OSHA slaps GA contractor with $65K fine for multiple violations

According to the agency, JA Siding had previously been cited for failing to provide adequate eye protection for its workers.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 1, 2015

NYT report: Rise in NYC construction worker deaths disproportionately affecting immigrants

The surge in worker accidents and fatalities in the city is far outpacing the increase in building permits.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 30, 2015

Presidential candidate survey results: And the winner is...

After the survey has been up for one week, the leading candidate might come as a surprise.

By Emily Peiffer • Nov. 29, 2015

OSHA fines WI roofer $112K after multiple fall protection violations

The agency said the company, Affordable Exteriors, has not paid fines or responded to four previous citations.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 25, 2015

NC construction exec sentenced to 30 months in prison for $90M DBE fraud

Contractor Drew Boggs pleaded guilty to conspiracy to defraud the federal highway department and money laundering.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 25, 2015

Report: Construction sector faces 2nd-highest fraud rate across all industries

Kroll found that 75% of construction, engineering and infrastructure companies have experienced a fraud incident in the past year.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 24, 2015

OSHA fines TX companies $112K for exposing workers to asbestos

A total of three commercial real estate renovation companies were cited, all owned by the same individual. 

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 23, 2015

NYC's micro-apartment 'social experiment' begins leasing

Nearly 60,000 people applied for the 14 affordable apartments in the 55-unit development, where apartment sizes range from 260 to 360 square feet.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 23, 2015

Survey: Which presidential candidate would be best for the construction industry?

As most industry associations wait to officially endorse a candidate, we want to find out your take on the upcoming race.

By Emily Peiffer • Nov. 23, 2015

UPDATE: Obama approves stopgap highway funding measure

The short-term bill, which extends funds through Dec. 4, now heads to President Obama.

By Emily Peiffer • Nov. 20, 2015

OSHA fines MA contractor $14K in worker's drowning death

The agency concluded that employer A. Martin & Son Construction, Inc., did not protect the water line and did not inspect the excavation site for conditions that could lead to a cave-in.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 20, 2015

BLS: Construction laborers in Top 10 occupations with highest injury and illness rate

Workplace incidents were most common among workers with one to five years on the job, and the majority occurred on a Monday.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 20, 2015

A coming of age crisis: Can the U.S. meet the housing challenges of an aging population?

The housing solutions for the country’s present and future senior populations are dependent on how much Washington, and the rest of the country, are willing to face the realities of aging, one housing consultant said.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 19, 2015

Jeb Bush to industry: Lower corp tax rates, but no PLAs

Bush was the second presidential candidate to participate in a Teleforum with construction industry and other business association groups.

By Emily Peiffer • Nov. 18, 2015

NY DOI: Inspector faked report on building where toddler was killed

The investigation into the death of Greta Greene also revealed the Department of Buildings ignored warnings about a crack in the facade that fell and killed the 2-year-old.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 18, 2015

Los Angeles Metro ramps up efforts to recruit women construction workers

Metro has five rail projects under construction, and, according to federal guidelines, each should have 6.9% women workers. However, some currently have less than 1%. 

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 17, 2015

A 'gotcha' move? Construction industry reacts to OSHA fine increase bombshell

"Let's not pat ourselves on the back. How much you collect in fines is a measure of how much you haven't educated the community you regulate," AGC spokesman Brian Turmail said.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 16, 2015

Mortenson locked in $15M change order dispute with Vikings stadium authority

The public conflict is uncommon for Mortenson Construction, which has a history of settling its disputes privately.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 16, 2015

Families of Berkeley balcony collapse victims sue construction company, building owner

The lawsuits claim Segue Construction used cheaper wood when constructing the balcony and waited several months to waterproof the balcony after building it.

By Emily Peiffer • Nov. 13, 2015

GA contractor arrested for insurance fraud after allegedly damaging roof on purpose

Prosecutors said the contractor damaged the roof during an inspection in the hopes of cashing in on an insurance claim for repairs.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 13, 2015

Are women the answer to the construction labor shortage?

Women represent 50% of the U.S. population, but less than 10% of the construction workforce. How can the industry encourage them to consider a career in the trades?

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 12, 2015

OSHA levies massive $407K fine against AZ contractors after worker's death

The state OSHA in Arizona had previously cited Design Plastering seven times for fall-related hazards.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 11, 2015

Turner Construction fires back against CA county lawsuit over controversial hospital project

Santa Clara County filed a lawsuit in September against the contracting giant for breach of contract and negligence regarding Turner's work on the delayed Valley Medical Center campus expansion project.

By Emily Peiffer • Nov. 9, 2015

IL budget debacle stalls $700M in construction projects

The situation for Illinois contractors right now "is both frustrating and costly," an industry spokesman said.

By Emily Peiffer • Nov. 9, 2015

Obama rejects Keystone XL pipeline construction

Although proponents of the pipeline cited construction employment benefits as one of the main selling points, a State Department analysis found only 35 permanent jobs would be created.

By Emily Peiffer • Nov. 6, 2015