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

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

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

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

OSHA extends deadlines for some aspects of beryllium standard outside of construction

A pushback of general industry compliance dates for the beryllium standard to Dec. 12 does not affect the construction industry's requirements.

By Kim Slowey • May 11, 2018

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

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 9, 2018

The 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 8, 2018

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 2, 2018

What you need to know about the construction industry's labor shortage

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May 1, 2018

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 1, 2018

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 1, 2018

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

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

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 • April 25, 2018

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pennsylvania contractor pleads guilty, pays $250K in fines for deadly trench safety violation

The company has already sold off most of its equipment and will soon cease doing business.

By Kim Slowey • April 12, 2018

China fires back against US steel, aluminum tariffs with WTO complaint

The World Trade Organization could rule on the complaint if the U.S. and China can't come to an agreement within 60 days.

By Kim Slowey • April 11, 2018

3 more agree to plead guilty in $200M Wisconsin contractor fraud case

Sonag is alleged to have set up three firms with people who had minority and veteran business status while Sonag's owner controlled their operations.

By Joe Beeton and Kim Slowey • April 10, 2018

$13B Hudson River tunnel project misses environmental review deadline

Without an environmental approval from the DOT, the project may not be built before the existing tunnel potentially fails, crippling the Northeast Corridor.

By Kim Slowey • April 9, 2018