Zillow: Short-term rentals' impact on housing affordability limited

Home-sharing platforms like Airbnb face pressure from cities seeking to more closely regulate their services.

By Sean Barry • Dec. 7, 2016

Brazilian authorities: Contractor scheme inflated 2014 World Cup stadium costs

One of the implicated construction firms was also allegedly involved with a bribery and embezzlement plot against oil company Petrobras.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 7, 2016

Commercial drone rules could loosen if Elaine Chao becomes transportation secretary

President-elect Donald Trump's nominee to head the Department of Transportation has a history of taking a light approach to regulations.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 7, 2016

An uncertain future: Trump transition leaves few clues for homebuilders so far

The industry is still largely speculative about whether — and how — the incoming presidential administration will deliver on its campaign promises.

By Sean Barry • Dec. 6, 2016

NYC officials call for new legislation to improve construction site safety

The New York City Council will consider new regulations in the wake of an uptick in city construction worker deaths in the last few years.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 6, 2016

Potential barriers to reviving NY's 421-a tax break remain

The deal must be passed as a bill by the state legislature, but time is running out for the action to occur in 2016.

By Sean Barry • Dec. 6, 2016

The Dotted Line: Navigating construction disputes, from mediation to litigation

Contracts typically provide a variety of dispute resolution options, but all parties must know the cost and potential success of each method before forging ahead.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 6, 2016

Airbnb to crack down on rental limits in London, Amsterdam

The move brings the home-sharing service in line with local laws limiting short-term rentals.

By Sean Barry • Dec. 5, 2016

Trump nominates Ben Carson for HUD secretary post

The retired neurosurgeon and one-time presidential candidate has previously expressed concern over his lack of government experience.

By Hallie Busta • Dec. 5, 2016

OSHA releases safety recommendation guide for construction

The new training material targets small and mid-sized contractors that might be lacking crucial information, the agency said.

By Emily Peiffer • Dec. 2, 2016

Chicago approves rail extension tax deal to help secure $1B in federal funds

City officials expedited approval of the new transit tax district in order to qualify for matching federal funds before President Obama leaves office.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 2, 2016

Schumer: Congress could pass $1 trillion infrastructure plan in Trump's first 100 days

However, the future U.S. Senate Democratic leader said the tax credits offered up in President-elect Donald Trump's initial plan are out of the question.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 1, 2016

Contractor in deadly CA balcony collapse could lose license

The California State Licensing Board said Segue Construction's balcony installation was not in accordance with plans and specifications.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 1, 2016

European satellite scan confirms Millennium Tower, other Bay Area sites sinking

San Francisco officials and tower developers are in a legal wrangle over blame as the 56-story residential building continues to sink.

By Chris Wood • Nov. 30, 2016

$300M DC United stadium in limbo as zoning commission postpones decision

Commissioners and residents have raised questions about transportation, parking and the impact of a future nearby bridge project on the stadium plans.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 30, 2016

Boston mayor seeking to raise construction hiring goals

The proposal would require that companies show "good faith efforts" to give locals a minimum 51% of all hours on city projects, minorities 40% and women 12%.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 30, 2016

Los Angeles Metro pays Kiewit $300M in settlement of freeway construction controversy

The 10-mile project opened in 2014 with a price tag of $1.6 billion — 55% higher than the initial estimate.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 30, 2016

Federal judge denies injunction against new OSHA anti-retaliation rule

The plaintiffs, including the Associated Builders and Contractors, said the rule would prevent employers from conducting routine post-accident testing.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 30, 2016

Golden State Warriors win second court ruling in battle to build $1B arena

Construction is now set to move forward on the 18,064-seat venue in San Francisco's Mission Bay neighborhood.

By Emily Peiffer • Nov. 30, 2016

Trump selects Elaine Chao as transportation secretary

Chao, who previously served as labor secretary under George W. Bush, will likely play a key role in President-elect Donald Trump's $1 trillion infrastructure proposal.

By Emily Peiffer • Nov. 29, 2016

OSHA affirms $345K in fines issued to PA contractor for scaffolding hazards

J.C. Stucco and Stone has been cited 41 times since 2011 as the agency pushes on mitigating fall-related hazards.

By Sean Barry • Nov. 29, 2016

US lumber industry presses for import duties to counter Canadian subsidies, dumping

The petition comes after a bilateral trade deal between the U.S. and Canada to preside over Canadian lumber exports expired in October 2015.

By Sean Barry • Nov. 29, 2016

Buy America provisions in Trump's infrastructure plan could disrupt US-Canada trade relations

President-elect Donald Trump's $1 trillion proposal references provisions that could prevent Canadian companies from providing materials for U.S. infrastructure.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 29, 2016

Construction collapse in China kills 74 workers, highlights concerns of weak safety standards

Between January and June of this year, more than 14,000 Chinese workers have died on the job.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 28, 2016

Federal judge upholds new analysis that could jeopardize $5.6B MD Purple Line

The judge confirmed his August ruling requiring officials to reconsider the impact of the Washington Metro system's ridership and safety issues before construction can begin.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 28, 2016