A foot in the door: Danielle Dy Buncio on improving diversity by starting in schools

The CEO and president of Chicago-based VIATechnik explains the connection between employing workers with varied backgrounds and industry innovation.

By Mary Tyler March • March 8, 2017

Developer eyes Chicago's River North for 60-story mixed-use tower

Symmetry Property Development's proposal comes as the city sees a surge in property expansion and large companies relocate to the Midwest hub.

By Mary Tyler March • March 8, 2017

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Clark breaks ground on 23-story office tower in San Antonio, TX

It will be the first office project in the city's downtown in almost 30 years, and local officials and developers hope it will spur more construction activity there.

By Kim Slowey • March 8, 2017

Bloomberg: AECOM plans $3.5B infrastructure spending run

The company is eyeing acquisitions and organic growth to become the world's largest infrastructure firm, but there's one project it says it won't be tackling.

By Kim Slowey • March 8, 2017

4 keys to winning the construction talent war

Panelists at the Associated General Contractors of America Convention offered fresh takes on solutions to the industry's labor shortage that require proactivity.

By Emily Peiffer • March 8, 2017

'Accomplish the mission': How Amber Peebles brings a Marine Corps mindset to the job site

The Virginia-based Athena Construction president has adapted her problem-solving skills to succeed in the inherently risky construction industry.

By Emily Peiffer • March 8, 2017

3 takeaways from 3 decades leading a woman-owned construction business

In a guest article, Lina Gottesman, president and founder of Altus Metal, Marble and Wood, in Long Island City, NY, calls for a paradigm shift in the industry.

By Lina Gottesman • March 7, 2017

Diving in: Taylor Morrison CEO Sheryl Palmer on finding a passion, staying flexible

Palmer charts her rise through the ranks at one of the country’s top 10 homebuilders and shares what she learned along the way.

By Hallie Busta • March 7, 2017

Cost of Wynn's MA casino complex climbs to $2.4B

Construction was held up for a year as the company contended with lawsuits over traffic, air quality and licensing issues.

By Kim Slowey • March 6, 2017

LG selects TN as home for new $250M factory

The electronics giant said the business climate and other positive factors led the company to build the facility in Clarksville, TN.

By Kim Slowey • March 6, 2017

A community approach: Smoot exec Chrystal Stowe on why diversity and persistence matter

The company's director of community affairs and business development discusses her experience on the job site, workforce management and a once-in-a-lifetime project.

By Emily Peiffer • March 6, 2017

Plenary-led P3 wins $685M Toronto hospital contract

The Plenary, PCL and Stantec consortium will design, build, maintain and operate the 655,000-square-foot facility.

By Kim Slowey • March 3, 2017

Weak productivity crippling global construction industry growth

If the sector fails to modernize, it won't be able to meet the demands of an aggressive infrastructure program or address the shortage of housing in the U.S.

By Kim Slowey • March 2, 2017

VA taps P3 project structure for $460M highway

Virginia officials hope Transurban's participation will expedite the project, which aims to ease traffic congestion in the DC commuting area.

By Kim Slowey • March 2, 2017

Mexico border wall construction draws interest of nearly 200 companies

Only a few days have passed since U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced it would start taking bids for the project later this month.

By Kim Slowey • March 1, 2017

Google submits updated plans for Bjarke Ingels-designed CA campus

The tech giant's design proposal includes a significant number of parks and other open spaces in an attempt to be inviting to the public. 

By Kim Slowey • March 1, 2017

DC United breaks ground on long-awaited $300M stadium

The team scored final design approval for the stadium last month after a lengthy — and sometimes contentious — review process with the District.

By Kim Slowey • March 1, 2017

Miami Worldcenter issues private bonds to fund $74M in infrastructure upgrades

When construction is complete in late 2018, the $1.7 billion complex will include retail space, an apartment building, a hotel and a high-rise condominium.  

By Kim Slowey • March 1, 2017

How Trump's immigration crackdown could impact construction

The industry's use of undocumented workers is no secret, but actions by the new administration could force companies to re-examine their practices.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 28, 2017

A whole new world: Developer proposes $4B amusement park in AZ desert

The project, which aims to rival Disney's parks, would be the first large-scale theme park in Arizona if it comes to fruition.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 28, 2017

Vornado puts the brakes on 3 DC projects prior to JBG merger

The developer had one residential and two commercial mixed-use projects planned for the Pentagon City and Crystal City areas of Northern Virginia.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 28, 2017

Landmark Properties considers 750-room apartment near University of Central Florida

Solid demand for student housing has developers heading to college and university towns for projects featuring high-end amenities and proximity to campus.

By Sean Barry • Feb. 28, 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

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

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