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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 -
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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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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 -
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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 -
Deep Dive
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 -
Construction industry cheers House passage of $325B highway bill
But they also caution that the measure, which still must be reconciled with the Senate's, lays out spending policy for six years but only has funding for three.
By Kim Slowey • Nov. 6, 2015 -
OSHA fines PA contractor $62K for 3rd serious violation
The agency has placed Rockvale Construction into its Severe Violator Enforcement Program for repeated infractions.
By Kim Slowey • Nov. 6, 2015 -
A quiet bombshell: OSHA fines for workplace safety violations to rise for 1st time in 25 years
The measure was slipped into the federal budget bill — to the surprise of industry experts.
By Emily Peiffer • Nov. 5, 2015 -
DC bill proposes tiny house developments for millennials
Although the tiny house trend has been picking up steam, critics of Vincent Orange's plan have noted the age requirement is likely illegal and said the bill has very little chance of passing.
By Kim Slowey • Nov. 4, 2015 -
OSHA slaps ND contractor with $105K fine for fall protection violations
Falls are the leading cause of fatalities in construction, consisting of approximately one-third of all job site deaths in the industry.
By Kim Slowey • Nov. 4, 2015 -
Reports: GOP banking additions to highway bill could jeopardize chances of passage
Controversy over the long-awaited, multiyear bill has created a climate of uncertainty for construction companies under federal contract.
By Kim Slowey • Nov. 4, 2015 -
Deep Dive
Why are DBEs MIA? Overcoming the disadvantaged business enterprise shortage
Legal experts say there aren't nearly enough DBE contractors in the construction industry that can benefit from billions of federal spending.
By Kim Slowey • Nov. 3, 2015 -
'Image-conscious' Miami real estate industry rocked by legal battle
Kevin Tomlinson, who currently faces extortion charges, claims two high-profile rivals purposely manipulated Multiple Listing Service data to hide their expiring listings.
By Kim Slowey • Nov. 3, 2015 -
CA legislators demand investigation into over-budget high-speed rail project
California Assemblyman Jim Patterson alleged that the California High-Speed Rail Authority hid a report warning of cost overruns from the state legislature.
By Kim Slowey • Nov. 3, 2015 -
CA tribes sue transportation departments for alleged destruction of sacred sites
The Round Valley Indian Tribes and the Coyote Valley Band of Pomo Indians claim Caltrans work crews found and destroyed more than 30 historic and sacred sites over the last two years.
By Kim Slowey • Nov. 2, 2015 -
KY contractor fined $42K for trench collapse causing worker's death
KYOSH charged the contractor with eight violations as a result of the collapse, including not providing a ladder exit from the trench.
By Kim Slowey • Nov. 2, 2015 -
UPDATE: Obama signs 3-week patch for transportation funding
Federal transportation spending is now extended until Nov. 20.
By Emily Peiffer , Kim Slowey • Oct. 30, 2015 -
Chicago council votes 'yes' on 'Star Wars' museum
However, there is opposition from a nonprofit which has filed a lawsuit to stop the development.
By Kim Slowey • Oct. 30, 2015
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