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

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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

What the Jersey City PLA ruling means for union labor in construction

The 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a New Jersey District Court decision regarding a law that critics say gives unions an unfair work advantage.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 27, 2016

White House issues 'toolkit' to tackle local housing obstacles

The goal is to encourage city and county governments to facilitate new construction as a housing shortage continues to drive up home prices.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 27, 2016

IN project manager charged in $3M embezzlement scheme

Authorities allege that 52-year-old Troy Sissom created a sham company in 2003 to scam his employer, Wilhelm Construction.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 26, 2016

NYC building owner charged in deadly facade collapse

Authorities say the building's owner, Esplanade Venture Partnership, ignored warnings that the disintegrating facade posed a danger.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 26, 2016

Buffalo Billion construction execs charged with bid rigging in federal investigation

Three LPCiminelli executives and six others associated with the multimillion-dollar development initiative were charged in the alleged "pay-to-play" scheme.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 23, 2016

HUD: Rental Assistance Demonstration program a boon for low-income housing

The program has generated $2.5 billion of investment in public housing from its launch in 2012 through October 2015.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 22, 2016

Baltimore City Council approves $660M bond measure for Port Covington development

Officials were expected to approve the deal earlier this month, but a councilman prevented a vote due to his concerns over project details.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 21, 2016