Commercial Building: Page 144
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Worker shortage driving skilled-labor recruiting bonuses
Bonuses range from a few hundred dollars to as much as $3,000 for a supervisor who can tap other labor sources.
By Kim Slowey • May 21, 2018 -
The top 10 commercial construction companies of 2018
These are the heavy hitters of the industry, with large-scale projects ranging from high-rises to hyperloops.
By Construction Dive Editors • May 18, 2018 -
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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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No surprise: Bechtel No. 1 on ENR 2018 Top 400 contractors list
Fluor Corp. and Turner Corp. repeated their No. 2 and No. 3 showings, while the 400 contractors in total generated a record $374 billion in contracting revenue in 2017.
By Kim Slowey • May 18, 2018 -
Las Vegas entertainment destination breaks ground
Developer Fisher Brothers and creative firm Beneville Studios designed a massive center that claims it will offer unique retail and entertainment experiences.
By Kim Slowey • May 18, 2018 -
New York beach town poised for comeback with major mixed-use development
The Coney Island amusement park, a major tourist draw in the early 20th century, has seen an uptick in development due to rezoning and more transportation options.
By Kim Slowey • May 17, 2018 -
Delta gets $1.4B loan for $4B LaGuardia terminal construction
Part of the funding comes from New York's Empire State Development special facilities revenue bonds.
By Kim Slowey • May 16, 2018 -
Facebook headquarters construction permits now exceed $1B
A 523,000-square foot addition and four-story office building are among the projects planned at Facebook's main California campus.
By Kathleen Brown • May 16, 2018 -
Competition has banks easing up on commercial lending
A Federal Reserve Board survey revealed that commercial lenders' loan standards are the most relaxed they have been in three years.
By Kim Slowey • May 15, 2018 -
$2B Worldcenter one of Miami's biggest mixed-use plans yet
Fifteen years in the making, the development has already created 4,000 construction jobs and is still a few years from completion.
By Kim Slowey • May 15, 2018 -
Developer brings $1.5B urban-style complex to South Florida
The 65-acre Metropica mixed-use project would be the first of its kind in Ft. Lauderdale suburbs.
By Kim Slowey • May 15, 2018 -
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Long-delayed N.J. mega-mall to open in spring 2019
The several-billion-dollar project, taken over by the Mall of America developer, will include 3 million square feet of indoor parks, entertainment and retail.
By Kathleen Brown • May 14, 2018 -
JLL proposes dual high-rise project in Atlanta
The Georgia city's booming Midtown district has at least 40 new projects either pending or in development.
By Kim Slowey • May 14, 2018 -
$1.2B Los Angeles convention center, hotel expansion moves forward
The city council approved AEG's proposed plan, but says the contractor has a $119.4 million financing gap.
By Kim Slowey • Updated Nov. 15, 2018 -
Las Vegas building boom drawing more development
Billions of dollars' worth of construction projects have put Nevada's Sin City on the radar of even more developers.
By Kim Slowey • May 11, 2018 -
Zoning hurdles challenge $1.8B Kansas development
The Overland Park City Council said it won't authorize the necessary rezoning unless the developer redesigns proposed traffic improvements.
By Kim Slowey • May 11, 2018 -
Facebook building $1.5B Iowa data center expansion
Local media reported that the Des Moines-area project is already Facebook's largest construction site in the world.
By Kim Slowey • May 10, 2018 -
San Diego approves P3 for $1B convention center complex
Work on the infrastructure required for the convention center and hotel could begin as early as 2019.
By Kim Slowey • May 10, 2018 -
Composite steel core to speed up Seattle high-rise
The system is predicted to shave nine months off the Rainier Square project’s construction timeline versus a steel frame around a reinforced concrete core.
By Katy Tomasulo • May 9, 2018 -
Microsoft, PCL Construction to develop cloud-based smart building solution
Microsoft claims its cloud and Internet of Things technologies will increase operating efficiency and lower costs.
By Kathleen Brown • May 9, 2018 -
Builders see opportunity in hot senior housing market
Renovating aging senior communities with better design and amenities may offers contractors new profit stream.
By Kim Slowey • May 9, 2018 -
NFL stadium considered for Cleveland
The Browns want to join in on the Ohio city's growth with either a new stadium downtown or a massive renovation of its existing venue.
By Kim Slowey • May 9, 2018 -
Construction on $1.5B San Diego waterfront kicks off
The developer will build a $165 million headquarters for the Navy as part of its 99-year lease deal.
By Kim Slowey • May 8, 2018 -
Amazon halts work on Seattle tower due to proposed tax
The e-commerce giant paused plans for the downtown building and said it might sublease space until the city council votes on the plan.
By Chris Teale • May 7, 2018 -
Pittsburgh boom continues with nearly $4B in projects
The downtown renaissance includes projects that run the gamut from commercial space to residential.
By Kim Slowey • May 7, 2018 -
Airport projects could hit $70B by 2021
Experts say that U.S. airports have exhausted their short-term modernization strategies and must now invest in major renovations or new construction to accommodate more passengers and new technology.
By Kim Slowey • May 7, 2018
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