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Schumer: Congress could pass $1 trillion infrastructure plan in Trump's first 100 days
However, the future U.S. Senate Democratic leader said the tax credits offered up in President-elect Donald Trump's initial plan are out of the question.
By Kim Slowey • Dec. 1, 2016 -
European satellite scan confirms Millennium Tower, other Bay Area sites sinking
San Francisco officials and tower developers are in a legal wrangle over blame as the 56-story residential building continues to sink.
By Chris Wood • Nov. 30, 2016 -
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Los Angeles Metro pays Kiewit $300M in settlement of freeway construction controversy
The 10-mile project opened in 2014 with a price tag of $1.6 billion — 55% higher than the initial estimate.
By Kim Slowey • Nov. 30, 2016 -
Federal judge denies injunction against new OSHA anti-retaliation rule
The plaintiffs, including the Associated Builders and Contractors, said the rule would prevent employers from conducting routine post-accident testing.
By Kim Slowey • Nov. 30, 2016 -
Boston mayor seeking to raise construction hiring goals
The proposal would require that companies show "good faith efforts" to give locals a minimum 51% of all hours on city projects, minorities 40% and women 12%.
By Kim Slowey • Nov. 30, 2016 -
$300M DC United stadium in limbo as zoning commission postpones decision
Commissioners and residents have raised questions about transportation, parking and the impact of a future nearby bridge project on the stadium plans.
By Kim Slowey • Nov. 30, 2016 -
Golden State Warriors win second court ruling in battle to build $1B arena
Construction is now set to move forward on the 18,064-seat venue in San Francisco's Mission Bay neighborhood.
By Emily Peiffer • Nov. 30, 2016 -
Trump selects Elaine Chao as transportation secretary
Chao, who previously served as labor secretary under George W. Bush, will likely play a key role in President-elect Donald Trump's $1 trillion infrastructure proposal.
By Emily Peiffer • Nov. 29, 2016 -
US lumber industry presses for import duties to counter Canadian subsidies, dumping
The petition comes after a bilateral trade deal between the U.S. and Canada to preside over Canadian lumber exports expired in October 2015.
By Sean Barry • Nov. 29, 2016 -
Buy America provisions in Trump's infrastructure plan could disrupt US-Canada trade relations
President-elect Donald Trump's $1 trillion proposal references provisions that could prevent Canadian companies from providing materials for U.S. infrastructure.
By Kim Slowey • Nov. 29, 2016 -
OSHA affirms $345K in fines issued to PA contractor for scaffolding hazards
J.C. Stucco and Stone has been cited 41 times since 2011 as the agency pushes on mitigating fall-related hazards.
By Sean Barry • Nov. 29, 2016 -
Construction collapse in China kills 74 workers, highlights concerns of weak safety standards
Between January and June of this year, more than 14,000 Chinese workers have died on the job.
By Kim Slowey • Nov. 28, 2016 -
NYC officials warn 3,000 landlords over loss of 421-a tax break
The city is raising the stakes on compliance with the $1.4 billion annual program.
By Sean Barry • Nov. 28, 2016 -
Bechtel, AECOM pay $125M to settle claims of subpar work at WA nuclear site
Despite settling, the two companies deny allegations that they used substandard materials and made false statements to the government.
By Kim Slowey • Nov. 28, 2016 -
Federal judge upholds new analysis that could jeopardize $5.6B MD Purple Line
The judge confirmed his August ruling requiring officials to reconsider the impact of the Washington Metro system's ridership and safety issues before construction can begin.
By Kim Slowey • Nov. 28, 2016 -
Expert witness criticizes architect in PA building collapse that killed 6, injured 13
The testimony was part of the civil trial of Plato Marinakos Jr., who prosecutors allege hired an inexperienced demolition contractor for the project.
By Kim Slowey • Nov. 23, 2016 -
Federal judge blocks Labor Dept. overtime rule
Construction groups were among those who filed suits against the rule earlier this year, as they claimed it would create a compliance burden for employers.
By Kim Slowey • Nov. 23, 2016 -
Lawsuit: Gehry-designed NYC building dripping 'globs' of sealant
Building owners said the facade contractor will not complete the $500,000 in necessary repairs to the windows.
By Kim Slowey • Nov. 23, 2016 -
US appeals court revives Tutor Perini lawsuit against Bank of America
The construction company alleges the bank knew in 2007 that the market for the auction-rate securities was on the verge of collapse.
By Kim Slowey • Nov. 23, 2016 -
NYC lawmakers propose legislation to audit landlords taking advantage of affordable housing tax breaks
The news comes as the state considers expanding its 421-a tax abatement.
By Sean Barry • Nov. 22, 2016 -
NY governor approves another $300M for NYC affordable housing
The move raises the amount of state-allocated bonding authority for the city to $771 million this year, which should contribute 6,000 units.
By Sean Barry • Nov. 22, 2016 -
Feds propose high-speed rail regulations
The current Federal Railroad Administration currently safety rules only apply to trains traveling less than 150 miles per hour.
By Kim Slowey • Nov. 22, 2016 -
ABC ranks US states based on 'free enterprise' environment for construction
Louisiana claimed the top spot due to its use of public-private partnerships, success with career and technical education programs and right-to-work legislation.
By Kim Slowey • Nov. 22, 2016 -
Construction workers file $250K lawsuit after fatal NC bridge collapse
State investigators determined that a design flaw related to glulam girder connections caused the 2014 pedestrian bridge collapse.
By Kim Slowey • Nov. 21, 2016 -
Trench collapse fatalities have doubled in the last year
OSHA is urging construction companies to improve safety during excavation, as 23 workers have died from trench-related incidents so far in 2016.
By Kim Slowey • Nov. 18, 2016
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