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

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Legal Issues

Contracts, disputes, change orders and delays can keep builders up at night. Construction Dive covers some of the top issues facing the industry.

By Construction Dive staff

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

Corruption commonplace in NYC's $45B construction industry, report finds

The sheer volume of activity on large construction projects makes it difficult for developers to keep tabs on every detail. 

By Kim Slowey • April 6, 2018

Clark County approves $750M bond sale for $2B Las Vegas Raiders stadium

Officials said the bonds for the stadium, being constructed by Mortenson Construction and McCarthy Building, should be ready to sell by next month.

By Kim Slowey • April 5, 2018

Contractor sues for $1.2M in unpaid invoices for Florida baseball park

Other legal actions on behalf of ballpark contractors have been filed in an effort to collect past-due payments totaling more than $10 million.

By Kim Slowey • April 4, 2018

Los Angeles officials vote to oppose state housing bill

California lawmakers who crafted the measure say it will help add more affordable housing to supply-challenged cities around the state.

By Kim Slowey • April 3, 2018

Houston agency proposes new floodplain construction standards

The cost of building to these new standards is expected to range from $11,000 to $32,000 per structure.

By Kim Slowey • April 3, 2018

Congress investigating high costs of infrastructure in US, New York City

The Government Accountability Office will try to figure out why the nation's infrastructure costs are the most expensive in the world. 

By Kim Slowey • April 3, 2018

Trump's infrastructure plan could follow fall midterm elections, report says

Questions about funding sources, as well as political opposition, are expected to delay approval of a comprehensive infrastructure package. 

By Kim Slowey • April 2, 2018

What to expect from the fallout following a catastrophic jobsite incident

Structural failures and other jobsite disasters can lead to financial and legal problems — as well as damage to the contractor's reputation.

By Kim Slowey • April 2, 2018

Trench and excavation fatalities rise, regulators prioritize safety

The average number of fatalities for these types of hazards in 2016 was twice that of the previous five years.

By Kim Slowey • March 29, 2018

Washington state to include mass timber in building codes

State lawmakers are also working on legislation that would require cross-laminated timber be used in any public building 12 stories or less.

By Kim Slowey • March 28, 2018

Why P3s can be a project delivery method worth the risk

When executed properly, public-private partnerships can be a win-win for those on both sides of the aisle.

By Mary Tyler March • March 26, 2018

Why project delivery methods are limited for public projects

Despite the promise of cost savings and speedier completion, not all government agencies are on board with collaborative delivery methods. 

By Kim Slowey • March 26, 2018

Local hire fines for Detroit arena contractors climb to $5.2M

Little Caesars Arena contractors have hired 25% local workers, but were required to employ at least 51%.

By Kim Slowey • March 22, 2018

Congress close to reaching $1.3 trillion spending deal

Lawmakers are removing partisan initiatives from the bill to help ensure its passage, although the potential deportation of Dreamers and border wall funding remain a question.

By Kim Slowey • March 21, 2018

Clark Construction files $5M lawsuit against architect of DC's 'The Wharf'

The general contractor is alleging that architect Perkins Eastman's design documents for the project contained major errors and omissions.

By Kim Slowey • March 19, 2018

Utah DOT plans $275M spend to convert highway into 6-lane freeway

One group is already threatening a lawsuit to stop the project, citing poor planning by the department.

By Kim Slowey • March 19, 2018

Changing marijuana laws and the opioid crisis are prompting employer action

Employers may need to reconsider their drug testing and use policies — both to accommodate new laws and reach out to those struggling with addiction.

By Kathryn Moody • March 16, 2018