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

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

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

Development boon or fraud risk? Inside the controversial EB-5 immigrant investor program

Experts say the program, which provides a way for foreign investors to secure a U.S. green card, is due for updated oversight regulations.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 12, 2017

CA governor urges lawmakers to reduce red tape in effort to boost affordable housing construction

Gov. Jerry Brown's renewed call follows failed attempts last year to garner enough support for his plan that aimed to raise $400 million for affordable housing.

By Sean Barry • Jan. 12, 2017

NY, NJ Port Authority agrees to $400K settlement after SEC investigation into bond sales

The Securities and Exchange Commission said the authority overstepped its legal power in selling $2.3 billion in bonds for several projects.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 12, 2017