New York’s Prompt Payment Act creates issues for contractors

Recent amendments that limit the amount of retainage an owner can hold could lead to an accounting nightmare for construction firms, a real estate attorney said.

By Sebastian Obando • Jan. 16, 2024

Challenges to DBE goals in federal contracts gain steam

In the wake of the Supreme Court’s decision to strike down affirmative action last summer, a smattering of lawsuits allege reverse discrimination due to workforce participation targets.

By Joe Bousquin • Jan. 9, 2024

Florida woman sentenced to federal prison in construction fraud case

Gabriela Inamagua pleaded guilty to charges that she ran two fraudulent firms that purported to supply services and labor.

By Jennifer Goodman • Jan. 5, 2024

DOL rule would promote apprenticeships, tighten program labor standards

Apprenticeships have received much attention of late as a way to funnel badly needed talent into key industries.

By Kathryn Moody • Dec. 20, 2023

Top infrastructure stories of 2023

From airport expansions and dam removals to federal funding and legal wranglings, here are the articles that were most popular with our readers.

By Julie Strupp • Dec. 19, 2023

The Dotted Line: 2023’s top legal issues

Construction Dive’s award-winning column examined the major legal topics facing contractors this year, including new regulations, avoiding disputes and the burgeoning role of artificial intelligence.

By Joe Bousquin , Julie Strupp • Dec. 19, 2023

Illinois court asked: Are defects covered by general liability insurance?

The ruling, passed down from the state’s supreme court, could affect which issues contractors choose to litigate with insurers across the country.

By Matthew Thibault • Dec. 18, 2023

Fed holds main rate steady, signals deeper cuts to borrowing costs in 2024

Policymakers paused monetary tightening for the third consecutive meeting as traders in interest rate futures bet the Fed will begin easing in the spring.

By Jim Tyson • Dec. 14, 2023

$2.6B airport project tops out after anti-bias training pause

A Turner-Flatiron JV is building San Diego’s Terminal 1, which remains on track to finish in 2025 despite the discovery of racist graffiti.

By Joe Bousquin • Dec. 12, 2023

Financing woes put potential Vegas NBA arena on hold

The $5 billion entertainment and hotel complex joins a number of other Sin City projects struggling with construction funding.

By Sebastian Obando • Dec. 7, 2023

White House proposes nationwide lead pipe replacement

The EPA rule would update 9 million lines over 10 years and could cost up to $30 billion.

By Julie Strupp • Dec. 5, 2023

Governor cancels Chicago tent camp construction

Citing environmental concerns at the site, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker said the plan designed to house up to 2,000 migrants will be scrapped.

By Jennifer Goodman • Updated Dec. 6, 2023

Utah contractor faces 15 payment lawsuits, $2.8M in damages

A number of subcontractors have filed lawsuits against Makers Line, the construction arm of Q Factor, a Salt Lake City, Utah-based development firm.

By Sebastian Obando • Nov. 30, 2023

The Dotted Line: Change orders often spark conflict, but they don’t have to

While disputes between contractors and design teams are growing, planning and communication can mitigate this friction, legal experts say.

By Julie Strupp • Nov. 28, 2023

DOE proposes easing environmental reviews for certain storage, solar, transmission projects

The proposed “categorical exclusions” would speed project reviews, the Department of Energy said Thursday.

By Ethan Howland • Nov. 17, 2023

NYC tackles overdose deaths in construction

At least 269 construction workers died of an overdose in 2020, by far the most of any occupation.

By Sebastian Obando • Nov. 15, 2023

LA’s I-10 to reopen in 3 to 5 weeks, no demo required

After emphasizing that demolition was still an option late Monday, California Gov. Gavin Newsom said Tuesday new core samples indicated “surgical repairs” would suffice.

By Joe Bousquin • Nov. 14, 2023

Top 5 causes of construction lawsuits

Understanding the common causes of cost disputes and overruns can help contractors avoid them, according to the latest Crux report.

By Julie Strupp • Nov. 13, 2023

Miami commissioners delay heat standard vote

The proposed rule would outline rights for employees who work outdoors and require companies to develop a mandatory heat exposure program.

By Zachary Phillips • Nov. 10, 2023

Large contractors, union shops better at anti-harassment training

While more than two-thirds of contractors emphasize the importance of inclusion, just 34% of small companies and 42% of non-union shops do so, a new report found.

By Joe Bousquin • Nov. 8, 2023

Progressive design-build gains ground in US

More transportation and water agencies are adopting the project delivery method, according to a recent panel at the 2023 Design-Build Conference and Expo.

By Sebastian Obando • Nov. 8, 2023

Black workers find noose, figurine on Cleveland jobsite

Contractor Cleveland Construction claimed the display, which contained the words “my motivation to work,” was not racially motivated. 

By Joe Bousquin • Nov. 3, 2023

Boston expands construction safety requirements

The city will require safety plans, meetings and coordinators for construction and demolition projects, according to a new ordinance.

By Sebastian Obando • Nov. 1, 2023

The Dotted Line: Why the Amazon noose lawsuit is ‘a big deal’

Construction attorneys say the litigation to hold an owner and its contractors accountable for jobsite hate symbols could have broader implications.

By Joe Bousquin • Oct. 31, 2023

Jacobs faces $15K penalty for safety violations on NASA project

The fines stem from alleged infractions around lead-based paint, asbestos removal and PPE requirements during a job in Hampton, Virginia.

By Sebastian Obando • Oct. 31, 2023