How 10 construction companies are embracing the spirit of giving

To mark the Thanksgiving holiday, we've rounded up stories of firms that are champions of charitable causes throughout the year.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 21, 2016

Texas Rangers hire stadium veteran to manage construction of $1B venue

Construction manager Jack Hill supervised work on the new Dallas Cowboys stadium as well as Globe Life Park, the current home of the Rangers.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 21, 2016

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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

Bjarke Ingels-designed power plant featuring a rooftop ski slope set to open in 2017

The waste-to-energy plant is part of Copenhagen, Denmark's zero-carbon-city initiative and will be surrounded by public park space.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 21, 2016

Los Angeles Rams kick off construction on $2.6B stadium

The new venue is part of the team's NFL-approved relocation from St. Louis.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 18, 2016

Google unveils plans for massive London headquarters

The new campus will include a 10-story, 650,000-square-foot building designed by Bjarke Ingels Group and Heatherwick Studios.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 17, 2016

Amtrak narrows developer field for Baltimore Penn Station revamp

The project is part of a push by Amtrak to take advantage of the land it owns around railroad stations.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 17, 2016

Atlanta officials planning $350M hotel development near $6B airport overhaul

The three hotels currently in development will be part of a larger mixed-use complex next to Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport's domestic terminal.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 17, 2016

Caterpillar, Scope AR partner to bring remote repair to the job site

The introduction of augmented reality as a diagnostic tool makes remote maintenance a reality for contractors.

By Chris Wood • Nov. 16, 2016

Faraday Future puts the brakes on $1B NV factory construction

Rumors of financial instability have plagued the project since the company chose Nevada as the location for its electric car manufacturing plant.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 16, 2016

Comstock, Stratford Capital Group plan transit-oriented housing near DC

The project, located near a suburban hub on the district's beleaguered rail system, evidences the risks and rewards of transit-oriented development.

By Sean Barry • Nov. 16, 2016

New York Building Congress names Carlos Scissura next president

Scissura will resign from his post at the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce to head the organization after President Richard Anderson retires at the end of the year.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 16, 2016

Facebook planning to triple size of TX data center complex

With the latest construction boost, the social media giant's investment in the Fort Worth area could pass $1 billion.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 15, 2016

Canadian fund manager selects 5 construction teams to bid on $5.5B light-rail

Quebec's pension fund manager is building the light-rail system, which will serve Montreal and connect riders to the airport.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 14, 2016

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