Chicago gave birth to the skyscraper — and then demolished its very first one. In its place rose the Field Building, a 1934 Art Deco giant that still dominates the Loop today Florida’s $83 million ...

Fire officials said a ventilation shaft in a building on Alexander Avenue had fallen in after reports of an explosion. There were no reports of injuries. By Mihir Zaveri Taylor Robinson and Miles G.

Midtown’s tallest-ever skyscraper, to be anchored by Ken Griffin’s financial companies, has gotten the green light in a 48-0 vote by the City Council — a rare unanimous endorsement by the often ...

Ever drive by a big, old, empty building and think, man, someone really ought to do something with that place? Long-vacant buildings are eyesores, but they also can bring down area property values and ...

Publix has released its limited-edition ice cream flavors for the holiday season. The seasonal treats are available in both half-gallon and pint-sized containers. Flavors include holiday classics like ...

Neal J. Riley is a digital producer for CBS Boston. He has been with WBZ-TV since 2014. His work has appeared in The Boston Globe and The San Francisco Chronicle. Neal is a graduate of Boston ...

For decades, it has been an axiom of construction: To reduce the danger from fire, a multifamily apartment building needs two stairwells. But a growing body of evidence is sparking a hot debate over ...

SAN ANTONIO — A year out from welcoming its first tenants, a first look at the design for a downtown San Antonio skyscraper's transformation into a hub for 242 luxury apartments has been revealed by ...

Concern is mounting over the growing use of building rooftops by snipers. On Wednesday, a gunman perched on the roof in Dallas opened fire on an ICE van and killed a detainee, then himself. Two weeks ...

A large fire tore through an abandoned building in Salinas’ Chinatown Monday afternoon, sending flames and heavy smoke over Soledad Street. The structure — known locally as the former Mi Cantina ...

Los Angeles County recently purchased one of L.A.’s tallest skyscrapers, the Gas Company Tower, and after doing so, officials launched an investigation into the building’s ability to withstand an ...

MIAMI — A downtown Miami skyscraper lit up in orange and green Sunday night to celebrate the University of Miami’s win over the Florida Gators. The Paramount Miami Worldcenter, standing 700 feet tall, ...