The Dotted Line: Legal trends to watch in 2024

Contracts are evolving in an era of persisting supply chain problems, inflation and cyber risks, construction attorneys say.

By Julie Strupp • Jan. 30, 2024

5 benefits of arbitration for construction disputes

Avoiding court can save time and money while leading to better project outcomes, says attorney Jacqueline Greenberg Vogt.

By Jacqueline Greenberg Vogt • Jan. 26, 2024

What contractors need to know for 2024

It’s anyone’s guess what will happen in the next 12 months, but these insights from construction pros can help bring the year into focus.

By Construction Dive Staff • Jan. 25, 2024

JV issues warning after fans trespass on Bills $1.4B stadium project

Gilbane-Turner said it will prosecute anyone intruding on the Orchard Park, New York, jobsite.

By Zachary Phillips • Jan. 25, 2024

Maryland DOT settles suit for paying a man less than women for same job

The state agency that oversees highway construction will give the worker $40,000 and a raise to bring his salary in line with his women counterparts.

By Joe Bousquin • Jan. 23, 2024

3 infrastructure trends for 2024

The civil sector will confront a shifting regulatory landscape, burgeoning digitalization and evolving procurement norms this year.

By Julie Strupp • Jan. 23, 2024

Swinerton to pay $2.3M fine over alleged Clean Water Act violations

The San Francisco builder’s penalties stemmed from allegedly failing to use proper stormwater controls and conduct regular inspections across four solar farm sites in three states.

By Matthew Thibault • Jan. 18, 2024

ABC condemns independent contractor rule change

In March, the Department of Labor will revert to a pre-Trump rule for determining a worker’s employment status, to the chagrin of some contractor groups.

By Zachary Phillips • Jan. 18, 2024

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