Moody's: P3s poised to take off in US

The report said the public-private partnership market in the U.S. will become one of the world's largest.

By Kim Slowey • March 11, 2016

5 ways construction companies can attract and retain the best employees

Experts at the AGC Convention explained how firms can find workers and keep them happy during the current "war for talent."

By Emily Peiffer • March 11, 2016

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NYC developer Tishman Speyer announces 2nd Hudson Yards project

This new skyscraper development will join "The Spiral" as part of the company's investment into Manhattan's West Side.

By Kim Slowey • March 11, 2016

'Frothy' housing market driving Hovnanian out of San Francisco

Hovnanian stock fell 15% after the company announced its move from the Bay area, as well as from other markets.

By Kim Slowey • March 10, 2016

AIA survey highlights lack of diversity in architecture industry

Respondents agreed that people of color are underrepresented in the industry, but recognition of the underrepresentation of women was not as clear-cut. 

By Kim Slowey • March 8, 2016

Bridging the gap: 7 women construction leaders share how to thrive in the male-dominated field

"The key to success as a woman in construction is to be significantly more knowledgeable than your male peers," one company founder told Construction Dive.

By Kim Slowey • March 8, 2016

3D Robotics launches drone tech collaboration with Autodesk, Sony

The move marks the second high-profile drone partnership for Autodesk in the last few months.

By Kim Slowey • March 7, 2016

Skanska-Hunt terminated from $1.4B Seattle convention center expansion

Officials at development company Pine Street Group said they determined the joint venture was not "the right fit" after working with the contractors for six months.

By Kim Slowey • March 7, 2016

4 construction firms make Fortune's list of 'Best Companies to Work For'

Two of the four companies also made Fortune's 100 Best Workplaces for Millennials ranking last June.

By Kim Slowey • March 4, 2016

Skanska-built Oculus debuts as centerpiece of new World Trade Center transportation hub

The Santiago Calatrava design for the steel structure, which includes 75,000 square feet of retail space, was intended to resemble a dove in flight.

By Kim Slowey • March 3, 2016

Fluor JV wins contract for $3.3B MD Purple Line rail project

Purple Line Transit Partners will design, build and maintain the long-awaited light-rail line as part of a public-private partnership.

By Kim Slowey • March 3, 2016

3 US construction industry execs claim spots on Forbes' billionaires list

Diane Hendricks, of ABC Supply, as well as Stephen Bechtel Jr. and Riley Bechtel, of construction giant Bechtel, made the list of the world's 1,810 billionaires.

By Kim Slowey • March 2, 2016

UPDATE: Tesla gigafactory construction workers return to job site after protest

However, union leaders have said the matter is far from resolved.

By Kim Slowey • March 1, 2016

UPDATE: NY pays $82.4M owed to SolarCity factory contractors; workers to return to project

Lawmakers are scrambling to figure out how they could have fallen so far behind on payments to contractors.

By Kim Slowey • March 1, 2016

OR animal rights activists barred from protesting near Skanska execs' homes

Activists have been protesting the construction of an animal research facility that Skanska USA is building at the Unversity of Washington in Seattle.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 29, 2016

'Who can be the catalyst?' Forum explores roots of construction labor shortage, and 4 solutions

One expert during HomeAdvisor's Insights Forum said a pivotal obstacle hindering the return of the missing workers is the fact that society has "denigrated the nobility of the trades."

By Emily Peiffer • Feb. 29, 2016

Tutor Perini wins $285M CA casino expansion contract

The resort expansion project includes adding a hotel wing and a two-story spa and salon.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 26, 2016

NYC pivots to BIG design for Bronx police station after scrapping original plans

Officials said the initial design, which was halted during the financial crisis in 2008, did not meet new standards for sustainability or improve the environment for interaction between the community and police. 

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 24, 2016

Gensler forecast: 6 megatrends in design driven by technology

The architecture giant aims to predict factors in the community sector, workplace sector and lifestyle sector that will shape cities in the next 10 years.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 24, 2016

Fluor, Toll Brothers named Fortune's Most Admired companies in construction

Both companies scored high in the categories of innovation, quality of management, financial soundness and quality of products and services.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 23, 2016

Mortenson, Vikings stadium authority reach tentative deal in change order dispute

The Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority estimates that up to $12 million in additional costs could arise before the stadium is finished, bringing the total in disputed extras to nearly $30 million.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 22, 2016

NAHB Chief Economist David Crowe talks retirement after 40 years in the housing world

Crowe told Construction Dive about his experiences with the housing crash, changing demographics and the "remarkable builders" he's worked with during his time in the industry.

By Emily Peiffer • Feb. 19, 2016

Construction industry tackles suicide prevention with new initiative

Experts said the "tough guy" atmosphere in the industry often prevents workers from seeking help for depression and other mental health issues.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 18, 2016

CH2M, TX highway authority reach agreement for contractor to complete work

CHM2 has submitted more than $46 million in change order requests to the Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority for costs related to unforeseen job conditions, weather delays and labor shortages.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 17, 2016

Fluor JV claims Caltrans owes $50M in extra costs for Bay Bridge

The bridge has been the subject of controversy after a partial anchor rod failure and a projected $140 million in cost overruns.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 16, 2016