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Deep Dive
Presidential election survey results: And the winner is...
Would Hillary Clinton or Donald Trump be best for the construction industry? Here's what our readers had to say.
By Emily Peiffer • Aug. 17, 2016 -
Seattle approves new affordable housing initiative
Multifamily builders in the city will be required to either include below-market units in their developments or contribute to an affordable housing fund.
By Kim Slowey • Aug. 17, 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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OR couple's eviction from tiny house highlights controversial zoning laws
Portland, OR, considers tiny houses on wheels to be mobile homes, which are precluded from being used as permanent residences in single-family neighborhoods.
By Kim Slowey • Aug. 17, 2016 -
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Tapping into new trade: Will Cuba be the US construction industry's next big market?
The Obama administration has re-established diplomatic relations with Cuba, but regulations on both sides must be overhauled to ensure an American business presence there makes sense.
By Kim Slowey • Aug. 16, 2016 -
Minneapolis Southwest light rail price tag rises to $1.86B
Transportation officials said that for each week the project is delayed after Oct. 1, costs will increase by $1 million.
By Kim Slowey • Aug. 15, 2016 -
OSHA fines MA roofer $125K after company ignored fall hazard warnings
The agency continues to focus on fall protection violations, as falls account for approximately 40% of all construction industry fatalities.
By Kim Slowey • Aug. 15, 2016 -
$1B NYC One Vanderbilt skyscraper construction set to begin after lawsuit settled
Midtown TD Ventures and SL Green resolved their disagreement around the 1.2 million square feet of air rights over Grand Central for an undisclosed sum.
By Kim Slowey • Aug. 12, 2016 -
World Trade Center contractor convicted in $1B minority-owned business fraud scheme
A federal jury found DCM Erectors and its owner Larry Davis guilty of using two firms as fronts to meet the Freedom Tower's W/MBE requirements.
By Kim Slowey • Aug. 12, 2016 -
Donald Trump promises to cut regulations for homebuilders 'driven wild' by rising costs
"Homebuilding is very close to my heart," the Republican presidential candidate told the NAHB Board of Directors Thursday.
By Emily Peiffer • Aug. 11, 2016 -
Developers: CO condo defect law crippling construction of new for-sale units
Opponents of Colorado's defect laws say they could be constraining the availability of affordable options for entry-level homebuyers.
By Kim Slowey • Aug. 10, 2016 -
OSHA slaps NJ contractor with $71K fine for crane safety, other violations
Crane safety issues have drawn increased scrutiny in the wake of several recent high-profile crane accidents in the New York area.
By Kim Slowey • Aug. 9, 2016 -
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The Dotted Line: How effective contracts can 'drive the train' of the project closeout process
Finishing a project can be a complicated task if contractors don't think about closeout at all steps along the way.
By Kim Slowey • Aug. 9, 2016 -
Winter is coming: NJ contractors fear lack of resolution to Christie's project shutdown before end of season
As summer comes to an end, so does the chance for road and bridge construction to get back up and running before the seasonal winter slowdown.
By Kim Slowey • Aug. 8, 2016 -
SC contractors indicted in $350M DBE fraud case
Federal prosecutors allege that the seven construction executives set up a network of puppet businesses in order to win government contracts.
By Kim Slowey • Aug. 8, 2016 -
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Buy America requirements: A boon for the US economy or a bust for construction firms?
Despite the good intention of the laws, some construction groups say they can drive up costs for contractors and limit their ability to compete in a global market.
By Kim Slowey • Aug. 4, 2016 -
Court decision could derail plans for $5.6B MD Purple Line
A U.S. District Judge said Maryland could not ignore the possible negative ramifications of Metro's recent issues on the proposed 16-mile light rail system.
By Emily Peiffer • Aug. 4, 2016 -
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Drawing the line: Does heightened legal enforcement 'cultivate change' in the construction industry?
Criminal prosecution for accidents on a job site can be complicated, as there are so many "cooks in the kitchen" that it's difficult to determine who is at fault.
By Kim Slowey • Aug. 3, 2016 -
OSHA slaps major TX contractor with $124K fine for excavation safety violations
Renda Contracting, which has been awarded more than $450 million worth of Dallas projects in the last decade, disputed the claims and plans to appeal the fine.
By Emily Peiffer • Aug. 3, 2016 -
MA construction companies shell out $2.4M to settle overtime wage fraud charges
Prosecutors have ramped up their focus on worker misclassification cases, as some employers attempt to skirt rules requiring extra payment and benefits.
By Emily Peiffer • Aug. 3, 2016 -
Donald Trump vows to 'at least double' Hillary Clinton's infrastructure investment
The Republican presidential candidate said his plan, exceeding $500 billion, would be funded through bonds.
By Emily Peiffer • Aug. 3, 2016 -
CA bill fast-tracks environmental review of $100M-plus projects
The law, which was first passed in 2011, aims to move "environmentally friendly mega-projects" forward to create an economic boon for the state.
By Emily Peiffer • Aug. 2, 2016 -
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Survey: Would Donald Trump or Hillary Clinton be best for the construction industry?
From infrastructure spending to housing policy, the next president will have a major impact on the industry. Who do you think is best for the job, and why?
By Emily Peiffer • Aug. 1, 2016 -
OSHA fines 2 NY contractors $117K for fall protection, electrical hazard violations
New York has increased attention on city job site safety incidents and ramped up stop-work orders amid an uptick in construction-related deaths and injuries.
By Emily Peiffer • Aug. 1, 2016 -
CA jury awards $16M to family of construction worker killed on job site
The jury found that Atlas Construction Supply did not adequately secure wall form structures, which caused Edgar Gonzalez to fall 30 feet to his death.
By Kim Slowey • July 29, 2016 -
San Francisco changes zoning laws to allow conversion of small extra spaces into rental units
The new rule is expected to create up to 14,000 more housing units in the city, which is grappling with a lack of affordable options for its residents.
By Kim Slowey • July 28, 2016
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