NYC developer teams up with Chinese investors to build $3B luxury residential tower

The 1,550-foot-tall Central Park Tower is set to be the tallest residential building in the Western Hemisphere.

By Kim Slowey • Aug. 16, 2016

5 construction teams vie for $2.7B LAX people-mover P3 contract

The groups competing for the public-private partnership opportunity include some of the biggest names in infrastructure, including Skanska, Bechtel and Dragados.

By Kim Slowey • Aug. 16, 2016

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PCL Construction awarded contract for Phase 1 of $1.8B Orlando airport terminal project

The Orlando expansion is the latest in a string of major airport projects across the U.S., as existing facilities struggle to keep up with surging passenger traffic.

By Kim Slowey • Aug. 15, 2016

AECOM announces goal to cut greenhouse emissions by 20%

Company officials said reducing its carbon footprint is not only good for the environment but also serves as a boon for business.

By Kim Slowey • Aug. 11, 2016

A future 'hot target' for attackers: How construction companies can improve cybersecurity

Experts say that even small and mid-sized firms are at risk, as "everyone has something of value."

By Kim Slowey • Aug. 11, 2016

Minority ownership of residential construction firms on the rise

Despite the overall decline in the number of homebuilding companies between 2007 and 2012, the number of minority-owned firms rose 9%.

By Kim Slowey • Aug. 10, 2016

Lendlease exec: Evolving construction industry trends 'driven by the project'

In an in-depth interview with Construction Dive, 40-year industry veteran Jeff Arfsten looks back on some of the biggest changes he's seen in construction.  

By Emily Peiffer • Aug. 10, 2016

UPDATE: Cost of Plenary-led JV expansion of UC Merced rises to $1.34B

Officials said the project marks the largest P3 for a state university, and that the partnership structure will ensure the long-term maintenance of the buildings.

By Kim Slowey • Aug. 9, 2016

Skanska USA wins $178M DE hospital contract

Construction experts predict the healthcare sector will remain strong through 2017 and propel overall gains in nonresidential building.

By Emily Peiffer • Aug. 5, 2016

Gensler named highest-earning US architecture firm for 5th consecutive year

The design giant was the first of any U.S. architecture firm to surpass $1 billion in revenue, a milestone it reached in 2014.

By Emily Peiffer • Aug. 3, 2016

Filling the void: How construction executives can embrace diversity in an evolving workforce

Experts say targeting the next generation may be the key to business success or failure.

By Shalina Chatlani • Aug. 2, 2016

GE unveils plans for $100M Gensler-designed Boston headquarters

The project includes the overhaul of two historic buildings and the construction of a 12-story building, which will serve as General Electric's global headquarters.

By Emily Peiffer • Aug. 2, 2016

Hudson Yards developers snag $1.2B loan to build mixed-use tower

The 1.1-million-square-foot skyscraper will be the tallest residential building in the massive New York development.

By Emily Peiffer • Aug. 1, 2016

VA bridge commission awards Dragados USA $756M tunnel contract

The five-year undertaking marks the first tunnel boring machine project for the area.

By Kim Slowey • July 29, 2016

Caterpillar warns of ongoing profit slide, additional job cuts amid weak global equipment demand

The construction equipment giant said low oil and mined commodity prices as well as instability caused by international events are constraining growth.

By Kim Slowey • July 28, 2016

Facebook aims to ease Menlo Park expansion worries with construction of 1,500 apartments

The tech giant's move to help address the housing shortage in Silicon Valley could become a trend among other companies growing their operations in the area.

By Kim Slowey • July 27, 2016

Bechtel among international engineering firms competing to oversee Saudi Arabia projects

The winning bidder will run the country's National Project Management Office, which seeks to cut construction costs during the current economic downturn.

By Kim Slowey • July 27, 2016

Tesla accelerates construction on $5B gigafactory to meet Model 3 demand

The company has boosted its construction workforce to 1,000, with double shifts running seven days a week.

By Kim Slowey • July 26, 2016

Mortenson Construction enters into PLA for $524M Milwaukee Bucks arena project

The agreement establishes a prevailing wage guarantee, dispute resolution process and veteran employment program.

By Kim Slowey • July 26, 2016

Turner Construction wins $150M DC United stadium contract

The soccer team said the project should bring 1,000 new construction and permanent jobs to the area.

By Kim Slowey • July 25, 2016

ICYMI: How construction and military veterans can help each other

On Veterans Day, we take a look at how a career in the building industry can help those coming off active duty ease back into civilian life.  

By Kim Slowey • July 20, 2016

Startup zlien nabs $5M investment for 'fair construction payment ecosystem'

Altos Ventures led this latest $5 million funding round for the cloud-based mechanics lien rights startup.

By Kim Slowey • July 18, 2016

Los Angeles Rams select Turner/Hunt JV to build $2.5B stadium

The NFL team expects construction on the stadium, which will represent the most expensive sports venue in the world, to be complete in 2019. 

By Emily Peiffer • July 15, 2016

20 biggest NYC construction companies saw major boost in 2015 revenue

Gilbane increased its revenue the most of any New York contractor last year, raking in 171% more than it did in 2014.

By Kim Slowey • July 15, 2016

Hunt JV suing insurance company for $1.3M revenue loss on Las Vegas arena

Hunt Construction and Penta Building Group claim they never saw the insurance savings promised by broker Aon Risk Services South.

By Kim Slowey • July 14, 2016