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The Dotted Line: Tips to de-risk chip factory projects

The federal push to onshore semiconductor manufacturing has opened up big opportunities for contractors, as well as unique challenges.

By Julie Strupp • March 26, 2024

Developer sues Minnesota contractor after $735K payment disappears

Court documents point to “one or more insiders” who allegedly diverted funds by accessing an executive’s email and doctoring a notary's stamp of approval.

By Matthew Thibault • March 19, 2024

Balfour Beatty, C.J. Coakley sued for alleged wage theft on Virginia jobsite

A class action lawsuit alleges that Coakley failed to pay its workers on time and in some cases not at all, while Balfour Beatty was aware of the issues.

By Matthew Thibault • March 14, 2024

Florida bill aims to ban local mandates for heat protection

The legislation on the desk of Gov. Ron DeSantis would block counties and cities from requiring companies to protect their workers from extreme heat.

By Zachary Phillips • March 14, 2024

FHWA wants to drop Buy America waiver for manufactured products

The proposed rule would end the longstanding waiver in federally funded highway projects.

By Julie Strupp • March 12, 2024

Texas judge vacates joint employer rule

The rule, which would have gone into effect Monday, would have lowered the bar for joint employer status.

By Emilie Shumway • March 11, 2024

Virginia pioneers adoption of offsite construction code

Ryan Colker, vice president of innovation for the International Code Council, told Ellajon what the update will mean for builders in the region and beyond.

By Zachary Phillips • Feb. 27, 2024

Infrastructure builders optimistic, despite drop in some sectors

Inflation and a lack of workers continue to challenge these projects amid the federal funding boost.

By Jen A. Miller • Feb. 27, 2024

The Dotted Line: Preparing for NLRB’s joint employer rule

Clear contract language and careful follow-through can help ensure that GCs aren’t liable for subcontractors’ employees.

By Zachary Phillips • Feb. 27, 2024

Buy America rollout causes confusion and delays: trade groups

The White House must adjust how it implements requirements for construction materials or risk weakening the impact of federal infrastructure funding, the groups said in a petition.

By Julie Strupp • Feb. 20, 2024

H-1B visa final rule changes selection process in effort to prevent fraud

Additional H-1B regulatory actions are on the horizon, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security said Jan. 30.

By Ryan Golden • Feb. 7, 2024

NJ study finds wide disparity in public construction contracts

Just 3.7% of prime contracts went to minority-owned businesses, while women won less than 10% of professional services dollars meted out by the state.

By Joe Bousquin • Jan. 30, 2024

The Dotted Line: Legal trends to watch in 2024

Contracts are evolving in an era of persisting supply chain problems, inflation and cyber risks, construction attorneys say.

By Julie Strupp • Jan. 30, 2024

5 benefits of arbitration for construction disputes

Avoiding court can save time and money while leading to better project outcomes, says attorney Jacqueline Greenberg Vogt.

By Jacqueline Greenberg Vogt • Jan. 26, 2024

What contractors need to know for 2024

It’s anyone’s guess what will happen in the next 12 months, but these insights from construction pros can help bring the year into focus.

By Ellajon Staff • Jan. 25, 2024

JV issues warning after fans trespass on Bills $1.4B stadium project

Gilbane-Turner said it will prosecute anyone intruding on the Orchard Park, New York, jobsite.

By Zachary Phillips • Jan. 25, 2024

Maryland DOT settles suit for paying a man less than women for same job

The state agency that oversees highway construction will give the worker $40,000 and a raise to bring his salary in line with his women counterparts.

By Joe Bousquin • Jan. 23, 2024

3 infrastructure trends for 2024

The civil sector will confront a shifting regulatory landscape, burgeoning digitalization and evolving procurement norms this year.

By Julie Strupp • Jan. 23, 2024

Swinerton to pay $2.3M fine over alleged Clean Water Act violations

The San Francisco builder’s penalties stemmed from allegedly failing to use proper stormwater controls and conduct regular inspections across four solar farm sites in three states.

By Matthew Thibault • Jan. 18, 2024

ABC condemns independent contractor rule change

In March, the Department of Labor will revert to a pre-Trump rule for determining a worker’s employment status, to the chagrin of some contractor groups.

By Zachary Phillips • Jan. 18, 2024

New York’s Prompt Payment Act creates issues for contractors

Recent amendments that limit the amount of retainage an owner can hold could lead to an accounting nightmare for construction firms, a real estate attorney said.

By Sebastian Obando • Jan. 16, 2024

Challenges to DBE goals in federal contracts gain steam

In the wake of the Supreme Court’s decision to strike down affirmative action last summer, a smattering of lawsuits allege reverse discrimination due to workforce participation targets.

By Joe Bousquin • Jan. 9, 2024

Florida woman sentenced to federal prison in construction fraud case

Gabriela Inamagua pleaded guilty to charges that she ran two fraudulent firms that purported to supply services and labor.

By Jennifer Goodman • Jan. 5, 2024

DOL rule would promote apprenticeships, tighten program labor standards

Apprenticeships have received much attention of late as a way to funnel badly needed talent into key industries.

By Kathryn Moody • Dec. 20, 2023

Top infrastructure stories of 2023

From airport expansions and dam removals to federal funding and legal wranglings, here are the articles that were most popular with our readers.

By Julie Strupp • Dec. 19, 2023