Legal/Regulation: Page 69
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AK contractor fined $280K after worker demolition fatality
Alaska officials allege the owner of North Country Services also misclassified its workers as independent contractors.
By Kim Slowey • Feb. 10, 2017 -
Civil trial for deadly PA building collapse ends with $227M settlement
Building owner Richard Basciano and The Salvation Army were found financially liable, and two contractors are already serving prison time for the 2013 incident.
By Kim Slowey • Feb. 10, 2017 -
NY Gov. Cuomo's 421-a proposal could cost taxpayers $5.7M per project
The tax break may be larger than is necessary to offset costs associated with adding the required share of affordable housing to multifamily projects.
By Sean Barry • Feb. 10, 2017 -
LPCiminelli execs ask judge to dismiss corruption charges, indicate $4B in lost work
Attorneys for the former company heads also requested a change of venue to Buffalo, NY, where the alleged offenses occurred.
By Kim Slowey • Feb. 9, 2017 -
Atlanta officials charge second contractor in bribery scheme
Authorities claim that Charles P. Richards Jr., an associate of alleged co-conspirator Elvin Mitchell Jr., paid an unnamed city official to win contracts.
By Kim Slowey • Feb. 9, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Digging up delays: How to handle unexpected archaeological finds on the job site
Construction crews often find themselves unearthing significant pieces — and people — of the past, but taking the proper steps can help keep a project on track.
By Kim Slowey • Feb. 9, 2017 -
TX bullet train developer drops lawsuits against landowners along proposed route
Texas Central Partners first took the legal action when it could not complete the necessary survey work for the 240-mile project.
By Kim Slowey • Feb. 8, 2017 -
Deep Dive
4 ways builders are working around the labor shortage
From hiring out of new markets and raising wages to starting a training program, pros discuss how they are finding new workers in today's tight labor market.
By Jeff Marcus • Feb. 8, 2017 -
Opinion
5 measures to help prevent construction fraud
In a guest article, risk management expert Elan Parra explores the dangers of fraud, as well as steps to avoid potential legal backlash.
By Elan Parra • Feb. 8, 2017 -
CT soccer stadium developer pleads guilty to fraud, faces prison time
Mitchell Anderson will pay more than $1 million in restitution to the city and subcontractors in relation to the failed redevelopment project.
By Kim Slowey • Feb. 8, 2017 -
UPDATE: Trump revives Dakota Access pipeline
The president also signed an order directing agencies to streamline environmental and regulatory review processes for "high priority infrastructure projects."
By Kim Slowey • Feb. 7, 2017 -
Deep Dive
It's up to you, New York: Inside design-build's struggle to gain traction in NYC
Misperceptions and an aversion to giving up control are among the factors keeping the city from implementing the delivery method on a wider scale.
By Kim Slowey • Feb. 7, 2017 -
NY contractor charged with insurance fraud, faces up to 15 years in prison
Prosecutors allege that Vasillios Georgiadis and his company cost the state $64,000 in potential workers' compensation premium payments.
By Kim Slowey • Feb. 7, 2017 -
Number of right-to-work states climbs to 28 with new MO law
Missouri Republicans hope the measure will encourage economic activity, but labor representatives say that such laws aim to chip away at union influence.
By Kim Slowey • Feb. 7, 2017 -
Consultant: Millennium Tower peer review didn't consider site
Although the project passed muster with code officials, its unprecedented settling has since raised questions as to whether the site was suitable to begin with.
By Sean Barry • Feb. 7, 2017 -
CA bullet train opponents file new legal challenge to block bond funding
The suit argues that changes to the project's scope of work violate the voter-approved bond measure that is footing the bill.
By Kim Slowey • Feb. 6, 2017 -
Atlanta builder Ashton Woods taps the entry-level market with new home line
Starlight Homes is targeting current millennial renters with properties whose monthly payments range from the mid-$800s to the low-$1,000s.
By Sean Barry • Feb. 6, 2017 -
South Bronx, NY set for 474-unit affordable housing project
The mixed-use development will include retail and will serve households earning 80% or less of the area median income.
By Sean Barry • Feb. 6, 2017 -
Proposed DC bill seeks tighter regulations for home-sharing services
Under the proposed rule, residents who use such services to rent out their space must obtain a business license and live on-site.
By Sean Barry • Feb. 6, 2017 -
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
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