Los Angeles City Council restricts size of homes on small lots

New homes on lots smaller than 7,500 square feet can now take up to only 45% of the lot, per an update to the city's Baseline Mansionization Ordinance.

By Sean Barry • March 6, 2017

Feds: MN lawmakers can't divert light rail funds to other projects

Despite this roadblock, Minnesota state Republicans say they will continue to fight against the controversial project.

By Kim Slowey • March 6, 2017

Report: Las Vegas–CA bullet train would generate $1B in annual revenue by 2035

The plan for a high-speed rail line connecting the two regions stalled last year when XpressWest pulled out of a partnership with Chinese investors. 

By Kim Slowey • March 3, 2017

For new-buyer affordability, West and Midwest states are best

Bankrate based its ranking on price, employment, inventory conditions, credit availability and millennial homeownership rates across the country.

By Sean Barry • March 3, 2017

Construction industry groups ramp up infrastructure lobbying efforts

A jam-packed Trump agenda has industry players concerned that his $1 trillion infrastructure initiative will get lost in the shuffle.

By Kim Slowey • March 2, 2017

OSHA pushes beryllium rule implementation to May

The delay is the result of a Trump administration directive ordering federal agencies to review new or pending regulations and push back their effective dates.

By Kim Slowey • March 2, 2017

More than a pipe dream: Inside the complex process of pipeline construction

Companies in the highly regulated sector face challenges beyond environmental concerns, as a lack of skilled labor threatens to impact future projects.

By Kim Slowey • March 2, 2017

UPDATE: Senate approves Ben Carson for HUD secretary post

The retired neurosurgeon and one-time presidential candidate's nomination faced less resistance than some of President Donald Trump's other cabinet picks.

By Hallie Busta • March 2, 2017

Judge sentences MD contractor to 6-year prison term for stealing union funds

The union's business manager participated in the scheme to pay STS General Contracting more than $1.7 million for construction work it never performed.

By Kim Slowey • March 1, 2017

Mexico border wall construction draws interest of nearly 200 companies

Only a few days have passed since U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced it would start taking bids for the project later this month.

By Kim Slowey • March 1, 2017

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