Legal/Regulation: Page 59
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NY lawmakers set to pass 'Buy American' measure for iron, steel
The legislation — which would apply to projects like bridges, subways and state buildings — has the support of Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
By Kim Slowey • June 23, 2017 -
MD requests emergency ruling to restart Purple Line construction
State officials said there is a chance the $5.6 billion light-rail project could be shelved permanently if it doesn't win approval by Aug. 1.
By Kim Slowey • June 23, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Should your business be charging clients for project estimates?
Consumers are used to getting project price quotes for free, but experts say there's a time to charge for the service. Here's how to determine when that is.
By Debbie Reslock • June 21, 2017 -
Arcadis: North American construction disputes were less expensive but longer in 2016
The most common causes of disputes were errors and omissions in contracts, followed by unsubstantiated claims and poor contract administration.
By Kim Slowey • June 21, 2017 -
OSHA considering 1-year delay of new crane certification requirement
The agency has taken input from a panel of construction industry experts, who are reportedly split in their opinions regarding the delay.
By Kim Slowey • June 21, 2017 -
Contractor fined $189K for OR bridge safety violations
The Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Administration said a worker fell from the bridge because he was not using proper fall protection equipment.
By Kim Slowey • June 21, 2017 -
Cincinnati planners OK $300M–$500M Children's Hospital expansion
The hospital is a major source of jobs in the region, but critics say it is treating locals unfairly with plans to demolish 16 homes to make way for the project.
By Kim Slowey • June 20, 2017 -
IL budget standoff endangers road projects — again
State-funded roadwork almost ground to a halt last year as well, but the governor signed stopgap legislation that prevented it.
By Kim Slowey • June 20, 2017 -
IN reaches agreement in highway P3 takeover
The project, which was originally touted as a way to save Indiana taxpayers money, is two years behind schedule.
By Kim Slowey • June 20, 2017 -
Trump announces $200M apprenticeship initiative
Some critics have expressed concern about the president's move to give the private sector more influence in designing apprenticeship programs.
By Kim Slowey • June 16, 2017 -
Las Vegas authority approves $1.4B convention center expansion
The massive overhaul will include a 1.4-million-square-foot addition as well as the renovation of the existing 3.2-million-square-foot facility.
By Kim Slowey • June 15, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Why some P3s go bad — and how to avoid a project failure
Public-private partnerships are still a somewhat new delivery method in the U.S., and public and private entities are figuring out how to execute them effectively.
By Kim Slowey • June 15, 2017 -
Lawmakers call for Highway Trust Fund fix as part of tax code overhaul
Legislators have suggested different financing schemes, including raising the gas tax, which currently funds the HTF but hasn’t increased in more than 20 years.
By Kim Slowey • June 14, 2017 -
Deep Dive
The Dotted Line: How to juggle resources across projects and stay on schedule
Communication and planning are key for both general contractors and subs to stay on pace amid an environment of booming demand and limited resources.
By Kim Slowey • June 13, 2017 -
TN contractor sentenced to 3 years in prison for kickback scheme
Ronald Armstrong, owner of Armstrong Construction, pleaded guilty to paying a Kentucky project official in order to win a $210,000 jail project.
By Kim Slowey • June 13, 2017 -
CO court ruling on defects case could help jump-start condo construction
Supporters of the ruling say it could reduce the frivolous lawsuits that have all but halted condo construction in the state.
By Kim Slowey • June 13, 2017 -
$310M Kansas City, MO convention hotel moving forward
Tourism officials said the city is losing out on convention business and that hotel construction must begin as soon as possible so that it can compete for shows.
By Kim Slowey • June 12, 2017 -
DOL proposes axing 'persuader' rule
Construction industry groups have been vocal opponents of the rule, arguing that it would prevent employers from requesting legal advice during unionization efforts.
By Kim Slowey • June 12, 2017 -
Trump reveals new infrastructure plan details
The president aims to streamline the regulatory and permitting processes, as well as boost apprenticeships and workforce training.
By Kim Slowey • June 12, 2017 -
Trump's infrastructure plan to include prevailing wage requirements
Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao said the inclusion of Davis-Bacon mandates is necessary to draw in support from Democrats for the $1 trillion plan.
By Kim Slowey • June 9, 2017 -
DOL withdraws joint employer guidance
Construction industry groups lauded the move, as they said the Obama-era informal guidance created a too-broad definition of joint employment.
By Kim Slowey • June 8, 2017 -
Judge's ruling threatens $3B Queens, NY development
A joint venture between Related Companies and Sterling Equities submitted a proposal in 2012 to redevelop the site into a shopping and housing complex.
By Kim Slowey • June 8, 2017 -
Miami-Dade approves $9M David Beckham stadium land deal
The development team must still secure approval for the entire soccer stadium plan, with the goal of completing the project in 2020.
By Kim Slowey • June 7, 2017 -
Veterans Affairs seeks to jump-start $1.4B in construction projects
The delays are largely the result of procedural differences between the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Army Corps of Engineers.
By Kim Slowey • June 7, 2017 -
NYC leads US metros with highest 'hidden' housing costs
Additional items like property tax rates, insurance and remodeling needs are often overlooked by first-time buyers when planning their home purchases.
By Katy Tomasulo • June 7, 2017
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