Legal/Regulation: Page 125
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N.J. contractors echo national worry over U.S. hiring quotas
Garden State firms say it takes one person to make sure a company is hiring enough of the right people.
By Ron Gallagher • July 12, 2012 -
Oregon law lets owners demand mediation before foreclosure
A law that took effect this week put Oregon among states in which homeowners can demand a face-to-face meeting with lenders who are foreclosing.
By Ron Gallagher • July 12, 2012 -
NAHB warns on effects of Dodd-Frank mortgage requirements
The organization worries about a provision requiring lenders to establish that borrowers will be able to pay
By Ron Gallagher • July 11, 2012 -
Feds crafting process to improve environmental permitting
A March executive order said agencies should figure out how to streamline the permitting processes.
By Ron Gallagher • July 11, 2012 -
Bankruptcy by a sub limits contractor's options
If one member of a construction team files for bankruptcy, the whole project can have a problem.
By Ron Gallagher • July 10, 2012 -
Public-private partnerships looking good for state, local governments
With no recovery in sight for state and local governments,P3s offer a way to stop deferring needed projects.
By Ron Gallagher • July 10, 2012 -
Most Read Construction News of the Week: Hospitals, standards and homeowner rights
The Department of Veterans Affairs, California's governor and the Supreme Court all weighed in on construction topics that mattered to our readers this week. Find out if you missed anything.
By Brian Warmoth • July 6, 2012 -
Probe: Congressmen, Fannie and Freddie execs got sweet Countrywide loans
The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee says the mortgage-maker cut deals for influential officials through its "Friends of Angelo" program.
By Ron Gallagher • July 5, 2012 -
Calif. governor's signature expected on homeowners' 'Bill of Rights'
Gov. Jerry Brown says the package of bills sent for his signature is a good idea, but did not say when he would sign it into law.
By Ron Gallagher • July 5, 2012 -
Lending groups warn 3 California municipalities against eminent domain loan-takings
Using eminent domain powers to take troubled mortgages from investors and protect homeowners would damage lending, banking interests said.
By Ron Gallagher • July 2, 2012 -
MERS recording system wins over Fla. clerk in suit
A federal judge says counties in Florida cannot collect fees when Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc. records changes in assigments.
By Ron Gallagher • July 2, 2012 -
AGC analysis: feds missed widely on cost of hiring quotas
Associated General Contractors of America looked at what it thinks it would cost contractors to meet hiring quotas proposed for federal government projects.
By Ron Gallagher • June 30, 2012 -
Highway funding bill approved in the House
$120 billion highway bill gets through the House with 373-52 vote.
By Brian Warmoth • June 29, 2012 -
FHFA rapped for position on energy-efficiency programs for homes
A green-building consultant says the FHFA is being too conservative and is hurting programs to finance home energy-efficiency efforts.
By Ron Gallagher • June 29, 2012 -
VA is pushing Brasfield & Gorrie on Orlando hospital
The Department of Veterans Affairs and Brasfield & Gorrie disagree about the realities of demands in building a hospital in Orlando.
By Ron Gallagher • June 28, 2012 -
Arizona Tribe at Odds with U.S. House Over Casino
A bill to prevent construction of a $184-million resort/casino in Arizona passed the House.
By Lindsey Smith • June 27, 2012 -
Hot Weather Leads to Construction Worker Death in Arizona
Worker death at Costco jobsite is a stark reminder to watch for signs of heat-related illness.
By Lindsey Smith • June 27, 2012 -
NWP Services Corporation and Spherexx.com® Form Strategic Alliance to Increase Yield Per Unit for Apartment Communities
NWP Services Corporation (NWP) and Spherexx.com announced a strategic alliance to provide improved rent yield options and payment services to apartment communities nationwide that will generate increased revenue for property owners and managers.
By Lindsey Smith • June 27, 2012 -
Plagued With Lawsuits, UCSF Adopts Lean Construction
Lean construction is taking hold in the public sector due to its ability to shave costs and time off of complex projects.
By Lindsey Smith • June 27, 2012 -
GAO says OSHA standard-setting process takes 15 months to 19 years
An audit by the General Accountability Office looked at the regulatory hurdles OSHA faces as well as internal decisions that can change priorities.
By Ron Gallagher • June 26, 2012 -
Indiana problem: Eroding gasoline-tax revenue means eroding streets
Local governments and state lawmakers see gasoline tax revenue falling and road projects taking the hit.
By Ron Gallagher • June 22, 2012 -
Fla. counties take Fannie, Freddie to court for excise taxes
All 67 counties want class-action status in a suit that says Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are companies and have to fork over excise tax on property sales.
By Ron Gallagher • June 21, 2012 -
Toll Bros. settles water-pollution case brought by federal agencies
The government alleged that the home builder repeatedly violated Clean Water Act provisions governing stormwater runoff.
By Ron Gallagher • June 20, 2012 -
Taking a bite out of urban crime puts money in homeowners' pockets
Analyzing data collected for eight cities, economists demonstrated that reducing crime raises the values of homes in an area.
By Ron Gallagher • June 20, 2012 -
Foreclosures rise on Fannie and Freddie loans
Starts on foreclosures on the government-held home mortgages went up in the first quarter for the first time since the process was frozen in 2010.
By Ron Gallagher • June 18, 2012
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