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Q&AConstruction leaders have raised the safety bar, yet more work remains
Large GCs have elevated their jobsite practices in recent years in order to limit risk, said a safety expert with insurance firm Charles Taylor.
By Zachary Phillips • May 16, 2024 -
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Vast majority of Gen Z tech workers say they’d consider new career opportunities
With high dissatisfaction rates, young tech workers pointed to career development as a vital aspect of engagement and retention in a recent survey.
By Carolyn Crist • May 15, 2024 -
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TrendlineTop 5 stories from Construction Dive
Construction Dive editors curate some of the industry’s top stories from this year.
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Sponsored by Layton ConstructionBreaking ground on mental health in construction
Learning and leading: Layton employees spark change to help break stigmas on mental health.
May 13, 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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6 of the biggest OSHA fines of Q1 2024
One builder faced over $1 million in initial fines for allegedly exposing workers to fall hazards.
By Zachary Phillips • May 9, 2024 -
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Safety Week 2024OSHA head calls on industry to embed safety in culture
At a Wednesday event, Assistant Labor Secretary Doug Parker charged industry leaders with creating an environment that expects workers to speak up about hazards.
By Zachary Phillips • May 9, 2024 -
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Q&A // Safety Week 2024Skanska exec: Construction’s best safety tech still isn’t enough
As Safety Week 2024 continues, one expert says technology helps prevent accidents, but there’s room for improvement in the pursuit of an injury-free jobsite.
By Matthew Thibault • May 8, 2024 -
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Opinion // Safety Week 2024Slow down underground to avoid accidents
Speed is no substitute for safety in transit projects, writes construction executive RaShawn L. Austin.
By RaShawn L. Austin • May 7, 2024 -
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Safety Week 2024NYC construction deaths drop to lowest in nearly a decade
The number of injuries, however, increased substantially, according to a New York City Department of Buildings report.
By Zachary Phillips • May 7, 2024 -
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Safety Week 2024Construction Safety Week 2024 focuses on fall prevention
In the 10th year of the annual event, contractors will stand down with OSHA to highlight hazards associated with working at heights.
By Zachary Phillips • May 6, 2024 -
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Sponsored by Procore TechnologiesPrioritizing mental health in construction: Strategies leaders should know
While construction is starting to recognize the importance of mental health, the time is now to move from awareness to action.
May 6, 2024 -
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Sponsored by Malta DynamicsThe Malta Dynamics guide to self-retracting lifelines
In the ever-evolving landscape of fall protection and safety, it is essential for manufacturers and users alike to adhere to the latest standards to ensure optimal worker protection.
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JV kicks off $4.3B San Francisco hospital build
Herrero Builders, The Boldt Company and Webcor broke ground on UCSF’s new health care facility in the city’s Parnassus Heights neighborhood.
By Joe Bousquin • May 3, 2024 -
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National Skilled Trades Day spotlights urgent need to tackle skilled worker shortage
In addition to K-12 outreach, companies must meet new talent “where they are” at community colleges and universities, an industry expert says.
By Joe Burns • May 2, 2024 -
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Economic ReportsOpen construction jobs plunge 40%, but economists question data
The massive drop may be a statistical anomaly due to construction's scheduling and hiring patterns.
By Zachary Phillips • May 2, 2024 -
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Vegas contractor, Elon Musk’s Boring Co. make ‘Dirty Dozen’ list
A national safety group named 12 companies that have allegedly flaunted worker health and safety and disregarded employees’ rights.
By Zachary Phillips • May 2, 2024 -
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OpinionHow tech can level construction’s playing field
Tools like artificial intelligence and blockchain can help fill labor gaps while building a more diverse and innovative workforce, writes a contech executive.
By Alok Chanani • May 1, 2024 -
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What is success in cybersecurity? Failing less.
Defenders aren’t measured by pure wins or losses. Intrusions will happen, and their job is to keep a bad situation from getting worse.
By Matt Kapko • May 1, 2024 -
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ColumnThe 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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Sponsored by American GlobalConstruction risk management: The tech advantage
Learn how today’s technology can address some of the construction industry’s biggest challenges.
By Jennifer Westmoreland, President-GA & Cam Clolinger, Client Advocate at American Global • April 29, 2024 -
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NABTU backs Biden for reelection
Sean McGarvey, head of the labor alliance, praised the president’s “laser-like focus” on infrastructure, manufacturing and middle-class jobs.
By Zachary Phillips • April 26, 2024 -
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Damage from ‘Cop City’ activists hits $10M in Atlanta
Mayor Andre Dickens decried the actions that have damaged construction equipment and disrupted work but said that the project will finish on time.
By Zachary Phillips • April 25, 2024 -
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DOL will raise overtime salary threshold to $44K in July, $59K next year
The final rule expands overtime pay eligibility to millions of U.S. workers, the department said.
By Ryan Golden • April 24, 2024 -
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FTC to ban noncompetes
The agency said the rule, expected to take effect as soon as late August, received overwhelming public support during a comment period.
By Ryan Golden • April 24, 2024 -
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Maryland doubles fines in road work zones to $80
The legislation, which raises maximum fees for those caught speeding in construction areas, comes a year after six workers were killed in what police say was a speeding-related collision.
By Matthew Thibault • April 19, 2024
