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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 -
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 -
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Contracts, disputes, change orders and delays can keep builders up at night. Construction Dive covers some of the top issues facing the industry.
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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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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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 -
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 -
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 -
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
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