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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 -
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 -
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TrendlineLegal Issues
Contracts, disputes, change orders and delays can keep builders up at night. Construction Dive covers some of the top issues facing the industry.
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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 -
Opinion
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 -
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 -
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 -
Deep Dive
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 -
Deep Dive
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 -
CA construction execs sentenced to 2 years in prison for day laborer's 'preventable death'
The case has captured the industry's attention, as it is unusual for a contractor to get jail time for a jobsite accident — even one that proves fatal.
By Sharon O'Malley • Aug. 5, 2015 -
U.S. attorney prosecutes FL affordable housing developers in $36M tax-credit fraud
The prosecutor said his office has recovered approximately $11 million of the stolen money, which was allegedly acquired through padded construction costs, kickbacks from contractors and shell companies.
By Sharon O'Malley • Aug. 5, 2015 -
'Scandalous' revelation prompts NAHB to issue new call for EPA to abandon water rule
After it was disclosed that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers accused the EPA of using a flawed analysis in crafting the rules, NAHB Chairman Tom Woods reiterated his concerns regarding the new regulations.
By Sharon O'Malley • Aug. 3, 2015 -
Jury orders 'King of Cranes' to pay $48M to families of NY workers killed in crash
The equipment owner had been acquitted of criminal charges in the 2008 accident, which involved a 200-foot-tall crane that snapped and fell to the ground.
By Sharon O'Malley • Aug. 3, 2015 -
Deep Dive
Congress to stick a pin in highway funding debate. What's next?
The Senate will vote on both the short-term extension and long-term bill today. But will both chambers be able to agree on a more permanent fix when they return in September?
By Emily Peiffer • July 30, 2015 -
UPDATE: Obama signs 3-month highway funding extension; long-term bill debate paused
The move will keep current road and bridge construction projects from shutting down.
By Emily Peiffer • July 29, 2015 -
DC proposal forbids diesel engines to idle for more than 3 minutes
The rule would affect construction crews using bulldozers, cranes and other off-highway equipment.
By Sharon O'Malley • July 29, 2015 -
Bikes over Bentleys: Chicago could ease parking restrictions for developments near transit
The proposal is part of the city’s larger effort to encourage residential and commercial development near commuter rail stations.
By Sharon O'Malley • July 28, 2015 -
Rapid City, SD, considers requiring builders to test for expansive soil
Homeowners have reported extensive foundation damage due to the area’s clay-based soil.
By Sharon O'Malley • July 27, 2015
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