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

The Dotted Line: How training programs can 'fund the future' of a skilled workforce

Whether contract-mandated or company-driven, training programs play a critical role in pumping up the lean construction worker pipeline.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 14, 2017

Report reveals new cost, plans for Trump's Mexico border wall

The Department of Homeland Security estimated the cost of the project at $22 billion and noted that the administration has already begun working with contractors.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 13, 2017

Former construction lobbyist's position at Labor Dept. could spell union showdown

Geoffrey Burr, formerly with the Associated Builders and Contractors, is a staunch opponent of project labor agreements and prevailing wage requirements.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 13, 2017

San Francisco aims to boost alternative transportation with new development regulations

The city will require developers who want to include free parking with their projects to also provide features promoting car-sharing, biking and other transport options.

By Kim Slowey • Feb. 13, 2017

Millennium Tower homeowners association to sue developer, nearby project

It is the second instance of legal action by owners in the San Francisco high-rise as to unprecedented settling that they say wasn't disclosed at the time of purchase.

By Sean Barry • Feb. 13, 2017

WA contractor fined $203K for fall hazards

Puyallup, WA-based J & I Construction was cited for three willful and three repeat serious violations among its 13 total infringements.

By Sean Barry • Feb. 13, 2017

Canada gears up softwood lumber lobby amid trade questions

The move comes as the U.S. investigates dumping allegations, the results of which could mean higher duties for Canadian producers.

By Sean Barry • Feb. 10, 2017