Big machines in a sensor-filled world: Analytics and data at Caterpillar

The allure of efficiency is driving construction and other traditionally low-tech sectors to tap equipment manufacturers that tout a more connected world.

By Naomi Eide • Dec. 12, 2018

Mortenson takes over $850M Seattle KeyArena project from Skanska-AECOM Hunt

Developer Oak View Group said splitting from the joint venture in order to give the job to "a dedicated single source team" was amicable.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 12, 2018

Explore the Trendline➔

Recruiting, retention and training in construction

A roundup on articles focus on recruiting and retention for construction.

By Construction Dive staff

Minneapolis' $2B Southwest rail attracting $1B in mixed-use development near stations

Despite Metro Transit's report, some developers say construction near the light-rail line's 16 planned stops would have boomed regardless.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 12, 2018

Micron breaks ground on $3B manufacturing plant expansion

The Manassas, Virginia, semiconductor facility project will require 1,200 tradesmen and should create 1,100 permanent jobs by 2030.

By Laurie Cowin • Dec. 11, 2018

Columbus planning $1B stadium-centric mixed-use program

Local officials and investors proposed a $230 million arena and adjacent mixed-use complex to keep Major League Soccer franchise Crew in the Ohio city.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 11, 2018

Seattle's KeyArena breaks ground, costs jump to $850M

Up from $700 million, the revised estimate factors in rising costs of labor and design elements.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 10, 2018

Proponents of MLB team for Portland announce deal for stadium site

The agreement with the Oregon city's port authority is the first step toward the ballpark, which could cost $1 billion for land acquisition and $1 billion to build.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 6, 2018

Indiana county issues $1B of building permits for second consecutive year

At a daily pace of $2.2 million in permit value for construction and renovation of residential and commercial projects, Allen County, home to Fort Wayne, may break a five-year record.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 6, 2018

Florida Power & Light's $888M plant designed for sea rise

Anticipating an up to 26-inch rise, the utility company will demolish its natural gas power plant and rebuild key components more than 11 feet above sea level.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 5, 2018

AECOM proposes 2 Twin Cities residential projects

The contractor is working toward a final development agreement for the Bluff project in St. Paul and is the reported front-runner for a Minneapolis condo.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 5, 2018

Chicago's $5B-$6B Lincoln Yards still up in the air

Developer Sterling Bay's mixed-use plan for the Chicago waterfront is on hold until locals' concerns about how the project will impact the area are addressed.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 3, 2018

The Construction Dive Awards for 2018

Construction Dive's awards recognize the industry's top innovators, movers and shakers shaping the future of construction.

By Construction Dive Team • Dec. 3, 2018

Developer of $700M Philadelphia casino project sets 2-year construction timeline

The Cordish Cos.' plan could see the Live! Hotel and Casino in Pennsylvania open for business before the end of 2020.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 3, 2018

Oakland A's unveil new stadium details, renderings

The project will also see the redevelopment of the Oakland Coliseum, currently home to the MLB team and the NFL's Oakland Raiders franchise, which is relocating to Las Vegas.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 30, 2018

National Landing in pictures: A walk through Amazon's new headquarters location

Photos show the untapped potential of the Northern Virginia location. But can Amazon, local developers and officials stave off the negative consequences Seattle incurred?

By Alex Hickey • Nov. 30, 2018

South Korean battery maker plans $1.7B Georgia factory

The 2-million-square-foot lithium-ion battery plant, which will be completed by 2022, is the largest single investment and job-creating project in state history.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 30, 2018

41-story high-rise slated to be Orlando's tallest building

City officials approved plans for the mixed-use Zoi House project on the condition that developers design a roofline that will "enhance" the downtown skyline.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 29, 2018

Florida tops ABC's 2018 Merit Shop Scorecard rankings

Michigan also scored high in the Associated Builders and Contractors' criteria for determining which states encourage the highest levels of construction job growth and open competition. There were losers in the report, too.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 29, 2018

Catch-all: The ongoing saga of the most famous US bridge's suicide barrier

Nearly 100 years after engineers built a net under the Golden Gate Bridge to catch workers that fell, officials are supporting the installation of a permanent steel net to help deter what would be fatal leaps.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 28, 2018

Sinking Millennium Tower moves closer to potential $100M fix

The Millennium Tower Homeowners Association filed a permit application with San Francisco officials to advance a new plan to drive piles into the bedrock below the building from the sidewalk to stop it from sinking further.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 28, 2018

The Dotted Line: A successful project closeout 'starts at the beginning'

Planning and organization go a long way in keeping punch list items to a minimum and closeout documents organized.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 27, 2018

$1B mixed-use project set for Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky

Real estate investment firm Corporex's Ovation project will overlook the Ohio city from the Newport, Kentucky, waterfront.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 27, 2018

How builder's risk coverage can protect buildings under construction

Every business, small or large, that embarks on a construction project needs builder's risk insurance because it typically covers things that property and liability policies don't, legal experts say.

By Alan H. Packer and Graham C. Mills • Nov. 26, 2018

Tech can tackle the risky business of construction, says PCL

PCL Construction employs BIM, 3D scanning and 3D printing to ensure that when something's put in place "it’s done well and done right at the beginning.”

By Laurie Cowin • Nov. 26, 2018

How data, tech and 'heart' can mitigate jobsite safety risks

Contractors need to analyze and act on robust data, change the corporate culture, and implement technologies to reduce injuries and retain employees, construction safety experts say.

By Jean Dimeo • Nov. 26, 2018