NY construction firm admits to bilking clients on major projects

The Hunter Roberts Construction Group padded employees' timesheets and over-charged in a scheme that officials said "impacted virtually all of its projects."

By Emily Peiffer • May 21, 2015

Worker's death leads to manslaughter conviction for construction owner, manager

Prosecutors called it "a rare trial aimed at holding an employer criminally responsible for the death of an employee on the job." 

By Deborah Barrington • May 21, 2015

House passes infrastructure spending stopgap

The measure, if approved by the Senate, would be the 33rd extension in six years.

By Emily Peiffer • May 20, 2015

EPA lead paint rule opt-out reintroduced in Congress

The five-year-old LRRP regulation added $336 million in compliance costs to the remodeling industry, the NAHB said.

By Sharon O'Malley • May 18, 2015

CO appeals court sides with builder in construction-defects case

Despite the Legislature’s support of a law allowing association suits, the precedent could mean homeowners must arbitrate before filing.

By Sharon O'Malley • May 15, 2015

House nixes EPA plan to expand definition of 'waters'

Builders said the proposal would have required them to obtain federal permits to work on property with ditches and ponds.

By Sharon O'Malley • May 13, 2015

Running on empty: Federal road construction fund set to expire

Even with a congressional extension, the Highway Trust Fund could go broke by August.

By Sharon O'Malley • May 13, 2015

Wage theft reaches 'epidemic' levels among MA construction companies

A federal indictment and a UMass report have uncovered widespread payroll violations.

By Sharon O'Malley • May 13, 2015

Delays continue in process to update OSHA's beryllium rule

Exposure to the metal can lead to a fatal lung disease in construction workers.   

By Sharon O'Malley • May 12, 2015

Young Hispanic construction workers most vulnerable to workplace dangers

A new study blames insufficient training, language barriers and a lack of awareness of safety procedures.

By Sharon O'Malley • May 12, 2015

DC tears down brand-new condo building

After issuing permits to OK construction, the city is claiming the structure could damage the water main it sits on.

By Sharon O'Malley • May 6, 2015

OSHA issues final rule on safety in confined spaces

The new standard aims to protect construction workers from life-threatening hazards.

By Sharon O'Malley • May 3, 2015

CO House 'kill committee' defeats construction defects law

Supporters say homeowner lawsuits are keeping developers from building condos.

By Sharon O'Malley • April 28, 2015

DOL orders 3 UT contractors to pay $700,000 for misclassifying employees

The federal government has been cracking down on the widespread industry practice.

By Sharon O'Malley • April 27, 2015

CA lawmakers' proposal to fast-track building of reservoirs stalls

The state’s four-year-old drought has made the delivery of water to farmland urgent.

By Sharon O'Malley • April 27, 2015

CO likely to kill construction defects reform

The law is blamed for drying up condominium building in the state.

By Sharon O'Malley • April 27, 2015

Senators propose legislation to extend 'Buy America' requirements

Contractors would have to use U.S. steel, iron and manufactured goods.

By Sharon O'Malley • April 24, 2015

Inside the repeal of Indiana's common construction wage law

After weeks of debate and protests, Gov. Mike Pence is expected to sign the hotly contested bill this week.

By Sharon O'Malley • April 23, 2015

Debate over manufactured home bill intensifies after House passes measure

Advocates say changes to Dodd-Frank will ease buying, but opponents say it could invite predatory lending.

By Sharon O'Malley • April 20, 2015

NAHB asks Senate to pass Mortgage Choice Act

The proposed bill would ease homebuyer access to lending, Chairman Tom Woods testified.

By Sharon O'Malley • April 17, 2015

Builders claim Little League demoted son because of dad's housing proposal

The lawsuit alleges Darien, CT, wants to keep affordable units and minority tenants out of the wealthy town.

By Sharon O'Malley • April 15, 2015

Judge, jury, and contractor: Builders find themselves embroiled in legal battles

Two homebuilding giants this month learned the fate of years-long lawsuits.

By Sharon O'Malley • April 15, 2015

Builders balk at EPA's proposed expansion of Clean Water Act

The NAHB claims the new rule would lead to bureaucratic delays and higher costs for home construction.

By Sharon O'Malley • April 15, 2015

Illinois sues 'storm chasers' for swindling homeowners of cash

The attorney general is making an example out of the unscrupulous contractors as a warning to homeowners after last week’s tornadoes.

By Sharon O'Malley • April 15, 2015

Lumber Liquidators faces 5 class-action lawsuits

New allegations about ‘unreliable’ home air quality tests have surfaced.

By Sharon O'Malley • April 14, 2015