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OSHA proposes rule to protect workers from extreme heat
Released this morning, the standard would require employers to provide water and rest breaks when high heat creates a hazardous work environment.
By Zachary Phillips • July 2, 2024 -
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SCOTUS overturns Chevron doctrine, limiting federal agency reach
Federal courts will no longer have to defer to agency regulations for interpretation of ambiguous statutes.
By Ryan Golden , Ginger Christ • June 28, 2024 -
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Chicago DOB still needs to fix broken inspection process: report
The city's watchdog agency said its buildings department has “not implemented corrective actions” to issues discovered during an August 2022 audit.
By Matthew Thibault • June 28, 2024 -
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Texas judge puts hold on prevailing wage rule
Nine months after a Davis-Bacon update raised pay for workers on federal projects, a judge has halted the change.
By Zachary Phillips • June 27, 2024 -
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Deere to pay $1.1M over racial discrimination allegations
The company was cited for allegedly discriminating against 277 Black and Hispanic job applicants at facilities in Illinois and Iowa.
By Kate Magill • June 27, 2024 -
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Racism in ConstructionNew Jersey attorney general sues Iron Workers’ chapter for discrimination
Bloomfield-based Local 11 skipped over Black workers for jobs in favor of White members and promoted a hostile work environment toward women, a lawsuit claims.
By Joe Bousquin • Updated June 27, 2024 -
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Manufacturing cybersecurity at heart of new White House guidance
The increased priority on security comes as more clean energy supply chains face the threat of a cyberattack.
By Kate Magill • June 26, 2024 -
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Family of worker crushed by forklift sues Oregon contractor
The estate of deceased ironworker Samantha Deschenes claimed that Portland, Oregon-based Andersen Construction violated the state’s Safe Employment Act in a lawsuit filed June 10.
By Matthew Thibault • Updated June 27, 2024 -
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LA approves $200M for dispute with people mover builders
Fitch, the bond rating agency, noted a "strained relationship" between the owner and contractors on the delayed LAX project.
By Julie Strupp • June 25, 2024 -
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The Dotted LineWhy CMAR is on the rise for public construction projects
As the construction manager at risk delivery method grows in popularity, there are key ways for contractors to ensure they’re getting a good deal.
By Julie Strupp • June 25, 2024 -
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CONSTRUCTION DIVE EXCLUSIVEEEOC releases anti-harassment guide for contractors
The federal agency wants to empower the industry to make the jobsite safer for all workers, Vice Chair Jocelyn Samuels told Construction Dive.
By Julie Strupp • June 18, 2024 -
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Trump could roll back Inflation Reduction Act tax credits if reelected
Volkswagen and Samsung SDI leaders expressed concerns at a conference last week about the stability of the IRA should the administration change.
By Kate Magill • June 18, 2024 -
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NYC approves second set of zoning changes
The updates remove a decades-old rule that barred certain commercial building uses, among the changes that aim to boost commercial corridors, promote life sciences activity and bolster manufacturing in the city.
By Joe Burns • June 17, 2024 -
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Worker sues Turner, subcontractor after deadly Chicago fall
Ironworker Jeffrey Spyrka survived after plunging eight stories from a scaffold last week. His coworker, technical engineer David O’Donnell, was pronounced dead at the scene.
By Joe Bousquin • June 13, 2024 -
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Executive MovesBig-D taps construction law vet for chief legal officer
Melissa Beutler Withy, who has written and edited two books on construction law, first represented the company as a partner at a private law firm.
By Joe Bousquin • June 7, 2024 -
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Code compliance not enough to protect builders from lawsuits
Building codes haven’t kept up with climate change, exposing contractors and engineers to liability even when they follow the rules, said a NIBS panel.
By Julie Strupp • June 3, 2024 -
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Caterpillar to pay $800K discrimination settlement
The Department of Labor found the manufacturer discriminated against 60 Black applicants at its Decatur, Illinois, factory.
By Joelle Anselmo • June 3, 2024 -
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SEC clarifies intent of cybersecurity breach disclosure rules after initial filings
The rules require notification of “material” breaches, but some early filers have reported incidents that appear to fall short of the regulatory threshold.
By Alexei Alexis • May 29, 2024 -
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The Dotted Line: Avoiding common construction disputes on Key Bridge rebuild
While projects of this scope and size often get mired in litigation, knowing the process from the get-go can help minimize conflicts, attorneys say.
By Joe Bousquin • May 28, 2024 -
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Safety Week 2024OSHA heat standard clears regulatory hurdle
A committee has unanimously recommended that the agency advance the proposal for a heat safety rule.
By Zachary Phillips • May 10, 2024 -
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The Dotted Line: What DOT’s final DBE rule means for civil contractors
New guidelines released this month streamline certification, raise personal net worth limits and strengthen monitoring and prompt payment requirements.
By Joe Bousquin • April 30, 2024 -
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State transportation projects need better oversight: DOT audit
Delays could increase the risk of infrastructure act funding not achieving its intended benefits, cautions the Transportation Department’s Office of Inspector General.
By Dan Zukowski • April 9, 2024 -
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Sponsored by Merchants Bonding CompanyWhat’s really at risk? Davis-Bacon Act changes could expose contractors to new liability
Are you paying prevailing wages correctly? Understanding the updated DBRA regulations is more important than ever.
By Chris McElroy, Claims Attorney, Merchants Bonding Company • April 8, 2024 -
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Autodesk to audit financial practices, delay annual report
The contech giant said it doesn’t believe that the investigated areas will affect any previously issued financial statements, or its most recent earnings release.
By Matthew Thibault • April 5, 2024 -
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Former AECOM exec reportedly sues over alleged ageism, profit inflation
Jay Badame’s lawsuit claims the Dallas-based mega-contractor fired him due to his age and for questioning the firm’s earnings statements, according to The Real Deal.
By Julie Strupp • April 2, 2024
