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Deep Dive
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
Berkeley balcony contractor seeks restraining order against DA
The construction firm that built the apartments where six students died has asked to be present for all inspections.
By Sharon O'Malley • July 1, 2015 -
Construction workers at heightened risk of painkiller abuse
Drug use can delay an injured employee’s return to work and escalate workers’ comp costs.
By Sharon O'Malley • June 30, 2015 -
Congress nixes $10M fund to crack down on worker misclassification
The NAHB opposed the expenditure, saying it might encourage states to find problems "where none exist."
By Sharon O'Malley • June 30, 2015 -
NC considers law to exempt builders from taxes on vacant new houses
The measure would reclassify unsold homes as "inventory" to encourage more construction in the state.
By Sharon O'Malley • June 29, 2015 -
Prosecutors launch criminal investigation in Berkeley balcony collapse
Lawyers have said convictions in construction-defects cases are rare.
By Sharon O'Malley • June 26, 2015
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