Legal/Regulation: Page 10

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    CONSTRUCTION DIVE INVESTIGATION

    If industry safety numbers are murky, how can construction companies measure improvement?

    A lack of consensus and quality data are hindering construction’s safety record, experts say.

    By , , Noelle Knox • Feb. 27, 2023
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    What we know about Buy America guidance (so far)

    There is still time to weigh in on the proposed requirements, which apply to all federally funded infrastructure projects.

    By • Feb. 21, 2023
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    Granite reports higher profits but stumbles on accounting again

    A missed $12 million tax accrual will cause the California contractor to restate its books for the second time in two years.

    By • Feb. 17, 2023
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    Biden details ‘Buy America’ plan in State of the Union

    The president listed some of the types of materials and federally funded projects that would fall under his standard.

    By , • Feb. 8, 2023
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    House bill aims to create lending institution for infrastructure projects

    The Federal Infrastructure Bank would be fueled by private investments.

    By • Feb. 7, 2023
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    Racism in Construction

    Worker directed to use ‘colored door’ drops sub from suit

    After asking to enter a trailer to use the microwave, the Black worker said a superintendent told him he had to use a separate entrance from White staff.

    By • Updated Nov. 16, 2023
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    Q&A

    Why 3D printing is still flat in commercial construction

    Building codes — not capabilities or design — are holding the technology back, according to an engineering firm executive.

    By Chris Wood • Feb. 1, 2023
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    Florida contractor files for Chapter 11

    Supply chain disruptions, inflation and labor shortages are causing major headaches for firms with fixed-price contracts, leading some into bankruptcy, attorneys say.

    By • Feb. 1, 2023
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    Racism in Construction

    Terminated worker sues Brasfield & Gorrie for discrimination

    A suit in federal court alleges supervisors for the Birmingham, Alabama, firm harassed the employee for his Mexican heritage and wearing earrings at work.

    By • Feb. 1, 2023
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    Column

    The Dotted Line: What’s up with WOTUS?

    A new EPA rule could result in additional costs of $1 million per acre for projects adjacent to certain waterways.

    By • Jan. 31, 2023
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    NY’s Carlos’ Law hikes penalties for jobsite safety crimes

    The $500,000 minimum fine for a felony targets contractors that have a “poor safety culture,” one attorney said.

    By • Jan. 27, 2023
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    GCs are often excluded from wage theft liability. That may change.

    The federal government is considering more labor-friendly rules, as worker groups push for joint employer wage theft laws.

    By • Jan. 26, 2023
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    Opinion

    Construction is among the industries most at risk for ACA penalties

    Some contractors have received notices of fines in the millions of dollars for failing to meet Affordable Care Act requirements.

    By Joanna Kim-Brunetti • Jan. 24, 2023
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    Texas county adopts policy to curb construction death rate

    The rule will prevent companies with poor records from winning public jobs and will require employers to pay for managers’ OSHA training.

    By • Jan. 18, 2023
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    2023 OUTLOOK

    Contech trends to watch in the new year

    As builders adapt to economic, supply chain and labor challenges, they're turning to technology to boost performance.

    By • Jan. 11, 2023
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    New York adopts new labor law to ‘protect integrity of public work’

    Several contractor groups questioned the need for the legislation.

    By • Jan. 5, 2023
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    The Dotted Line: 2022’s top legal issues explained

    Construction Dive’s award-winning column examined the major legal topics of the year.

    By • Dec. 20, 2022
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    Opinion

    As initial waivers end, builders will feel the impact of Buy America law

    The regulations will impact all federally funded infrastructure projects in the United States, not just those that receive IIJA money.

    By Josh Mahan • Dec. 7, 2022
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    Third conspirator pleads guilty in Caltrans bid-rigging scheme

    A California contractor bribed a state DOT official and colluded with others to steer contracts to multiple companies, the Department of Justice said.

    By • Dec. 1, 2022
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    Racism in Construction

    NY developer settles ‘dungeon’ discrimination suit

    The attorney for four Black workers who were nicknamed “the felony crew” said the case was resolved.

    By • Updated March 7, 2023
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    Column

    The Dotted Line: Construction’s top 3 disputes, and how to avoid them

    Plan for the unexpected, document everything and lean on third-party experts to keep issues out of court, attorneys say.

    By • Nov. 29, 2022
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    Fluor to pay $33M settlement in securities fraud lawsuit

    A federal judge in Texas granted the motion for final approval for the settlement between the contractor and investors.

    By • Nov. 14, 2022
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    Work resumes on $830M Obama Presidential Center project

    Construction was halted for three days following the discovery of a noose on the Chicago jobsite.

    By • Updated Nov. 16, 2022
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    Racism in Construction

    Judge dismisses construction worker’s discrimination charges against Microsoft

    A federal judge ruled the software company was not the employer of a construction worker who performed tasks for a Skanska-Balfour Beatty JV.

    By • Nov. 9, 2022
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    Design dispute on $1B Texas Harbor Bridge project mostly resolved

    Texas DOT had forced Flatiron/Dragados to stop work over safety concerns.

    By • Updated March 15, 2023