Florida contractor files for Chapter 11

Supply chain disruptions, inflation and labor shortages are causing major headaches for firms with fixed-price contracts, leading some into bankruptcy, attorneys say.

By Sebastian Obando • Feb. 1, 2023

Terminated worker sues Brasfield & Gorrie for discrimination

A suit in federal court alleges supervisors for the Birmingham, Alabama, firm harassed the employee for his Mexican heritage and wearing earrings at work.

By Joe Bousquin • Feb. 1, 2023

The Dotted Line: What’s up with WOTUS?

A new EPA rule could result in additional costs of $1 million per acre for projects adjacent to certain waterways.

By Joe Bousquin • Jan. 31, 2023

NY’s Carlos’ Law hikes penalties for jobsite safety crimes

The $500,000 minimum fine for a felony targets contractors that have a “poor safety culture,” one attorney said.

By Zachary Phillips • Jan. 27, 2023

GCs are often excluded from wage theft liability. That may change.

The federal government is considering more labor-friendly rules, as worker groups push for joint employer wage theft laws.

By Zachary Phillips • Jan. 26, 2023

Construction is among the industries most at risk for ACA penalties

Some contractors have received notices of fines in the millions of dollars for failing to meet Affordable Care Act requirements.

By Joanna Kim-Brunetti • Jan. 24, 2023

Texas county adopts policy to curb construction death rate

The rule will prevent companies with poor records from winning public jobs and will require employers to pay for managers’ OSHA training.

By Zachary Phillips • Jan. 18, 2023

Contech trends to watch in the new year

As builders adapt to economic, supply chain and labor challenges, they're turning to technology to boost performance.

By Matthew Thibault • Jan. 11, 2023

New York adopts new labor law to ‘protect integrity of public work’

Several contractor groups questioned the need for the legislation.

By Zachary Phillips • Jan. 5, 2023

The Dotted Line: 2022’s top legal issues explained

Construction Dive’s award-winning column examined the major legal topics of the year.

By Joe Bousquin • Dec. 20, 2022

As initial waivers end, builders will feel the impact of Buy America law

The regulations will impact all federally funded infrastructure projects in the United States, not just those that receive IIJA money.

By Josh Mahan • Dec. 7, 2022

Third conspirator pleads guilty in Caltrans bid-rigging scheme

A California contractor bribed a state DOT official and colluded with others to steer contracts to multiple companies, the Department of Justice said.

By Matthew Thibault • Dec. 1, 2022

NY developer settles ‘dungeon’ discrimination suit

The attorney for four Black workers who were nicknamed “the felony crew” said the case was resolved.

By Joe Bousquin • Updated March 7, 2023

The Dotted Line: Construction’s top 3 disputes, and how to avoid them

Plan for the unexpected, document everything and lean on third-party experts to keep issues out of court, attorneys say.

By Joe Bousquin • Nov. 29, 2022

Fluor to pay $33M settlement in securities fraud lawsuit

A federal judge in Texas granted the motion for final approval for the settlement between the contractor and investors.

By Sebastian Obando • Nov. 14, 2022

Work resumes on $830M Obama Presidential Center project

Construction was halted for three days following the discovery of a noose on the Chicago jobsite.

By Matthew Thibault • Updated Nov. 16, 2022

Judge dismisses construction worker’s discrimination charges against Microsoft

A federal judge ruled the software company was not the employer of a construction worker who performed tasks for a Skanska-Balfour Beatty JV.

By Joe Bousquin • Nov. 9, 2022

Design dispute on $1B Texas Harbor Bridge project mostly resolved

Texas DOT had forced Flatiron/Dragados to stop work over safety concerns.

By Julie Strupp • Updated March 15, 2023

Top 10 causes of construction claims

Firms need to turn to technology to help avoid issues like scope changes and incomplete design, according to a new report.

By Sebastian Obando • Nov. 2, 2022

NYC law targets construction sites as part of new rat abatement program

The New York City Council passed the Rat Action Plan Thursday to help address the Big Apple’s notorious rodent problems.

By Sebastian Obando • Oct. 28, 2022

Associate commissioner of NYC DDC wants more design-build

The city is largely restricted by state law to use the lowest bidder system, but Alison Landry hopes to modernize the procurement process in her new role with the Department of Design and Construction.

By Matthew Thibault • Oct. 25, 2022

The Dotted Line: How to include anti-bias clauses in construction contracts

To wrap up Construction Inclusion Week, lawyers discuss anti-harassment language in subcontracts to codify a unified approach against hate on jobsites.

By Joe Bousquin • Oct. 25, 2022

Clean energy companies warn building standard change threatens wind, solar projects

“The stated goal of FEMA’s proposal is increased grid reliability, but when you needlessly make it harder to build resilient clean energy, the obvious effect is a reduction in reliability,” the Solar Energy Industries Association CEO said.

By Ethan Howland • Oct. 20, 2022

Transportation leaders aim to boost equity in federal infrastructure efforts

More state DOTs have pledged to create prime contracting opportunities for historically disadvantaged businesses in IIJA work.

By Julie Strupp • Updated March 1, 2023

Mortenson’s CEO on creating a playbook to respond to hate

Dan Johnson talks about the importance of shining a light on jobsite discrimination and rooting out those who bring the industry down.

By Joe Bousquin • Oct. 18, 2022