Trial underway over TX construction worker's drowning death

The case has raised larger questions of whether the worker, who was wearing a safety harness, should have been 100% tied off while working over water.

By Kim Slowey • March 23, 2016

NAHB urges Congress to reduce 'regulatory burden' on residential construction

The association said regulatory costs from permitting, land development and construction codes can add up to 25% to a single-family home's cost.

By Kim Slowey • March 23, 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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KS construction industry reps blame state officials for lost jobs

Kansas Contractors Association officials said that $2.1 billion of road and bridge funds has been diverted to other state uses over the last six years.

By Kim Slowey • March 22, 2016

Skanska-Hunt sues to block hiring of new Seattle convention center contractor

Representatives from the joint venture, which was removed from the project earlier this month, said officials have refused to meet with them and that there were no performance complaints prior to termination.

By Kim Slowey • March 21, 2016

Don't Sky-walk away: Chicago officials request lift on Lucas museum construction ban

City officials are in danger of missing a lease agreement deadline that would allow George Lucas to walk away from the Chicago museum deal.

By Kim Slowey • March 21, 2016

Authorities: AZ contractor fined $1.2M for 'ongoing conspiracy'

Arizona state licensing officials said Ronald Dew operated without a license while targeting older customers with unnecessary repairs and training his employees to do the same.

By Kim Slowey • March 18, 2016

NC voters approve $2B infrastructure bond package

North Carolina construction companies said the most significant problem ahead will be finding enough skilled labor to staff the major projects.

By Kim Slowey • March 18, 2016

Worker's forklift death prompts $105K OSHA fine for WI contractor

Due to what OSHA called its "dismal" safety record, Lunda Construction is now in the agency's Severe Violator Enforcement Program.

By Kim Slowey • March 17, 2016

NY construction company pays $5M settlement in disabled veteran contract fraud case

Prosecutors alleged that Hayner Hoyt executives installed a service-disabled veteran as head of a company in order to compete for set-aside contracts.

By Kim Slowey • March 16, 2016

NCDOT replaces contractor declared in default on road project

The North Carolina Department of Transportation is relying on Devere Construction's performance bond to cover any additional costs related to the company's replacement.

By Kim Slowey • March 16, 2016

IN approves $1B in highway, bridge funding

Indiana is the latest in a string of states to unveil major infrastructure plans since the start of 2016.

By Kim Slowey • March 15, 2016

PennDOT, PA police clash over infrastructure funds

The state police is tapping into the highway repair fund to support two-thirds of its budget, causing concerns that there soon won't be enough money to improve crumbling infrastructure.

By Kim Slowey • March 15, 2016

Report: San Francisco housing crisis driven by zoning practices, severe lack of building

CityLab reported that wealthier residents of San Francisco are using the city's land use policies to prevent developers from building in their neighborhoods.

By Kim Slowey • March 15, 2016

The Dotted Line: How design-build can create a 'symphony' of collaboration

Experts from Mortenson and Clark told Construction Dive that if executed correctly, design-build can be successful for any project type.

By Kim Slowey • March 15, 2016

CA developer fined $1M for polluting salamander habitat

James Tong and his company were accused of polluting the pond and then submitting false documents to cover up the act.

By Kim Slowey • March 14, 2016

Minnesota United stadium supporters tout benefits of construction

The stadium deal includes a minority hiring requirement for workers under general contractor Mortenson Construction.

By Kim Slowey • March 14, 2016

TX builder faces 3 years probation, $436K fine in housing scam

Prosecutors allege that developer Dean Buescher engaged in a scheme to sell his homes at inflated prices to "straw buyers" so that he could make enough money to pay developer loans.

By Kim Slowey • March 14, 2016

NJ contractor fined $198K for unsafe work sites

In addition to a fine, OSHA also cited Berlin Builders for 27 safety violations.

By Kim Slowey • March 11, 2016

Construction company blamed for deadly Nigerian building collapse

Authorities said the collapse, which killed 34, may have been caused by the owners' addition of extra floors that were not approved.

By Kim Slowey • March 11, 2016

Affordable housing on the hot seat: Changing regulations 'force developers to be more creative'

We asked experts about what implications could result from the Supreme Court's refusal to hear the building industry's appeal of San Jose's inclusionary housing ordinance.

By Kim Slowey • March 10, 2016

MN electrical contractor convicted of $242K 'theft by swindle'

Prosecutors said Honda Electric co-owner Laura Plzak intentionally underpaid employees on a state highway project and falsified documents to make it appear that she had paid the correct wage.

By Kim Slowey • March 10, 2016

Construction exec sentenced to 19 years on corruption charges in Brazil

Prosecutors allege Marcelo Odebrecht bribed executives at Petrobras, the state oil company, in order to gain contracts, then overbilled for them.

By Kim Slowey • March 9, 2016

OSHA fines LA contractor $80K for collapse in worker death

Contractors were using construction plans intended for a wood floor, and the design could not support the weight of concrete.

By Kim Slowey • March 9, 2016

FHWA reveals which states eligible for $2.1B 'orphan' funds

New York is eligible for $215.6 million, the largest disbursement of extra Federal Highway Administration funding.

By Kim Slowey • March 8, 2016

US Forest Service denies development plan near Grand Canyon

Conservation and environmental groups opposed the proposal, which included 2,200 homes, high-end retail stores and luxury hotels.

By Kim Slowey • March 8, 2016