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Developer plans $2.5B conversion of Brooklyn Navy Yard into tech center
The nonprofit developer will finance the project with lease revenue, tax credits, subsidies and the EB-5 foreign investor visa program.
By Kim Slowey • Feb. 5, 2018 -
Nikola Motor Co. plans $1B Arizona plant
Nikola said it has received 8,000 advance orders for its new truck hydrogen-fueled semi-trucks that aim to compete with similar models from Tesla.
By Kim Slowey • Feb. 2, 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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Report: New York state construction fatalities hit 14-year high in 2016
Reduced OSHA funding is one reason behind the increased number of accidents statewide, the report's author states, but deaths in New York City are down.
By Kim Slowey • Feb. 2, 2018 -
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What hotel renovations reveal about hotel trends
Smaller rooms, keyless entries, flowing spaces and rooftop bars are just some of the many features shaping hotel renovations.
By Kim Slowey • Feb. 1, 2018 -
Massachusetts tops list of top 10 states for LEED
This is the second-straight year that Massachusetts led the U.S. Green Building Council's rankings.
By Kim Slowey • Feb. 1, 2018 -
Seattle crane count falls, still leads nation
The number of cranes dotting the Seattle skyline dropped below 50 for the first time since 2015.
By Kim Slowey • Feb. 1, 2018 -
This startup wants to change construction with robots, AI
Doxel, which secured $4.5 million in funding earlier this month, is honing an autonomous robot that climbs stairs and moves along construction sites.
By Mary Tyler March • Jan. 31, 2018 -
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92% of employers say skills shortage affects productivity, job satisfaction
A report from Hays also found that a lack of training and development is one of the biggest contributors to the problem.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 31, 2018 -
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Deep DiveThe opioid crisis: Waging battle against a deadly, costly problem
Construction companies can help their employees stay substance-free. But if a worker develops an addiction, there are ways contractors can assist while keeping the jobsite safe.
By Laurie Cowin • Jan. 31, 2018 -
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The opioid crisis: The construction industry's simmering threat
Despite the industry's reluctance to talk openly about it, opioid abuse is costing firms money and threatening lives. Understanding why workers become addicts and how drug abuse harms jobsite safety are first steps to combating the problem.
By Laurie Cowin • Jan. 30, 2018 -
Houston mayor proposes first post-Harvey flood control measures
Harris County, which encompasses Houston, has implemented similar rules, though the city was exempted from those regulations.
By Kim Slowey • Jan. 29, 2018 -
ABC, industry groups ask Trump to axe federal PLA mandate
The Associated Builders and Contractors said contractors trying to win work face a more level playing field without mandated project labor agreements.
By Kim Slowey • Jan. 29, 2018 -
MD energy company proposes $1B natural gas-fired MI plant
Competitive Power Ventures is at least two years away from breaking ground on the proposed Handy Township plant.
By Kim Slowey • Jan. 28, 2018 -
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Gender bias perception deterrent of women entering some fields
A new study shows college-bound women are dissuaded from entering professions where they believe they could be discriminated against.
By Shalina Chatlani • Jan. 26, 2018 -
Percentage of immigrant construction workers on the rise
The increase is largely due to a lack of U.S.-born workers returning to the construction industry following the Great Recession.
By Kim Slowey • Jan. 26, 2018 -
December construction starts up 12%, total year starts up 3%
The increase in the month's starts reversed November's 12% decline, according to the Dodge Data & Analytics report.
By Kim Slowey • Jan. 26, 2018 -
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When ICE requests worksite access, CA employers must now demand a warrant
The new law could confuse California employers, who may think they have to comply with all requests from federal agents to remain above board.
By Kathryn Moody • Jan. 25, 2018 -
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Deep DiveThe Dotted Line: How to prepare for a construction project audit
Project finances might be the first thing that comes to mind when it's time for a project audit, but they only represent one element of a comprehensive review. Here's a look at the big picture.
By Kim Slowey • Jan. 25, 2018 -
New Salesforce Tower tallest building in San Francisco
Attached to a city transportation hub, the 61-story skyscraper still needs tenant build-outs before leaseholders can move in.
By Kim Slowey • Jan. 25, 2018 -
'Reskilling crisis' emerging as 1.4M US jobs face technology disruption
Only 2% of workers have skills to immediately transition to new jobs, according to a World Economic Forum report.
By Naomi Eide • Jan. 24, 2018 -
Katerra snaps up $865M in Series D funding
The announcement comes just three weeks after reports suggested the turnkey modular builder was readying for a $200 million funding round.
By Mary Tyler March • Jan. 24, 2018 -
Fungus may help concrete self-repair
Research is in its early stages, and questions about how fungus will survive within concrete's harsh environment still remain.
By Laurie Cowin • Jan. 24, 2018 -
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December architecture billings strong, finish 2017's best quarter
The positive end to 2017 puts industry activity on solid ground for the coming months.
By Mary Tyler March • Jan. 24, 2018 -
Construction underway on $2.1B Orlando airport terminal
When the new terminal is complete in 2020, airport officials said it will accommodate up to 80 million passengers a year.
By Kim Slowey • Jan. 23, 2018 -
Gilbane named general contractor for Foxconn's $10B WI factory
Neither company has officially announced the deal, but Foxconn said the selection will follow the finalization of necessary agreements.
By Kim Slowey • Jan. 23, 2018
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