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Final countdown begins for Congress' highway fund reauthorization
The two chambers are at odds over a solution to the chronic underfunding. Will they reach an agreement before the Friday deadline?
By Sharon O'Malley • July 27, 2015 -
OSHA fines Houston contractor $424K after trench collapse injures laborer
Officials blamed the accident on "egregious, willful" safety violations.
By Sharon O'Malley • July 24, 2015 -
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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.
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Will Senate tie fate of highway construction funding to Planned Parenthood debate?
GOP presidential candidates are using a “must-pass” transportation measure to bring attention to several unrelated controversies.
By Sharon O'Malley • July 22, 2015 -
PA equipment operator pleads guilty in fatal 2013 demolition accident
The contractor who hired him will fight six manslaughter charges in court.
By Sharon O'Malley • July 22, 2015 -
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Status update: 6 DOL guidelines for independent contractor classification
Federal agencies have received an influx of complaints as businesses — including construction firms — increasingly deviate from legal practices.
By Sharon O'Malley • July 21, 2015 -
LA town proposes $2,250 impact fee on new homes to pay for infrastructure
One builder said the levy could push the price of some homes over an affordable level.
By Sharon O'Malley • July 21, 2015 -
NJ construction management firm to pay $17M penalty in international bribery case
Two Louis Berger executives — who pleaded guilty to conspiracy and corruption charges — will be sentenced in November.
By Sharon O'Malley • July 20, 2015 -
Builders oppose effort to localize Nashville-area construction hiring
Voters are set to decide whether public projects must employ a minimum number of county residents.
By Sharon O'Malley • July 20, 2015 -
Rush of FAA exemptions allows 127 construction firms to fly drones
It’s getting easier to win permission from the agency to use the unmanned aircrafts for commercial purposes.
By Sharon O'Malley • July 17, 2015 -
FIFA hearing scrutinizes treatment of migrant construction laborers in Qatar
A U.S. senator pointed to "human rights violations and the tragic loss of lives" during the building of the 2022 World Cup infrastructure.
By Sharon O'Malley • July 16, 2015 -
Wisconsin repeals prevailing wage law
Republican legislators across the country have taken aim at laws that require state and local governments to base contractor pay on local standards.
By Sharon O'Malley • July 15, 2015 -
CA committee rejects proposal forcing contractors to disclose defect settlements
Builders opposed the measure, which was the Legislature’s response to last month’s Berkeley balcony collapse.
By Sharon O'Malley • July 15, 2015 -
Congress poised to decide fate of stop-gap transportation funding proposal
Two high-ranking Republican representatives said they will announce a more permanent solution later this year.
By Sharon O'Malley • July 15, 2015 -
NJ courts anticipate onslaught of builder lawsuits for local affordable housing
Under a new state rule, cities and towns had until last week to come up with their own plans and avoid legal challenges.
By Sharon O'Malley • July 14, 2015 -
CA officials: Tom Selleck's alleged stolen water was legally purchased by construction company
The Thousand Oaks public works director said the hydrant was tapped by a company with a city-approved water meter.
By Sharon O'Malley • July 13, 2015 -
Minneapolis relaxes multifamily parking space minimum to curb costs, spur construction
Outside of downtown, no or little parking is now allowed if buildings are located near transit.
By Sharon O'Malley • July 13, 2015 -
NY contractor failed to pay $76,000 in wages over 15 months
In a deal with the attorney general, Stonehenge Restoration will compensate 21 employees and is subject to future monitoring.
By Sharon O'Malley • July 10, 2015 -
New HUD rules aim to use housing to undo racial segregation of neighborhoods
Communities that receive federal housing funds would have to work toward integration. Where some see progress, others see social engineering.
By Sharon O'Malley • July 9, 2015 -
Deck collapse injures 24 in NC, nails deteriorated
Inspectors blamed nails, exposed to salt and moisture, for the accident at a $1.15 million home that inspectors said was likely built to code 29 years ago.
By Sharon O'Malley • July 6, 2015 -
Past claims against builder could help DA make criminal case in balcony deaths
A judge also denied Segue Construction's request for a restraining order.
By Sharon O'Malley • July 6, 2015 -
Homebuilders sue EPA over 'waters of the U.S.' rule
NAHB said it had no other options.Revised regulations could subject roadside ditches and small ponds to Clean Water Act permitting.
By Sharon O'Malley • July 6, 2015 -
DOJ sues to stop Electrolux from acquiring GE Appliances
Homebuilders are divided on whether the consolidation will increase prices.
By Sharon O'Malley • July 5, 2015 -
Detroit Red Wings arena developer required to hire 51% local construction workers
Compliance officers will be on the job site to verify resident employment.
By Sharon O'Malley • July 2, 2015 -
Deep Dive
Dry spell: CA water restrictions inspire homebuilder innovation
Builders are finding new ways to deal with lawns, pools and plumbing during the state's longest drought.
By Sharon O'Malley • July 2, 2015 -
NY legislators ban 'poor doors', defeat de Blasio's 'mansion tax'
Multifamily developers may no longer segregate low-income tenants under the state's new law.
By Sharon O'Malley • July 1, 2015
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