Legal/Regulation
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TCJA extensions under Trump ‘very possible’: tax expert
Provisions from the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act could survive the legislation’s 2025 expiration date, said Anchin’s Fred Barotz during a recent webinar.
By Matthew Thibault • Dec. 19, 2024 -
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Trump vows to speed up permits for megaprojects
Big permitting changes on the horizon could impact the National Environmental Policy Act, which underpins much of the federal review process.
By Julie Strupp • Dec. 17, 2024 -
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Column2024’s top legal issues
Topics including potential disputes around the Key Bridge rebuild, the increased threat of cyberattacks and ever-changing marijuana laws were front and center this year in Construction Dive’s award-winning column.
By Construction Dive Staff • Dec. 17, 2024 -
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Justices could scale back environmental law in NEPA case
The National Environmental Policy Act has become an important tool for obstruction by certain groups, according to a veteran appellate advocate.
By David Weisenfeld • Dec. 13, 2024 -
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How CIOs can prepare for Trump’s tariffs plan
The president-elect has proposed tariffs on imported goods, stoking concerns about higher costs for electronics.
By Jen A. Miller • Dec. 11, 2024 -
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SCOTUS weighs fraud claim involving racial preferences
Lying during a bid process to evade a government agency’s disadvantaged business enterprise program did not merit a fraud conviction, an attorney for the defendants told the justices.
By David Weisenfeld • Dec. 11, 2024 -
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How to manage subcontracts amid Trump’s immigration plans
The right contract language can help GCs ensure that subcontractors are compliant with worker authorization rules, lawyers say.
By Zachary Phillips • Dec. 9, 2024 -
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OpinionTrump’s push for deregulation a double-edged sword for construction
The president-elect’s focus on slashing red tape could be problematic for contractors and developers, writes a construction risk management expert.
By Christopher Ward • Dec. 5, 2024 -
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Sponsored by J. J. Keller® VideoProtects® Fleet Camera SystemExonerating drivers with dash cam proof
Exoneration of one of your construction fleet drivers in the event of an accident isn't merely possible, it's probable.
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Labor Department releases guide to combat harassment in construction
The document drills down on frequently reported jobsite behavior, including passing off derogatory remarks as playful banter or dismissing hateful graffiti as harmless.
By Joe Bousquin • Nov. 26, 2024 -
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Judge dismisses $1.3B in lawsuits against Texas LNG builders
Insurers had filed two actions against Zachry and its joint venture partners, claiming they caused a 2022 gas export terminal explosion by failing to install proper safeguards.
By Julie Strupp • Nov. 26, 2024 -
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Column // The Dotted Line
Navigating sustainability provisions in construction contracts
Every decision made for a project — from what materials are used to how they’re transported — has a carbon footprint, and each of those choices has a contract associated with them, attorneys say.
By Julie Strupp • Nov. 26, 2024 -
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Trump nominates Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer for secretary of labor
The Teamsters president voiced support for Chavez-DeRemer, saying she previously pledged to “protect and respect labor in America.”
By Ginger Christ • Nov. 25, 2024 -
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AECOM optimistic about permit reform under Trump
The firm expects demand for water and other infrastructure work to remain strong, leaders said on a fiscal Q4 earnings call this week.
By Julie Strupp • Nov. 21, 2024 -
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State infrastructure ballot initiatives see mixed results
Approved bond funding and climate resiliency-focused state ballot measures could provide new ways for municipalities to fund improvements.
By Joe Burns • Nov. 19, 2024 -
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OpinionI’m a construction exec who voted for Harris. But I see silver linings for our industry under Trump.
Former Congressman Patrick E. Murphy sees less red tape, incentives for permit approvals and a push for innovation as positives for builders.
By Patrick E. Murphy • Nov. 18, 2024 -
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Trump taps former Rep. Lee Zeldin to lead EPA
The new administration will likely roll back regulations affecting fossil-fuel power plants, including a carbon emissions rule, according to an industry expert.
By Ethan Howland • Nov. 13, 2024 -
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How will a second Trump administration affect transportation policy?
Federal support for public transportation, Amtrak, high-speed rail and electric vehicles may be at risk, experts said.
By Dan Zukowski • Nov. 12, 2024 -
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Heat SafetyTrump White House likely to abandon OSHA heat safety rule
The new administration will probably let the standard die, experts say, but some other form of guidance could emerge instead.
By Zachary Phillips • Nov. 8, 2024 -
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Judge clarifies scope of DBE injunction to include more states
Attorneys say a new order barring the DOT from presuming disadvantaged status due to race or gender now applies in at least 23 states, and potentially nationwide.
By Joe Bousquin • Nov. 8, 2024 -
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Election 2024Trump win elicits optimism, concern among contractors
Though construction employer groups mostly praised the outcome, labor associations are troubled about a second Trump term.
By Sebastian Obando • Nov. 7, 2024 -
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4 employment actions to expect under a second Trump presidency
Employers are likely to see immigration raids, agency chair replacements and a slowing in regulatory activity, experts at Littler predicted.
By Emilie Shumway • Nov. 6, 2024 -
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Thought Leaders: October 2024
Executives from Shawmut, Granite, JE Dunn and other major construction firms talk about their latest challenges and successes.
By Construction Dive Staff • Oct. 30, 2024 -
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Column // The Dotted Line
How contractors and their clients can navigate NDAs
Builders must walk a fine line between sharing their specialized expertise and passing on specific details gained from other owners’ projects, lawyers say.
By Jen A. Miller • Oct. 29, 2024 -
$3.6B Brent Spence Bridge project sued over environmental concerns
The lawsuit alleges officials didn’t sufficiently study the impact of the new Cincinnati-area span and says the design doesn’t do enough to include biking and transit.
By Julie Strupp • Oct. 28, 2024
