Snarl of codes and regulations 'ultimate inhibitor' to going green

Experts say homeowners' association rules around aesthetics are often the biggest obstacles.

By Kim Slowey • April 20, 2016

OSHA fines IL roofer $58K for fall protection violations

The citation comes just two weeks before the agency's "National Safety Stand-Down" initative, which aims to promote fall protection safety.

By Kim Slowey • April 20, 2016

NAHB takes case against new OSHA silica rule to Congress

However, the International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers, a proponent of the standard, said the hearing was "nothing more than a thinly veiled attempt to undermine this much needed regulatory reform."

By Kim Slowey • April 20, 2016

NE Gov. signs $450M transportation funding bill

The Nebraska Transportation Innovation Act will fund the completion of state highway projects and launch a bridge repair program.

By Kim Slowey • April 20, 2016

Hillary Clinton to building unions: 'Organized labor will always have a champion in the White House'

During a conference Tuesday, the presidential candidate said that if elected, she will fight to support prevailing wage standards and project labor agreements.

By Emily Peiffer • April 19, 2016

OH contractor jailed, ordered to pay $88K for stealing $80K from elderly

An Ohio court found contractor Allan Vertucci guilty of theft for charging an elderly couple for work that left their house in "deplorable" conditions.

By Kim Slowey • April 18, 2016

Report: Construction pays highest tax rate of any industry

The ABC urged Congress to enact reform and lower the effective tax rate to ensure that the construction industry recovery continues.

By Kim Slowey • April 18, 2016

WSJ: NYC construction unions 'losing their grip' on private market

Major companies like Tishman and Turner have passed on renewing certain collective bargaining agreements for private city projects, according to The Journal.

By Kim Slowey • April 18, 2016

Real estate boosts lobbying spending 19% — among 3 largest increases across industries

The National Association of Realtors has been the primary driver behind the industry's lobbying efforts, which include insurance and financing-related issues.

By Kim Slowey • April 18, 2016

Construction drone use taking off as industry scores 40% of all FAA exemptions

The Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International reported that exemptions for construction and infrastructure have spiked since March 2015.

By Kim Slowey • April 14, 2016

OSHA slaps MI painting contractor with $122K fine for exposing workers to lead

An estimated 838,000 U.S. construction workers are at risk of lead exposure resulting from painting, piping and demolition operations.

By Kim Slowey • April 13, 2016

CA investigators cite contractors in Berkeley balcony collapse for 'poor workmanship'

The state licensing board said it could suspend or revoke the licenses of five contractors who worked on the building where six people were killed last year.

By Kim Slowey • April 12, 2016

The Dotted Line: Why overlooking general conditions can derail a construction contract

Experts point to these four types of general conditions as crucial aspects of a project's success.

By Kim Slowey • April 12, 2016

OSHA fines 'serial violator' Berlin Builders $386K

The agency has cited the New Jersey company numerous times in the past year, with total suggested fines exceeding $600,000.

By Kim Slowey • April 11, 2016

UPDATE: MD legislature overrides veto of transportation bill requiring project rankings

Gov. Larry Hogan said the measure "has the potential to once again put Maryland roads and highways on a path of neglect and underinvestment."

By Emily Peiffer , Kim Slowey • April 8, 2016

Skanska-Hunt wins injunction in $1.4B WA convention center dispute; case headed for trial

Although a judge temporarily upheld Skanska-Hunt's termination, she barred officials from hiring a new contractor under their preferred GC/CM structure.

By Kim Slowey • April 8, 2016

Developer files $2M suit against CT city for alleged breach of contract

River Bank Construction said the development agency of New London, CT, did not hand over the project’s 6.5 acres due to a financing disagreement.

By Kim Slowey • April 8, 2016

OSHA fines GA contractor $140K for 'deliberate lack of concern' for worker safety

The agency said Jasper Contractors put its employees at risk for falls and eye injuries on a residential project in Jacksonville, FL.

By Kim Slowey • April 8, 2016

USGBC closes LEED loophole permitting use of illegal wood

The U.S. Green Building Council's effort aims to eliminate the use of wood from illegal logging in LEED-certified buildings and to stymie those operations in general.

By Kim Slowey • April 7, 2016

Betting on BIM: Inside the UK's new construction technology mandate

Is there any chance the U.S. government will take a cue from its neighbors across the pond and one day implement a BIM requirement?

By Kim Slowey • April 7, 2016

OR motorists file $2M suit against Kiewit, state over 'crash-prone highway ramp'

The Oregon Department of Transportation said the accidents on the on-ramp were the result of speeding motorists, not construction problems.

By Kim Slowey • April 6, 2016

Court rules against DOL in prevailing wage case due to 'massive, atextual' expansion of Davis-Bacon

The court said the Department of Labor had wrongly expanded the Davis-Bacon Act for the CityCenterDC project to include privately funded developments.

By Kim Slowey • April 6, 2016

Construction groups file petition to block OSHA silica rule

The eight organizations said they believe OSHA did not consider all the evidence prior to making its final ruling.

By Kim Slowey • April 5, 2016

After the dust settles: Construction industry reacts to OSHA's final silica rule

Despite the new legal challenge to the rule, advocates say the safety benefits outweigh the additional costs.

By Kim Slowey • April 5, 2016

Construction company accused in deadly India overpass collapse

Authorities said contractor IVRCL has a history of financial problems and unsatisfactory performance on contracts.

By Kim Slowey • April 4, 2016