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ColumnThe Dotted Line: 5 ways to protect yourself when taking over someone else's project
Stepping into an existing project is a challenge. Experts suggest snapping photographs and ensuring clarity on payments before getting work started.
By Leslie Shaver • Oct. 26, 2021 -
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Sponsored by OxBlueHow A.I. can change the way you view your jobsite for the better
In one year, a construction camera takes at least 25,000 photos of the jobsite. With thousands of photos, this visual data is rarely utilized to its fullest. When paired with an advanced visual data system, unlocking the insight behind the images is easy.
Oct. 25, 2021 -
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How should Texas contractors navigate clashing COVID-19 vaccine orders?
Gov. Greg Abbott has limited vaccine mandates, while President Joe Biden issued an order requiring them. What now?
By Emilie Shumway • Oct. 21, 2021 -
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Miami developer sues Moriarty for $3M on delayed Boston high-rise
The complaint alleges approximately $4.9 million in lost revenue for the luxury apartment tower that was originally planned to be finished in late 2019.
By Sebastian Obando • Oct. 21, 2021 -
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The 6 largest OSHA fines of the third quarter of 2021
Atlantic Coast Utilities, a serial violator, faces a $1.2 million fine for violations related to two worker deaths on a Boston jobsite.
By Matthew Thibault • Oct. 19, 2021 -
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Last trial date set in fatal FIU bridge collapse as criminal probe continues
While 23 contractors have settled cases stemming from the 2018 tragedy in Miami, the last holdout is set to go to court on Jan. 10.
By Leslie Shaver • Oct. 19, 2021 -
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Hawbaker faces second lawsuit for employee wage theft case
Workers brought a class action suit against Glenn O. Hawbaker, one of Pennsylvania's largest road builders, after the contractor pleaded no contest to charges from the state attorney general.
By Zachary Phillips • Oct. 19, 2021 -
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AGC, ABC sue Labor Department over Davis-Bacon wages in Nevada
The suit alleges the Labor Department failed to follow its own rules, and those of the federal Davis-Bacon Act, when it used Las Vegas data to determine prevailing wages in 13 northern Nevada counties.
By Joe Bousquin • Oct. 12, 2021 -
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Deep Dive // Racism in ConstructionConstruction's diversity numbers are awful. Here's how 3 contractors are improving theirs.
Leaders from PCL, Turner & Townsend and XL Construction detail the strategies they are using to tackle the issue.
By Joe Bousquin • Oct. 12, 2021 -
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Skanska requests an additional $50M for Pensacola bridge repairs, wins separate $81M Florida project
In addition, a judge fined the contractor $92,000 for allegedly destroying evidence related to Hurricane Sally on executives' cell phones.
By Joe Bousquin • Oct. 7, 2021 -
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Residents of luxury NYC condo sue developer
The condominium board at 432 Park Avenue alleged that the developers didn’t consider the height of the residential tower when designing the building, creating a number of problems.
By Leslie Shaver • Oct. 5, 2021 -
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Construction industry leaders urge House to pass infrastructure bill
For now, the much-debated legislation is stuck in political limbo.
By Julie Strupp • Oct. 5, 2021 -
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These 8 new laws will impact construction in Texas
The legislation reduces contractors' liability in certain cases and simplifies some statutes, among other changes.
By Julie Strupp • Sept. 30, 2021 -
Lendlease to depart Oceanwide's $1B Los Angeles project
Chinese developer Oceanwide Holdings is also trying to sell its $1.6 billion San Francisco property, according to The Real Deal.
By Leslie Shaver • Sept. 29, 2021 -
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Deep DiveIs climate change a worker safety issue?
Many employers do not have plans in place to deal with workplace hazards presented by extreme weather events.
By Ryan Golden • Sept. 28, 2021 -
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The Dotted Line: Careful wording of contracts can combat price escalations
Rising materials prices make it more important than ever for contractors to limit risk in their agreements with owners, attorneys say.
By Joe Bousquin • Sept. 28, 2021 -
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Seattle carpenters reach agreement, end strike
The Northwest Carpenters Union and the Associated General Contractors of Washington reached a deal Monday that includes higher wages and parking benefits, ending a strike that began Sept. 16.
By Joe Bousquin , Matthew Thibault • Updated Oct. 12, 2021 -
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Federal contractors, subs to be vaccinated by Dec. 8
A construction industry trade group said that although COVID-19 vaccinations are important for the workforce, the new regulations will hamper already overburdened firms.
By Jennifer Goodman • Sept. 27, 2021 -
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Judge blocks Biden's federal contractor vaccine mandate
The nationwide stay applies to all federal contractors and subcontractors in covered contracts in all U.S. states and territories.
By Ryan Golden • Updated Dec. 8, 2021 -
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SEC asks companies for details on impact of climate change
The Securities and Exchange Commission is using the information to prepare a proposed rule on disclosure.
By Jim Tyson • Sept. 24, 2021 -
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Australian government shuts down Melbourne construction sites amid protests over vaccine mandates
Following violent demonstrations this week, officials in the state of Victoria closed jobsites for at least two weeks.
By Jennifer Goodman • Sept. 22, 2021 -
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New York City forges ahead with long-debated congestion pricing plan
Next week's public meetings come as cities like London have had success with similar schemes and Los Angeles and San Francisco examine the concept.
By Dan Zukowski • Sept. 21, 2021 -
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OSHA to develop heat standard
The advance notice to be released next month is the first step in the creation of a federal standard to prevent heat-related illness and death on the job.
By Jennifer Goodman • Sept. 21, 2021 -
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Construction and COVID-19Contractors react to upcoming federal vaccine mandates
Construction professionals are questioning elements of President Joe Biden's new vaccine requirements.
By Sebastian Obando • Sept. 20, 2021 -
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Enbridge ordered to pay $3.3M for construction mistake on Line 3 replacement project
The energy company breached a protected aquifer when it constructed a trench and drove sheet piling 18 feet deeper than allowed, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
By Jennifer Goodman • Sept. 20, 2021
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