Legal/Regulation: Page 80
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Contractor fined $767K for alleged worker misclassification on HI hotel project
Hawaii officials claim that Texas-based R&R Construction avoided paying benefits to the 65 employees it classified as independent contractors.
By Kim Slowey • Sept. 21, 2016 -
ABC, NAHB lead suit against Labor Dept. overtime rule
A coalition of business groups claims the department has overstepped in doubling the minimum salary for exempt workers.
By Hallie Busta • Sept. 21, 2016 -
MI considering tax incentives for large-scale brownfield development
The push for tax breaks is led by Detroit businessman Dan Gilbert, the founder of Quicken Loans.
By Kim Slowey • Sept. 20, 2016 -
NV committee approves $750M investment toward $2B Las Vegas Raiders stadium
The NFL team had previously told officials that the move to Las Vegas wouldn't happen without the $750 million financial commitment.
By Kim Slowey • Sept. 19, 2016 -
CA governor signs bill requiring more contractor oversight after fatal balcony collapse
State lawmakers authored the legislation as a step toward greater contractor accountability and transparency following a deadly incident in Berkeley, CA.
By Kim Slowey • Sept. 19, 2016 -
Russia following UK's lead with plans for BIM mandate
Starting in 2019, contractors on government-funded projects will be required to use building information modeling in an effort to reduce costs.
By Kim Slowey • Sept. 16, 2016 -
ABC survey: 'Blacklisting' rule will prevent contractors from bidding on federal jobs
Construction trade groups say the Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces Executive Order places costly burdens on federal contractors.
By Kim Slowey • Sept. 16, 2016 -
FL contractor slapped with $200K OSHA fine for fall protection violations
The agency said it has cited Chris Sawdo Construction six times since 2004, all for fall protection and ladder safety violations.
By Kim Slowey • Sept. 15, 2016 -
NJ county threatening to sue state DOT over highway project shutdown
Passaic County officials have given notice that they will sue for breach of contract and attempt to recoup their demobilization and remobilization costs.
By Kim Slowey • Sept. 15, 2016 -
NAHB endorsing congressional candidates for first time in its history
Although the organization won't back a presidential candidate, it said it will get involved in congressional races to ensure that the housing market's recovery stays on track.
By Kim Slowey • Sept. 14, 2016 -
AK contractor contesting $560K fine in worker death
State officials said a Hartman crew caused the death of a 23-year-old worker when they tried to rescue him from a collapsed trench with two excavators.
By Kim Slowey • Sept. 13, 2016 -
NYC trade unions dispute city method for tallying construction fatalities
Of the 17 New York construction-related fatalities recorded by OSHA, the Department of Buildings counted only the six that violated city building codes.
By Kim Slowey • Sept. 13, 2016 -
USDA
Deep DiveThe Dotted Line: How to negotiate the construction bidding process and avoid a 'real nightmare'
Contractors can often make mistakes during the early stages of a project — especially when they don't fully understand the scope of work.
By Kim Slowey • Sept. 13, 2016 -
NAHB seeking to boost wood imports from Chile as builders struggle with lumber prices
The current U.S.-Canada softwood trade agreement has led to decades-long disputes and higher prices, according to the builders' association.
By Kim Slowey • Sept. 12, 2016 -
Design-build delivery method now permitted on public projects in half of US states
Missouri is the latest state to enact legislation allowing design-build, rather than requiring the traditional design-bid-build approach.
By Kim Slowey • Sept. 9, 2016 -
Baltimore City Council delays $660M Port Covington bond deal approval
The project, driven by Under Armour CEO Kevin Plank, is expected to provide $100 million in economic benefits for the community and create thousands of jobs.
By Kim Slowey • Sept. 9, 2016 -
OSHA fines TX contractors $121K for trench hazards
Approximately 54 fatalities each year are associated with excavation incidents, according to the agency.
By Kim Slowey • Sept. 8, 2016 -
CA official facing embezzlement charges after allegedly diverting funds from contractors
Santa Clarita, CA, authorities said David Rubira diverted $533,571 of contractor and developer refunds into his own accounts.
By Kim Slowey • Sept. 8, 2016 -
Report: Global construction industry plagued with slave workforce
According to LexisNexis, 7% of the world's workers serve the construction industry, meaning that "countless thousands" could be existing in modern slavery conditions.
By Kim Slowey • Sept. 6, 2016 -
OSHA fines FL roofer $128K for fourth violation in 1 year
The agency said the company failed to provide fall protection for employees working higher than 6 feet and neglected to ensure they had appropriate eye protection.
By Kim Slowey • Sept. 2, 2016 -
UPDATE: Metropolitan Council, MN counties approve funding for $1.86B light rail plan to move forward
The commitment to fill the gap left by state lawmakers allows project organizers to apply for a final federal funding agreement.
By Emily Peiffer , Kim Slowey • Sept. 2, 2016 -
Court scrutinizing architect in 2013 PA demolition incident that killed 6
Plato A. Marinakos Jr. received immunity from criminal prosecution in exchange for his testimony against two contractors, but civil liability is still in play.
By Kim Slowey • Sept. 1, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Inside CA's first step toward new regulations after the Berkeley balcony collapse
A new bill could result in building code changes that lawmakers hope will prevent another tragedy like last year's accident that killed six and injured seven others.
By Kim Slowey • Sept. 1, 2016 -
Labor Dept. sues MD contractor for alleged discrimination against 162 Hispanic, black employees
Potomac Abatement has denied allegations that it fired employees or kept them in low-paying positions based on race.
By Kim Slowey • Aug. 31, 2016 -
FTA waiting for 'clarifying information' before kicking in $1B for beleaguered Boston Green Line extension
Federal officials advised the MBTA to continue the project's progress, but they expressed concern over what they considered an optimistic schedule and budget.
By Kim Slowey • Aug. 31, 2016
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