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Buffalo, New York fraud case down to one defendant
Prosecutors have dropped all charges against former LPCiminelli president Michael Laipple, leaving Louis Ciminelli the last of three defendants named in the "Buffalo Billion" construction fraud trial.
By Kim Slowey • UPDATED: June 8, 2018 at 9:35 a.m.
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OSHA proposes new crane rule addressing operator qualifications
The new rule gives employers responsibility once again for ensuring that crane operators are qualified.
By Kim Slowey • May 25, 2018
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Contractor drops Maine mixed-use development charges
PC Construction has voluntarily dismissed its action against Federated, Cox and Wexler after reportedly negotiating out of court.
By Kim Slowey • UPDATED: July 6, 2018 at 9:37 a.m.
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Activists file federal lawsuit to stop $500M Obama center
Protect Our Parks and others in Chicago took aim at the Obama Foundation's proposed expansion into public parkland, calling the revised plan to exclude a library component an "institutional bait and switch."
By Kim Slowey • May 17, 2018
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NYC district attorney charges contractor in $9.5M wage fraud scheme
Executives and associated companies allegedly stripped 500 workers out of $1.7 million in pay and the New York State Insurance Fund out of $7.8 million in workers' compensation premiums.
By Kim Slowey • May 16, 2018
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Lawsuits threaten to derail Musk's Los Angeles tunnel
Activists in southern California are pushing back against the city's proposal to exempt the tunnel plans from some environmental reviews.
By Kim Slowey • May 16, 2018
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NYC to require 40 hours of safety training
The city's Department of Buildings is giving construction workers until May 2019 to complete the required training.
By Kim Slowey • May 14, 2018
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Zoning hurdles challenge $1.8B Kansas development
The Overland Park City Council said it won't authorize the necessary rezoning unless the developer redesigns proposed traffic improvements.
By Kim Slowey • May 11, 2018
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OSHA enforces new beryllium standard
The agency had extended the original enforcement date until May 11 to give companies time to understand and comply with the updated rule.
By Kim Slowey • May 11, 2018
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Related files 2nd lawsuit against NYC labor union
The Related Co.'s latest claims that some union members are trying to impede progress at NYC's $25 billion Hudson Yards development.
By Kim Slowey • May 10, 2018
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Engineer charged with $1.5M Detroit airport fraud
Federal prosecutors allege that the Rochester, Michigan, electrical engineer billed the airport authority for de-icing products he never used.
By Kim Slowey • May 09, 2018
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Deep DiveThe 10 biggest contractor fines under Trump's OSHA so far
The president's administration doesn't seem unwilling to levy big fines.
By Kim Slowey • May 08, 2018
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Carpenter's lawsuit alleges gender-based firing
A New York-based construction firm faces a lawsuit claiming it discriminated against women.
By Kim Slowey • May 02, 2018
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Silica citations hit 116 in 6 months
Thirty-five OSHA citations involved contractors that allegedly failed to measure silica levels, with the biggest fine being $9,239.
By Kim Slowey • May 01, 2018
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High-speed rail's use of tax-exempt bonds questioned
Brightline officials have sold $600 million of private bonds to finance construction of the rail from West Palm Beach to Orlando, but Republican Senator Marco Rubio has asked USDOT for clarification.
By Kim Slowey • May 01, 2018
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Contractor claims government owes it $3M for contaminated soil cleanup
The Texas firm said 30 employees felt ill after exposure to contaminants and that the Army Corps of Engineers did not pay it for the cleanup.
By Kim Slowey • April 30, 2018
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OSHA fines contractor $455K for excavation safety hazards
In addition to trench-related violations, OSHA also cited Kamphuis Pipeline Co. for exposing employees to struck-by hazards.
By Kim Slowey • April 25, 2018
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Flammable cladding under fire by ICC
The International Code Council is considering limiting the use of combustible panels on high rises again after recent fires.
By Katy Tomasulo
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Union sues NYC contractor claiming it used 'alter ego' company to avoid paying union wages
The lawsuit also states that Hudson Yards developer The Related Companies had a hand in the alleged deception.
By Kim Slowey • April 24, 2018
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Ambassador Bridge owners appeal to Trump to intervene in construction of competing $2B US-Canada bridge
The owners don't want the proposed Gordie Howe International Bridge to be erected.
By Kim Slowey • April 23, 2018
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Los Angeles city contractors must disclose any relationship to Trump's U.S.-Mexico border wall
Contractors that are not upfront about their association with the border wall could find themselves on the outs with the city when it comes to existing and future construction projects.
By Kim Slowey • April 18, 2018
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University lab to test autonomous roofing drones
Drones that can inspect and install roofs are one type of flying vehicle in the spotlight at the University of Michigan's M-Air.
By Joe Beeton • April 18, 2018
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Skanska sues $300M Miami museum, claiming millions in unpaid bills
The contractor took over the project in 2014 after the museum terminated its contract with Suffolk Construction.
By Kim Slowey • April 18, 2018
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Ignorance of OSHA standards no defense for worker's death
A circuit court upheld OSHA's decision to issue a willful violation and impose a $49,000 fine against a contractor in relation to a worker's fatal fall.
By Kim Slowey • April 13, 2018