M/I Homes nabs former KB exec for land acquisition in active Florida market

Some of the last housing markets to recover from the recession are now growing the fastest.

By Stacey Freed • Oct. 12, 2016

Skanska breaks ground on $112M apartment in Washington

For its residential debut in the nation's capital, the company steps in with a three-part project in the hot NoMa neighborhood.

By Stacey Freed • Oct. 10, 2016

Meritage Homes targets first-time buyers with LiVE.NOW. homes

As millennials enter the housing market, homebuilders are responding with small, feature-packed properties.

By Stacey Freed • Oct. 10, 2016

What you missed at Greenbuild 2016: Insights from Bjarke Ingels, NAHB, Lendlease and more

Industry experts explain the motivation behind their sustainability efforts and predict what's next for the green building movement.

By Emily Peiffer • Oct. 10, 2016

DOL appoints AECOM exec to construction advisory committee

Industry trade groups say rule-making bodies are ignoring their input into key job site safety legislation.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 7, 2016

Airware purchases analytics provider Redbird in race for drone superiority

Deals, partnerships and collaborations abound as drone and tech companies look to deliver a full squadron of aerial services to AEC pros. 

By Chris Wood • Sept. 28, 2016

Construction app startup FINALCAD raises $20M

The company said that despite the immense size of the building industry, it is one of the "least digitized" sectors.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 27, 2016

Bechtel CEO Brendan Bechtel tops Fortune's 40 Under 40 list

The fifth generation of his family to lead the business, the 35-year-old Bechtel took the reins earlier than anticipated.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 23, 2016

Lennar to acquire FL homebuilding giant WCI Communities in $643M deal

The firms are two of the biggest builders in Florida, which is experiencing growth as it continues to recover from the housing crash.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 23, 2016

Working under the threat of Zika: How construction firms can protect employees from the virus

Florida-based companies are taking extra precautions with their workers to educate them about the disease and make sure safety protocols are being met.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 22, 2016

Bechtel rolls out virtual reality safety training

The construction industry is exploring new technology for workforce education.

By Chris Wood • Sept. 21, 2016

PulteGroup added to Dow Jones Sustainability North American Index

The homebuilder is developing a net-zero energy house and experimenting with farm-centered communities.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 16, 2016

European construction management startup GenieBelt raises $2.2M

The successful funding round indicates investors' willingness to explore the burgeoning construction technology sector.

By Chris Wood • Sept. 14, 2016

NY Gov. accelerates construction schedule for $1B Javits Center expansion

The renovation marks the first time that the state's development agency will utilize the design-build project delivery method.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 14, 2016

AECOM proposes massive 246-acre Brooklyn residential development

The firm envisions a development the size of which would dwarf both Hudson Yards and Battery Park City.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 14, 2016

Lendlease-led JV breaks ground on $1.5B Chicago development

The developer said the planned 3,600-unit residential development in the South Loop neighborhood of the city will take 10 years to complete.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 13, 2016

PulteGroup settles leadership feud with announcement of new CEO, board member

Company President Ryan Marshall has taken over as chief executive, and founder Bill Pulte's grandson has been added to the board of directors.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 9, 2016

Skanska USA entering into its largest-ever IPD contract for $350M NJ hospital

The increasingly popular integrated project delivery method involves the architect, engineer and contractor establishing a single contract to share risks and rewards.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 9, 2016

Mortenson announces leadership shakeup with President Dan Johnson to take over as CEO

Tom Gunkel, who has served as the construction company's chief executive officer since 2008, will retire at the end of 2016.

By Emily Peiffer • Sept. 8, 2016

D.R. Horton expanding empire with $90M acquisition of Wilson Parker Homes

The deal allows the nation's largest homebuilder to grow its business into the Southeast and Southwest regions.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 8, 2016

Caterpillar announces new round of layoffs

These most recent workforce reductions are in addition to the 10,000 outlined in Caterpillar's $1.5 billion savings initiative.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 6, 2016

Real estate startup Compass reaches $1B valuation with latest investment

The company said it aims to transform the "antiquated real estate industry" with its website that centers around broker listings for rentals and home sales.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 1, 2016

Taylor Morrison exec: Embattled homebuilding industry desperate for new talent and 'future leaders'

In an in-depth interview, Lou Steffens delves into the biggest challenges in housing, as well as why he is optimistic about the industry's "slow and steady" recovery.

By Emily Peiffer • Aug. 29, 2016

OSHA fines D.R. Horton, subcontractor $107K for FL safety violations

The agency said it inspected the site of the nation's largest homebuilder as part of its ongoing Regional Emphasis Program on Falls in Construction.

By Kim Slowey • Aug. 26, 2016

Construction crews break ground on $250M Los Angeles Football Club stadium

PCL Construction is serving as general contractor for the Gensler-designed project, which is expected to be complete in time for the 2018 MLS season.

By Kim Slowey • Aug. 25, 2016