Reduced transportation funding approved by Senate in stopgap bill

Public transit faces a 20% cut and passenger rail an 83% cut in the Senate reconciliation bill, which funds the federal government until Dec. 11.

By Dan Zukowski • Updated 58 minutes ago

25 states sue Trump over Section 301 forced-labor tariffs

The suit claims the tariffs are a workaround for a Supreme Court decision that revoked sweeping duties imposed by President Donald Trump.

By Antone Gonsalves • Aug. 5, 2026

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Contracts, disputes, change orders and delays can keep builders up at night. Construction Dive covers some of the top issues facing the industry.

By Construction Dive staff

Dotted Line: What a recent Massachusetts ruling means for prompt payments in construction

The state’s highest court underscored how contractors need to follow the letter of the law when withholding disputed payments.

By Matthew Thibault • July 28, 2026

Canada tariffs put pressure on concrete, cement prices

A 50% tariff can scuttle previous estimates and increase the risk of disputes, said one attorney.

By Sebastian Obando • July 22, 2026

Inaccurate time records are a huge contractor compliance blind spot

Most wage and hour violation claims don’t start with bad intent. They start with records no one can verify, writes a construction software CEO.

By Nic De Bonis • July 20, 2026

When “follow form” doesn’t follow form: How contractors can avoid hidden excess liability coverage gaps

Follow Form isn’t a guarantee that contractual risk transfer provisions remain intact. Verify coverage closely.

By Nathan Baumgartner, CPCU, CRIS • July 20, 2026

Deere settles right to repair dispute with FTC

The settlement requires Deere to provide farmers and independent repair providers the same equipment repair resources it provides its authorized dealers for the next 10 years, the FTC said.

By Jeff Kinney • July 13, 2026

A ‘widow-maker’: Structural failure in NYC likely to trigger legal battles

Once the immediate safety concerns are addressed, a flurry of claims is almost certain for the East 42nd Street conversion project, construction lawyers said.

By Zachary Phillips • July 10, 2026

Environmental groups sue EPA over US Steel air permit

They are seeking a court order requiring the agency to grant or deny a clean air petition filed 10 months ago related to one of the largest steel mills in North America.

By Nathan Owens • July 8, 2026

Judge permanently bars DOT from blocking Hudson Tunnel funds

The way in which President Donald Trump’s administration held back money for the project “flagrantly violates federal law,” according to a Monday ruling.

By Sebastian Obando • July 1, 2026

How contractors can prepare for community pushback on data centers

Although contractors can’t eliminate the risk of community opposition, “there are things they can do to avoid becoming the insurer of that risk,” said Mark Carter, partner at law firm Buchalter.

By Sebastian Obando • June 30, 2026

Ex-Chicago Housing Authority director, builder accused of $4.8M kickback scheme

A former property and asset management official fraudulently awarded construction contracts at CHA properties in exchange for funds, a federal court indictment alleges.

By Julie Strupp • June 12, 2026

Coalition requests judge halt Trump’s anti-DEI contractor order

The group claimed Trump's administration "put federal contractors in an impossible bind."

By Emilie Shumway • June 11, 2026

East Wing was a wreck before being razed for ballroom: court document

The White House Executive Residence Office recommended tearing down the building to address a facility that was structurally unsound, moldy and serviced by obsolete mechanical systems, an affidavit shows.

By Robert Freedman • June 10, 2026

GSA accuses Congress of hijacking its building repair fund

The agency has lost the present-day equivalent of $22 billion, fueling a $50 billion maintenance and modernization backlog, the agency’s administrator says.

By Robert Freedman • May 26, 2026

How a $2.3B Florida highway project turned into an $80M courtroom fight

The dispute involving Skanska, Granite and Lane offers a rare look inside a troubled public-private partnership.

By Sebastian Obando • May 26, 2026

EEOC sues construction company for allegedly allowing ‘anti-American’ slurs against workers

An American employee was derided by his Mexican co-workers for not being able to speak Spanish fluently, the agency said.

By Ginger Christ • May 14, 2026

AI procurement tool evaluates local government contract solicitations before they’re sent

More than 60% of public agencies receive an average of only two to five bids per solicitation, according to Euna Solutions. Its AI Solicitation Advisor aims to help bolster those numbers.

By Ryan Kushner • May 6, 2026

ASCE flags risks after Trump administration fires National Science Foundation board

The NSF's research supported resilient building for withstanding natural disasters, ASCE President Marsha Anderson Bomar said in a statement.

By Sebastian Obando • April 29, 2026

EPA rollback eases permit requirements but adds risk

Though the change may result in a looser regulatory environment at the federal level, it also introduces a new layer of risk for contractors, according to attorneys. 

By Sebastian Obando • April 21, 2026

Jury awards Cemex driver $5M in ‘egregious’ disability and race bias lawsuit

The plaintiff, a Black man born with congenital aural atresia, claimed he endured near-daily harassment from co-workers.

By Ryan Golden • April 15, 2026

Judge blocks above ground construction on Trump’s White House ballroom

A senior district judge amended his preliminary injunction to only halt work on the new ballroom, allowing national security upgrades below ground to continue.

By Zachary Phillips • Updated April 16, 2026

Why high-rise construction carries higher liability risk

In a trial, jurors examine whether safety rules were treated as priorities or obstacles, writes a personal injury attorney.

By Ken Fulginiti • April 9, 2026

4 bonus depreciation tax tips for construction firms

With IRS staff under pressure, developing internal processes and documenting fixed assets can avoid extended reviews and additional information requests, writes a construction accountant.

By Chris Coleman • March 19, 2026

What builders need to know about E-Verify in 2026

Effective March 19, nonresidential builders in Ohio will need to enroll in the workforce verification program, which now applies in about half of all states.

By Matthew Thibault • Feb. 24, 2026