Despite Trump’s orders, DBE not dead yet

The president’s move to revoke a ban on discrimination in federal contracting could have a chilling effect, but it will take an act of Congress to dismantle current programs, an attorney told Construction Dive.

By Joe Bousquin • Jan. 23, 2025

Trump orders NEPA changes, faster energy project permits

In executive orders signed on Monday, the president prioritized oil, gas, nuclear, coal, hydropower, biofuel and critical mineral efforts, but wind and solar were notably left out.

By Julie Strupp • Jan. 23, 2025

Trump rescinds Biden executive order in AI regulatory overhaul

The directive, issued in October 2023, added guardrails for AI developers and bolstered guidance for businesses looking to adopt the technology. 

By Lindsey Wilkinson • Jan. 22, 2025

Construction staffing firm settles discrimination suit for $300K

Minnesota-based TKO Construction Services didn’t hire women, Black workers and individuals over 40 due to client requests, according to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

By Joe Bousquin • Jan. 22, 2025

Trump takes action around energy, immigration, tariffs

The newly sworn-in president issued several executive orders on Monday that could impact contractors.

By Jennifer Goodman • Jan. 21, 2025

What to expect as Trump takes office

As the President-elect is sworn in on Monday, here’s what contractors need to know about how his administration could impact the industry.

By Construction Dive Staff • Jan. 17, 2025

We need another infrastructure law

Carlo Scissura has a message for Congress and President Trump: Building a stronger country can’t stop now.

By Carlo Scissura • Jan. 16, 2025

NY mandates contractor registration for publicly funded projects

Consultant Kathleen Bloss talks about the type of work the law covers and steps that firms must take to comply.

By Sebastian Obando • Jan. 13, 2025

DOL’s independent contractor rule evades trucking company’s injunction bid

A federal judge held that the agency acted within its statutory authority in issuing the rule, delivering a regulatory victory to the Biden administration in its final weeks.

By Ryan Golden • Jan. 13, 2025

Honolulu rail builders sue HART for $324M

The JV alleged breach of contract and unjust enrichment on the nearly $10B Skyline rail project.

By Julie Strupp • Jan. 10, 2025

Biden bans new offshore oil drilling along much of US coast

President-elect Donald Trump vowed on Monday to undo the executive order that applies to more than 625 million acres of federal coastline.

By Jennifer Goodman , Julie Strupp • Jan. 7, 2025

Construction leaders eye estate planning as tax changes loom

For construction company owners considering succession options, the early months of 2025 are an important implementation time, writes a CPA.

By Anita Mahamed • Jan. 6, 2025

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

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

2024’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

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

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

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

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

Trump’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

Exonerating 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.

Dec. 2, 2024

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

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

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

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