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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 -
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Phoenix passes heat safety ordinance for outdoor workers
The new requirements stipulate that local employers with outdoor workers must have a heat safety plan on the books.
By Zachary Phillips • March 28, 2024 -
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The Dotted Line: Tips to de-risk chip factory projects
The federal push to onshore semiconductor manufacturing has opened up big opportunities for contractors, as well as unique challenges.
By Julie Strupp • March 26, 2024 -
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Developer sues Minnesota contractor after $735K payment disappears
Court documents point to “one or more insiders” who allegedly diverted funds by accessing an executive’s email and doctoring a notary's stamp of approval.
By Matthew Thibault • March 19, 2024 -
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Balfour Beatty, C.J. Coakley sued for alleged wage theft on Virginia jobsite
A class action lawsuit alleges that Coakley failed to pay its workers on time and in some cases not at all, while Balfour Beatty was aware of the issues.
By Matthew Thibault • March 14, 2024 -
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Florida bill aims to ban local mandates for heat protection
The legislation on the desk of Gov. Ron DeSantis would block counties and cities from requiring companies to protect their workers from extreme heat.
By Zachary Phillips • March 14, 2024 -
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FHWA wants to drop Buy America waiver for manufactured products
The proposed rule would end the longstanding waiver in federally funded highway projects.
By Julie Strupp • March 12, 2024 -
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Texas judge vacates joint employer rule
The rule, which would have gone into effect Monday, would have lowered the bar for joint employer status.
By Emilie Shumway • March 11, 2024 -
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Q&AVirginia pioneers adoption of offsite construction code
Ryan Colker, vice president of innovation for the International Code Council, told Construction Dive what the update will mean for builders in the region and beyond.
By Zachary Phillips • Feb. 27, 2024
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