3 ways Trump's next moves could shape the construction forecast

The new president was the talk of the AGC Convention this week, but uncertainty could put a damper on the overall sense of optimism since the election.

By Emily Peiffer • March 9, 2017

Los Angeles voters say 'no' to anti-development Measure S

The controversial initiative that would put a short-term ban on zoning changes for high-density building failed to secure the votes needed to pass.

By Kim Slowey • March 9, 2017

A new stronghold: How the rise of right-to-work is impacting construction labor

As the number of right-to-work states continues to climb, unions are pushing back against those looking to erode their influence.

By Kim Slowey • March 9, 2017

NJ weighs first-time buyer savings account

Such programs aim to help new buyers overcome one of the biggest hurdles to homeownership: affording the down payment.

By Hallie Busta • March 8, 2017

DHS shares more details on border wall specifications

The agency is expected to post its formal request for proposals as early as today, and it will require the winning bidders to build prototypes first.

By Kim Slowey • March 8, 2017

Keystone XL pipeline won't use American steel

White House officials said the project is exempt because it is already underway, and the steel has been acquired by developer TransCanada.

By Kim Slowey • March 7, 2017

AIDS nonprofit leads anti-development charge in Los Angeles

The AIDS Healthcare Foundation put $4 million behind Measure S, which goes before voters today and would put a two-year ban on high-density rezoning.

By Kim Slowey • March 7, 2017

CA bullet train ready for track, faces $300M in additional contractor change orders

Tutor Perini and Dragados-Flatiron said delays and project mismanagement have driven up their costs.

By Kim Slowey • March 6, 2017

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