ENR: Top 600 specialty contractors exceeded $100B revenue benchmark in 2015

Specialty contractors said they favor the current environment of slow and steady growth, which has kept the market on a more even keel.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 21, 2016

Marriott will stay in MD with new $600M headquarters

After reviewing sites in nearby Washington, DC, and Virginia, the hotel chain said it would remain in Bethesda, MD, its home of more than 60 years.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 20, 2016

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

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LGI buckles down on entry-level as market shifts to target first-time buyers

Builders are looking to the burgeoning first-time buyer segment as new construction comes back online.

By Hallie Busta • Oct. 20, 2016

SL Green breaks ground on $3B One Vanderbilt tower in Manhattan

The developer also committed to providing $220 million of transit upgrades to improve access to Grand Central Station.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 19, 2016

Dallas developer plans 44-acre San Antonio mixed-use project amid density concerns

Locals are pushing for single-family detached properties over multifamily, citing worries over congestion and drainage.

By Hallie Busta • Oct. 18, 2016

AECOM snags $500M contract to build NV Faraday Future plant

The influx of tech jobs into northern Nevada has been a boon for residential and commercial construction activity in the region.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 18, 2016

Caterpillar CEO stepping down at end of 2016

Doug Oberhelman's retirement comes at a time of falling sales at the equipment giant.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 18, 2016

10 construction Twitter accounts to follow right now

With fresh and even funny takes on industry news, these accounts are worth adding to your feed.

By Emily Peiffer , Hallie Busta • Oct. 18, 2016

KB Home capitalizes on townhouse trend with Los Angeles Newfield development

Developers are looking to townhomes near urban centers to attract younger buyers.

By Hallie Busta • Oct. 17, 2016

Unicorp breaks ground on $200M Griffin Farms mixed-use housing development

Developers are bringing light commercial and community spaces into housing developments as a value-add.

By Hallie Busta • Oct. 17, 2016

Demolishing the glass ceiling: 5 women transportation execs share their experience

"People have underestimated people like us our entire lives, but they only do it once or twice," one female industry leader told a majority-male crowd.

By Emily Peiffer • Oct. 14, 2016

The Future of the Field: Kristy Thompson, superintendent, Addison Homes

In Construction Dive's new series, we ask emerging professionals to share their thoughts on the industry today.

By Hallie Busta • Oct. 13, 2016

Newland Communities' 3,600-acre Elyson development set to open near Houston

The master-planned community will feature a light commercial core, parks, a bike path and gathering spaces as developers target buyers' amenity wishlists.

By Stacey Freed • Oct. 12, 2016

The construction industry's top workforce challenge — and 3 potential solutions

How can building professionals attract a new wave of talent and ensure they're qualified to take the reins?

By Emily Peiffer • Oct. 12, 2016

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