Residential Building

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    Q&A

    Florida contractor brings Pride to construction

    TomCo Solutions founder and LGBTQ+ advocate Tommy Whitehead is working to make the building industry more welcoming to all.

    By • June 27, 2024
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    5 of the biggest apartment projects underway right now

    From an affordable project in Brooklyn to a luxury tower in Honolulu, these multimillion-dollar projects are keeping multifamily developers and builders busy this year.

    By Construction Dive Staff • June 26, 2024
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    Justice Department files suit against Toll Brothers

    The DOJ has alleged accessibility-related Fair Housing Act violations at multiple properties constructed by the builder.

    By Leslie Shaver • June 25, 2024
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    Clark makes headway on first affordable housing project in Tysons, Virginia

    Amazon is funding $56 million of the project through its housing equity fund.

    By • June 24, 2024
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    $400M mixed-use building underway in Honolulu

    The 477-unit condo tower, Ālia at 888 Ala Moana, features sustainable design techniques, ocean views and luxury amenities.

    By • June 21, 2024
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    Merchant Building to add 174 residential units to downtown Columbus, Ohio

    Gilbane is building the 32-story mixed-use structure, which is scheduled to open in 2026.

    By • June 20, 2024
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    Cain International, OKO Group start $5B mixed-use development in California

    Turner Construction will lead site management on One Beverly Hills, which includes two condo towers and an Aman Group hotel.

    By • Updated June 24, 2024
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    NYC approves second set of zoning changes

    The updates remove a decades-old rule that barred certain commercial building uses, among the changes that aim to boost commercial corridors, promote life sciences activity and bolster manufacturing in the city.

    By Joe Burns • June 17, 2024
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    Church kicks off $1B Brooklyn affordable housing project

    The first phase of the Innovative Urban Village includes 376 affordable units and retail and commercial space.

    By • June 14, 2024
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    Project Milestones

    Clayco breaks ground on $180M Phoenix luxury tower

    The Chicago-based construction firm anticipates the completion of the 26-story luxury multifamily building in early 2026.

    By • June 11, 2024
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    Hunter Pasteur Homes

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    Former racetrack makes way for master-plan near Detroit

    The Downs will contain 174 apartments, 53 condos and 245 homes and townhomes at full buildout, plus retail and parking spaces.

    By Mary Salmonsen • June 7, 2024
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    How Bozzuto evaluates new construction projects

    The Maryland-based residential developer and builder is looking at location, partners and the overall structure of deals, an executive says.

    By Leslie Shaver • June 5, 2024
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    Code compliance not enough to protect builders from lawsuits

    Building codes haven’t kept up with climate change, exposing contractors and engineers to liability even when they follow the rules, said a NIBS panel.

    By • June 3, 2024
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    The top 10 residential builders of 2024

    Even with high interest rates, most of the country’s top home builders have held steady or improved their closing numbers, according to Builder magazine’s annual ranking.

    By Mary Salmonsen • May 29, 2024
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    Grubb plans 3 retail redevelopments in Southern California

    The Los Angeles properties, formerly a Dollar Tree, a movie theater and other retail storefronts, will deliver a total of 375 new apartments.

    By Mary Salmonsen • May 10, 2024
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    Apartment exec encourages women to consider a career in building

    Helena P. Finley is currently leading the construction of 20 projects in eight regions for San Antonio-based Embrey.

    By • April 26, 2024
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    $500M mixed-use project coming to downtown Orlando

    The development, adjacent to the Orlando Magic’s arena, includes a hotel, housing and an entertainment venue and is set to break ground this year.

    By • April 25, 2024
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    Apartment starts fall more than 43%

    Completions rose 4.6% as developers added more than 500,000 units in March.

    By Leslie Shaver • April 25, 2024
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    Swinerton deploys tech on $98M North Carolina mixed-use mass timber build

    The builder attached 3D modeling devices on workers’ helmets to collect data for virtual twins, documentation, reference and planning.

    By • April 22, 2024
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    The country’s top apartment builder says higher prices are here to stay

    Summit Contracting Group’s Marc Padgett sees business picking up, but says that construction costs remain stubborn.

    By Leslie Shaver • April 22, 2024
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    Project Milestones

    Related Group starts $500M tower on Chicago waterfront

    400 Lake Shore will replace the abandoned Chicago Spire project with two residential buildings and a new public park.

    By Mary Salmonsen • April 8, 2024
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    Office real estate value likely to plunge 26% through 2025: Moody’s

    An above-average amount of commercial real estate debt will soon mature and property owners will need to refinance at the highest rates in years, Moody’s said.

    By Jim Tyson • March 25, 2024
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    Economic Reports

    Construction starts plunge 8% as Fed toes line on rates

    January’s manufacturing gains were wiped away as the prolonged impact of higher interest rates and labor issues caught up with the sector.

    By • March 21, 2024
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    Landmark breaks ground on 1,286 beds near University of Southern California

    The Standard at Los Angeles is the developer’s second student housing project in the city.

    By Mary Salmonsen • March 7, 2024
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    Apartment starts fall 38%

    Developers completed 538,000 multifamily units during January, a 53.7% YOY jump.

    By Leslie Shaver • Feb. 27, 2024