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San Francisco kills proposed moratorium on luxury apartments, condos
Opponents said the measure would exacerbate a citywide housing shortage, but supporters claimed high rents are displacing residents.
By Sharon O'Malley • June 4, 2015 -
NJ contractor banned from remodeling, fined $6.3M
The remodeler violated 571 consumer protection laws, according to a lawsuit.
By Sharon O'Malley • June 3, 2015 -
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OSHA slaps Formica Construction with $121K penalty following worker's death
The 43-year-old man died on a job site when an unsupported mezzanine caved in.
By Sharon O'Malley • June 2, 2015 -
FL braces for hurricane season with strict building codes
Half a million homes built since the last devastating storm were designed to withstand the weather.
By Sharon O'Malley • June 2, 2015 -
Deep Dive
Ready, set, wait: 10 factors for construction owners to consider before implementing drones
While waiting for FAA approval, companies should plan, train and insure employees who will use the unmanned aircrafts.
By Sharon O'Malley • June 2, 2015 -
OSHA investigates worker's death following 20-foot fall
The subcontractor and Ashworth Homes could be held responsible if violations are found.
By Deborah Barrington • May 28, 2015 -
Where Washington sees progress, builders see hurdles and delays
Industry groups say Obama’s executive order is redundant because contracting officers currently have the power to stop businesses with dubious records from receiving federal contracts.
By Deborah Barrington • May 28, 2015 -
Obama bypasses Congress to expand builder-opposed EPA water rule
The NAHB, ABC, and others have expressed concern that the measure will hinder projects on private land.
By Emily Peiffer • May 28, 2015 -
Congress punts permanent transportation funding solution; sends stopgap to Obama
However, both Democrats and Republicans have recognized the necessity of compromising on a more permanent solution.
By Emily Peiffer • May 26, 2015 -
Congress agrees to temporary spending cap bump for VA hospital
It took some convincing for House Speaker John Boehner, who believes the Department of Veterans Affairs needs to find its own solution, to agree to the funding extension.
By Emily Peiffer • May 21, 2015 -
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 -
Deep Dive
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
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