Turner Construction fires back against CA county lawsuit over controversial hospital project

Santa Clara County filed a lawsuit in September against the contracting giant for breach of contract and negligence regarding Turner's work on the delayed Valley Medical Center campus expansion project.

By Emily Peiffer • Nov. 9, 2015

KBR sells infrastructure division for $19M in restructuring effort

The company said it is selling off segments so that it can focus on its hydrocarbon and government businesses.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 6, 2015

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Report: Apple considering construction of massive new campus in San Jose, CA

The tech giant has been stirring speculation as to what exactly it plans on doing with 86 acres and up to 4.15 million square feet of industrial and office space.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 5, 2015

Skanska scores $56M hotel contract in Portland, OR

The construction behemoth has suffered major setbacks in its U.S. construction operations this year, including a $78 million third-quarter loss.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 5, 2015

Bid management startup BuildingConnected raises $8.5M, scores agreement with Turner Construction

The funding news is the latest in a string of construction startups snagging major investor interest.

By Emily Peiffer • Nov. 4, 2015

Tesla gigafactory construction, production ahead of schedule

The facility houses the manufacturing of battery packs for Tesla’s Powerwall, the energy-storage system that homebuilders are watching carefully as a potential upsell in new homes.

By Emily Peiffer • Nov. 4, 2015

Warren Buffett-owned Clayton Homes snaps up GA builder in $50M deal

Clayton's purchase of Chafin Homes continues the trend of consolidation in the homebuilding industry after the major Ryland-Standard Pacific merger earlier this year.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 4, 2015

Art Gensler: 10 tips for building a successful business

After celebrating the 50th anniversary of the largest architecture firm in the world, Gensler told attendees at Dodge's Executive Outlook Conference how he created a thriving work environment for his growing staff.

By Emily Peiffer • Nov. 4, 2015

Notorious D.I.G.: Rapping construction workers have 'Dozer Pride' in new Caterpillar video

How can you resist a song with lyrics like: "Look at me in my dozer, wanna be in my dozer, Care.. Free in my dozer!"

By Emily Peiffer • Nov. 3, 2015

AECOM exec: 3 emerging trends driving improved collaboration in age of the 'megaproject'

Dan McQuade described during the Dodge Executive Outlook Conference what he considers necessary steps as the industry grapples with larger and more complicated projects.

By Emily Peiffer • Nov. 3, 2015

Real estate tech world snags attention of investing giant Tishman

Startups have seen major investor interest recently in both the construction and real estate industries. 

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 3, 2015

Kiewit-Turner awarded $571M contract to finish troubled VA hospital

"After years of delay, there is finally a resolution that will allow the VA medical center to be completed," U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet said.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 2, 2015

M/I Homes pays cash for MN homebuilder

Hagen will be M/I Homes' 14th U.S. housing division.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 30, 2015

Skanska Q3 net profit cut in half as U.S. construction division flounders

The Swedish contracting giant attributed its U.S. construction losses to project design changes and low productivity but said it is hopeful that clients will reimburse the company for their cost increases.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 29, 2015

Milwaukee Bucks submit $1B downtown development plan

The team's ownership group, acting as the primary developer on the project, plans to build a six-story, $500 million arena and develop the surrounding area to add apartments, restaurants, retail space and more.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 28, 2015

Tech startup Uptake, backed by Caterpillar, reaches $1B valuation

Caterpillar CEO Doug Oberhelman said the technology can "empower our customers with the insight necessary to shift from a reactive 'repair after failure' mode to a proactive 'repair before failure' stance."

By Emily Peiffer • Oct. 27, 2015

Construction app startup Fieldwire scores $6.6M funding round

The latest funding news for a construction technology startup reaffirms the trend toward increased use of apps and other technologies for projects.

By Emily Peiffer • Oct. 27, 2015

Caterpillar slashes profit forecast amid infrastructure uncertainty, weak global demand

CEO Doug Oberhelman told analysts he is optimistic that Congress will soon pass a multiyear highway-funding bill, which would increase demand for construction equipment.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 23, 2015

Clark Construction set to begin $515M renovation of Miami Beach Convention Center

The city will purchase materials for the project directly to save money on sales tax and has approved a 1% increase to the city’s hotel tax for bonds to fund the expansion.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 23, 2015

Skanska to build $88M mixed-use tower in Boston

Despite the Swedish construction giant's recent announcement of third-quarter losses in its U.S. operations, this is the firm's second high-profile commercial investment just this month. 

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 22, 2015

TX high-speed rail developer announces $130M pre-construction partnership deal

Texas Central Partners predicts the rail system will eventually generate $36 billion of economic benefit for the region.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 22, 2015

Can focus on diversity keep construction industry from a sinking bottom line?

Experts cited the ongoing labor shortage as a motivating factor that is getting construction executives to take notice of the industry's lack of women and minorities.

By Emily Peiffer • Oct. 21, 2015

Boldt announces 5-year plan to transfer ownership to employees

The 125-year-old construction firm expects to reach $1 billion in sales in 2016.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 21, 2015

KBR ordered to pay $108K for taking subcontractor kickbacks

Federal officials said managers of the Houston-based contractor improperly accepted expensive dinners, golf outings and event tickets from two subcontractors that had previously settled claims for kickback violations.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 19, 2015

Skanska to build $126M 'trophy-class' DC office building on spec

The news comes during the same week the Swedish construction giant announced $74 million in write-downs in its U.S. construction operations in the third quarter. 

By Emily Peiffer • Oct. 16, 2015