Builders: New NLRB rule could 'cripple' construction industry

The decision, which states that companies can be held equally responsible for labor violations committed by their contractors, could have major implications for an industry that relies heavily on subcontractor work.

By Emily Peiffer • Sept. 1, 2015

Developers, contractor plead guilty in $36M Miami-Dade housing scandal

The case coincides with recent heightened scrutiny of illegal activity in the construction industry, as authorities are increasingly cracking down on corruption.  

By Deborah Barrington • Sept. 1, 2015

Russia World Cup construction laborers threaten to sue over lack of pay

The general contractor on the project, Transstroy, said all of its employees have received pay on time and that the job site meets all safety requirements, but the company's use of subcontractors could complicate the matter.

By Emily Peiffer • Sept. 1, 2015

Chicago builders association, developer sue city over affordable housing requirements

The lawsuit claims Chicago should not force multifamily developers to set aside lower-priced units in market-rate buildings.

By Sharon O'Malley • Aug. 31, 2015

Maine contractor held in contempt for failing to pay $405K OSHA-imposed fine

An appeals court also said the roofing company owner has yet to prove he corrected unsafe conditions on job sites.

By Sharon O'Malley • Aug. 31, 2015

NYC construction fatalities, injuries soar amid building boom

A city councilman blamed many of the injuries on contractors who “are trying to cut corners” when it comes to job site safety. 

By Sharon O'Malley • Aug. 31, 2015

Judge thwarts EPA's effort to enforce new builder-opposed water rule in 13 states

On Friday, however, the EPA started enforcing its updated interpretation of the "Waters of the U.S." rule everywhere else.

By Sharon O'Malley • Aug. 31, 2015

Drones monitoring construction progress at Kings basketball arena spark controversy

The use of unmanned aircrafts on job sites has raised issues of worker privacy, but a developer of the technology said, "it’s not really questioning the efficiency of the workers, it’s questioning what resources these guys need to be more efficient.”

By Sharon O'Malley • Aug. 28, 2015

Worker falls to his death from Vikings stadium roof

Berwald, the roofing company working on the project, had been cited nine times in the past, with most of those violations involving injuries to workers who were not wearing safety harnesses or protected with guardrails.

By Sharon O'Malley • Aug. 27, 2015

DOJ sentences AL roofer to 3 years probation after crew member loses arm in fall

Marcus Borden was charged with lying to OSHA investigators after he told them he obtained safety equipment five days before the accident occurred.

By Sharon O'Malley • Aug. 26, 2015

Building supply giant 84 Lumber avoids losing commercial construction license in LA

But a dispute with two Louisiana contractors over unfinished work and high bond fees could still wind up in court.

By Sharon O'Malley • Aug. 25, 2015

CA county: Limits on new homebuilding would be 'kiss of death' to economy

San Bernardino County officials said one of the best ways to conserve water during the state's drought would be to build new homes, which use 50% less indoor water than older ones.

By Sharon O'Malley • Aug. 25, 2015

NAHB economist: Proposed DOL overtime regulations would exacerbate industry's labor woes

In a guest post, Robert Dietz examines the proposed new rules state-by-state and brings up concerns regarding their impact on stakeholders in the sector.

By Robert Dietz • Aug. 21, 2015

Saints' defensive coordinator Rob Ryan sues builder over 'sinking' house

Ryan said he wants the developers to buy back the home and refund the $2 million purchase price.

By Sharon O'Malley • Aug. 19, 2015

Will replacing work-zone barrels cost Michigan $10M?

Despite the safety benefits, one barrel supplier said, “This is... the biggest waste of money I’ve ever seen Michigan do."

By Sharon O'Malley • Aug. 19, 2015

Beat the heat: How to keep sun-induced illnesses from stalling outdoor construction work

OSHA — which stresses the importance of water, rest and shade on a hot job site — also offers an app that supervisors and workers can use to assess possible risks.

By Sharon O'Malley • Aug. 18, 2015

Lord & Taylor wins $31M lawsuit against MD mall developer

Despite the courtroom loss, Lerner Enterprise and The Tower Cos. will now be able to begin construction on the new town center without legal concerns looming over the project.

By Sharon O'Malley • Aug. 17, 2015

Code clash: MO environmentalists, builders square off over energy efficiency upgrades

St. Louis County is on track to remove some potentially costly measures meant to reduce energy usage in new homes as it updates to the 2015 IECC.

By Sharon O'Malley • Aug. 17, 2015

OSHA slaps IL manager, companies with $1.8M fine for 'willfully exposing' workers to asbestos

One of the firms involved — Kehrer Brothers Construction — had been investigated by the agency 11 times before.

By Sharon O'Malley • Aug. 14, 2015

Unsafe summer: Highway crew deaths leave industry searching for solutions

An OSHA official told Construction Dive that contractors or managers responsible for work zone safety should go beyond federal requirements to protect their workers.

By Sharon O'Malley • Aug. 13, 2015

Will Obama's Clean Power Plan be a boon for industrial construction?

Industry firms could be "the winners" as a result of the ambitious standards for limiting carbon dioxide emissions, a columnist wrote.

By Sharon O'Malley • Aug. 12, 2015

Wells Fargo pulls on-site presence from homebuilders' offices

Heightened regulatory scrutiny convinced the banking giant to avoid the appearance of collusion.

By Sharon O'Malley • Aug. 11, 2015

MD county criticizes school system for construction decisions

The suburban school system fails to revise its priorities as circumstances change, according to a Montgomery County government report.

By Sharon O'Malley • Aug. 10, 2015

Las Vegas construction 'kingpin' sentenced to 15.5 years in federal prison

Officials said the owner of Silver Lining Construction stacked the boards of HOAs to get lucrative contracts for his company.

By Sharon O'Malley • Aug. 7, 2015

Manhattan DA launches task force to investigate corruption in construction industry

The group also will crack down on safety violations like the ones that led to the second-degree manslaughter indictment of two contractors this week.

By Sharon O'Malley • Aug. 6, 2015