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Drones, reality capture a 'natural fit' for ambitious Mortenson, AECOM project
To meet an aggressive schedule on an AECOM-designed hospital, Mortenson turned to technology to communicate the changes taking place and ensure fidelity to the model.
By Kathleen Brown • Feb. 6, 2019 -
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Construction fatalities up in New York state, down in NYC
While the rate of jobsite deaths across the state increased 39% between 2013 and 2017, the city saw a 23% decrease, according to a report on the most recent Department of Labor data.
By Kim Slowey • Feb. 5, 2019 -
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TrendlineRecruiting, retention and training in construction
A roundup on articles focus on recruiting and retention for construction.
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Subs on $1.5B Philadelphia Comcast Technology Center file millions in liens
Multiple mechanic's liens were filed on the downtown high-rise project, alleging general contractor L.F. Driscoll, affiliates of developer Liberty Property Trust and others withheld payment.
By Kim Slowey • Feb. 4, 2019 -
Houston suburb looking for private partner to develop new hotel, convention center
Cities all over the U.S. are expanding and upgrading their convention center facilities to draw more trade shows and conferences.
By Kim Slowey • Feb. 1, 2019 -
$1.7B of construction underway in Charlotte's central hub
With the fifth-busiest business district for U.S. office construction, the North Carolina city is also seeing a boom in hotel, retail and residential.
By Kim Slowey • Feb. 1, 2019 -
Super Bowl LIII will showcase next-generation stadium
The Mercedes-Benz stadium's lens-like retractable roof and world's first halo video board are a sampling of high-tech venue features that will increasingly become the norm.
By Kim Slowey • Feb. 1, 2019 -
NYC mayor unveils plan to decrease costs, schedules of city capital projects
The Department of Design and Construction's initiative would aim to streamline most aspects of the city's procurement and construction processes.
By Kim Slowey • Jan. 30, 2019 -
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Q&AHow connected devices are driving a new wave of data center construction
While demand for massive data centers is subsiding, smaller facilities with better geographic spread will need to come online to support video streaming, smart devices, 5G and more, says DPR Construction's Tom Maples.
By Kathleen Brown • Jan. 30, 2019 -
Liens pile up on LA's halted, Chinese-backed $1B Oceanwide Plaza
The biggest claim is from Webcor Construction, which is allegedly owed nearly $53 million.
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21-story timber building in Wisconsin, tallest in US, advances
Milwaukee Common Council's approval means the residential structure must now pass fire safety specs and paves the way for its developer to propose a 7-story wood office building as well.
By Kim Slowey • Updated March 1, 2019 -
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The Dotted Line: Putting together the pieces of a modular project contract
Despite prefab's popularity, many legal aspects of the dynamic building method are still being sorted out among industry and legal experts. Until then, the dotted line is sometimes a blurred line.
By Joe Beeton • Jan. 29, 2019 -
JPMorgan Chase's NYC HQ demo to be world's tallest
Replacing the firm's 52-floor Manhattan office after the demolition is a 70-story high-rise, which is expected to create 8,000 construction jobs.
By Kim Slowey • Jan. 28, 2019 -
FMI: Despite market growth, contractors should still 'recession proof'
The consulting firm suggested taking precautionary measures against a potential downturn while construction businesses are still booming.
By Kim Slowey • Jan. 28, 2019 -
Richmond, Virginia, has $500M+ of hospital projects planned or under construction
The regional market is ripe for contractors well-versed in what the Facilities Guidelines Institute sets out as design and construction best practices for medical projects.
By Kim Slowey • Jan. 25, 2019 -
OSHA relieves contractors from some electronic recordkeeping
The final rule alleviates some privacy concerns by getting rid of electronic reporting requirements for two work-related injuries and illnesses forms.
By Kim Slowey • Jan. 25, 2019 -
Phoenix approves $230M downtown arena renovation
The city will pay $150 million toward the work, and the Suns NBA franchise will cover the rest and any cost overruns.
By Kim Slowey • Jan. 25, 2019 -
Worker killed, 2 injured in excavation collapse at North Carolina jobsite
While it's not clear who was at fault, it's a reminder that OSHA can cite general contractors — even if their employees are not affected — for subcontractor safety violations.
By Kim Slowey • Jan. 24, 2019 -
Massachusetts General Hospital announces $1B expansion
The Boston facility will see construction of a 1-million-square-foot, 12-story tower, a seven-story building and demolition of existing structures.
By Kim Slowey • Jan. 24, 2019 -
NYC construction activity may have 'leveled out' in 2018
While they slid from 2017 levels, last year's permits represent the addition of 46 million square feet of floor space, according to the city's buildings department.
By Kim Slowey • Jan. 24, 2019 -
Foxconn's $10B Wisconsin plant up in the air
Some reports yesterday indicated officials might scale back or abandon manufacturing plans in exchange for a knowledge hub, while others claimed the company is sticking to the original plan.
By Kim Slowey • Updated Jan. 31, 2019 -
Intel to spend billions to expand Oregon chip factory
Hillsboro officials said they have not received any applications for add-ons to the tech giant's facility there, but insiders say planning could start soon.
By Kim Slowey • Jan. 23, 2019 -
6 major projects that will wrap this year despite some obstacles
Crews are working hard at these developments to meet the schedule after, in some cases, several years of construction and delays.
By Kim Slowey • Jan. 23, 2019 -
3D: 3 viable printing tech developments for construction
Completion of the world's longest 3D-printed pedestrian bridge and other recent milestones indicate the technology is making big advancements.
By Kathleen Brown • Jan. 23, 2019 -
Deep Dive
How tech giants are driving US construction trends
While HQ2s and office projects draw the most eyeballs, companies like Amazon, Apple and Microsoft are driving construction outside cities and across the country in the form of data centers, warehouses and more.
By Kathleen Brown • Jan. 23, 2019 -
San Antonio suburb approves tax district for $250M mixed-use project
New Braunfels, Texas, will obtain tax revenue via a public improvement district to fund $11.2 million of infrastructure on the 98-acre Solms Landing.
By Kim Slowey • Jan. 23, 2019
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