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Building permit delays creating new obstacle for homebuilders as market heats up
Many local building departments laid off staff during the recession and are now overwhelmed by the number of permit applications.
By Kim Slowey • March 7, 2016 -
CT contractor fined $580K for overcharging US government
Prosecutors alleged that URS Corp. AES billed Amtrak at higher wage rates than the company actually paid employees.
By Kim Slowey • March 7, 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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Council approves $18M fund for infrastructure surrounding new Minnesota United soccer stadium
The St. Paul, MN, stadium deal is still contingent on the MLS team securing property tax exemptions for the 10-acre site, as well as a construction materials tax exemption.
By Kim Slowey • March 4, 2016 -
MBTA presents 1st round of drastic cuts to Boston Green Line extension
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority vowed in January to deliver "brutal" cuts to the project in an effort to whittle away at the $1 billion in cost overruns.
By Kim Slowey • March 4, 2016 -
Chicago developer convicted of fraud, faces up to 230 years in prison
Prosecutors allege that Laurance Freed fraudulently obtained loans and lines of credit when his company was in the midst of major financial problems.
By Kim Slowey • March 3, 2016 -
Construction industry calls for job site alcohol testing after NYC workers caught drinking on breaks
ABC-7 filmed workers under subcontractor DiFama on a Gilbane project drinking beer and hard liquor at lunch, and then returning to work to operate heavy equipment.
By Kim Slowey • March 3, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Approaching the apex? Skyscraper trend stokes debate as developers, activists dispute benefits
The race to build to new heights has left some community groups concerned with possible negative consequences, as high-rises can become "really de facto gated communities," one expert said.
By Kim Slowey • March 3, 2016 -
Report: Lenders tightening purse strings on multifamily construction loans
NREI said lenders are becoming more cautious due to concerns regarding the abundance of new apartments now under construction, new bank regulations and warnings from regulators.
By Kim Slowey • March 2, 2016 -
OSHA fines demolition contractor $49K in NJ airport hangar collapse
The agency, after investigating the incident that injured four workers, said CATCO did not adhere to the demolition plan for the hangar.
By Kim Slowey • March 2, 2016 -
US Supreme Court denies CA builders' affordable housing challenge
State building industry associations claim the mandatory set-aside of below-market-rate units in new developments should be deemed an unconstitutional taking of private property.
By Kim Slowey • March 1, 2016 -
NJ maxes out on road, bridge funding limit
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is exploring different avenues for refreshing the state transportation fund, which is at 100% capacity.
By Kim Slowey • March 1, 2016 -
UPDATE: NY pays $82.4M owed to SolarCity factory contractors; workers to return to project
Lawmakers are scrambling to figure out how they could have fallen so far behind on payments to contractors.
By Kim Slowey • March 1, 2016 -
Deep Dive
'Know what you're getting yourself into': How to steer a company through the construction insurance process
One insurance expert told Construction Dive, "Oftentimes, we find that general contractors believe that they do a good job of this, but the reality is laws continue to change, states vary."
By Kim Slowey • March 1, 2016 -
NJ execs plead guilty in $1M 'pay-to-play' scheme
Several Birdsall Services Group executives were charged for their parts in a scheme to funnel political contributions through individual employees in order to win more government contracts.
By Kim Slowey • Feb. 29, 2016 -
OR animal rights activists barred from protesting near Skanska execs' homes
Activists have been protesting the construction of an animal research facility that Skanska USA is building at the Unversity of Washington in Seattle.
By Kim Slowey • Feb. 29, 2016 -
NY contractor sentenced to prison for bribing fire inspector
U.S. District Judge Esther Salas did not impose any monetary fines on Victor Coca after being informed that he owes more than $750,000 in business debts.
By Kim Slowey • Feb. 26, 2016 -
OSHA fines OH contractor nearly $117K after worker fell to his death
OSHA says if R&B had provided proper fall protection, the worker could have been saved.
By Kim Slowey • Feb. 25, 2016 -
Construction of $1.7B MA Wynn casino on hold amid environmental permit appeal
Labor representatives have asked Somerville Mayor Joseph Curtatone to drop his appeal, as the 3-million-square-foot resort complex is expected to generate 4,000 union construction jobs over the next two years.
By Emily Peiffer • Feb. 25, 2016 -
Former Navy contractor pleads guilty to $1.2M fraud, faces up to 5 years in prison
Prosecutors said Anthony Persaud falsely certified that he had paid 17 subcontractors a total of $1.2 million, when he had actually pocketed it.
By Kim Slowey • Feb. 25, 2016 -
'Bertha' resumes work on beleaguered Seattle tunnel project
Contractor Seattle Tunnel Partners said it plans to bill the Washington State Department of Transportation for delays after a "wrongful and unjustified" project stoppage.
By Kim Slowey • Feb. 25, 2016 -
KB Home, 3 FL contractors fined $145K for fall protection violations
The agency's area director said the violations were the result of companies prioritizing production ahead of worker safety.
By Kim Slowey • Feb. 24, 2016 -
Golden State Warriors arena opponents file appeal against office tower approval
The Mission Bay Alliance is advancing on multiple legal fronts in its attempt to stop construction of the proposed arena, which it said is a case of "very bad planning" due to its proximity to an emergency room.
By Kim Slowey • Feb. 24, 2016 -
A new hope? CA Bay Area wants another shot at Lucas museum
The museum's Chicago plans are still hung up by a local nonprofit's lawsuit seeking to block construction.
By Kim Slowey • Feb. 24, 2016 -
NYC construction groups claim temporary crane regs creating 'disastrous impact' on industry
Industry reps said that wind frequently reaches the new threshold for storing cranes, and the constant starting and stopping of operations is having negative logistical and financial consequences.
By Kim Slowey • Feb. 23, 2016 -
China bans 'weird' architecture for public buildings
In response to criticism of the move, officials said the change in design standards apply only to public buildings and that designers of commercial and private projects are free to explore innovation.
By Kim Slowey • Feb. 23, 2016
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