Construction
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Warehouse Planned for DrinkPak in Bellwether District Would Be Philadelphia’s Largest
A 1.4 million-square-foot warehouse planned at the Bellwether District for canned beverage manufacturer DrinkPak would be the largest in Philadelphia and third largest in the region, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. A city zoning permit issued last week to the Bellwether District states that the building would be for “limited industrial and…
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Mann Center Breaks Ground On New $70 Million Renovation Project, Undergoes Name Change
For 49 years, the Mann Center for the Perfoming Arts has been among the city’s premier outdoor music destinations. As it prepares to celebrate its 50th anniversary next year, the organization has announced a $70 million campaign and subsequent groundbreaking to a new project to renovate and reimagine its entry plaza and the entire visitor…
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Newly Retired Adm. Tom Anderson Takes New Role to Restore Navy Shipbuilding in Philadelphia
Newly retired Rear Adm. Tom Anderson has assumed a role aimed at restoring Philadelphia as a Navy shipbuilding hub, decades after the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard closed during post-Cold War military reductions, writes Joseph N. DiStefano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Anderson joined Hanwha Defense USA on October 6 as president of shipbuilding. In this position, he…
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Ben Franklin Parkway Redesign May Finally Be on Its Way
The Ben Franklin Parkway is one of the most dangerous roads in Philadelphia, but its long-planned redesign may finally be on its way, writes David Murrell for Philadelphia Magazine. The city selected Design Workshop in 2021 to reimagine the Parkway. This fall, the 55-page Parkway to Park document is expected to feature colorful renderings of…
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Abrams Realty Announces Timeline for Redevelopment of Exton Square Mall
Abrams Realty & Development has set the timeline for Exton Square Mall redevelopment, with work set to begin in late spring 2026, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The first phase of the project includes construction of a freestanding Main Line Health building spanning 50,400 square feet. Once the existing Main Line Health…
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Martin Luther King Drive Bridge Now Reopen After Two-Year Rehabilitation Project
Martin Luther King Drive Bridge has finally officially reopened with full access to pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers after two years of rehabilitation work, writes John McDevitt for KYW Newsradio. During a recent ceremonial ribbon-cutting ceremony, Mayor Cherelle Parker shared excitement for the 700-foot bridge’s reopening and reconnection between West Philadelphia and Center City. “I don’t…
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Insurance Giant to Join Center City Skyline With New 18-Story Philadelphia Headquarters
Chubb, the insurance giant, is set to be the newest member of Philadelphia’s skyline in Center City, writes Ryan Sharrow for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Parkway Corp. is developing a new 18-story, 438,000-square-foot headquarters for Chubb, which is expected to be completed in the second quarter of 2026. The insurance giant is expected to have…
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Martin Luther King Drive Bridge to Reopen This Month After $20.1M Rehabilitation Project
Martin Luther King Drive Bridge is set to reopen this month for pedestrians, drivers, and cyclists after years of being closed, write Laura Fay, Joe Holden, and Ed Specht for CBS News Philadelphia. The Philadelphia Streets Department and Mayor Cherelle Parker will reopen the bridge at 2 p.m. on Friday, September 19, during a ribbon…
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How Former NBC10 News Anchor Rosemary Connors Made Successful Transition Into Construction
Rosemary Connors made a name for herself in Philadelphia as a journalist, spending 15 years as an anchor at NBC10. Last year, she parted ways with NBC10 and has since transitioned into the construction sector, writes Noah Zucker for BisNow. Connors recently created Rosette Specialty Trades, a new scaffolding company, carrying on her mother-in-law’s legacy…
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Home Builder Discusses Why It’s So Expensive to Build Houses in Bucks County
Andrew Kaye, former president of the Home Builders Association of Bucks County, who now leads a residential development company operating in the five-county Philadelphia area, noted that building in areas like Bucks County is becoming increasingly expensive, writes Michaelle Bond for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “The cost to buy ground is bigger, the cost to develop…
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Greater Philadelphia’s Construction Moves From Multifamily Development to Data Centers
The construction focus in Greater Philadelphia has shifted significantly, moving from an apartment boom to large data centers in suburban areas, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. One of the largest projects is the proposed 6 million-square-foot data center in Delaware, called Project Washington. Starwood Digital Ventures wants to construct 11 buildings on…
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Xfinity Live! to Undergo Name Change This Fall
Xfinity Live!, the popular South Philadelphia sporting dining and entertainment destination, will soon go by a new name, writes Hayden Mitman for NBC10 Philadelphia. This fall, Xfinity Live! will become Stateside Live! This is the result of a new partnership with Stateside Brands, the Philadelphia-born craft distillery headquartered in Kensington. Stateside Brands CEO Matt Quigley…
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Abrams Realty Updates Exton Square Mall Redevelopment Plan
Abrams Realty & Development has updated its Exton Square Mall redevelopment plan to include more open space as well as a central main street, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The developer spent the past month reevaluating its plans after receiving feedback from West Whiteland Township during a July planning commission meeting, which…
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Wanamaker Building Conversion to Include Several Attractive Features and Amenities
Just over a month after officially completing its acquisition of the Wanamaker Building, TF Cornerstone has provided more details on what its conversion will look like, writes Noah Zucker for BisNow. The city recently issued a permit for the project. The permit unveils plans for the development. This includes two rooftop decks and a swimming…
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Vine Street Set to Receive Needed Safety Improvements, With Traffic Delays Until January 2026
Vine Street, one of the busiest and most dangerous corridors in Philadelphia, is set to receive much-needed safety upgrades over the next five months, writes Henry Savage for The Philadelphia Inquirer. These upgrades, however, will bring significant disruptions for rush-hour drivers, as traffic delays are expected through January. Construction will begin on Monday, August 18,…
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Long-Awaited Schuylkill River Swing Bridge on Track for Winter Opening
The construction of the long-awaited Schuylkill River swing bridge is nearing completion, with the opening expected to take place sometime this winter, writes Molly McVety for the Philly Voice. Earlier in July, construction crews installed six new truss segments at the site where the previous swing bridge stood before it was dismantled in 2018. The…
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Abandoned Philadelphia State Hospital Campus Finds New Life as Thriving Byberry Industrial Park
PIDC transformed the abandoned Philadelphia State Hospital campus into Byberry Industrial Park, a dynamic industrial and residential community, writes Rachel Hazzard for PIDC. This redevelopment has generated long-term economic impact for the city, creating new jobs, attracting investment, and providing more open space. Through decades of sustained investment and collaboration with the City of Philadelphia,…
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Philadelphia Ranks Among the Most Expensive U.S. Cities for Commercial Construction
With the cost of construction expected to continue its rise, there is a widening gap between the most expensive construction markets in the United States and the rest of the country, writes Matt Wasielewski for BisNow. A dive into which U.S. cities are the most expensive for new construction found that Philadelphia ranks fifth at…
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