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

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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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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

Marijuana cultivation could have unintended impact on Oregon homebuilding

The state Legislature is set to decide whether growers may develop farmland for housing.

By Sharon O'Malley • April 14, 2015

Mega-problem for micro-homes: Seattle ruling could slow affordable housing boom

City employees and others have said 150-square-foot units with shared kitchens were immensely popular.

By Sharon O'Malley • April 13, 2015

Bechtel wins permission to fly drones over huge construction sites

The building giant will use the devices to collect and analyze data for safety and efficiency.

By Sharon O'Malley • April 9, 2015

Construction sites turn into crime scenes as violence spikes

Strangers were responsible for some shootings, but co-worker scuffles have resulted in deaths and injuries.  

By Sharon O'Malley • April 8, 2015

Latino worker fatality rate climbs, industry at odds over solutions

Language barriers, lack of union membership, and placement in more dangerous jobs could be contributing to the rising number, experts say.

By Emily Peiffer • April 8, 2015

FEMA lifts 7-year building ban in Sacramento community

Problems with Natomas, CA,'s levees have been resolved, the agency said.

By Sharon O'Malley • April 7, 2015

Florida forfeits claim as strictest state for hurricane building codes

Virginia is tougher, but the Sunshine State is in the process of complying with the 2012 IRC.

By Sharon O'Malley • April 6, 2015

Bay Area seeks ban on wood-burning fireplaces

A proposal would stop property owners from selling homes with the devices.

By Sharon O'Malley • April 2, 2015

Chinese manufacturer of defective drywall pays homeowners $3.2M

An April hearing will determine further penalties against the maker of the damaging product.

By Sharon O'Malley • April 2, 2015

DC Zoning Commission shoots down pop-up houses

The controversial structures may rise no higher than 35 feet, per the demands of unhappy neighbors.

By Sharon O'Malley • April 1, 2015

Builders battle OSHA over proposed silica rule

An industry coalition says the cost of complying with the planned new standard would exceed government estimates by $4.5 billion.

By Sharon O'Malley • March 30, 2015

Arizona revises construction-defects law to temper frivolous suits

Nevada already changed its rule, as Colorado, Florida, and Washington are reconsidering theirs.

By Sharon O'Malley • March 25, 2015

AR county to tear down defective bridge under construction

A worker sued to bring attention to structural defects caused by cutting corners.

By Sharon O'Malley • March 23, 2015

Should local governments have the right to regulate home design?

The sponsors of a North Carolina bill claim some cities are going overboard with restrictions.

By Sharon O'Malley • March 23, 2015

Sprinkler spat: Homebuilders, firefighters at odds over laws

Tennessee legislators and builders are trying to repeal local mandates to include the devices in new homes.  

By Sharon O'Malley • March 23, 2015