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3M safety product to minimize suspension trauma
A new strap on 3M's safety harnesses, developed in collaboration with Skanska USA, will help protect workers who have fallen, the manufacturer says.
By Jennifer Goodman • Sept. 30, 2020 -
LA Metro board approves $400B long-range plan
The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority aims to build more than 100 miles of rail in the next three decades, which it says is the "most aggressive transit expansion plan in the nation."
By Chris Teale • Sept. 30, 2020 -
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Careful collaboration before shovels hit dirt is key to a successful project, experts say.
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Connecticut lawmakers, union leaders challenge out-of-state contractor practices on Amazon project
Legislators and trade unions are speaking out against Amazon's use of a contractor they say brought in workers in defiance of the state's COVID-19 travel restrictions to work on a distribution center project.
By Kim Slowey • Sept. 30, 2020 -
Small fire breaks out at Hard Rock New Orleans site
The short-lived blaze Monday happened during demolition of the plagued site. Meanwhile, the city is suing the project companies for the more than $12 million it has paid in the aftermath of the collapse.
By Kim Slowey • Sept. 29, 2020 -
Trump order bans 'divisive' diversity training for federal contractors, subs
The directive follows a White House memorandum advising federal agencies not to spend taxpayer money on "anti-American propaganda training sessions."
By Kim Slowey • Sept. 29, 2020 -
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Lendlease unveils restroom pod for vertical jobsites
The H³ Wellness Hub has hot, running water and a flushable toilet and is designed to be hoisted into place, while upping the level of dignity and respect shown to workers on site.
By Joe Bousquin • Sept. 28, 2020 -
Granite Construction names new president
The company's COO, Kyle Larkin, has taken over leadership from James Roberts, who had been CEO since 2010.
By Jennifer Goodman • Sept. 28, 2020 -
Bloomberg: Amazon to add 1,000 warehouses in suburban US
The online retailer says it wants to increase proximity to customers and shorten delivery times.
By Zachary Phillips • Sept. 28, 2020 -
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Two more nooses found on Toronto hospital jobsite
Leaders of contractor EllisDon plan to address workers today at the site, which had two other noose incidents this summer.
By Jennifer Goodman • Sept. 25, 2020 -
Contractors could be liable for wildfire smoke impacts on workers' health
Construction firms may have legal exposure if workers become sick during unhealthy or hazardous air quality days, according to attorney Michael Zisa.
By Joe Bousquin • Sept. 25, 2020 -
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Joint venture walks away from Maryland's Purple Line project
Purple Line Transit Partners and Maryland transportation officials have not been able to reach an agreement on $800 million in cost overruns.
By Zachary Phillips • Sept. 24, 2020 -
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Turner-Flatiron JV wins $2.27B San Diego airport contract
The team, which comprises two subsidiaries of German construction giant HOCHTIEF, has worked on previous airport projects together, including in San Francisco and Denver.
By Joe Bousquin • Sept. 23, 2020 -
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Sacramento, California, contractor buys naming rights for sports-conference center
The sponsorship will help promote Roebbelen Contracting with people attending the Placer Valley Event Center as well as with construction job seekers, according to CEO Kenneth Wenham.
By Jennifer Goodman • Sept. 22, 2020 -
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With $4M in backing, Core joins construction jobs app field
Developed by a trio of Google alums, the app uses algorithms to create a "match score" between workers and jobs, while helping tradespeople better promote their skills.
By Joe Bousquin • Sept. 21, 2020 -
Black Cleveland leaders call out Sherwin-Williams' $600M project for lack of diversity
In response to the announcement of the project’s key partners, an open letter takes issue with the company receiving $100 million in city tax credits.
By Zachary Phillips • Sept. 21, 2020 -
Construction scores a hat trick: Starts, jobs, backlog all rise
The construction industry has rebounded from the COVID-19 crisis more than any other segment in the U.S., new reports show, driven by positive numbers in several areas.
By Joe Bousquin • Sept. 21, 2020 -
Expert: Detailed site plans needed to avoid crane collisions
This week's two-crane collision at an Austin, Texas, project that sent 16 people to the hospital shows contractors should include crane locations as part of a site safety plan, according to one crane expert.
By Kim Slowey • Sept. 18, 2020 -
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'Premium grocer effect' elevates multifamily rental prices
Apartment communities with a Whole Foods or Trader Joe’s on the ground floor earn rents that are nearly 6% higher than similar buildings with no grocer, according to a new study.
By Zachary Phillips • Sept. 18, 2020 -
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Phoenix rises as US construction starts plummet
The Arizona city has seen starts leap by 82% during the first half of 2020. What makes this state capital special?
By Zachary Phillips • Sept. 17, 2020 -
More than 60 projects expedited by Trump executive order waiving environmental regulations
Newly released documents provide details into some of the infrastructure projects that have been sped up by the Trump administration to help hasten the economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.
By Jennifer Goodman • Sept. 17, 2020 -
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Researchers receive patents for prestressed concrete innovation
Swiss scientists are investigating new possibilities for self-tensioned concrete beams with carbon fiber-reinforced plastic inside, which helps make the building material easy to work with yet durable and stable.
By Jennifer Goodman • Sept. 16, 2020 -
Wildfires force shut down of construction sites in the West
Contractors are closing jobs voluntarily to protect workers' health from hazardous air quality, but an absence of mandates puts them in an awkward spot with owners.
By Joe Bousquin • Sept. 16, 2020 -
Is factoring the right move to help finance a construction project?
With rates as low as 2%, factoring arrangements can help general contractors finance new projects, especially as COVID-19 puts a pinch on traditional lending.
By Kim Slowey • Sept. 15, 2020 -
Federal court says DOL joint-employer rule 'arbitrary and capricious'; ABC says judge 'got it wrong'
A federal court judge found that the Labor Department's new rule is in conflict with the Fair Labor Standards Act's broader definition. The Associated Builders and Contractors contends the judge "misapplied precedent" and suggests an appeal.
By Kim Slowey • Sept. 15, 2020 -
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Many banks not yet accepting PPP forgiveness applications
Lenders are awaiting more guidance from the federal government as well as potential legislative action on the Paycheck Protection Program. Here is a rundown of what some of the country's top banks are telling customers.
By Jennifer Goodman • Sept. 14, 2020
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