Corporate News: Page 52
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Lucid Motors to build $700M electric car plant in AZ
Tesla had previously considered the Casa Grande, AZ, site for its $5 billion gigafactory before choosing Nevada.
By Kim Slowey • Dec. 2, 2016 -
Skanska USA scores $142M University of Virginia hospital contract
The company has secured several hospital contracts this year, as healthcare construction is expected to continue growing in 2017.
By Kim Slowey • Dec. 2, 2016 -
Commercial real estate tech startups to merge into $300M company
The new firm, combining VTS and Hightower, will manage approximately 5.5 billion square feet of commercial space in the U.S. and U.K.
By Kim Slowey • Dec. 1, 2016 -
Alliance Residential Co. brings 2,200 housing units to Houston
Developers are looking to Texas, where demand for residential inventory is strong.
By Sean Barry • Nov. 30, 2016 -
Atlanta Hawks award Turner-led JV $193M Philips Arena renovation
Construction will begin next year and is expected to be complete in time for the 2018-2019 NBA season.
By Kim Slowey • Nov. 29, 2016 -
Deep Dive
The 2016 Dive Awards for the construction industry
From sustainability leaders to disruptive tech, take a look back at our list of the top 10 companies, people and trends that defined the industry last year.
By Emily Peiffer , Hallie Busta • Nov. 29, 2016 -
Deep Dive
5 things the next generation of construction leaders wants you to know
We've collected insights from our interviews with 10 young professionals over the last few weeks.
By Hallie Busta • Nov. 28, 2016 -
Bechtel, AECOM pay $125M to settle claims of subpar work at WA nuclear site
Despite settling, the two companies deny allegations that they used substandard materials and made false statements to the government.
By Kim Slowey • Nov. 28, 2016 -
US appeals court revives Tutor Perini lawsuit against Bank of America
The construction company alleges the bank knew in 2007 that the market for the auction-rate securities was on the verge of collapse.
By Kim Slowey • Nov. 23, 2016 -
Deep Dive
The Future of the Field: How mentoring can boost an industry 'ripe for innovation'
Eliza Horstman, 32, a project manager with Lendlease, shares how her mentors encouraged her to gain experience in all aspects of the business.
By Emily Peiffer • Nov. 22, 2016 -
Construction safety startup completes testing at NY SolarCity site
The Heads Up Display signaling system went through beta testing for 10 months and is now ready to hit the market.
By Kim Slowey • Nov. 22, 2016 -
Deep Dive
In the beginning: A first look at DC's Museum of the Bible
The project team offered a sneak peek into the 430,000-square-foot building one year ahead of its official opening.
By Emily Peiffer • Nov. 22, 2016 -
Deep Dive
How 10 construction companies are embracing the spirit of giving
To mark the Thanksgiving holiday, we've rounded up stories of firms that are champions of charitable causes throughout the year.
By Kim Slowey • Nov. 21, 2016 -
Texas Rangers hire stadium veteran to manage construction of $1B venue
Construction manager Jack Hill supervised work on the new Dallas Cowboys stadium as well as Globe Life Park, the current home of the Rangers.
By Kim Slowey • Nov. 21, 2016 -
Bjarke Ingels-designed power plant featuring a rooftop ski slope set to open in 2017
The waste-to-energy plant is part of Copenhagen, Denmark's zero-carbon-city initiative and will be surrounded by public park space.
By Kim Slowey • Nov. 21, 2016 -
Los Angeles Rams kick off construction on $2.6B stadium
The new venue is part of the team's NFL-approved relocation from St. Louis.
By Kim Slowey • Nov. 18, 2016 -
Google unveils plans for massive London headquarters
The new campus will include a 10-story, 650,000-square-foot building designed by Bjarke Ingels Group and Heatherwick Studios.
By Kim Slowey • Nov. 17, 2016 -
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Amtrak narrows developer field for Baltimore Penn Station revamp
The project is part of a push by Amtrak to take advantage of the land it owns around railroad stations.
By Kim Slowey • Nov. 17, 2016 -
Atlanta officials planning $350M hotel development near $6B airport overhaul
The three hotels currently in development will be part of a larger mixed-use complex next to Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport's domestic terminal.
By Kim Slowey • Nov. 17, 2016 -
Caterpillar, Scope AR partner to bring remote repair to the job site
The introduction of augmented reality as a diagnostic tool makes remote maintenance a reality for contractors.
By Chris Wood • Nov. 16, 2016 -
Faraday Future puts the brakes on $1B NV factory construction
Rumors of financial instability have plagued the project since the company chose Nevada as the location for its electric car manufacturing plant.
By Kim Slowey • Nov. 16, 2016 -
Comstock, Stratford Capital Group plan transit-oriented housing near DC
The project, located near a suburban hub on the district's beleaguered rail system, evidences the risks and rewards of transit-oriented development.
By Sean Barry • Nov. 16, 2016 -
New York Building Congress names Carlos Scissura next president
Scissura will resign from his post at the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce to head the organization after President Richard Anderson retires at the end of the year.
By Kim Slowey • Nov. 16, 2016 -
Facebook planning to triple size of TX data center complex
With the latest construction boost, the social media giant's investment in the Fort Worth area could pass $1 billion.
By Kim Slowey • Nov. 15, 2016 -
Canadian fund manager selects 5 construction teams to bid on $5.5B light-rail
Quebec's pension fund manager is building the light-rail system, which will serve Montreal and connect riders to the airport.
By Kim Slowey • Nov. 14, 2016