Caterpillar lowers 2017 forecast amid declining global construction demand

The equipment giant is in the midst of a massive restructuring that has seen the company shed approximately 16,000 employees.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 30, 2017

ProSales: Home Depot continues to expand pro delivery service

The move comes as major home improvement retailers angle to grow their share of the building material sales market.

By Sean Barry • Jan. 30, 2017

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Pulte's profits soar in Q4 on rising home sales, prices

The homebuilder continues to benefit from strong market fundamentals as higher labor and land costs squeeze its margins.

By Sean Barry • Jan. 27, 2017

$3B American Dream Miami mall project wins preliminary approval

If the massive retail and amusement park complex comes to fruition, it is projected to create 32,000 construction jobs.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 27, 2017

Project manager, civil engineer featured on Glassdoor's list of 50 best US jobs

The ranking emphasizes the high rate of pay and number of open positions amid the construction industry's ongoing labor shortage.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 27, 2017

Plans for $1.4B Las Vegas Convention Center expansion underway

In the race for lucrative convention business, cities around the country are upgrading and expanding their facilities.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 27, 2017

UPDATE: Tutor Perini awarded $1.4B Los Angeles Purple Line contract

The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority voted unanimously to approve the bid from the joint venture of Tutor Perini and O&G Industries.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 27, 2017

UPDATE: Los Angeles developer Rick Caruso's luxe apartment tower gets green light

The City Council unanimously approved the project, but critics have pushed back on its height.

By Sean Barry • Jan. 26, 2017

USGBC unveils top 10 states for LEED in 2016

Massachusetts climbed to the top spot in the latest green building ranking, with 136 projects certified in the state last year.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 26, 2017

Brooklyn Navy Yard office project scores $250M construction loan

The $410 million Dock 72 building will be anchored by co-working company WeWork.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 26, 2017

Dodge Data: Collaboration on construction projects can reduce risk

The industry still must overcome traditional silos and competitive attitudes to improve collaboration and keep project costs under control, the study found.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 26, 2017

D.R. Horton beats Wall Street estimates as home orders climb 14.6% in Q1

The nation's largest homebuilder is heading into the spring selling season with strong inventory and options for price-sensitive buyers.

By Sean Barry • Jan. 25, 2017

Trump orders construction of Mexican border wall

Although details and cost are still unclear, the massive undertaking is drawing the attention of construction firms that could help build it.

By Emily Peiffer • Jan. 25, 2017

Investors propose $1B MLS development on site of former San Diego Chargers stadium

FS Investors aims to purchase Qualcomm Stadium from the city, demolish it and replace it with a Major League Soccer venue.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 24, 2017

Luxury apartment tower breaks ground in Chicago's South Loop

It is the latest in a line of new residential projects planned or underway in the Windy City as construction lending remains tight.

By Sean Barry • Jan. 23, 2017

Mortenson scores $120M contract for Marquette University sports research center

However, the project is on hold until officials can raise the entire amount necessary for construction.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 23, 2017

Marriott selects site, developer for $600M MD headquarters

The hotel giant expects to move into its 22-story, Gensler-designed building in 2022.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 23, 2017

Skanska-led I-4 Ultimate project earns Envision Platinum status

The $2.3 billion undertaking was recognized for its commitment to sustainability and its positive impact on environmental, social and economic fronts.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 20, 2017

DC's NoMa neighborhood adds a $100M luxury apartment building

The 318-unit project is just the latest in a spate of new residential high-rises in the District.

By Sean Barry • Jan. 20, 2017

Developers propose 800-foot-tall Chicago office tower

If built, the skyscraper would be the tallest office building constructed in the city since 1990.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 19, 2017

How to leverage corporate programs to survive the construction talent drought

Successful firms are focusing on company culture as a way to draw in new employees and retain existing ones.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 19, 2017

Toll Brothers' new T | Select line slated for Houston MPC

Targeting younger, first-time buyers, the streamlined product line joins an amenity-rich community.

By Sean Barry • Jan. 18, 2017

Court rejects final environmental appeal aiming to halt $1B Golden State Warriors arena

The long legal battle over the venue, which broke ground Tuesday, is nearly over.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 18, 2017

Kroll: Construction industry fraud declined in 2016

However, cybersecurity has emerged as one of the sector's weakest areas.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 18, 2017

CA bullet train officials deny reports of potential $3.6B cost overrun

Rail authority officials said a Los Angeles Times story reporting massive cost increases for the project was inaccurate and based on hypotheticals.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 17, 2017