Legal/Regulation: Page 68
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UPDATE: House votes to repeal DOL 'blacklisting' rule
The resolution aiming to remove the Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces rule now moves to the Senate, where it is expected to pass.
By Emily Peiffer , Kim Slowey • Feb. 3, 2017 -
NY county advances first phase of $4B Heartland megaproject
The mixed-use development will start with the construction of 3,000 apartments, 400,000 square feet of retail and 300,000 square feet of office space.
By Kim Slowey • Feb. 3, 2017 -
MA developer pleads guilty to defrauding investors of $10M
Daniel Flynn III, who had previously pleaded innocent to the charges, now faces between 70 and 95 months in prison.
By Kim Slowey • Feb. 3, 2017 -
House committee begins to formulate strategy for tackling infrastructure needs
However, House Speaker Paul Ryan, R-WI, said any kind of infrastructure funding bill will have to wait until spring.
By Kim Slowey • Feb. 3, 2017 -
Bloomberg: Cost to rectify sinking Millennium Tower may exceed insurance coverage
There are concerns that the building’s defects could have invalidated the coverage.
By Sean Barry • Feb. 3, 2017 -
Jury finds all defendants liable in deadly 2013 PA building collapse
The civil case followed a criminal trial, which resulted in prison sentences for two contractors working on the demolition.
By Kim Slowey • Feb. 2, 2017 -
Sole bidder wins $396M PA-NJ toll bridge contract
Trumbull Corp. was reportedly the only company to submit a proposal because, among other reasons, officials required a project labor agreement.
By Kim Slowey • Feb. 1, 2017 -
AIA announces 2017 federal advocacy agenda
The group plans to push for increased infrastructure spending and continued support of energy-efficient federal buildings.
By Kim Slowey • Feb. 1, 2017 -
Redfin gets in on mortgage lending with new business unit
Redfin Mortgage will launch in the Texas markets of Austin, Dallas, Houston and San Antonio in the first half of this year.
By Sean Barry • Feb. 1, 2017 -
UPDATE: Elaine Chao confirmed as transportation secretary
As the new head of the Department of Transportation, Chao is expected to play a crucial role in the president's infrastructure plans.
By Emily Peiffer , Kim Slowey • Jan. 31, 2017 -
Deep Dive
How Trump has impacted the construction industry so far
From border wall plans to an order expediting future projects, contractors are trying to keep up with all of the president's moves during his first days in office.
By Kim Slowey • Jan. 31, 2017 -
San Francisco's sinking Millennium Tower safe for occupancy
Inspections by city officials on Dec. 2 and Jan. 11 have deemed the 58-story building habitable, but additional reviews and repairs remain.
By Sean Barry • Jan. 31, 2017 -
Court clears the way for San Francisco megaproject
Opponents of the 5M mixed-use complex said its environmental review was not sufficient and that it lacks adequate affordable housing.
By Kim Slowey • Jan. 31, 2017 -
UPDATE: Casino mogul pulls out of Raiders Las Vegas stadium funding deal
With Sheldon Adelson out of the picture, the team has raised its proposed contribution to $1.15 billion to cover his portion.
By Kim Slowey • Jan. 31, 2017 -
MO contractor found guilty of OSHA violation in worker death, faces $500K fine
A judge said Fastrack Erectors did not provide adequate fall protection equipment for employees.
By Kim Slowey • Jan. 27, 2017 -
Trump considers import tax to pay for Mexico border wall
The cost of the wall is a point of contention, as some experts peg the price tag significantly higher than lawmakers' estimate of $15 billion.
By Kim Slowey • Jan. 27, 2017 -
Trump administration targeting 50 US infrastructure projects worth over $137B
The president's team compiled a preliminary list of high-priority infrastructure projects and is soliciting input from governors.
By Kim Slowey • Jan. 26, 2017 -
NAHB: More builders expect lot, labor shortages in 2017
As symptoms of the housing market's lengthy recovery, these and other headwinds are adding costs and extending project timelines.
By Sean Barry • Jan. 26, 2017 -
Proposed bill would regulate MO roofing industry
The voluntary contractor registry was put forth as a way to combat storm chasing and other unethical business practices.
By Sean Barry • Jan. 26, 2017 -
2 new FHWA rules take on bridge and highway performance
The agency is calling on state transportation departments to set performance targets for improving air quality as well as pavement and bridge conditions.
By Chris Wood • Jan. 25, 2017 -
HI could ditch fossil-fuel powered cars in the next 30 years
Compliance with an ordinance for all ground transportation energy to be renewable by 2045 would not likely be a statewide mandate.
By Chris Wood • Jan. 25, 2017 -
Senate Democrats propose $1 trillion infrastructure plan
Despite bipartisan support for improving the nation's aging infrastructure, the two parties have been unable to agree on funding sources.
By Kim Slowey • Jan. 25, 2017 -
MD developer sues state to enforce $1.5B contract for Baltimore mixed-use project
State Center's lawsuit came in response to a legal action filed by Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan asking a court to formally void the leases.
By Kim Slowey • Jan. 25, 2017 -
NYC officials ask for $1B to fix public housing roofs
Critics of the 2018 budget proposal have said at least $17 billion is required to completely repair the buildings.
By Sean Barry • Jan. 25, 2017 -
Trump orders construction of Mexican border wall
Although details and cost are still unclear, the massive undertaking is drawing the attention of construction firms that could help build it.
By Emily Peiffer • Jan. 25, 2017
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