Miami developer sues Moriarty for $3M on delayed Boston high-rise

The complaint alleges approximately $4.9 million in lost revenue for the luxury apartment tower that was originally planned to be finished in late 2019.

By Sebastian Obando • Oct. 21, 2021

The 6 largest OSHA fines of the third quarter of 2021

Atlantic Coast Utilities, a serial violator, faces a $1.2 million fine for violations related to two worker deaths on a Boston jobsite.

By Matthew Thibault • Oct. 19, 2021

Last trial date set in fatal FIU bridge collapse as criminal probe continues

While 23 contractors have settled cases stemming from the 2018 tragedy in Miami, the last holdout is set to go to court on Jan. 10.

By Leslie Shaver • Oct. 19, 2021

Hawbaker faces second lawsuit for employee wage theft case

Workers brought a class action suit against Glenn O. Hawbaker, one of Pennsylvania's largest road builders, after the contractor pleaded no contest to charges from the state attorney general.

By Zachary Phillips • Oct. 19, 2021

AGC, ABC sue Labor Department over Davis-Bacon wages in Nevada

The suit alleges the Labor Department failed to follow its own rules, and those of the federal Davis-Bacon Act, when it used Las Vegas data to determine prevailing wages in 13 northern Nevada counties.

By Joe Bousquin • Oct. 12, 2021

Construction's diversity numbers are awful. Here's how 3 contractors are improving theirs.

Leaders from PCL, Turner & Townsend and XL Construction detail the strategies they are using to tackle the issue.

By Joe Bousquin • Oct. 12, 2021

Skanska requests an additional $50M for Pensacola bridge repairs, wins separate $81M Florida project

In addition, a judge fined the contractor $92,000 for allegedly destroying evidence related to Hurricane Sally on executives' cell phones. 

By Joe Bousquin • Oct. 7, 2021

Residents of luxury NYC condo sue developer

The condominium board at 432 Park Avenue alleged that the developers didn’t consider the height of the residential tower when designing the building, creating a number of problems.

By Leslie Shaver • Oct. 5, 2021

Construction industry leaders urge House to pass infrastructure bill

For now, the much-debated legislation is stuck in political limbo.

By Julie Strupp • Oct. 5, 2021

These 8 new laws will impact construction in Texas

The legislation reduces contractors' liability in certain cases and simplifies some statutes, among other changes.

By Julie Strupp • Sept. 30, 2021

Lendlease to depart Oceanwide's $1B Los Angeles project

Chinese developer Oceanwide Holdings is also trying to sell its $1.6 billion San Francisco property, according to The Real Deal.

By Leslie Shaver • Sept. 29, 2021

Is climate change a worker safety issue?

Many employers do not have plans in place to deal with workplace hazards presented by extreme weather events.

By Ryan Golden • Sept. 28, 2021

The Dotted Line: Careful wording of contracts can combat price escalations

Rising materials prices make it more important than ever for contractors to limit risk in their agreements with owners, attorneys say.

By Joe Bousquin • Sept. 28, 2021

Seattle carpenters reach agreement, end strike

The Northwest Carpenters Union and the Associated General Contractors of Washington reached a deal Monday that includes higher wages and parking benefits, ending a strike that began Sept. 16.

By Joe Bousquin , Matthew Thibault • Updated Oct. 12, 2021

Federal contractors, subs to be vaccinated by Dec. 8

A construction industry trade group said that although COVID-19 vaccinations are important for the workforce, the new regulations will hamper already overburdened firms.

By Jennifer Goodman • Sept. 27, 2021

Judge blocks Biden's federal contractor vaccine mandate

The nationwide stay applies to all federal contractors and subcontractors in covered contracts in all U.S. states and territories.

By Ryan Golden • Updated Dec. 8, 2021

SEC asks companies for details on impact of climate change

The Securities and Exchange Commission is using the information to prepare a proposed rule on disclosure.

By Jim Tyson • Sept. 24, 2021

Australian government shuts down Melbourne construction sites amid protests over vaccine mandates

Following violent demonstrations this week, officials in the state of Victoria closed jobsites for at least two weeks.

By Jennifer Goodman • Sept. 22, 2021

New York City forges ahead with long-debated congestion pricing plan

Next week's public meetings come as cities like London have had success with similar schemes and Los Angeles and San Francisco examine the concept.

By Dan Zukowski • Sept. 21, 2021

OSHA to develop heat standard

The advance notice to be released next month is the first step in the creation of a federal standard to prevent heat-related illness and death on the job.

By Jennifer Goodman • Sept. 21, 2021

Contractors react to upcoming federal vaccine mandates

Construction professionals are questioning elements of President Joe Biden's new vaccine requirements.

By Sebastian Obando • Sept. 20, 2021

Enbridge ordered to pay $3.3M for construction mistake on Line 3 replacement project

The energy company breached a protected aquifer when it constructed a trench and drove sheet piling 18 feet deeper than allowed, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.

By Jennifer Goodman • Sept. 20, 2021

NYC to build $6B in new jails using guaranteed maximum price contracts

Each of the four jails will be designed with a budget of more than $1 billion and will cap at a negotiated point, keeping the projects at or under budget.

By Matthew Thibault • Sept. 7, 2021

Employee retention credit for contractors: are you eligible?

Several construction sites were either temporarily shut down or significantly delayed due to government mandates, making these types of interference with job progression a qualifying factor for contractors to receive the ERC loan.

By David Leroux, CPA, MSA • Sept. 6, 2021

A call to action for COVID-19 vaccinations in construction

Construction managers must encourage workers to get vaccinated, says the owner of a New York-based contracting firm.

By Chuck Petersheim • Sept. 1, 2021