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

The Dotted Line: How to navigate vaccine mandates

Contractors are getting squeezed between owner demands for vaccinated workers and hesitant employees, but there are legal and business advantages to the situation.

By Joe Bousquin • Aug. 31, 2021

SEC approves Nasdaq board diversity rules

The new regulations require Nasdaq-listed companies with six or more directors to have at least two diverse members on their boards.

By Sebastian Obando • Aug. 30, 2021

Selecting the right delivery method for the job

What is the best type of delivery method? It depends on the project, according to three construction attorneys.

By Levi W. Barrett, Nathan A. Cohen, Stewart Shurtleff • Aug. 30, 2021

Surcharges for unvaccinated workers gain momentum, but questions remain

The strategy that requires unvaccinated employees to pay more for health insurance is seen as one way to keep workers safe — if it works.

By Ryan Golden • Aug. 27, 2021

The largest OSHA fines of Q2 2021

In the second quarter of the year, OSHA levied fines of $150,000 or more against these contractors for violations such as lack of silica respiration safety and fall dangers.

By Matthew Thibault • Aug. 25, 2021

Contractors caught between vaccine hesitancy and owner mandates

Construction firms are scrambling to meet client requests for 100% vaccinated jobsites as the COVID-19 delta variant surges across the country.

By Joe Bousquin • Aug. 24, 2021

OSHA sets fines at $1.3M for contractor in workers' deaths

Atlantic Coast Utilities LLC/Advanced Utilities Inc. and other related companies were cited for 28 violations on a Boston jobsite.

By Matthew Thibault • Aug. 20, 2021

OSHA recommends masks for many vaccinated workers

Among others, employees in areas of substantial transmission should wear masks to protect unvaccinated co-workers, the agency said.

By Kate Tornone • Aug. 19, 2021