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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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