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Gensler's 2017 Design Forecast highlights importance of future-proofing
The architecture firm identified several trends that fall under the overriding themes of the experience-driven life, livable cities, everyday impact and responsive design.
By Kim Slowey • Feb. 21, 2017 -
Deep Dive
The great Chicago hire: Why companies are flooding into the Windy City
The Midwest city has seen a wave of firms choosing to relocate there in order to tap into the area's talent pool, culture and global access.
By Kim Slowey • Feb. 21, 2017 -
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Construction Dive editors curate some of the industry’s top stories from this year.
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DC United wins final approval for $300M soccer stadium
The lengthy review process involved controversy over the venue's design and environmental impact.
By Kim Slowey • Feb. 17, 2017 -
Ford to build $200M Detroit-area auto test facility
The company is continuing to boost its investment in Michigan, as it is also underway with a $1.2 billion renovation of the corporate campus in Dearborn.
By Kim Slowey • Feb. 17, 2017 -
$100M residential tower planned for New Orleans' South Market District
The project joins a string of new residential high-rises in mixed-use developments located near transit hubs in cities nationwide.
By Sean Barry • Feb. 16, 2017 -
Developer pitches privately financed San Diego stadium to NFL
Doug Manchester said he has the funding in place to expedite construction of a replacement for Qualcomm Stadium, the former home of the Chargers.
By Kim Slowey • Feb. 16, 2017 -
Balfour Beatty scores $100M TX school contract
The project, which breaks ground this spring, follows the growing trend of new schools focusing on sustainable design.
By Kim Slowey • Feb. 16, 2017 -
Deep Dive
The 50 States of Construction: How the IL market is thriving amid turmoil
Leopardo's Mark Yanik explores the factors contributing to — and ramifications of — the state's surprisingly strong construction industry.
By Emily Peiffer • Feb. 15, 2017 -
Canadian architecture, engineering firm Exp relocating headquarters to Chicago
The move follows the trend of several major companies, including McDonald's and Caterpillar, moving to the Windy City.
By Kim Slowey • Feb. 15, 2017 -
NV begins planning highway upgrades in anticipation of new Raiders stadium
However, recent financing shifts for the proposed $2 billion football venue have put the project on shakier ground.
By Kim Slowey • Feb. 15, 2017 -
AECOM to rebrand Hunt, Tishman acquisitions
Tishman is currently working on the $1 billion One Vanderbilt project in New York, while Hunt is starting construction on the Los Angeles Rams' $2.6 billion stadium.
By Kim Slowey • Feb. 14, 2017 -
Tishman Speyer launches commercial tenant amenity program
The work-life balance package, called "Zo," gives a building's occupants access to emergency child care, an on-call nurse, food delivery and rideshares.
By Kim Slowey • Feb. 14, 2017 -
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 -
Deep Dive
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 -
LG kicks off $300M NJ headquarters project
The electronics giant will pursue LEED Gold certification for the 350,000-square-foot building and expects to employ 2,000 construction workers between now and 2019.
By Kim Slowey • Feb. 14, 2017 -
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 -
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 -
Deep Dive
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 -
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 -
Opinion
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 -
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
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