 2017

Caterpillar to move global headquarters to Chicago area

The move aims to locate the equipment giant closer to the Chicago talent pool and more international transportation options.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 1, 2017

Bechtel set to begin construction on $1.6B NY power plant

The company plans to use local suppliers and contractors to build the Cricket Valley Energy plant, which should create more than 1,000 construction jobs. 

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 1, 2017

Developer takes on partners for $3B NYC One Vanderbilt high-rise

SL Green has raised $525 million for the 1.7-million-square-foot office project by taking on minority stakeholders.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 31, 2017

Court clears the way for San Francisco megaproject

Opponents of the 5M mixed-use complex said its environmental review was not sufficient and that it lacks adequate affordable housing.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 31, 2017

UPDATE: Casino mogul pulls out of Raiders Las Vegas stadium funding deal

With Sheldon Adelson out of the picture, the team has raised its proposed contribution to $1.15 billion to cover his portion.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 31, 2017

500-foot-tall apartment tower gets construction permit in Chicago's West Loop

One South Halsted will be the tallest building west of the Kennedy Expressway.

By Sean Barry • Jan. 31, 2017