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Deep Dive
The Dotted Line: How construction firms can manage the 'necessary evil' of change orders
Although change order provisions are crucial in a contract, they can sometimes represent more of a trust issue than a legal issue.
By Kim Slowey • July 12, 2016 -
Injured worker sues GC on $1.4B Falcons stadium
The lawsuit filed on behalf of injured worker Sonny Rogers claims that Rogers' injuries are so severe he will never be able to work again.
By Kim Slowey • July 8, 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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MA town considers tiny house development
Greenfield, MA, is passing an accessory dwelling ordinance that will allow the tiny house development to go forward.
By Kim Slowey • July 8, 2016 -
NJ fines contractor $1M for scamming elderly, forbids future work in state
New Jersey officials said unregistered contractor Leroy Brown used deceptive sales tactics to peddle unnecessary chimney repairs and maintenance to elderly homeowners.
By Kim Slowey • July 8, 2016 -
Judge upholds $250K OSHA fine against NY contractor
General contractors who claim to be unaware of safety violations on the sites they manage have recently faced heightened scrutiny.
By Kim Slowey • July 7, 2016 -
FL construction company owners face 5 years in prison for processing $7M in undocumented worker pay
The two men admitted their shell construction company was a front for an undocumented worker check-cashing scheme.
By Kim Slowey • July 7, 2016 -
MD attorney general: 6-month Purple Line analysis could 'jeopardize' $5.6B project
A group of Chevy Chase, MD, residents are challenging the original ridership analysis for the Purple Line after recent issues related to the existing Metro system.
By Kim Slowey • July 6, 2016 -
NYC groups push for maximum sentence for contractor in worker death case
Harco Construction was convicted last month of manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide and reckless endangerment in the death of a 22-year-old worker.
By Kim Slowey • July 6, 2016 -
NJ Gov. Chris Christie halts state highway construction work in wake of failed tax deal
State Democrats said Christie's plan to raise the gas tax in exchange for lowering the sales tax 1% by 2018 would hurt the state's budget.
By Kim Slowey • July 5, 2016 -
CA revenue bond ballot measure could kill future bullet train funding
If the No Blank Checks Initiative passes, voters would have the final say on revenue bond initiatives of $2 billion or more.
By Kim Slowey • July 5, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Land(fill) of opportunity: Why builders are turning dumps into new developments
As the scarcity of land in hot building markets grows, some developers are setting their sights on landfills to meet demand for residential and commercial space.
By Kim Slowey • July 5, 2016 -
Trump petitions DC court over taxes for historic post office development
Affiliates of Donald Trump's company maintain that city officials made a mistake in determining taxes on the building, which Trump is converting into a luxury hotel.
By Kim Slowey • July 5, 2016 -
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Portland, OR, approves 1% construction excise tax to spur new affordable housing
The Oregon Legislature repealed the 17-year-old ban on inclusionary housing rules earlier this year and authorized cities and counties to enact excise tax programs.
By Kim Slowey • July 5, 2016 -
OSHA announces 78% hike in fines for workplace safety violations to start Aug. 1
A new law passed by Congress in 2015 required the agency's fines to "catch up" to the Consumer Price Index, which hasn't happened since 1990.
By Kim Slowey • July 1, 2016 -
Big debate over small homes: CO town's claim as tiny house 'capital' of US sparks controversy
Tumbleweed is the nation's largest manufacturer of tiny houses, but activists in other states say that doesn't make its headquarters the center of the movement.
By Kim Slowey • June 30, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Banishing 'cowboys' from the skies: New drone rules encourage safe, expanded construction industry use
One builder said the fact that some companies and drone operators had been eschewing safety practices makes him "appreciate" the new regulations.
By Kim Slowey • June 30, 2016 -
UPDATE: Santa Clara, CA, approves Related's $6B development proposal on landfill site
The CityPlace project has faced regulatory and impact-related opposition despite representing an estimated $17 million per year payoff for the city.
By Kim Slowey • June 29, 2016 -
OSHA fines GA contractor $130K for 7th fall protection violation
The agency initiated this latest MMC site inspection as part of its Regional Emphasis Program on Falls in Construction.
By Kim Slowey • June 28, 2016 -
Construction groups laud TX court injunction blocking Labor Dept. union 'persuader rule'
Proponents of the rule maintain that it provides employees with access to employer activities during attempts at unionization.
By Kim Slowey • June 28, 2016 -
Deep Dive
6 biggest construction stories in the first half of 2016
From the proliferation of new technologies to major project stumbles, we're taking a look back before diving into Q3.
By Kim Slowey • June 28, 2016 -
Brexit leaves UK construction industry on shaky ground
The vote to withdraw from the EU has many British construction companies worried about how they will find enough workers amid an already tight labor market.
By Kim Slowey • June 27, 2016 -
Hunt Construction, CA tribal casino settle 'shoddy work' charges for $20M
Hunt did not accept responsibility for the defective work — claiming it was a warranty issue and the fault of subcontractors, according to the tribe's attorneys.
By Kim Slowey • June 27, 2016 -
IL contractors prep for potential shutdown of $2B in construction projects amid budget deadlock
Illinois lawmakers could pass a stopgap bill, but if it does not include a provision for construction spending, all IDOT projects will grind to a halt.
By Kim Slowey • June 23, 2016 -
FAA unveils long-awaited commercial drone rules
The new regulations are big news for construction companies, as firms no longer need to apply for exemptions to use UAVs.
By Kim Slowey • June 22, 2016 -
Denver to shell out $1.4M to clear building permit backlog
The city's Department of Community Planning has been flooded with permit requests during Denver's massive building boom.
By Kim Slowey • June 22, 2016
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