Digging underway as Bechtel preps Charlotte for Google Fiber

Technology infrastructure improvements can boost home values and tend to attract tech startups.

By Sharon O'Malley • June 24, 2015

Toll Brothers exec: Success stems from 'niche in the luxury market'

We talked with Senior VP Fred Cooper about standing out as a builder during a tumultuous housing recovery.

By Emily Peiffer • June 22, 2015

Google in talks with Lennar Urban for San Francisco office park: Reports

The tech giant is on a quest for space after its initial Mountain View, CA, expansion proposal was denied by the city.

By Sharon O'Malley • June 17, 2015

Will major homebuilding merger trigger industry-altering trend?

Experts predict other firms may follow suit after Standard Pacific and Ryland announced they were combining into one company worth $5.2 billion.

By Sharon O'Malley • June 16, 2015

Standard Pacific, Ryland Group to create 4th largest U.S. homebuilder with $5.2B merger

The deal between the two California-based companies will likely be finalized early this fall after shareholders from both firms approve it.

By Emily Peiffer • June 15, 2015

Contractors Skanska, DPR depart Apple 'spaceship' campus mid-project: Reports

It is still unconfirmed why the tech company severed ties with the firms, but rumors are already swirling about a replacement builder.

By Sharon O'Malley • June 11, 2015

Divisions of Richmond American, Meritage Homes win top customer experience awards

The 2015 Avid Cup surveyed homebuyers about their move-in and service experiences.

By Sharon O'Malley • June 11, 2015

Major commercial construction firms slip in Fortune 500 rankings

We take an in-depth look at the companies responsible for megaprojects for clients in the public and private sectors.

By Emily Peiffer • June 9, 2015

Fortune 500: 3 homebuilders make the cut

We take a closer look at featured companies D.R. Horton, Lennar, and PulteGroup, as well as the firms that didn't quite reach the coveted ranking.

By Emily Peiffer • June 8, 2015

New Uber campus building to feature glass-encased exterior

A sunlit common area will serve as an "environmental buffer" to absorb heat so that an inner core of offices can stay cooler.

By Sharon O'Malley • June 4, 2015

Google submits alternative CA campus expansion plan for 'giant glass forest'

The search engine giant played a “trump card” after local officials rejected its original proposal for a larger structure.

By Sharon O'Malley • June 3, 2015

Canada's largest homebuilder plots to take U.S. markets by storm

Mattamy has announced it will build 3,000 U.S. homes each year by 2022 — doubling its current activity.

By Sharon O'Malley • May 31, 2015

Caterpillar invests in 'sharing economy', pairs with Yard Club Inc.

In a market filled with fluctuations and uncertainties, some contractors say no to large purchases of heavy equipment.

By Deborah Barrington • May 28, 2015

Toll Brothers reports mixed Q2 as earnings rise, revenue falls

An executive told investors he predicts the housing market will improve and bolster the company's results in the remainder of 2015.

By Emily Peiffer • May 28, 2015

Drone startup aims to elevate construction tech industry with new funding

San Francisco-based Skycatch has already received attention for its work with Japanese firm Komatsu and global construction giant Bechtel.

By Emily Peiffer • May 27, 2015

Construction, forestry divisions boost John Deere Q2 results

Farming equipment earnings continue to tumble as global agricultural demand remains weak.

By Deborah Barrington • May 25, 2015

4 construction heads listed among 200 best-compensated CEOs

The Equilar-New York Times ranking surveys publicly-held companies valued at $1 billion or more. 

By Deborah Barrington • May 22, 2015

NY construction firm admits to bilking clients on major projects

The Hunter Roberts Construction Group padded employees' timesheets and over-charged in a scheme that officials said "impacted virtually all of its projects."

By Emily Peiffer • May 21, 2015

Lumber Liquidators CEO unexpectedly resigns amid federal investigation

Founder Thomas Sullivan will serve as CEO until a replacement is found.

By Davide Savenije • May 21, 2015

Home Depot impresses with Q1 results; Lowe's misses mark

The positive news from Home Depot is attributed to improving weather conditions and the retailer's focus in states with thriving housing markets.

By Deborah Barrington • May 19, 2015

Home design startup Decorist scores $4.5M in funding from Lowe's, angel investors

The home improvement giant is no stranger to investments in industry startups.

By Emily Peiffer • May 19, 2015

Google's plans to expand futuristic CA headquarters denied; LinkedIn snatches coveted land

The search giant was granted approval for enough square footage to build about one-fourth of what it proposed. 

By Deborah Barrington • May 19, 2015

TX lures Kubota tractor company from CA with $3.8M grant

The firm said the restructuring and relocation is in alignment with goals to strengthen its brand in the U.S. marketplace.

By Deborah Barrington • May 19, 2015

Construction tech startup PlanGrid snags $18M in funding

The company aims to ease the planning process by digitizing blueprints.

By Emily Peiffer • May 14, 2015

Mega merger of DTZ, Cushman & Wakefield to create $5.5 billion entity

The joint firm will be among the world’s Top 3 commercial real estate service companies.

By Sharon O'Malley • May 13, 2015