Legal/Regulation: Page 59
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IL transportation projects resume as legislators reach budget agreement
The deal allowed about half of 900 stalled projects, worth approximately $3.3 billion, to resume Friday.
By Kim Slowey • July 10, 2017 -
IL road construction shutdown leads to layoffs amid state budget impasse
The Illinois Department of Transportation estimated that approximately 20,000 workers would be affected by the shutdown.
By Kim Slowey • July 6, 2017 -
Head of NYC contractor organization recognizes shift to nonunion labor
Lou Coletti of the Building Trade Employers' Association also spoke out against a union-supported measure that would see public subsidies for worker training.
By Kim Slowey • July 6, 2017 -
$5B LAX ground transportation plan hit with legal challenges
A parking lot operator near Los Angeles International Airport claims the environmental review for the project does not address key issues.
By Kim Slowey • July 5, 2017 -
Congress could push work on Trump's infrastructure plan to 2018
Sen. John Thune, chairman of the Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, said other priorities are taking up the legislative schedule this year.
By Kim Slowey • July 5, 2017 -
Labor Dept. plans revision of stalled overtime rule
Last year, a judge blocked implementation of the Obama-era regulation, which would have raised the threshold salary to $47,476 per year.
By Kim Slowey • July 5, 2017 -
Trump reworks FASTLANE transportation grant program
The renamed Infrastructure for Rebuilding America program will prioritize rural infrastructure and projects that receive private or non-federal investment.
By Kim Slowey • June 30, 2017 -
Orange County, CA approves $627M loan for I-405 project
The loan for the Interstate 405 Improvement Project will be delivered through the federal Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act.
By Kim Slowey • June 30, 2017 -
Senators preparing plan to overhaul Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
The bipartisan effort aims to end the companies' duopoly and create more competition in the secondary mortgage market.
By Joe Dyton • June 29, 2017 -
OSHA pushes to extend compliance date of electronic recordkeeping rule to Dec. 1
In May, the agency said it would delay implementation of the rule, but it did not specify a new compliance date.
By Kim Slowey • June 28, 2017 -
EPA proposes WOTUS repeal
The move follows an executive order earlier this year that calls for a review and likely replacement of the Obama-era waterway regulation.
By Hallie Busta • June 27, 2017 -
Deep Dive
4 construction stories that dominated the first half of 2017
From regulatory changes under Trump to a renewed focus on infrastructure spending, here's what has captured the industry's attention so far this year.
By Kim Slowey • June 27, 2017 -
TX lawmakers prevent state contributions to $12B high-speed rail project
During the last legislative session, lawmakers introduced more than 20 bills meant to derail Texas Central Partners' rail project but passed only two.
By Kim Slowey • June 27, 2017 -
Pittsburgh announces $5.6M plan to streamline permitting
The city will pay software company Computronix to develop a single platform that can be used by multiple agencies and allow applicant tracking.
By Kim Slowey • June 27, 2017 -
House reauthorizes Perkins Act
The AGC and other industry groups have backed reauthorization of the skills-training rule as one way to battle the skilled-worker shortage.
By Kim Slowey • June 26, 2017 -
OSHA proposes rollback of new beryllium standard
The agency said it would give construction and shipyard industry officials time to comment on the changes to the proposal, which went into effect May 20.
By Kim Slowey • June 26, 2017 -
New FAA bills call for more airport construction spending
Proposed House and Senate bills would increase Airport Improvement Program funding but leave the existing passenger facility charge as-is.
By Kim Slowey • June 26, 2017 -
VA officials approve $18.6B transportation spending program
The six-year program will begin on July 1 and fund roughly 3,600 projects, with more than 80% of the funds going toward highway construction.
By Kim Slowey • June 26, 2017 -
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
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