Developer sues China Construction America for billions, alleges fraud

BML Properties claims the contractor's bogus billings cost it more than $2.25 billion on the Baha Mar Resort project in the Bahamas.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 5, 2018

DOL raises OSHA penalties by 2%

The increased penalty amounts will be levied to keep them in line with inflation.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 3, 2018

DHS may end H-1B visa extensions for those waiting on a green card

The proposal could keep hundreds of thousands of foreign workers off U.S. payrolls. How will American employers be affected?

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 3, 2018

OSHA silica rule outlasts legal challenges

A federal appeals court ruled OSHA was reasonable in its decision to lower permissible worker exposure to silica dust.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 28, 2017

Appeals court gives green light for MD Purple Line to continue construction

The move should put an end to the legal wrangling that has delayed progress on the rail project for a year.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 22, 2017

10 most-read Construction Dive articles of 2017

These pieces illustrate the big moments in construction in the past year — everything from regulation to Amazon's proposed HQ2 to industry influencers.

By Laurie Cowin • Dec. 20, 2017

House, Senate pass $1.5 trillion tax reform bill

Aside from the preservation of private activity bonds, pass-through deductions and a new corporate tax rate will have the greatest impact on construction.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 20, 2017

NYC council's penalty plan for construction fatalities and injuries sparks pushback

The bill's authors have proposed fining companies based on their ability to pay.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 20, 2017

The GOP tax bill is now law — here's what that means for construction

President Donald Trump signed the bill into law Friday. Here's an overview of what it means for the construction industry.

Dec. 18, 2017

Report: Sinking San Francisco tower could pose 'life and fire safety hazard'

The hazard was reportedly redacted in a December 2016 report to homeowners, though it's unclear who blacked out the assessment's findings.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 18, 2017

NLRB rolls back Browning-Ferris joint employment standard

The rule's overturn means some subcontractors could be more susceptible to charges concerning unfair labor practices that involve other employees.

By Kathryn Moody , Mary Tyler March , Kate Tornone • Dec. 14, 2017

Republican tax bill will reportedly save PABs

The bill's provision comes as a potential relief to industry stakeholders concerned with drawing private investment to public asset projects.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 14, 2017

Brooklyn contractor settles $625K EEOC discrimination suit

The EEOC claimed that a Laquila Group foreman engaged in racial discrimination toward six black employees.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 13, 2017

The Dotted Line: 4 reasons why construction companies should have an attorney review contracts

Some major contract provisions can bring a construction company to its knees if they go unaddressed by an attorney.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 12, 2017

CA lawmakers consider per-mile tax to spur construction revenue

The uptick in hybrid and electric vehicles has pushed states to revisit how they can draw a larger contribution from drivers who reduce their gas usage.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 12, 2017

NY officials crack down on construction wage theft

Officials say immigrant workers are three times more likely to be victims of wage theft.  

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 11, 2017

OSHA fines CT contractor $330K for mercury-related hazards

A trip to the work site following worker complaints led the agency to issue Manafort Brothers two willful and six serious violations.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 8, 2017

Congress passes spending bill extension, temporarily avoids government shutdown

The short-term bill maintains existing spending levels and policies, but Congress will likely see another face-off over the budget later this month.

By Mary Tyler March • Dec. 8, 2017

NY to require employers to offer paid family leave Jan. 1

When fully implemented in 2021, New York's policy mandates up to 12 weeks of paid leave, the most generous in the nation.

By Laurie Cowin • Dec. 8, 2017

TX county enacts new construction regs post-Harvey

New homes and certain other structures within a 100-year floodplain must be built to 500-year floodplain standards beginning Jan.1.  

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 7, 2017

CA bill leaves general contractors on the hook for subcontractors' employee wage obligations

The financial scrutiny made necessary by the bill could force some smaller subcontractors out of the competition for work.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 6, 2017

Appeals court considers OSHA joint-employer ruling

A decision could have a significant impact on general contractors' role in taking responsibility for project safety violations.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 5, 2017

MD ramps up tax-free bond issues ahead of tax reform bill

A new tax reform bill could derail private investment on projects like the $5.6 billion Purple Line light-rail project.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 4, 2017

House GOP members push for PAB protection in tax reform bills

Congressional representatives said private activity bonds used for new projects and refinancing have paid off in new jobs and saved billions in interest expenses.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 4, 2017

New CA law requires contractors to assume subs' unpaid wages

The law has drawn criticism from those who say it will raise already-high building costs.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 1, 2017