CA crane operator charged in fatal accident

Officials said the incident, which resulted in the death of the crane operator's son and another worker, was caused by a failure to inspect the equipment.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 3, 2017

Report: Green building advocates worried about movement's future under Trump administration

The president-elect's cabinet picks and previous comments have sustainable construction leaders concerned that he will bump it from the federal agenda.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 3, 2017

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OSHA fines NJ contractor $112K for repeat fall, eye protection violations

Hackensack Roofing Co. Inc. was cited for similar breaches in 2014. 

By Sean Barry • Dec. 29, 2016

Report: NY missing the boat on design-build

The delivery method has been slow to pick up steam in the state, as critics say that awarding contracts based on evaluation rather than lowest bid can lead to abuse.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 28, 2016

MD governor sues to terminate developer's rights on $1.5B project

Gov. Larry Hogan's administration is asking a court to force State Center to surrender its rights so that Hogan can choose another company to redesign and build the project.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 23, 2016

Controversial $1.9B MN light rail scores key federal approval

After the nod from the FTA, rail officials can now begin preparing for the construction phase of the 14.5-mile project.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 23, 2016

OSHA fines PA contractor $87K for fall hazard violations

Fall protection was the most common workplace violation in 2016.

By Sean Barry • Dec. 22, 2016

Brazil construction giant Odebrecht to pay up to $4.5B in corruption case settlement

The massive payout will settle bribery and other corruption charges that landed the firm's CEO in prison.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 22, 2016

Fannie Mae faces housing discrimination lawsuit

Housing groups allege the lender maintained foreclosed properties to lower standards in primarily black and Latino neighborhoods than in white ones.

By Sean Barry • Dec. 21, 2016

Judge orders Harco Construction to pay $10K fine after manslaughter conviction

The contractor fought back against its initial sentence mandating it pay for public safety ads after the trench collapse death of a worker on a New York project.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 21, 2016

Trump to form infrastructure 'task force'

The head of the group will be charged with implementing initiatives and facilitating communication between investors and governmental agencies.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 21, 2016

The winners of construction's 5 biggest regulatory battles in 2016

The industry pushed back against several new regulations this year, with some efforts resulting in success and others in failure.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 21, 2016

The 10 biggest housing stories of 2016

From new regulations and major deals to the industry’s reaction to the presidential election, the impact of these stories will be felt into 2017.

By Hallie Busta • Dec. 20, 2016

Boston passes regulation allowing city to deny building permits based on safety history

Mayor Marty Walsh proposed the measure last month after the deaths of two construction workers whose employer had a record of safety violations.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 20, 2016

MO governor-elect blasts public funding plan for St. Louis soccer stadium

The proposal would require up to $80 million from taxpayers for a 20,000-seat, $200 million MLS stadium.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 20, 2016

Contractor on DC school project sues architects for $2M

Chiaramonte-Hess claims that the joint venture of Bowie Gridley Architects and Perkins+Will provided substandard documents for the $124 million project.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 20, 2016

OSHA clarifies recordkeeping requirements

The agency's final clarification involves injury and illness reporting, as well as deadlines for when the agency can no longer issue a citation for a violation.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 19, 2016

BLS: Construction fatalities rose 4% in 2015

Several occupations within the private construction industry saw their highest fatality numbers in recent years.

By Emily Peiffer • Dec. 16, 2016

$300M DC United soccer stadium headed for final approval in February

The DC Zoning Commission gave the project preliminary approval, but team officials must still address environmental and transportation concerns.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 16, 2016

Foreman sentenced to prison in deadly NYC excavation collapse

Prosecutors alleged that foreman Wilmer Cueva ignored warnings that the unsecured trench was dangerous before it caved in and killed a worker.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 16, 2016

NAHB: Chairman Ed Brady in the running for FHA commissioner

Brady said President-elect Donald Trump’s transition team has approached him as a possible pick for the head of the Federal Housing Authority.

By Hallie Busta • Dec. 15, 2016

MD governor vows to repeal transportation project scoring law

Gov. Larry Hogan said the measure would threaten several state-funded transportation projects.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 15, 2016

CA bullet train authority green lights $3B bond financing deal

Opponents of the deal have filed a lawsuit claiming that the rail plan has changed substantially, which gives voters the option to reconsider financing the project.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 15, 2016

Officials: Hudson River tunnel project on solid ground

New York and New Jersey officials said the tunnel, as well as other Gateway initiative projects, would not be bogged down by politics.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 14, 2016

Private firm's proposed $4B MN high-speed rail faces criticism

High-speed rail systems, which are an integral part of the global transportation framework, have struggled to catch on in the U.S.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 14, 2016