Canada's new infrastructure bank could fund Pacific Northwest high-speed rail

Washington and Canadian officials have been discussing a potential regional rail line connecting Vancouver, British Columbia, to Portland, OR.  

By Kim Slowey • Aug. 17, 2017

Housing starts fall back in July

The continued cooldown in multifamily contributed to a weak monthly report, which also saw a drop in building permits issued from June.

By Mary Tyler March • Aug. 16, 2017

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A roundup of articles about issues affecting the workforce.

By Construction Dive staff

Builder confidence bounces back in August

Prospects are looking up as economic growth strengthens and attractive mortgage rates fuel demand for single-family homes.

By Mary Tyler March • Aug. 15, 2017

Canadian paper products maker plans $400M GA plant

Georgia is among a host of U.S. states rolling out the red carpet to foreign and domestic manufacturers to join or grow their presence in the state.

By Kim Slowey • Aug. 11, 2017

Infrastructure spending hits record lows in 2016

There is no shortage of big infrastructure plans — just the funding to execute them, as more than half of all states spent less on such work in 2016 than in 2007.

By Kim Slowey • Aug. 10, 2017

Tesla installs first Solar Roof systems — on employees' homes

Co-founder Elon Musk says he has already outfitted his roof with the system and plans to roll out the product to more employees for testing and observation.

By Mary Tyler March • Aug. 9, 2017

IN offers $3.6M incentive package for $2.8B fertilizer factory

Former Gov. Mike Pence opposed financial incentives for Midwest Fertilizer to build a factory in the state, but the new leadership is moving ahead with plans.

By Kim Slowey • Aug. 9, 2017

Foxconn walks back statements about potential MI investment

The Taiwanese electronics manufacturer said Michigan is in contention for an autonomous vehicle research facility, but it is still exploring building in that state.

By Kim Slowey • Aug. 8, 2017

Toyota and Mazda to build a $1.6B US auto assembly plant

The companies have yet to pick a site for the shared facility, a move that represents more foreign companies bringing manufacturing capacity to the U.S.

By Kim Slowey • Aug. 7, 2017

ConstructConnect lowers 2017 starts forecast amid infrastructure uncertainty

The civil engineering sector stands to gain from an expected program of federal infrastructure spending, but limited details so far has made forecasting difficult.

By Kim Slowey • Aug. 7, 2017

Construction adds 6K jobs in July as residential fuels growth

The month's employment figures were driven by residential construction, which added 5,100 positions to its payrolls.

By Mary Tyler March • Aug. 4, 2017

Report: Crane counts flying high in major US cities

Of the 14 cities Rider Levett Bucknall looked at, the number of cranes declined in only three.

By Kim Slowey • Aug. 2, 2017

How to enhance cost management and overcome the construction labor shortage gap in the US

With increased demand of construction projects, there is a parallel increase in costs for materials, land and also construction laborers and professionals.

Aug. 1, 2017

Construction spending falls back in June

Analysts had predicted strong spending growth in 2017, but uncertainty over a federal infrastructure plan has some owners and developers holding out.

By Mary Tyler March • Aug. 1, 2017

Los Angeles negotiates deal for 2028 Summer Olympics

The city will see a bigger financial payout from the International Olympic Committee in exchange for agreeing to host the Games after Paris does in 2024.

By Kim Slowey • Aug. 1, 2017

Marriott signs $600M development deal for Bethesda, MD HQ

The hotel company had to resolve zoning restrictions in the popular Washington, DC, suburb before it could commit to building there. 

By Kim Slowey • July 28, 2017

The number of US renter households hits 50-year high

The increase draws attention to the trend toward single-family rentals as well as the push for more and better amenities across the board.

By Hallie Busta • July 28, 2017

Austrian wood-products maker Egger to build $700M NC factory

The new plant will supply one of the state's major industries — furniture manufacturing — and will have a local labor pipeline familiar with the material.

By Kim Slowey • July 28, 2017

How US infrastructure needs stack up globally

The world will fail to meet its collective infrastructure needs if countries don't increase spending. Right now, the U.S. has the biggest shortfall.

By Kim Slowey • July 26, 2017

RCLCO: Real estate investors maintain 'cautious optimism'

The continued lack of details and relatively slow action around how Trump's infrastructure agenda will take shape has dampened investor enthusiasm.

By Kim Slowey • July 25, 2017

For better roads, majority of Americans would back gas-tax hike

A Bloomberg poll found bipartisan support for paying more at the pump to generate additional funds for infrastructure spending.

By Hallie Busta • July 21, 2017

ConstructConnect: June nonresidential starts fall 13.7%

All four categories tracked in the report experienced declines, with industrial falling the most month-to-month at 36.7%.

By Kim Slowey • July 21, 2017

US transportation infrastructure to end 2017 on high note

The uncertainty surrounding President Donald Trump's infrastructure plans didn't push Fitch Rating's mid-year forecast into negative territory. 

By Kim Slowey • July 20, 2017

Facebook reveals NM data center expansion plans

The social media giant, which was courted by the state with offers of economic development funding, is getting a 30-year pass on property taxes.

By Kim Slowey • July 20, 2017

Architecture billings hit fifth-straight month of growth in June

The multifamily residential segment carried the increase in demand for design services, jumping from a reading of 51.3 to 57.1 for the month.

By Mary Tyler March • July 19, 2017