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Why an overly detailed safety plan can be a liability
A massive rulebook that most workers won’t read can leave a contractor vulnerable to fines and lawsuits, according to panelists at AGC’s safety conference.
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OSHA inspected more construction sites last year than any other workplace
OSHA Regional Administrator Stephen Boyd spoke candidly about the industry’s fatality numbers at AGC’s health and safety conference this week.
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Deep Dive // 2023 OUTLOOK
Recession watch: Why the next one will be different
Executives from Skanska, DPR, Suffolk and others see unique characteristics in an economic slowdown this year.
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Weak retail sales, manufacturing signal cooling economy
The Fed’s fight against inflation, while showing some recent signs of success, may dim prospects for economic growth.
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DHS strengthens deportation protection for undocumented workers involved in employment claims
A new policy by DHS is a “win” for undocumented workers, one advocate says.
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Las Vegas Sands plans $4B casino development in Long Island, NY
The sprawling hospitality and entertainment project, which still needs approval, would include a variety of amenities.
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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.
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Hensel Phelps launches tech investment arm
Diverge provides a platform to nurture startups that aim to solve the problems of today and tomorrow.
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Q&A
‘Huge appetite’ for mass timber fuels new Webcor unit
Webcor Timber is looking to capitalize on a growing industry, an executive at the California contractor said.
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The image by LittleT889 is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0Q&A
Construction executive sees opportunity in Texas
The executive vice president of MAPP, a Baton Rouge, Louisiana-based contractor, expects a bright future for the Sun Belt but predicts office and industrial projects will take a hit this year.
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Cyber, business interruption remain top global corporate risks
Risk management leaders remain highly concerned about the threat of malicious attacks and data breaches, according to Allianz Global.
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Transit agencies agree to share certification of minority contractors
Chicago and Philadelphia’s reciprocal arrangement for disadvantaged businesses could become a national model, organizers say.
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Project Wins
Skanska kicks off new year with slew of project wins
The contractor touted over $900 million in recent awards across academic and infrastructure projects.
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Opinion
How to build an inclusive construction pipeline in 2023
DPR’s diversity lead maps out a game plan for more equity on jobsites.
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COVID was construction’s top killer in 2020
In the first year of the pandemic, construction workers were among the most vulnerable to COVID-19 and its related illnesses, new government data shows.
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2023 OUTLOOK
The hardest construction jobs to fill
Some of the toughest positions to staff in 2023 are the most vital.
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Project Wins
Fort Wayne Airport awards Clayco $60M terminal expansion
The Chicago-based firm will build out the Indiana airport’s East Terminal.
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Tesla eyes $776M expansion at Texas Gigafactory
Plans for the 1.6 million-square-foot project were filed with the state on Jan. 9.
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Q&A
Phoenix-area project engineer says ‘no two days are alike’ in construction
ICON’s Kathy Gilmore has worked on a range of projects including institutional, museums and affordable housing.
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Pregnant Workers Fairness Act: What HR needs to know
Pregnancy accommodations will be mandatory in June, but regulations could be a year away.
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The image by Randy von Liski is licensed under CC BY-ND 2.0Executive Moves
DPR Construction appoints new CFO
Angela Floyd took on the role at the beginning of the year.
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South Korea’s Q Cells to spend $2.5B on US solar plant
President Joe Biden said the announcement marks the single largest investment in the country's solar industry.
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Strong backlog report includes warning of tighter financing
A healthy pipeline is insulating the construction industry from a potential recession, but higher capital costs are looming.
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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.
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5 construction-focused innovations from CES
From electric and autonomous equipment to AI-powered tracking solutions and cargo-carrying dirigibles, the construction industry’s future was on display in Las Vegas last week.
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