ABC calls for mandatory drug testing for all NYC construction workers

The proposal has faced backlash from building trades groups, which say there is no evidence that alcohol and drugs have contributed to an uptick in safety incidents.

By Kim Slowey • May 10, 2017

TX lawmakers reject the use of P3s for highway projects

The state House cited toll fatigue as the primary reason for denying the measure, which would have allowed Texas to use public-private partnerships on 18 projects.

By Kim Slowey • May 10, 2017

Bonding dispute between ME governor, treasurer stalls infrastructure projects

Failure to reach an agreement could sideline $600 million in state transportation projects this year and put Maine's short summer construction season at risk.

By Kim Slowey • May 10, 2017

CO lawmakers send construction defects reform bill to governor

The measure, for which builders have lobbied for years, aims to boost condo development in the state after years of stagnation.

By Kim Slowey • May 9, 2017

CA high-speed rail critics expected to appeal decision allowing $1.25B bond sale

Plaintiffs tried to stop the sale on the grounds that the funding would be used for a scope of work not included in the original, voter-approved $10 billion measure.

By Kim Slowey • May 9, 2017

Developers secure anchor tenant for 51-story Chicago office tower

The announcement that Bank of America will anchor the 1.4-million-square-foot building allows the project to move closer to construction.

By Kim Slowey • May 8, 2017

Construction team for $5.6B MD Purple Line standing by project amid legal uncertainy

The joint venture of Fluor, Meridiam and Star America said it is committed to the light-rail project as it awaits a federal judge's final ruling.

By Kim Slowey • May 5, 2017

NJ carpenter awarded $2M in eye-protection case; contractor found negligent

Rock Ridge Construction Management was held responsible for not instructing on proper eye protection after a sub was partially blinded when a nail gun misfired.

By Mary Tyler March • May 5, 2017

FL lawmakers approve $500M for school construction

Florida Gov. Rick Scott has the authority to pull funding for any construction or maintenance project, including this program.

By Kim Slowey • May 5, 2017

OR tiny house bill moves to state Senate

Lawmakers cited the housing shortage as a primary motivator for the building code change, which applies to prefab and site-built homes of less than 400 square feet.  

By Katy Tomasulo • May 4, 2017

The federal work 'trade-off': What contractors need to know about the public sector

Differences in laws, regulations and overall processes can make the public sector seem like a whole new ballgame for private companies. 

By Kim Slowey • May 4, 2017

OSHA fines SD contractor additional $101K in fatal building collapse

The agency said Hultgren Construction directed crews to remove load-bearing walls without instructing them on how to set up adequate temporary supports.

By Kim Slowey • May 4, 2017

OK suspends transportation projects amid budget concerns

The state is dealing with an $878 million funding gap and could slash the Oklahoma Department of Transportation's budget by $251 million. 

By Kim Slowey • May 4, 2017

Report: Zero-lot-line development erodes urban green space

In one Southern California county, mansionization projects reduced the green space on single-family lots by one-third.

By Mary Tyler March • May 3, 2017

OR economist predicts shift from renting to owning in Portland

The question remains as to whether the local market will be able produce the inventory needed to meet the projected growth in single-family demand.

By Katy Tomasulo • May 3, 2017

OH developer proposes $1.5B rural mixed-use complex

Union Village in Warren County, OH, will feature 4,500 residential units, a central development with commercial and retail space, and a $15 million sports complex.

By Kim Slowey • May 3, 2017

The winners and losers of the Congressional budget deal

Transportation programs came out on top in the 2017 funding measure, while the Mexico border wall and new FBI headquarters weren't as successful.

By Kim Slowey • May 2, 2017

Breaking down construction safety by the numbers

We take a look back at the biggest statistics, reports, rule changes and other news around safety in the industry from the last year.

By Construction Dive Staff • May 1, 2017

TX Senate greenlights $100M for school construction projects

The measure allocates $50 million for traditional school districts and $50 million for charter schools, which cannot levy property taxes to pay for new facilities.

By Kim Slowey • May 1, 2017

NY–NJ Port Authority to consider renovating existing bus terminal

If officials decide to use the existing site rather than build new at another location, the environmental review will take up to two years.

By Kim Slowey • May 1, 2017

IN governor approves tax increase to fund $5B infrastructure initiative

Officials said citizens have indicated they don't mind a slight tax hike as long as the funding is earmarked for road projects.

By Kim Slowey • May 1, 2017

Officials fail to reach deal for $250M Boston soccer stadium

Some local representatives refused to back the agreement because they said the area could not withstand the additional traffic around the venue.

By Kim Slowey • May 1, 2017

Trump tax plan leaves infrastructure out

Some lawmakers were expecting President Donald Trump to earmark tax revenue from the repatriation of corporate earnings for infrastructure spending.

By Kim Slowey • April 28, 2017

EPA investigating Home Depot for lead-paint safety compliance

The home improvement giant said it is cooperating with the civil and criminal investigation of its installation services and contractors.

By Katy Tomasulo • April 28, 2017

UPDATE: Senate confirms Alexander Acosta as labor secretary

Acosta is the dean of the Florida International University Law School and formerly served as an assistant attorney general under President George W. Bush.

By Emily Peiffer , Kim Slowey • April 27, 2017