The 2017 construction industry conference guide

These 10 events offer construction pros the opportunity to exchange new ideas and network with industry leaders.

By Emily Peiffer • Jan. 2, 2017

10 housing events to watch in 2017

Make expanding your industry knowledge a New Year's resolution with these top conferences.

By Hallie Busta • Jan. 2, 2017

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Top 5 stories from Construction Dive

Construction Dive editors curate some of the industry’s top stories from this year.

By Construction Dive staff

Miami Worldcenter developers score $89M construction loan

The project team secured the loan despite concerns of an overabundance of luxury condo construction in the area over the last several years.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 28, 2016

Fluor awarded $1.2B NC manufacturing plant contract

Johnson County, NC, officials said the influx of almost 2,500 construction workers at the Novo Nordisk plant will be a boon for the local economy.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 23, 2016

Skanska USA could tap into multifamily in Houston

The company’s commercial development division entered the category in Boston and Washington, DC, this year.

By Sean Barry • Dec. 23, 2016

Developer of McDonald's Chicago headquarters scores $209M construction loan

The loan is the second-largest for a project in the city since the recession.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 22, 2016

Brazil construction giant Odebrecht to pay up to $4.5B in corruption case settlement

The massive payout will settle bribery and other corruption charges that landed the firm's CEO in prison.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 22, 2016

ARTBA targets highway construction workers with new safety certification

The association developed its own certification amid a rise in work-zone fatalities.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 22, 2016

Cloud-based construction startup eSUB scores $5M investment

The company gears its service toward tracking changes, delays and other events that could affect subcontractor payment.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 21, 2016

Arup's Boston office on track to nab LEED and WELL certifications

Once certified, the company’s office will be one of the first buildings to qualify for both designations and the first to do so in Boston.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 21, 2016

Lennar anticipates steady housing recovery amid rate rises, presidential transition

The homebuilder is the first to discuss its financials since the rate hike, offering insight into how the industry is reacting to the move.

By Sean Barry • Dec. 21, 2016

Suffolk Construction to manage main building of GE's $200M Boston headquarters

Construction on the 400,000-square-foot complex, designed by Gensler, is expected to be complete in 2018.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 19, 2016

AvalonBay's East Harlem NYC tower to contain 30% affordable housing

The 1.3-million-square-foot project will include a 68-story residential tower and three schools.

By Jeff Marcus • Dec. 19, 2016

SC builder Crescent Homes moves into Nashville, TN

The city is fast becoming one of the country’s up-and-coming real estate markets.

By Jeff Marcus • Dec. 19, 2016

PulteGroup readies master planned community on Johns Island, SC

Oakfield is among the latest MPCs to break ground and features a host of natural amenities including trails and parks.

By Jeff Marcus • Dec. 19, 2016

$150M NY industrial development fund awards its first grant

Greenpoint Manufacturing and Design Center will use the $10 million grant to renovate a former Queens factory into a multitenant manufacturing facility.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 16, 2016

NAHB: Chairman Ed Brady in the running for FHA commissioner

Brady said President-elect Donald Trump’s transition team has approached him as a possible pick for the head of the Federal Housing Authority.

By Hallie Busta • Dec. 15, 2016

Cleveland Cavaliers announce $140M arena renovation

The NBA team will pay $70 million for the project, while the county will cover the remaining costs.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 15, 2016

San Diego makes last-ditch effort to keep the Chargers with $1 stadium lease deal

The NFL team has until Jan. 15 to decide if it will remain in San Diego or relocate to Los Angeles, where it would share the Rams' new $2.6 billion venue.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 15, 2016

Middle Tennessee State University launches School of Concrete and Construction Management

The program is one of many efforts to combat the labor shortage and draw younger talent into the industry.

By Chris Wood • Dec. 14, 2016

Los Angeles developers rush to secure approval for megaproject before March vote

If the Neighborhood Integrity Initiative is approved, a two-year ban on density variances would go into effect in the city.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 13, 2016

Construction on $430M Nashville, TN mixed-use development to begin in 2017

Fifth + Broadway will be the largest mixed-use complex in Nashville's downtown, which is in the midst of a development boom.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 13, 2016

How to decide if an Employee Stock Ownership Plan is right for your firm — and 5 steps to create one

ESOPs can offer employees significant retirement benefits and boost productivity, but companies should avoid these potential pitfalls when establishing the program. 

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 13, 2016

Milwaukee Bucks partner with SkillSmart to build local worker pipeline for $524M arena

The project team will use the workforce development and job-matching tool as part of its commitment to hire 40% local workers.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 12, 2016

Construction tech startup Procore reaches $1B valuation

The cloud-based software company landed a $50 million funding round, which it will use to launch its first international operations in Australia and Canada.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 12, 2016