Top 10 causes of construction claims

Firms need to turn to technology to help avoid issues like scope changes and incomplete design, according to a new report.

By Sebastian Obando • Nov. 2, 2022

NYC law targets construction sites as part of new rat abatement program

The New York City Council passed the Rat Action Plan Thursday to help address the Big Apple’s notorious rodent problems.

By Sebastian Obando • Oct. 28, 2022

Associate commissioner of NYC DDC wants more design-build

The city is largely restricted by state law to use the lowest bidder system, but Alison Landry hopes to modernize the procurement process in her new role with the Department of Design and Construction.

By Matthew Thibault • Oct. 25, 2022

The Dotted Line: How to include anti-bias clauses in construction contracts

To wrap up Construction Inclusion Week, lawyers discuss anti-harassment language in subcontracts to codify a unified approach against hate on jobsites.

By Joe Bousquin • Oct. 25, 2022

Clean energy companies warn building standard change threatens wind, solar projects

“The stated goal of FEMA’s proposal is increased grid reliability, but when you needlessly make it harder to build resilient clean energy, the obvious effect is a reduction in reliability,” the Solar Energy Industries Association CEO said.

By Ethan Howland • Oct. 20, 2022

Transportation leaders aim to boost equity in federal infrastructure efforts

More state DOTs have pledged to create prime contracting opportunities for historically disadvantaged businesses in IIJA work.

By Julie Strupp • Updated March 1, 2023

Mortenson’s CEO on creating a playbook to respond to hate

Dan Johnson talks about the importance of shining a light on jobsite discrimination and rooting out those who bring the industry down.

By Joe Bousquin • Oct. 18, 2022

Construction pros call for immigration reform to fill surge of open jobs

A lack of political will has stymied efforts to tap foreign-born workers for a coming flood of public and private projects, according to industry advocates.

By Sebastian Obando • Oct. 18, 2022

DOL rule proposal could make more workers employees

The Department of Labor may revert a Trump-era rule in an effort to curb worker misclassification in industries like construction, healthcare and retail.

By Zachary Phillips • Oct. 12, 2022

EEOC sues Schuff Steel for discrimination

The leading steel erector denied the charges from the suit, one of four the agency has filed against construction companies in recent weeks.

By Joe Bousquin • Oct. 7, 2022

Construction executive’s house, cars vandalized by anti-development activists

A radical group claimed responsibility for an attack on the Birmingham, Alabama-area home of Brasfield & Gorrie’s chairman and left a message on the driveway: “c u soon. it’s up to you if we make good on this promise.”

By Joe Bousquin • Oct. 6, 2022

EEOC sues 2 Florida contractors for discrimination

The suits allege managers harassed and belittled non-White employees, who were then fired when they complained.

By Joe Bousquin • Oct. 3, 2022

You can’t always avoid claims: How to be part of the solution

Claims will happen, learn how to partner with your surety to save time, money and your reputation.

By Jay Farley, Vice President – Claims, Merchants Bonding Company • Oct. 3, 2022

Builders face security, privacy risks as BIM takes off

As state and federal agencies tighten cybersecurity regulations on their projects, here’s how contractors and subs can comply.

By Julie Strupp • Sept. 29, 2022

EEOC sues California contractor for national origin, sexual harassment

Supervisors used derisive language against Latino workers and threatened to sexually assault them, the lawsuit claims.

By Joe Bousquin • Sept. 29, 2022

The Dotted Line: Cost escalations lead to more disputes

Construction attorneys say price increases for labor and materials are causing friction between GCs, subs and owners.

By Joe Bousquin • Sept. 27, 2022

Collecting personal data improves safety, but increases contractor liability

Companies could face legal consequences for failing to secure employee data.

By Robyn Griggs Lawrence • Sept. 21, 2022

XL Construction’s Chris Bailey talks inflation, supply chain and the need for immigration reform

After correctly predicting that higher costs and supply chain impacts weren’t temporary in early 2021, the California-based contractor gives his views on the biggest challenges facing the sector now.

By Joe Bousquin • Sept. 19, 2022

Feds won’t enforce contractor COVID-19 vaccine mandate

Updated guidance indicates the government won't implement an executive order requiring the shot, but confusion remains.

By Joe Bousquin • Sept. 8, 2022

NYC’s construction site inspections, enforcement ‘inadequate’

The tracking of jobsite injuries and deaths by the city's Department of Buildings needs improvement, according to a new audit.

By Sebastian Obando • Sept. 8, 2022

Court partially reinstates federal contractor vaccine mandate

An appeals court ruled the mandate is still stayed for members of the Associated Builders and Contractors and contracting agencies in seven states. 

By Joe Bousquin • Aug. 30, 2022

The Dotted Line: Recession fears spur uptick in terminations for convenience

Attorneys say there's been a slight increase in the number of owners pulling out of projects. Here's what you can do to protect your firm. 

By Joe Bousquin • Aug. 30, 2022

SEC charges Granite with fraud, firm pays $12M

The California-based contractor said it fully cooperated with the investigation, while the attorney for a former executive at the firm said he would fight the charges in court. 

By Joe Bousquin • Aug. 26, 2022

FERC gives builders 4 more years to finish $6.6B Mountain Valley gas pipeline

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission on Tuesday said the long-delayed project remains in the public interest.

By Ethan Howland • Aug. 25, 2022

Massachusetts establishes health, safety agency for public workers

The state's plan will provide protections for 430,000 public employees.

By Zachary Phillips • Aug. 24, 2022