After a nearly four-decade drought, two separate air-rights projects with a combined cost of $1.7 billion are taking shape, including one set to be a major life sciences hub in the city.

After two serious safety incidents in consecutive days, Boston area’s largest contractor voluntarily issued a safety stand down on projects ending May 6. 

The venture capital and technology investment arm of Boston-based contractor and real estate firm Suffolk started a startup accelerator to bring construction technology companies together to expand their networks and raise funding.

Winthrop Center recently became the first tower in the city to insert an unusual concrete foundation known as a “sky mat.” 

Former Massport capital programs director sees a brighter future for airport construction.

Columns sloping as much as 40 degrees from vertical were among the methods that builders used to address the Hard Rock hotel's challenging curves.

The City of Alameda and its private partner, Alameda Point Partners LLC, broke ground May 23 on Phase 1 of the $1-billion mixed-use waterfront development at the gateway to Alameda Point, called Site A.