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NAHB Chairman Ed Brady: HUD's floodplain proposal is 'bad policy'
In a recent opinion piece, Brady said the agency is overstepping with its new elevation standards for public projects.
By Sean Barry • Dec. 13, 2016 -
McConnell urges Trump, Congress to avoid 'trillion-dollar stimulus' infrastructure plan
Although the president-elect's current proposal centers around private investment, some Republicans are concerned about higher debt resulting from federal funding.
By Kim Slowey • Dec. 13, 2016 -
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Contracts, disputes, change orders and delays can keep builders up at night. Construction Dive covers some of the top issues facing the industry.
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Los Angeles developers rush to secure approval for megaproject before March vote
If the Neighborhood Integrity Initiative is approved, a two-year ban on density variances would go into effect in the city.
By Kim Slowey • Dec. 13, 2016 -
San Francisco mayor vetoes proposed 60-day cap on short-term rentals
Mayor Ed Lee said the measure would have made enforcement of rentals through services like Airbnb even more of a challenge.
By Sean Barry • Dec. 12, 2016 -
NY, NJ Port Authority delays vote on $31B infrastructure program
Officials said they need more time to reach an agreement on the cost of the transportation spending plan as well as on the viability of some projects.
By Kim Slowey • Dec. 12, 2016 -
Airbnb unveils regulation suggestions for short-term rentals
They are modeled after policies recently approved in New Orleans.
By Sean Barry • Dec. 9, 2016 -
Tesla disputes claims of hiring goal troubles at $5B NV gigafactory
The company said that even though construction on the battery plant started later than expected, it has met state investment and job creation requirements.
By Kim Slowey • Dec. 9, 2016 -
Mortenson, Berwald reach $147K state OSHA settlement in Vikings stadium worker death
Jeramie Gruber slid off the roof of U.S. Bank Stadium in August 2015, prompting an investigation of fall protection compliance on the site.
By Kim Slowey • Dec. 9, 2016 -
Congress to delay $2.4B FAST Act infrastructure spending boost
The House's continuing resolution would fund the federal government through April but leaves out the planned spending increase for transportation projects.
By Kim Slowey • Dec. 9, 2016 -
Trump nominates fast-food CEO Andy Puzder as labor secretary
The choice coincides with President-elect Donald Trump's promises to slash federal regulations.
By Emily Peiffer • Dec. 8, 2016 -
House panel imposes conditions on funding for new FBI headquarters
The Transportation and Infrastructure Committee has stalled its decision for months on whether to approve $843 million toward the $2 billion project.
By Kim Slowey • Dec. 8, 2016 -
OSHA fines IL contractor $80K for silica dust, fall protection violations
Burbank-based JW Construction & Plastering Inc. was cited for similar violations in 2014.
By Sean Barry • Dec. 8, 2016 -
Tiny house rule nearly set for the 2018 International Residential Code
If formally approved, the code would serve as a model for municipalities seeking to establish related legislation.
By Sean Barry • Dec. 8, 2016 -
Zillow: Short-term rentals' impact on housing affordability limited
Home-sharing platforms like Airbnb face pressure from cities seeking to more closely regulate their services.
By Sean Barry • Dec. 7, 2016 -
Brazilian authorities: Contractor scheme inflated 2014 World Cup stadium costs
One of the implicated construction firms was also allegedly involved with a bribery and embezzlement plot against oil company Petrobras.
By Kim Slowey • Dec. 7, 2016 -
Commercial drone rules could loosen if Elaine Chao becomes transportation secretary
President-elect Donald Trump's nominee to head the Department of Transportation has a history of taking a light approach to regulations.
By Kim Slowey • Dec. 7, 2016 -
Deep Dive
An uncertain future: Trump transition leaves few clues for homebuilders so far
The industry is still largely speculative about whether — and how — the incoming presidential administration will deliver on its campaign promises.
By Sean Barry • Dec. 6, 2016 -
NYC officials call for new legislation to improve construction site safety
The New York City Council will consider new regulations in the wake of an uptick in city construction worker deaths in the last few years.
By Kim Slowey • Dec. 6, 2016 -
Potential barriers to reviving NY's 421-a tax break remain
The deal must be passed as a bill by the state legislature, but time is running out for the action to occur in 2016.
By Sean Barry • Dec. 6, 2016 -
Deep Dive
The Dotted Line: Navigating construction disputes, from mediation to litigation
Contracts typically provide a variety of dispute resolution options, but all parties must know the cost and potential success of each method before forging ahead.
By Kim Slowey • Dec. 6, 2016 -
Airbnb to crack down on rental limits in London, Amsterdam
The move brings the home-sharing service in line with local laws limiting short-term rentals.
By Sean Barry • Dec. 5, 2016 -
Trump nominates Ben Carson for HUD secretary post
The retired neurosurgeon and one-time presidential candidate has previously expressed concern over his lack of government experience.
By Hallie Busta • Dec. 5, 2016 -
OSHA releases safety recommendation guide for construction
The new training material targets small and mid-sized contractors that might be lacking crucial information, the agency said.
By Emily Peiffer • Dec. 2, 2016 -
Chicago approves rail extension tax deal to help secure $1B in federal funds
City officials expedited approval of the new transit tax district in order to qualify for matching federal funds before President Obama leaves office.
By Kim Slowey • Dec. 2, 2016 -
Contractor in deadly CA balcony collapse could lose license
The California State Licensing Board said Segue Construction's balcony installation was not in accordance with plans and specifications.
By Kim Slowey • Dec. 1, 2016
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