Developer proposes $500M twin condo tower project in Denver

Real estate experts hope the Renzo Renzi undertaking will encourage more condo development in Denver, which has been stifled by a state construction defects law. 

By Kim Slowey • April 13, 2017

Contractors fined $229K for safety violations in Seattle crane accident

Investigators said the companies' decision to continue working under power lines resulted in the serious injury of two employees.

By Kim Slowey • April 12, 2017

The Dotted Line: How to avoid schedule delays through careful planning, effective contracts

Construction companies should determine the biggest risks to their schedules, steps to achieve timely completion and the legal consequences of failing to deliver.

By Kim Slowey • April 11, 2017

Boston mayor pushes for legislation to allow construction of city's tallest residential tower

The legislation would allow Millennium Partners' 750-foot-tall building to cast a shadow across Boston Common and the Public Garden.

By Kim Slowey • April 11, 2017

Developer's plans for 60-story, mixed-use Chicago tower denied

A city alderman, who said he would not support the high-density project, suggested that Symmetry Development and SOM come up with a single-use alternative.

By Kim Slowey • April 11, 2017

KY construction employees sentenced to 3-year prison term for $2M fraud scheme

Prosecutors said Frank Burks Jr. and Pamela Duvall defrauded Louisville, KY–based RAM Engineering and Construction over a period of 13 years.

By Kim Slowey • April 11, 2017

CA officials, contractors charged in bid-rigging scheme

Prosecutors allege that a former Department of Veterans Affairs official took $12,000 to help an FBI informant — posing as a developer — secure contracts.

By Kim Slowey • April 10, 2017

CA lawmakers raise gas tax, vehicle fees to pay for $52B infrastructure plan

The state currently has a backlog of approximately $130 billion in infrastructure projects, and experts estimate that about half of California's roads are in disrepair. 

By Kim Slowey • April 10, 2017

Bills targeting Dallas–Houston high-speed rail move on to TX Senate

The project has been a lightning rod for controversy, primarily due to issues related to eminent domain. 

By Kim Slowey • April 7, 2017

Report: Funding for MI infrastructure projects falls $3B short

A 2015 budget increase isn't enough to make up for the cost of necessary repairs and upgrades to state roads and bridges.

By Kim Slowey • April 7, 2017

OSHA delays enforcement of silica rule for 90 days

The announcement, which was welcomed by construction employer groups, pushes the deadline for compliance to Sept. 23.

By Emily Peiffer • April 6, 2017

Proposed EPA budget cuts could thwart lead-paint law

Elimination of federal funds for the Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting Program doesn't cancel the related law, but it could change how it is enforced.

By Katy Tomasulo • April 5, 2017

$2.3B Boston Green Line extension back on track with FTA approval of revised costs

Officials withheld authorization for a $1 billion grant when the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority halted work on the light-rail project due to cost overruns.

By Kim Slowey • April 5, 2017

Trump vows to cut 'red tape' along with $1 trillion infrastructure program

Elaine Chao, the secretary of transportation, said she expects the administration will announce its infrastructure funding bill in May.

By Kim Slowey • April 5, 2017

UPDATE: Trump signs measure to revoke OSHA recordkeeping violations rule

Companies must still maintain logs of injuries and illnesses for the previous five years but now cannot be cited by OSHA for incidents beyond the six-month mark.

By Emily Peiffer , Kim Slowey • April 4, 2017

CO lawmakers at odds over sales tax–backed funding of toll lane construction

A proposed transportation funding bill, which includes the toll lane provision, could enable a $3.5 billion bond sale to pay for highway projects. 

By Kim Slowey • April 4, 2017

Immigrants from Trump 'travel-ban' countries have strong long-term homeownership potential

President Donald Trump's stance on border security and immigration stands to impact the supply and demand sides of the housing market.

By Mary Tyler March • April 3, 2017

DC mayor asks Trump to return control of RFK Stadium land for new development

The soon-to-be-unoccupied stadium is currently under the jurisdiction of the National Park Service.

By Kim Slowey • April 3, 2017

Official says MD Purple Line on schedule despite lawsuit delays

In addition to legal challenges, a potential reversal in President Trump's Federal Transit Administration funding policy also threatens the 16-mile light rail project.

By Kim Slowey • April 3, 2017

Report: US construction industry contributes to modern slavery

From 2007 to 2016, nonprofit group Polaris received reports of nearly 550 cases of human trafficking or labor exploitation in construction.

By Kim Slowey • April 3, 2017

Construction on $142M Eisenhower Memorial could start in late 2017

However, project planners still need to secure $84 million in federal funds for the memorial and score final design approval from multiple agencies.

By Kim Slowey • March 31, 2017

EPA's 2017 construction stormwater permit takes effect

One of the most hotly contested portions of the rule makes each operator on the site liable for the actions of the group regarding compliance.

By Mary Tyler March • March 31, 2017

TX legislators push for Astrodome rehab bill

Officials want to spend $105 million to create 500,000 square feet of rentable space inside the iconic sports venue, which now stands vacant.

By Kim Slowey • March 31, 2017

CA lawmakers propose $52B plan to repair state infrastructure

Opponents of the fee hikes included in the measure say that California should pay for work on high-priority projects with existing funds instead.  

By Kim Slowey • March 31, 2017

Banking on dealers: Can builders still count on lumber yards for credit?

Long a de facto bank, building material dealers are rethinking credit arrangements to manage risk as the lending landscape tightens for their customers.

By Debbie Reslock • March 30, 2017