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

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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

Balfour Beatty scores $198M contract to build phase of DC 'eco-district'

The construction firm will construct 960,000 square feet of mixed-use office space divided between two 12-story buildings, which will be connected by a glass bridge.

By Kim Slowey • Aug. 25, 2016

Data management startup DroneDeploy snags $20M funding round

The investment in the company, which focuses largely on the construction and real estate industries, comes just before the new FAA drone rules go into effect.

By Kim Slowey • Aug. 25, 2016

Toll Brothers revenue climbs 24% as housing market picks up steam

The homebuilding giant said more customers have seen substantial home equity growth since the recession and are choosing to sell their existing homes to buy new.

By Kim Slowey • Aug. 24, 2016

Construction tech startup SmartSite tracks dangerous conditions to improve worker safety

The company, which is starting to field-test with construction firms, uses sensors to monitor noise levels, airborne particulates and UV rays.

By Kim Slowey • Aug. 23, 2016

Kiewit wins $60M Milwaukee streetcar contract

City officials said the contractor's experience with urban rail systems gave it a leg up on the competing six companies during the bidding process.

By Kim Slowey • Aug. 22, 2016

Smoot-Gilbane tapped to build new DC entertainment-sports arena

The facility, set to open in 2018, will host entertainment events and serve as home court for the WNBA's Washington Mystics.

By Kim Slowey • Aug. 22, 2016

A hidden epidemic: How suicide prevention efforts can transform construction industry culture

The second installment in our two-part series explores how companies can implement concrete change now that the issue of high suicide rates is starting to reach their radar.

By Emily Peiffer • Aug. 22, 2016

A hidden epidemic: Construction suicide data draws industry crisis into the spotlight

"The lack of data kept this under a rock," one industry expert said. "What we've been able to do is move the rock and light up underneath."

By Emily Peiffer • Aug. 22, 2016

Skanska USA JV scores $206M MI hospital contract

The project is the latest in a string of hospital contracts for Skanska, as experts predict healthcare will be a primary driver of nonresidential starts this year.

By Kim Slowey • Aug. 18, 2016

Balfour Beatty snags $697M Caltrain contract — its largest US project ever

The electricification of the California rail system will help to meet increased ridership and accommodate the High Speed Rail Authority's new bullet train.

By Kim Slowey • Aug. 17, 2016

Tapping into new trade: Will Cuba be the US construction industry's next big market?

The Obama administration has re-established diplomatic relations with Cuba, but regulations on both sides must be overhauled to ensure an American business presence there makes sense.

By Kim Slowey • Aug. 16, 2016