IL unveils 6-year, $11B infrastructure program

The Illinois Department of Transportation said the funding will go toward much-needed repairs to highways and bridges.

By Kim Slowey • June 10, 2016

San Francisco doubles builders' affordable housing obligation

While Proposition C requires the inclusion of more affordable units in developments, critics say the mandate will "kill" some planned projects.

By Kim Slowey • June 9, 2016

UPDATE: San Diego voters approve $3B Prop. H infrastructure measure

Proponents of the city infrastructure tax initiative said the predictable revenue will prevent vital public works projects from being neglected.

By Kim Slowey • June 8, 2016

Arcadis: Resolution time for global construction disputes on the rise

In North America, errors and omissions in contracts were the primary cause of disputes.

By Kim Slowey • June 8, 2016

NY contractor facing manslaughter charges after worker's death

Prosecutors said Salvatore Schirripa put his workers at risk on a Coney Island site by requiring them to work six stories up without safety harnesses.

By Kim Slowey • June 7, 2016

Gilbane's hiring practices trigger major backlash from NYC trade unions

The contractor has stepped on union toes by hiring a mix of union and nonunion workers on big projects in the city.

By Kim Slowey • June 7, 2016

The Dotted Line: Inside the 'dance' of subcontractor negotiations

Subs can attempt to negotiate for a wide range of items in their contracts, but general contractors say it all must tie into their agreements with the owner.

By Kim Slowey • June 7, 2016

Father, daughter construction execs sentenced to prison for misappropriating funds

Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance said the case was an example of how "fraud permeates nearly every corner of the city’s construction industry."

By Kim Slowey • June 6, 2016

Labor Secretary Perez lauds WI apprenticeship programs

The stigma around careers in the trades has proven to be a main contributor to the severe lack of skilled workers in construction.

By Kim Slowey • June 6, 2016

GA city plans to build tiny house community for homeless

Small home developments have become more popular, but they are often met with resistance from neighbors who say they fear the effects on their neighborhoods.

By Kim Slowey • June 6, 2016

CA contractor settles DBE fraud case for $5.4M

Prosecutors said Harper Construction used a sham disadvantaged business to cover up the fact that it was funneling work to an affiliated company.

By Kim Slowey • June 3, 2016

NV construction groups call on Tesla to reexamine gigafactory hiring practices

Union reps said Tesla is allowing a significant number of out-of-state workers onto the project — contradicting its agreement with the state.

By Kim Slowey • June 3, 2016

Non-union construction workers slam San Diego Chargers stadium PLA

The Coalition for Fair Employment in Construction said that project labor agreements are "kickback schemes" that keep non-union workers from making a living.

By Kim Slowey • June 3, 2016

Regulation roundup: 5 crucial issues impacting the construction industry

These regulations are top-of-mind concerns for contractors, as they can tack on major costs to a project.

By Kim Slowey • June 2, 2016

NY developers fear potential expansion of prevailing wage law

The legislation would broaden the use of prevailing wages to include privately owned projects receiving any financial assistance from industrial development agencies.

By Kim Slowey • June 2, 2016

OSHA slaps TX steel contractor with $176K fine for fall violations

The agency said W.S. Steel Erection continued to put workers at risk of falls despite an employee's death in 2011.

By Kim Slowey • June 2, 2016

AZ county eases zoning regulations amid tiny house craze

Pima County now allows tiny homes on foundations to be built anywhere that single-family homes are allowed.

By Kim Slowey • June 2, 2016

House approves bill to accelerate sale of $8B in federal real estate

The AGC said the measure presents a "real opportunity" for building contractors on par with what the highway bill meant for transportation contractors.

By Kim Slowey • May 31, 2016

CA Gov.'s affordable housing proposal sparks controversy

Under the plan, cities will have to zone more land for high-density projects, and some might not be on board with those kinds of developments.

By Kim Slowey • May 31, 2016

OSHA fines FL contractor $54K for fall protection violations

The operator of Payton Roofing said he will contest the agency's fine, as he has photos of his employees using fall safety equipment.

By Kim Slowey • May 27, 2016

HUD Secretary: Private sector failing to meet dire need for affordable housing

Julian Castro said government involvement in housing is critical, as companies are only interested in affordable developments when they receive subsidies. 

By Kim Slowey • May 27, 2016

$1.8B MN light rail project in limbo after lawmakers fail to approve funding

Officials are scrambling for a Plan B, as the state's 10% financial participation was necessary for the project to receive funds from the federal government.

By Kim Slowey • May 27, 2016

NY officials approve $485M in SolarCity project funding — with new conditions

Despite an ongoing federal investigation into New York projects, a state board voted to ensure construction on the SolarCity plant could be completed.

By Kim Slowey • May 26, 2016

Construction companies represent 60% of OSHA's Severe Violators program

Firms placed in the program are more likely to see increased inspections and enforcement, and they are often used as a warning to other companies.

By Kim Slowey • May 26, 2016

Hillary Clinton promises push for $275B infrastructure plan in first 100 days

The candidate said that if elected, her program would be "as big — in fact bigger in some ways — than what President Eisenhower did" with the interstate highway initiative.

By Kim Slowey • May 26, 2016