Tesla's expanded gigafactory could become world's largest building

As construction continues on a 10 million-square-foot battery plant, the firm reportedly has acquired enough additional land for a major expansion.

By Sharon O'Malley • July 16, 2015

Lennar CEO calls new $1.1B multifamily building equity fund 'a game changer'

The project will allow the big builder to keep apartment and condo complexes in its portfolio after they are rented, creating a new revenue stream.

By Sharon O'Malley • July 16, 2015

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CA developer files for IPO

Five Point Holdings is the first homebuilding company since June 2014 to announce it will go public.

By Sharon O'Malley • July 9, 2015

Facebook breaks ground on $1B data center in Texas

The project could create thousands of construction jobs and generate millions in tax revenue.

By Sharon O'Malley • July 7, 2015

DOJ sues to stop Electrolux from acquiring GE Appliances

Homebuilders are divided on whether the consolidation will increase prices.

By Sharon O'Malley • July 5, 2015

Tesla gigafactory construction ahead of schedule

Once it is finished, the world’s largest lithium-ion battery plant could spur $97 billion in local economic activity.

By Sharon O'Malley • June 30, 2015

Google plans conversion of old coal plant into renewable energy-powered data center

With three similar projects under construction at once, the search engine giant is on a "building binge," The New York Times reported.

By Sharon O'Malley • June 29, 2015

Millennial favorites: How builders, contractors cracked Fortune's list of top workplaces

Which four construction-industry firms bested Google in the rankings?

By Sharon O'Malley • June 25, 2015

PCBC 2015: 6 insider tips for builder success from residential industry experts

A roundup of the most important pieces of advice from panels and interviews for new home builders looking to reach customers and improve business practices.

By Emily Peiffer • June 25, 2015

Homebuilders still wary of spec building years after recession

Using the backdrop of May's increase in sales and prices, Lennar’s chief exec points out five trends impacting the housing market. Not all of them are positive.

By Sharon O'Malley • June 24, 2015

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