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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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
NYC mayor supports private industry pushback against required apprenticeship proposal
Bill de Blasio suggested the city adopt a program of increased inspections, higher penalties and stiffer regulations instead.
By Kim Slowey • Jan. 12, 2017 -
Labor Dept. sues GA roofing contractor for whistleblower protection violation
The lawsuit claims that Jasper Roofing and its CEO discriminated against the safety manager by conducting retaliatory acts that led to his termination.
By Sean Barry • Jan. 12, 2017 -
Deep Dive
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 -
WSJ: Related Cos. has spent $1.4M in lobbying efforts to keep EB-5 investment program
The controversial program gives foreign investors an edge in obtaining a green card in exchange for a significant investment in U.S. development.
By Kim Slowey • Jan. 11, 2017 -
Construction industry groups call on Trump to repeal PLA mandate
The AGC has also issued a plan urging the president-elect to repeal or revise several federal regulations that it says are harmful to private industry.
By Kim Slowey • Jan. 11, 2017 -
OSHA fines NY contractor $198K for trench safety violations
The agency is ramping up its focus on excavation hazards, as it announced last year that trench fatalities doubled from 2015 to 2016.
By Kim Slowey • Jan. 11, 2017 -
Trade Commission moving forward with potential import duties on Canadian lumber
The panel concluded that imports of softwood lumber from Canada are harming U.S. producers.
By Sean Barry • Jan. 11, 2017
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