NV lawmakers approve Raiders stadium deal

The final step in the team's potential move to Las Vegas will be a vote by NFL owners in January.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 17, 2016

5 NY school contractors pay $825K to settle minority-owned business fraud allegations

The alleged pass-through scheme involved work on 13 school projects in Rochester, NY, between 2012 and 2014.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 17, 2016

IL contractor fined $152K after worker's fatal demolition accident

OSHA said Omega Demolition did not follow procedures that would have prevented a steel beam from becoming overstressed and crushing an employee.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 14, 2016

US lumber group warns of potential action against Canada amid trade standoff

The U.S. Lumber Coalition claims that Canada's wood industry has "unfairly" subsidized its U.S. lumber sales.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 14, 2016

Detroit Red Wings arena contractors fined $500K for failing to meet local hiring requirements

In exchange for public subsidies, the team and developers agreed that 51% of the estimated 5,500 construction positions would be set aside for city residents.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 13, 2016

Raiders Las Vegas NFL stadium deal clears NV Senate hurdle

Approval for a room-tax increase paves the way for a General Assembly decision on whether to allow $750 million in public funding for the new stadium.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 13, 2016

Inside the complicated legal terrain of the design-build delivery method

More states are implementing laws allowing design-build, but the shift has been slow across the country.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 13, 2016

OSHA fines NY roofing contractor $96K for repeat fall-protection violations

The administration continues to crack down on fall-related hazards amid an increase in maximum penalties. 

By Stacey Freed • Oct. 13, 2016

DC judge dismisses Marriott Marquis lawsuit, cites statute of limitations

General contractor Hensel Phelps waited too long to sue architecture firm Cooper Carry for allegedly providing flawed construction documents for the Washington, DC, hotel.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 12, 2016

OSHA's 10 most common job site violations for construction

Pulling data from the last four years, the administration identifies where contractors are coming up short on safety.

By Hallie Busta • Oct. 12, 2016

A $16 safety permit could have saved Pittsburgh's Liberty Bridge from near-collapse

Contractor Joseph B. Fay Co. conceded that it did not pull a hot work permit before starting welding operations but said it was never informed of the requirement.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 11, 2016

Chicago homebuilders lose affordable housing lawsuit

The Home Builders Association of Greater Chicago and Hoyne Development claimed that a requirement to include affordable units is unconstitutional.  

By Stacey Freed • Oct. 10, 2016

Airbnb takes on cities that put limits on home-sharing

Critics say the service takes housing off the market that would otherwise be available for longer-term rentals.

By Stacey Freed • Oct. 10, 2016

ABC files lawsuit against DOL's Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces rule

Construction industry groups claim it could unfairly prevent contractors from winning federal contracts.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 10, 2016

OSHA sharpens fall-protection focus, fines NJ contractor $222K

The contractor, Frame Q, was cited for similar violations in March 2014.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 6, 2016

NV lawmakers set date for Raiders Las Vegas stadium tax vote

Even if state legislators approve the hotel-room tax hike to help fund the stadium's construction, NFL owners must OK the team's move.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 6, 2016

OSHA fines NJ builder $292K for fall protection, other violations

Four in 10 preventable construction worker deaths are fall-related, but there doesn't have to be an injury or fatality for OSHA to step in.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 5, 2016

Los Angeles voters have the future of the city's high-density developments in their hands

A March vote could put the brakes on massive, high-density projects that require zoning changes.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 4, 2016

San Diego mayor lends support to Chargers stadium construction ballot measure

The measure sets a host of financial and planning conditions for the NFL team to build its proposed $1.8 billion stadium and convention center.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 4, 2016

The Dotted Line: 5 of the most commonly misinterpreted terms in construction contracts

From incorporation clauses to mechanics' lien language, legal experts explain the terms that create the most confusion among contractors.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 4, 2016

CA construction worker protest calls for higher pay, union hiring

The thousand-worker march echoes a nationwide trend as unions start to lose their grip on private markets.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 3, 2016

FL homebuilder, subcontractors settle defects claims for $22.5M

This case is the latest in a string of high-profile construction defects cases brought against homebuilders in Florida. 

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 3, 2016

ABC praises House move to delay contentious Labor Dept. overtime rule

Earlier this month, construction and other business groups filed a suit against the Department of Labor to block the new legislation, set to take effect in December.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 30, 2016

MA contractor facing $120K OSHA fine after trench cave-in

The agency said that although no one was killed in the collapse, the construction company put workers' lives in danger.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 29, 2016

San Francisco officials launch investigation into sinking Millennium Tower

The 58-story building has sunk 16 inches since it was completed in 2009 and could settle a total of 30 inches below its initial level.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 27, 2016