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Bipartisan congressional caucus introduces infrastructure guidelines
In its report, the group said the quality of U.S. infrastructure has lagged other countries and faces a potential $2 trillion gap by 2025.
By Kim Slowey • Jan. 12, 2018 -
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Recognizing and combating construction fraud
Reasons for construction fraud range from trying to keep a failing business alive to personal enrichment. Here's how to stop it before it happens.
By Kim Slowey • Jan. 11, 2018 -
OSHA renews commitment to safe workplaces for women construction workers
The OSHA alliance will address concerns like selecting appropriate personal protective equipment, sanitation and gender-based threats.
By Kim Slowey • Jan. 11, 2018 -
Democratic congressman says US should raise corporate tax rate to fund infrastructure
Rep. John Delaney (D-MD) has proposed raising the corporate tax rate to 23% in order to raise $200 billion for infrastructure projects.
By Kim Slowey • Jan. 10, 2018 -
Seattle construction company owner facing criminal charges in worker death
Increasingly, law enforcement is getting involved in accidental fatality cases that previously would have been given, at most, a citation and fine from OSHA.
By Kim Slowey • Jan. 10, 2018 -
$75B Senate bridge bill gains transportation industry support
The news follows shortly after a report that found 23% of the nation's bridges are structurally deficient or functionally obsolete.
By Kim Slowey • Jan. 9, 2018 -
Trump administration slow to fill open OSHA inspector positions
OSHA is just one federal agency where the administration has put the brakes on hiring.
By Kim Slowey • Jan. 9, 2018 -
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 -
Deep Dive
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 -
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Deep DiveThe 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 -
Deep Dive
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
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