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ABC condemns independent contractor rule change
In March, the Department of Labor will revert to a pre-Trump rule for determining a worker’s employment status, to the chagrin of some contractor groups.
By Zachary Phillips • Jan. 18, 2024 -
New York’s Prompt Payment Act creates issues for contractors
Recent amendments that limit the amount of retainage an owner can hold could lead to an accounting nightmare for construction firms, a real estate attorney said.
By Sebastian Obando • Jan. 16, 2024 -
Challenges to DBE goals in federal contracts gain steam
In the wake of the Supreme Court’s decision to strike down affirmative action last summer, a smattering of lawsuits allege reverse discrimination due to workforce participation targets.
By Joe Bousquin • Jan. 9, 2024 -
Florida woman sentenced to federal prison in construction fraud case
Gabriela Inamagua pleaded guilty to charges that she ran two fraudulent firms that purported to supply services and labor.
By Jennifer Goodman • Jan. 5, 2024 -
DOL rule would promote apprenticeships, tighten program labor standards
Apprenticeships have received much attention of late as a way to funnel badly needed talent into key industries.
By Kathryn Moody • Dec. 20, 2023 -
Top infrastructure stories of 2023
From airport expansions and dam removals to federal funding and legal wranglings, here are the articles that were most popular with our readers.
By Julie Strupp • Dec. 19, 2023 -
The Dotted Line: 2023’s top legal issues
Construction Dive’s award-winning column examined the major legal topics facing contractors this year, including new regulations, avoiding disputes and the burgeoning role of artificial intelligence.
By Joe Bousquin , Julie Strupp • Dec. 19, 2023 -
Illinois court asked: Are defects covered by general liability insurance?
The ruling, passed down from the state’s supreme court, could affect which issues contractors choose to litigate with insurers across the country.
By Matthew Thibault • Dec. 18, 2023 -
Fed holds main rate steady, signals deeper cuts to borrowing costs in 2024
Policymakers paused monetary tightening for the third consecutive meeting as traders in interest rate futures bet the Fed will begin easing in the spring.
By Jim Tyson • Dec. 14, 2023 -
Project Milestones
$2.6B airport project tops out after anti-bias training pause
A Turner-Flatiron JV is building San Diego’s Terminal 1, which remains on track to finish in 2025 despite the discovery of racist graffiti.
By Joe Bousquin • Dec. 12, 2023 -
Financing woes put potential Vegas NBA arena on hold
The $5 billion entertainment and hotel complex joins a number of other Sin City projects struggling with construction funding.
By Sebastian Obando • Dec. 7, 2023 -
White House proposes nationwide lead pipe replacement
The EPA rule would update 9 million lines over 10 years and could cost up to $30 billion.
By Julie Strupp • Dec. 5, 2023 -
Governor cancels Chicago tent camp construction
Citing environmental concerns at the site, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker said the plan designed to house up to 2,000 migrants will be scrapped.
By Jennifer Goodman • Updated Dec. 6, 2023 -
Utah contractor faces 15 payment lawsuits, $2.8M in damages
A number of subcontractors have filed lawsuits against Makers Line, the construction arm of Q Factor, a Salt Lake City, Utah-based development firm.
By Sebastian Obando • Nov. 30, 2023 -
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The Dotted Line: Change orders often spark conflict, but they don’t have to
While disputes between contractors and design teams are growing, planning and communication can mitigate this friction, legal experts say.
By Julie Strupp • Nov. 28, 2023 -
DOE proposes easing environmental reviews for certain storage, solar, transmission projects
The proposed “categorical exclusions” would speed project reviews, the Department of Energy said Thursday.
By Ethan Howland • Nov. 17, 2023 -
NYC tackles overdose deaths in construction
At least 269 construction workers died of an overdose in 2020, by far the most of any occupation.
By Sebastian Obando • Nov. 15, 2023 -
LA’s I-10 to reopen in 3 to 5 weeks, no demo required
After emphasizing that demolition was still an option late Monday, California Gov. Gavin Newsom said Tuesday new core samples indicated “surgical repairs” would suffice.
By Joe Bousquin • Nov. 14, 2023 -
Top 5 causes of construction lawsuits
Understanding the common causes of cost disputes and overruns can help contractors avoid them, according to the latest Crux report.
By Julie Strupp • Nov. 13, 2023 -
Miami commissioners delay heat standard vote
The proposed rule would outline rights for employees who work outdoors and require companies to develop a mandatory heat exposure program.
By Zachary Phillips • Nov. 10, 2023 -
Large contractors, union shops better at anti-harassment training
While more than two-thirds of contractors emphasize the importance of inclusion, just 34% of small companies and 42% of non-union shops do so, a new report found.
By Joe Bousquin • Nov. 8, 2023 -
Progressive design-build gains ground in US
More transportation and water agencies are adopting the project delivery method, according to a recent panel at the 2023 Design-Build Conference and Expo.
By Sebastian Obando • Nov. 8, 2023 -
Racism in Construction
Black workers find noose, figurine on Cleveland jobsite
Contractor Cleveland Construction claimed the display, which contained the words “my motivation to work,” was not racially motivated.
By Joe Bousquin • Nov. 3, 2023 -
Boston expands construction safety requirements
The city will require safety plans, meetings and coordinators for construction and demolition projects, according to a new ordinance.
By Sebastian Obando • Nov. 1, 2023 -
Column
The Dotted Line: Why the Amazon noose lawsuit is ‘a big deal’
Construction attorneys say the litigation to hold an owner and its contractors accountable for jobsite hate symbols could have broader implications.
By Joe Bousquin • Oct. 31, 2023