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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 -
Facebook aims to ease Menlo Park expansion worries with construction of 1,500 apartments
The tech giant's move to help address the housing shortage in Silicon Valley could become a trend among other companies growing their operations in the area.
By Kim Slowey • July 27, 2016 -
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TrendlineLegal Issues
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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Opinion
As P3s are poised for growth, how will regulators respond?
In a guest article from Vic Lance, the surety bond expert explores the state and national implications of the growing public-private partnership trend.
By Vic Lance • July 27, 2016 -
UPDATE: NJ Gov. rejects state Democrats' proposal to end highway project shutdown
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie said he believed the proposal didn't cut taxes enough and wasn't rooted in "tax fairness."
By Emily Peiffer , Kim Slowey • July 26, 2016 -
Mortenson Construction enters into PLA for $524M Milwaukee Bucks arena project
The agreement establishes a prevailing wage guarantee, dispute resolution process and veteran employment program.
By Kim Slowey • July 26, 2016 -
Wynn secures approval to start construction on $2.1B MA casino
The project, which will be built by Suffolk Construction, was held up after officials from a neighboring town filed a series of legal challenges against it.
By Kim Slowey • July 26, 2016 -
NYC ramps up stop-work orders amid safety concerns, building boom
Between 2012 and 2016, new construction permits have increased 25%, but stop-work orders have skyrocketed 70%.
By Kim Slowey • July 26, 2016 -
Beleaguered Seattle tunnel project facing $223M cost overrun, 3-year delay
The Alaskan Way Viaduct project has been plagued by delays and internal disputes since tunnel boring machine Bertha's first breakdown in 2013.
By Kim Slowey • July 25, 2016 -
Crain's op-ed: Harco conviction sets dangerous precedent
Attorney Brad Gerstman said construction is an inherently dangerous business, but the Harco ruling could make contractors criminally liable for accidents.
By Kim Slowey • July 22, 2016 -
To increase infrastructure and transportation projects, New Hampshire adopts P3 law
The law allows the state government to enter into public-private partnerships in order to address a long work agenda.
By Kim Slowey • July 21, 2016 -
Tesla, contractors, foreign worker agree to $550K settlement
The injured worker, reportedly brought over from Slovenia to work at Tesla's factory in Fremont, CA, claimed he wasn't paid the promised wages and worked under a visa that forbids construction work.
By Kim Slowey • July 21, 2016 -
Napa County, CA explores 'first source' hiring
Officials said they want to make sure that local workers get hiring priority for large-scale construction projects.
By Kim Slowey • July 20, 2016 -
Ruling helps to clear way for new Golden State Warriors arena
A judge ruled against a group that claimed adequate noise, traffic and environmental studies had not been done to measure the impact on the surrounding neighborhood.
By Kim Slowey • July 20, 2016 -
Newark, NJ seeks 'environmental justice' with new ordinance
The city is on a mission to improve the health and well being of its residents through a reduction in pollution.
By Kim Slowey • July 19, 2016 -
Obama signs airport construction grant extension bill
The bill, which industry officials said is inadequate to fund needed airport projects, also imposes new restrictions on drone use.
By Kim Slowey • July 19, 2016 -
Startup zlien nabs $5M investment for 'fair construction payment ecosystem'
Altos Ventures led this latest $5 million funding round for the cloud-based mechanics lien rights startup.
By Kim Slowey • July 18, 2016 -
Reno, NV, developers propose downtown tiny house community
The approximately 650-square-foot homes will be sold for around $225,000, almost half the current price of a single-family home in the area.
By Kim Slowey • July 15, 2016 -
Denver builders battle city over proposed affordable housing development fees
Some opponents suggested that owners should pay 100% of the city's $150 million affordable housing plan through increased property taxes.
By Kim Slowey • July 15, 2016 -
UPDATE: OSHA delays enforcement of contested 'anti-retaliation' rule
The agency moved the start date for the new provision, which industry groups have challenged in court, from Aug. 1 to Nov. 1.
By Emily Peiffer , Kim Slowey • July 14, 2016 -
Hunt JV suing insurance company for $1.3M revenue loss on Las Vegas arena
Hunt Construction and Penta Building Group claim they never saw the insurance savings promised by broker Aon Risk Services South.
By Kim Slowey • July 14, 2016 -
OSHA targets Philadelphia with new campaign after 5 fall incidents in 1 month
The agency's Philadelphia office has carried out 129 inspections related to construction worker falls since October 2015.
By Kim Slowey • July 14, 2016 -
NY contractor refuses to pay for safety ad campaign after manslaughter conviction
An attorney for Harco Construction said the sentence violates the company's First Amendment rights because it would imply guilt in the worker death case.
By Kim Slowey • July 14, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Off the rails: Why high-speed train service has failed to gain traction in the US
One expert said the sucessful completion of the California bullet train is essential in spurring additional high-speed rail projects.
By Kim Slowey • July 14, 2016 -
NJ court rejects retroactive affordable housing rule enforcement
The New Jersey Council on Affordable Housing, plagued by lawsuits and red tape, did not enforce affordable housing mandates for 16 years.
By Kim Slowey • July 13, 2016 -
Report: NJ highway project shutdown could add 10% to construction costs
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie ordered the shutdown of all nonessential state highway projects after state Senate Democrats rejected his tax deal.
By Kim Slowey • July 12, 2016
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