Crashes and construction stall New York commute with major slowdowns across highways
NEW YORK, NY – The Monday morning rush brought a mix of crashes, disabled vehicles, and construction projects that slowed traffic on highways across New York. On Long Island, I-495 westbound near…
New York City contractors charged after worker dies at construction site
BRONX, NY – Yesterday, Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark and New York City Department of Investigation Commissioner Jocelyn E. Strauber announced that three contractors have been charged in the 2019 death…
Oxon Hill construction worker hits big on $100k winning lottery ticket
OXON HILL, MD – An Oxon Hill resident recently won the $100,000 top prize in the sixth edition of the $100,000 Crossword scratch-off game. The construction worker who enjoys crossword and bingo-themed…
U.S. Settles Fair Housing Act Lawsuit Against Artimus Construction Over Accessibility Issues
NEW YORK, NY – On Friday, The United States settled a federal Fair Housing Act (FHA) lawsuit against Artimus Construction, Inc. Under the settlement, Artimus has agreed to make retrofits at rental…
Construction worker injured after 20 foot fall into trench
HOWELL, NJ – Howell Township Police received a 911 call today from workers at a construction site on Church Road, reporting that a 66-year-old employee from Bridgewater fell approximately 20 feet into…
Howell Construction Worker Survives 20-Foot Trench Fall
HOWELL, NJ – Howell Township Police received a 911 call today from workers at a construction site on Church Road, reporting that a 66-year-old employee from Bridgewater fell approximately 20 feet into…
US construction spending slips in February
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. construction spending dipped in February as investment in single-family homebuilding maintained its downward trend amid higher mortgage costs. The Commerce Department said on Monday that construction spending slipped…
Detectives Seek Information on Theft of Tools and Construction Materials
COLUMBUS, OH – The Columbus Police Department’s Property Crimes detectives are seeking information on the theft of tools and construction materials from a Watkins Road business. Two suspects cut a hole in…
Construction Begins on CBP, GSA and Anzalduas International Bridge Board Partnership to Improve Commercial Infrastructure at the Anzalduas Port of Entry
McAllen, Texas — U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), the General Services Administration (GSA), and the Anzalduas International Bridge Board (AIBB) began construction this week on a donated project that will improve…
Construction company, foreman convicted after wall collapse killed worker in Brooklyn
NEW YORK, NY – A New York City construction company and that company’s foreman have been convicted after a worker was killed at a Brooklyn job site due to their negligence. In…
Bucco Bill to Further Streamline Electronic Construction Permits & Inspections Advances
Sen. Bucco's bill that further streamlines the electronic system for permits and inspections was approved by the Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee.…
United States Enters Into Consent Decrees With Principals Of CISNE NY Construction, Inc. For Violating Lead Paint Safety Rules
Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, and Lisa F. Garcia, the Regional Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”), announced today that the United…
U.S. construction spending falls in January
WASHINGTON(Reuters) – U.S. construction spending unexpectedly fell in January as investment in single-family homebuilding continued to decline. The Commerce Department said on Wednesday that construction spending dipped 0.1% in January after dropping…
Likely Voters Support Crackdown On Chinese Construction Near US Military Bases: Poll
Likely Voters Support Crackdown On Chinese Construction Near US Military Bases: Poll Trevor Schakohl on February 28, 2023 Most likely voters of both parties support stopping developments on Chinese-owned property close to…
Recidivist Fraudster Pleads Guilty To Fraud, Identity Theft, And Making False Statements In Connection With Andrews Air Force Base Construction Contract
Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that RAYMOND WHITE, a/k/a “John Raymond Anthony White,” a/k/a “Raymond Alexander White,” pled guilty yesterday to a scheme in…
US ‘Deeply Troubled’ By Israel’s Decision To Continue Construction, Increase Police Presence In The West Bank
US ‘Deeply Troubled’ By Israel’s Decision To Continue Construction, Increase Police Presence In The West Bank Kate Anderson on February 14, 2023 Foreign ministers from the U.S., Great Britain, France, Germany and…
Construction workers don’t ‘look like the neighborhoods they work in’, Transportation Sec claims
Harold Hutchison on February 13, 2023 NEW YORK, NY – Pete Buttigieg, who caught flak for criticizing Long Island New York City’s highway construction projects of the twentieth century is back again…
UK construction slips to near 3-year low but confidence rises – PMI
By William Schomberg LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s construction sector had its worst month in almost three years in January as rising borrowing costs hit house-building hard but builders turned more confident about…
Del Rio Port of Entry Announces Changes to Inbound and Outbound Lanes Due to Ongoing Construction
DEL RIO, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Field Operations (OFO) announces changes to inbound and outbound lane traffic due to construction at the Del Rio Port of…
General Contractor And Real Estate Developer Plead Guilty In Connection With Worker Death On Construction Site In Poughkeepsie
Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced today that ONEKEY, LLC, a New Jersey construction company, and its principal, FINBAR O’NEILL, pled guilty to willfully…
U.S. construction spending unexpectedly fall in December
WASHINGTON(Reuters) – U.S. construction spending unexpectedly fell in December as investment in single-family homebuilding continued to slump amid higher mortgage rates. The Commerce Department said on Wednesday that construction spending dropped 0.4%…
Thailand to begin construction of $9 billion aviation city this year
BANGKOK (Reuters) – Thailand will begin construction on the 290-billion baht ($8.82 billion) U-Tapao aviation city early this year, a government spokesperson said on Friday. The project will generate 15,600 additional jobs…
Vandals destroy retaining wall at Sayreville construction site
SAYREVILLE, NJ – Police are investigating after a large retaining wall at the Ashland construction project on Cheesequake Road in Sayreville last week. “New Jersey State Police and Sayreville Police Department are…
Construction worker wins $1.5 million with Fast Play lottery ticket
WALDORF, MD – A construction worker from Charles County has won $1,540,418 playing the Maryland Lottery’s Fast Play lottery. During his visit to US Fuel in Waldorf, he looked at the ticket…
Father And Son Owners Of Jacksonville Construction Firms Sentenced To Federal Prison For Conspiring To Defraud The IRS
Jacksonville, Florida – U.S. District Judge Marcia Morales Howard today sentenced Jacksonville residents Raul Solis (52) and Raul Solis-Martinez (33) to 33 months and 21 months in federal prison, respectively, for conspiring…
Construction at Morelos Dam Scheduled to Begin
YUMA, Ariz. – U.S Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) U.S. Border Patrol is scheduled to begin construction next week to close gaps in the border barrier near the Morelos Dam. Last Spring,…
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