Legal/Regulation: Page 69
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Suspension of FHA mortgage fee cut could leave thousands of buyers out in the cold
Industry observers worried the reduction, expected to save some homeowners $500 annually, would impact the solvency of the Mutual Mortgage Insurance Fund.
By Sean Barry • Jan. 24, 2017 -
NY Gov. Cuomo aims for state design-build expansion but excludes NYC
Mayor Bill de Blasio is expected to introduce design-build legislation for the city, but experts aren't optimistic that it will gain traction with state legislators.
By Kim Slowey • Jan. 24, 2017 -
Boston mayor announces plan to invest $1B in city schools
Mayor Marty Walsh said the 10-year initiative will focus on improved technology, lighting, mechanical systems, energy efficiency and accessibility.
By Kim Slowey • Jan. 24, 2017 -
Investors propose $1B MLS development on site of former San Diego Chargers stadium
FS Investors aims to purchase Qualcomm Stadium from the city, demolish it and replace it with a Major League Soccer venue.
By Kim Slowey • Jan. 24, 2017 -
FHWA approves contentious $1.2B CO highway expansion
Approval for the 10-mile stretch of Interstate 70 has been stalled for 14 years due to pushback regarding gentrification and environmental ramifications.
By Kim Slowey • Jan. 23, 2017 -
IL lawmakers propose 1,700-foot-tall tower replacement for state-owned Chicago building
Illinois Republicans, backed by the governor, say that a sale of the Thompson Center would bring hundreds of millions in revenue for the state.
By Kim Slowey • Jan. 23, 2017 -
Miami mayor pushes back against complex proposal amid overdevelopment concerns
Mayor Tomás Regalado said the planned 7-acre megadevelopment would harm the surrounding historical neighborhood.
By Kim Slowey • Jan. 23, 2017 -
Regulations the focus of a new affordable housing proposal from CA union, environmental groups
A letter to state officials outlines legislation and programs to guide the future of low- and middle-income housing.
By Sean Barry • Jan. 23, 2017 -
Paul Ryan emphasizes private spending component of Trump's infrastructure plan
The speaker of the House said public-private partnerships would play a key role in overhauling the nation's aging infrastructure.
By Kim Slowey • Jan. 20, 2017 -
CA contractor and foreman charged in worker fatality, face up to $2.5M in fines
This case is another example of the growing trend of prosecutors aiming to hold construction companies criminally responsible for job site deaths.
By Kim Slowey • Jan. 20, 2017 -
St. Louis officials revive potential $200M soccer stadium plan
Despite the governor's opposition to any public financing, the city's Board of Aldermen has agreed to revisit the proposal.
By Kim Slowey • Jan. 20, 2017 -
Atlanta construction exec charged in $1M bribery scheme
Elvin R. Mitchell Jr., the head of one of the largest minority-owned construction firms in the city, is expected to plead guilty later this month.
By Kim Slowey • Jan. 19, 2017 -
JPMorgan Chase to settle $55M mortgage discrimination claim
A lawsuit brought by the U.S. Justice Department alleges that brokers working for the bank discriminated against black and Hispanic borrowers between 2006 and 2009.
By Sean Barry • Jan. 19, 2017 -
Outgoing DOT secretary: Private investment not enough to solve infrastructure problems
Anthony Foxx said public-private partnerships would be beneficial, but direct federal spending is necessary to ensure any plan's success.
By Kim Slowey • Jan. 19, 2017 -
NYC construction community rallies for passage of new safety law
The public demonstrations came in the wake of a recent report that found 80% of fatalities between 2014 and 2015 occurred on nonunion city job sites.
By Kim Slowey • Jan. 19, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Why energy costs trump codes as contractors' moving target for efficiency
With the adoption of updated energy codes often lagging their approval by many years, AEC pros are eyeing other metrics for sustainable construction and operations.
By Chris Wood • Jan. 18, 2017 -
MI considering creation of statewide council to track infrastructure data
The proposed measure would establish an asset management system for directing financing for necessary infrastructure repairs.
By Chris Wood • Jan. 18, 2017 -
Court rejects final environmental appeal aiming to halt $1B Golden State Warriors arena
The long legal battle over the venue, which broke ground Tuesday, is nearly over.
By Kim Slowey • Jan. 18, 2017 -
Kroll: Construction industry fraud declined in 2016
However, cybersecurity has emerged as one of the sector's weakest areas.
By Kim Slowey • Jan. 18, 2017 -
OSHA fines IL contractor $78K for inadequate fall protection on Chicago job site
Park Ridge, IL-based Polo Masonry Builders Inc. is among the latest construction companies to draw the agency's eye.
By Sean Barry • Jan. 18, 2017 -
CA bullet train officials deny reports of potential $3.6B cost overrun
Rail authority officials said a Los Angeles Times story reporting massive cost increases for the project was inaccurate and based on hypotheticals.
By Kim Slowey • Jan. 17, 2017 -
NY town accepts Starwood's environmental review for $450M complex
Critics of the $1 million plan are concerned about how such a massive development will impact affordable housing and traffic in the Village of Port Chester.
By Kim Slowey • Jan. 17, 2017 -
FAA approves Rams stadium construction after settling height concerns
The team has agreed to pay $29 million for an additional radar system that will ensure safe operations at the nearby Los Angeles International Airport.
By Kim Slowey • Jan. 17, 2017 -
Deep Dive
How a letter to Trump reignited construction's contentious PLA debate
Construction employer groups are once again clashing with unions over project labor agreements. Here's a look at the arguments from both sides.
By Kim Slowey • Jan. 17, 2017 -
Trulia: First-time buyers' return could mean more failed starter home sales
A lack of credit and experience with the buying process along with rising prices and mortgage rates is challenging some of the market's newest entrants.
By Sean Barry • Jan. 13, 2017
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