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State infrastructure ballot initiatives see mixed results
Approved bond funding and climate resiliency-focused state ballot measures could provide new ways for municipalities to fund improvements.
By Joe Burns • Nov. 19, 2024 -
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OpinionI’m a construction exec who voted for Harris. But I see silver linings for our industry under Trump.
Former Congressman Patrick E. Murphy sees less red tape, incentives for permit approvals and a push for innovation as positives for builders.
By Patrick E. Murphy • Nov. 18, 2024 -
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Trump taps former Rep. Lee Zeldin to lead EPA
The new administration will likely roll back regulations affecting fossil-fuel power plants, including a carbon emissions rule, according to an industry expert.
By Ethan Howland • Nov. 13, 2024 -
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How will a second Trump administration affect transportation policy?
Federal support for public transportation, Amtrak, high-speed rail and electric vehicles may be at risk, experts said.
By Dan Zukowski • Nov. 12, 2024 -
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Heat SafetyTrump White House likely to abandon OSHA heat safety rule
The new administration will probably let the standard die, experts say, but some other form of guidance could emerge instead.
By Zachary Phillips • Nov. 8, 2024 -
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Judge clarifies scope of DBE injunction to include more states
Attorneys say a new order barring the DOT from presuming disadvantaged status due to race or gender now applies in at least 23 states, and potentially nationwide.
By Joe Bousquin • Nov. 8, 2024 -
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Election 2024Trump win elicits optimism, concern among contractors
Though construction employer groups mostly praised the outcome, labor associations are troubled about a second Trump term.
By Sebastian Obando • Nov. 7, 2024 -
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4 employment actions to expect under a second Trump presidency
Employers are likely to see immigration raids, agency chair replacements and a slowing in regulatory activity, experts at Littler predicted.
By Emilie Shumway • Nov. 6, 2024 -
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Thought Leaders: October 2024
Executives from Shawmut, Granite, JE Dunn and other major construction firms talk about their latest challenges and successes.
By Construction Dive Staff • Oct. 30, 2024 -
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Column // The Dotted LineHow contractors and their clients can navigate NDAs
Builders must walk a fine line between sharing their specialized expertise and passing on specific details gained from other owners’ projects, lawyers say.
By Jen A. Miller • Oct. 29, 2024 -
$3.6B Brent Spence Bridge project sued over environmental concerns
The lawsuit alleges officials didn’t sufficiently study the impact of the new Cincinnati-area span and says the design doesn’t do enough to include biking and transit.
By Julie Strupp • Oct. 28, 2024 -
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Election 2024Where the 2024 presidential candidates stand on construction’s top issues
Here are Kamala Harris’ and Donald Trump’s views on the industry’s most pressing topics, including immigration, permitting, infrastructure and more.
By Construction Dive Staff • Oct. 16, 2024 -
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Deep Dive // Election 2024A fifth of construction workers lack permanent legal status. Can the next president change that?
Illegal immigration has dominated the headlines during this election season, but building pros are calling for help to get skilled workers to jobsites.
By Sebastian Obando • Oct. 15, 2024 -
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9 of the biggest OSHA fines of Q3 2024
One of the heftiest citations issued last quarter was to the contractor responsible for the January hangar collapse in Idaho.
By Zachary Phillips • Oct. 10, 2024 -
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EPA requires lead pipes to be replaced nationwide within 10 years
The landmark rule imposes the strictest limits on lead in drinking water since federal standards were set 30 years ago.
By Julie Strupp • Oct. 8, 2024 -
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EEOC sues Shimmick for discrimination, retaliation
A woman worker was given the choice to switch to the night shift or hand in her keys after cooperating with an internal investigation, according to the complaint.
By Joe Bousquin • Oct. 7, 2024 -
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Deep DiveChevron decision may lead to environmental suits, permit delays
The Loper Bright and Corner Post rulings could open the National Environmental Policy Act, OSHA’s heat standard and other regulations to challenges, legal experts say.
By Julie Strupp • Oct. 3, 2024 -
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NJ contractor to pay $950K for allegedly false DBE claims
The DOJ said Rahway-based MV Contracting sought and won jobs under DOT’s Disadvantaged Business Enterprise program, even though it knew it didn’t qualify.
By Joe Bousquin • Oct. 1, 2024 -
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Judge partially blocks DOT’s DBE program
The federal preliminary injunction could have widespread implications for workforce participation goals in federal contracts.
By Joe Bousquin • Updated Sept. 25, 2024 -
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Lump sum contracts benefit engineers, owners in AI age
The delivery method is best suited for projects with a well-defined scope, such as road and bridge rehabilitation, per a new report from the American Council of Engineering Companies.
By Julie Strupp • Sept. 24, 2024 -
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Column // The Dotted Line
How construction managers can deal with changing marijuana laws
Cannabis use is illegal in just four states but remains prohibited at the federal level. Lawyers say navigating the issue demands a clear-eyed approach.
By Joe Bousquin • Sept. 24, 2024 -
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$720B in IIJA funds yet to be allocated
Nearly three years into the five-year law, less than half of the money has been announced, according to the DOT.
By Julie Strupp • Sept. 19, 2024 -
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Baltimore bridge collapseDOJ sues ship owner for $100M over Baltimore bridge collapse
The Justice Department alleged negligence by the Dali’s owner and manager in court documents filed Wednesday, and said it intends to seek additional punitive damages.
By Zachary Phillips • Updated Sept. 19, 2024 -
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DOE spurs new building energy codes with another $90M
Construction-heavy states that lack the latest energy-efficiency codes are among the focus areas for this round of federal funding, a U.S. Department of Energy official said.
By Ysabelle Kempe • Sept. 18, 2024 -
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Baltimore bridge collapseConstruction firm sues owner, operator of ship that hit Key Bridge
Brawner Builders employed six workers who were killed when the boat hit the Baltimore bridge, causing it to collapse.
By Zachary Phillips • Updated Sept. 23, 2024
