Corporate News: Page 44
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Scion-led JV joins student co-housing trend in Chicago
The 580-bed project offers rents slightly below market rate, a community-based design and high-end amenities to draw students and young professionals.
By Katy Tomasulo • March 21, 2017 -
Developer proposes $200M mixed-use stadium complex for Lexington, KY
The minor-league baseball stadium plan is just one of five options for a parking lot redevelopment.
By Kim Slowey • March 20, 2017 -
Mortenson ramps up activity in Phoenix with hotel, proposed residential high-rise
The uptick in multifamily development has been a lightning rod for critics who argue that it is forcing out the city's arts community.
By Kim Slowey • March 20, 2017 -
Cincinnati Children's Hospital unveils $650M expansion plan
The project, which marks the hospital's most expensive undertaking ever, includes a new 650,000-square-foot patient tower and the renovation of existing space.
By Kim Slowey • March 20, 2017 -
Deep Dive
The 50 States of Construction: Why the NE market aims to attract, retain talent
Kiewit Senior Vice President John Sibley discusses Nebraska's work ethic and sectors with the most growth potential.
By Emily Peiffer • March 20, 2017 -
Seattle building boom continues with 41-story Nexus high-rise
The condominium tower will feature smart-home technology and luxury amenities such as co-working space and a rooftop terrace.
By Mary Tyler March • March 20, 2017 -
Los Angeles skyscraper set to rise after 10-year hiatus
The two phases of the Park Fifth high-density development will add a combined 660 residential units to a one-block area.
By Kim Slowey • March 17, 2017 -
PCL Construction terminated from Orlando, FL airport expansion
While the company said it was aiming for greater cost savings, officials claimed PCL was trying to transfer risk to the airport.
By Kim Slowey • March 17, 2017 -
San Antonio to add 1M square feet of office space with 3 new projects
City officials hope the buildings — including the 386-foot-tall Frost Tower — will jumpstart development downtown.
By Kim Slowey • March 17, 2017 -
NYC's first WELL Building certification awarded to Structure Tone headquarters
With input from architect Gensler, the company was able to address all of WELL's core performance categories.
By Kim Slowey • March 16, 2017 -
John Deere, Kespry announce drone alliance
Heavy equipment manufacturers and drone startups are partnering to create clear paths to the market.
By Chris Wood • March 15, 2017 -
CoreLogic: Residential foreclosures ease in 2016
Foreclosure rates are returning to pre-recession levels after peaking at 1.4 million homes, or 3.3% of the market, in September 2010.
By Sean Barry • March 15, 2017 -
Developer plans to convert former Atlantic City, NJ casino into water park, resort
The Atlantic Club would mark the third shuttered casino property in the city to recently undergo a major renovation.
By Kim Slowey • March 15, 2017 -
Hunt Construction files $27M lawsuit against subcontractor for delays on Austin, TX hotel
The $350 million Fairmont project will be the city's largest hotel when completed in August.
By Kim Slowey • March 14, 2017 -
Gramercy District's 8-acre addition to open a year ahead of development schedule
The $500 million complex in Ashburn, VA, has absorbed adjacent commercial and retail space, which will allow 22 City Link to begin leasing earlier than expected.
By Kim Slowey • March 14, 2017 -
Deep Dive
The 50 States of Construction: How NY firms adapt to complex logistics, soaring demand
Chris Pepey, a senior estimator with Turner, explores the unique challenges and opportunities for companies operating in the nation's largest market.
By Emily Peiffer • March 13, 2017 -
The first BREEAM USA In-Use certified building is a CA shopping mall
The 1.3 million-square-foot retail facility was upgraded with energy efficient systems to meet the new benchmarking standard for existing buildings.
By Kim Slowey • March 13, 2017 -
Lightstone snags $305M construction loan for NYC residential tower
Meanwhile, funding for multifamily projects is getting harder to come by as the market in New York and other major U.S. cities responds to an oversupply of units.
By Hallie Busta • March 13, 2017 -
Architecture firm BIG adds in-house engineering department
The new segment aims to introduce technology into the design process sooner and streamline the connection between architects and designers.
By Kim Slowey • March 13, 2017 -
6 AEC firms make Fortune list of 100 Best Companies to Work For
Construction companies making inclusivity and work-life balance a part of their mission have scored high in recent employee satisfaction rankings.
By Hallie Busta • March 10, 2017 -
Deep Dive
A life in lumber: How Meagan McCoy Jones learned building supply from the inside out
Now the executive vice president and chief operating officer at McCoy’s Building Supply, McCoy Jones explains the critical role of mentoring to all facets of her family’s fourth-generation business.
By Hallie Busta • March 10, 2017 -
Mortenson tapped to build $1B Xcel Energy wind farm in CO
The 300-turbine wind farm at Rush Creek will be the largest such single-phase facility in North America.
By Kim Slowey • March 10, 2017 -
New Google campus gets green light from Mountain View, CA officials
The roughly 600,000-square-foot complex will include a public plaza, bike and pedestrian paths, ground-floor retail and other features to attract locals.
By Kim Slowey • March 10, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Machinery madness: The coolest exhibits at ConExpo 2017
It was impossible to see everything at the massive trade show in Las Vegas this week, but we rounded up the displays that caught our eye.
By Emily Peiffer • March 10, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Fighting bias with intent: Rosa Sheng on empathy, mentors for achieving equity in architecture
A longtime champion for underrepresented groups in the industry, Sheng explains how advocacy and being deliberate in architectural design can tackle prejudice head on.
By Mary Tyler March • March 9, 2017