Trump's address to Congress highlights infrastructure — but offers few details

Although the president didn't lay out a timeline for the $1 trillion program, the construction industry continues to be optimistic about a coming boom in business.

By Emily Peiffer • March 1, 2017

Trump's Waters of the US executive order kick-starts review, revision process

The action urges the Environmental Protection Agency and the Army Corps of Engineers to repeal or revise the legislation, which clarifies what smaller waterways and wetlands feed larger bodies of water and thus should be protected.

By Hallie Busta • Feb. 28, 2017

Los Angeles Times: Neighborhood Integrity Initiative won't stop evictions

Many high-end residential projects that replace rent-controlled housing don’t require the kind of zoning changes the measure would temporarily ban.

By Sean Barry • Feb. 28, 2017

How Trump's immigration crackdown could impact construction

The industry's use of undocumented workers is no secret, but actions by the new administration could force companies to re-examine their practices.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 28, 2017

NYC officials propose early community input for large-scale developments

Proponents of the measure hope it will give residents a voice regarding whether major projects move forward.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 28, 2017

US officials to issue first Mexico border wall contracts in April

Construction companies have less than a week to turn in their initial concept designs for the project, despite the lack of details for its cost, location and funding.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 27, 2017

MA contractors pay $420K to settle overbilling, prevailing wage charges

Prosecutors alleged that the companies "front loaded" pay applications to the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 27, 2017

TX lawmakers move to block high-speed rail project

At the heart of Republican opposition is concern regarding Texas Central Partners' ability to acquire land through eminent domain.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 27, 2017

Hunt Development to redevelop Cabrini-Green site in Chicago

The Texas-based company will lead construction on the latest phase of mixed-income development on the site of the former blighted housing project. 

By Sean Barry • Feb. 27, 2017

PA contractor pleads guilty to bribery, kickback scheme on military projects

George Grassie faces up to 15 years in prison for his attempts to win work at military installations through bribes.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 24, 2017

Trump could delay $1 trillion infrastructure plan until 2018

As news of the potential postponement spread, construction-related stocks that saw a post-election boost started to fall.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 24, 2017

Los Angeles floats developer fees to fund affordable housing

While the concept isn't necessarily popular with developers, officials hope it could help ease the city's affordable housing crisis.

By Sean Barry • Feb. 23, 2017

IL developer sentenced to 3 years in prison for EB-5 fraud

The foreign investor program has come under increased scrutiny amid several cases of fraudulent practices.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 23, 2017

Governors Island Trust sues Turner, subcontractor for $5M over shoddy work claims

Island officials maintain that Ocean Coastal Consultants Engineering cost them hundreds of thousands of dollars in repairs.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 23, 2017

New Orleans mulls mandatory affordable housing requirement

The Smart Housing Mix program would loosen density rules, reduce parking requirements and afford tax breaks to encourage developers to add affordable units.

By Sean Barry • Feb. 22, 2017

MN lawmakers attempt to divert FTA funding from controversial light rail project

After Minnesota Republicans refused to fund the $1.9 billion project last year, local agencies came up with the money themselves — a move that angered opponents.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 22, 2017

Feds delay $650M grant for CA rail electrification project

State Republicans lobbied the Federal Transit Administration to scrap Caltrain's application pending an audit of the state's beleaguered $64 billion bullet train.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 21, 2017

NY-NJ Port Authority approves $32B infrastructure spending plan

Officials predict the program will result in a $56 billion economic boon for the area and create $20 billion in wages over the next 10 years.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 17, 2017

Federal hiring freeze could hinder DOL's enforcement of workplace violations

With President Trump's order in place, the Department of Labor could struggle to fill the empty positions necessary for investigating compliance issues.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 17, 2017

Los Angeles earmarks $37M for affordable housing construction

While the city sees a pickup in high-end residential and commercial building activity, its low- and middle-income housing supply needs a boost.

By Sean Barry • Feb. 16, 2017

WA governor allocates $1M for high-speed rail study

Officials aim to explore the pros and cons of a bullet train connecting Portland, OR, Seattle and Vancouver.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 16, 2017

Trudeau, Trump push for speedy construction of Gordie Howe International Bridge

Canada has agreed to finance the entire cost of the $2.1 billion project, which would connect Detroit and Ontario, and be paid back later through tolls.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 15, 2017

NYC fines contractor $3.2M for allegedly underpaying immigrant workers

KS Contracting Corporation was also barred from bidding on state or city projects in the future.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 15, 2017

Detroit official seeks $500K study of billionaire Dan Gilbert's jail, stadium proposal

Gilbert wants to take over the existing jail site and build a $1 billion development in exchange for constructing a $420 million jail facility at a nearby location.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 15, 2017

Officials poised to approve $300M DC United stadium

The soccer team has overcome several obstacles in its effort to build a new venue, and officials hope Thursday will mark the last one before construction can begin.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 14, 2017