D.R. Horton fined $16M for mismanaged funds, services on FL project

The hefty fine is due in part to the national homebuilder's large scale.

By Hallie Busta • Nov. 11, 2016

UPDATE: Facebook disables race-based exclusion targeting for housing ads

The news follows a report from ProPublica, which found that it was possible to buy a housing ad on the website excluding certain demographics.

By Hallie Busta • Nov. 11, 2016

Under Armour unveils first phase of 50-acre Baltimore campus

The project is located at the $5.5 billion Port Covington redevelopment, which received the biggest tax-increment funding deal in the city's history.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 11, 2016

The key to succession: How planning ahead can ensure a smooth leadership transition

An effective construction firm succession plan is all about communication, internally and externally.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 10, 2016

TX voters clear the way for new $1B Rangers ballpark

City-issued bonds worth $500 million will help fund construction of the stadium, which is expected to feature a retractable roof.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 10, 2016

Intel acquires German commercial drone startup MAVinci

The acquisition of the flight planning software and algorithm firm positions Intel for vertical expansion in global UAV markets.

By Chris Wood • Nov. 9, 2016

Roper Technologies buys ConstructConnect as construction tech investments grow

Market watchers expect deal size and overall M&A volume to increase in the construction technology sector in 2017.

By Chris Wood • Nov. 9, 2016

Skanska USA, Smartvid.io partner to bring machine learning to field data analysis

The construction leader is looking to expand a pilot program for crunching voice, video and photo data for optimized job sites.

By Chris Wood • Nov. 9, 2016

Heavy-duty apparel startup Truewerk scores funding from sportswear company head, VCs

The seed funding round included the CEO of Seattle-based sportswear company Outdoor Research as construction workwear options grow.

By Chris Wood • Nov. 9, 2016

UPS planning to build 'mega' shipping center in Atlanta

The new hub is expected to attract e-commerce companies, whose businesses rely on shipping, to the Atlanta area.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 9, 2016

Tesla announces plans to build second gigafactory in Europe

The company's Gigafactory 1 in Reno, NV, has sparked significant economic development in the area.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 9, 2016

Toll Brothers breaks into Boise, ID market with Coleman Homes acquisition

The national homebuilder is planting a flag in the emerging tech town with a plan to target millennial homebuyers.

By Hallie Busta • Nov. 9, 2016

McDonald's $250M Chicago headquarters set for construction

The company said it expects to move into the 600,000-square-foot West Loop facility in 2018.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 9, 2016

Warren Buffett's Clayton Homes snags top Kansas City, MO builder Summit Custom Homes

The acquisition marks the manufactured home company's continued push into the site-built market.

By Hallie Busta • Nov. 3, 2016

5 tips to prepare construction sites for winter

Almost any task can be carried out successfully in the winter with a few safety precautions and additional cold-weather considerations.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 3, 2016

IrisVR snags $8M in quest to 'reinvent' design and construction with virtual reality

The technology is rapidly changing construction by enhancing collaboration among stakeholders and improving job site safety. 

By Emily Peiffer • Nov. 2, 2016

Smart building startup PointGrab draws $7M from new investors

The product tracks occupancy patterns to improve a building's operational and energy efficiency.

By Emily Peiffer • Nov. 2, 2016

Apple's $5B 'spaceship' headquarters set for Q1 2017 completion

The hyped project has faced its share of controversy after the main contractors were replaced midway through construction.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 2, 2016

New CEO takes over PCL Construction in planned leadership transition

The shift is similar to the succession planning that many companies utilize in order to ensure smooth operations continue into the future.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 2, 2016

Survey: Women, minorities missing from architecture leadership

The findings also revealed a pay discrepancy in the industry, with women earning only 76% of what their male counterparts earned.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 1, 2016

The Future of the Field: From the Navy to the shop, how one young pro is recruiting the next generation

Mentoring has been key to this young professional's success in the industry. Here's what worked best for him.

By Hallie Busta • Nov. 1, 2016

Japanese builder Daiwa House buys into the US single-family market

The company is joined by other Japanese firms that have established a foothold in the U.S. through acquisitions.

By Hallie Busta • Oct. 31, 2016

Wynn's $2.1B Everett, MA resort casino slated for June 2019 opening

Plans for the original 2018 opening were stymied by neighboring communities' concerns over traffic and other environmental issues for the Boston-area project.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 28, 2016

PulteGroup: What millennials want when buying a home

Hint: Much the same as previous generations, according to a survey of the homebuying behavior of older millennials with above-average incomes.

By Hallie Busta • Oct. 28, 2016

St. Louis Cardinals plan $220M expansion of Ballpark Village complex

The development next to Busch Stadium will see the addition of retail, residential and office space by 2019.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 27, 2016