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After dip in 2020, North American crane count increases
The number of construction cranes in major cities in the U.S. and Canada has increased after a drop last fall, according to a new report.
By Zachary Phillips • April 20, 2021 -
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NJ court says contractor must pay for worker's medical pot
The New Jersey Supreme Court ruled that M&K Construction has to pay for an injured worker's medical marijuana, but that it isn't criminally liable for breaking federal law by doing so.
By Joe Bousquin • April 20, 2021 -
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TrendlineTop 5 stories from Construction Dive
Construction Dive editors curate some of the industry’s top stories from this year.
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PRO Act one step closer to vote with Sen. Manchin's backing
With support from 46 senators, the bill is just four co-sponsors away from Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer’s threshold for a floor vote.
By Zachary Phillips • April 20, 2021 -
How did Construction Dive's 'mini megacities' fare during the pandemic?
COVID-19 couldn't dampen activity in these small-but-mighty construction boomtowns. Here is where they stand today.
By Kim Slowey • April 19, 2021 -
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Milestone reached for 14-acre Jersey City mixed-use project
The first phase of environmental remediation at the brownfield site has been completed, clearing the way for the two-tower Cove project.
By Joe Bousquin • April 19, 2021 -
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The 12 most expensive US cities for construction
A new analysis by project management firm Cumming details the most expensive cities in which to build and the types of projects that cost the most.
By Jennifer Goodman • April 16, 2021 -
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Expect 'renewed attention' on systemic discrimination, EEOC chair says
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission also will focus on pay equity in the coming years, Charlotte Burrows said recently.
By Kate Tornone • April 15, 2021 -
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White House identifies the 7 worst states for infrastructure
In its push for the American Jobs Plan, the Biden administration has graded states on the condition of their roads, bridges and more.
By Jennifer Goodman • April 15, 2021 -
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Q&AHow Skanska renovated an active ER during COVID-19
Completing work at Boston's Brigham and Women's Hospital Emergency Department added complexity once the pandemic hit.
By Joe Bousquin • April 15, 2021 -
Briq launches first payment, rewards card for construction
BriqCash lets contractors automate invoice processing, manage vendors and make direct payments that earn cash back and rewards.
By Jennifer Goodman • April 14, 2021 -
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Penn's Landing highway cap project delayed 2 years
Groundbreaking on the 4-acre park over Interstate 95 has been delayed by COVID-19 challenges, property rights issues and engineering complexities.
By Jennifer Goodman • Updated July 23, 2021 -
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Could the PRO Act become law?
Legal experts say it’s a long shot, but if passed, the Protecting the Right to Organize Act would drastically change worker-employer relations in many states.
By Zachary Phillips • April 14, 2021 -
California wildfire plans limit development, builders say
A $536 million measure from Gov. Gavin Newsom and a state Senate bill target where and how contractors can build, two construction advocacy groups said.
By Joe Bousquin • April 13, 2021 -
Pennsylvania contractor charged with stealing $20M from employees
In the largest criminal prevailing wage case on record, Glenn O. Hawbaker Inc. allegedly stole money from workers' benefit accounts.
By Zachary Phillips • April 13, 2021 -
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$2.5B Mission Rock in San Francisco gets style, efficiency from prefab construction
The high-profile project, designed with the help of several well-known architecture firms, shows that factory-built structures can meet lofty design standards, a team member said.
By Kim Slowey • April 13, 2021 -
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Deep DiveSoaring material prices, supply chain delays spook owners and developers
The rising cost of many materials and increased sourcing headaches have project owners rethinking their return to normalcy and threaten to derail construction's expected resurgence.
By Joe Bousquin • April 12, 2021 -
NY pot law creates safety, liability issues for contractors
Unlike other jurisdictions where marijuana is legal, the Empire State's "Scaffold Law" assigns absolute liability to employers for gravity-related worker injuries, even those caused by or to someone who is high on the job.
By Joe Bousquin • April 12, 2021 -
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Roadblocks to Recovery: The factors that could slow construction's comeback from COVID-19
Escalating labor costs, rising material prices and nervous clients could all stand in the way of construction's return to normalcy. Here Construction Dive tracks the factors that could slow the industry's return to normalcy.
April 12, 2021 -
2 men plead guilty in Florida plot to evade payroll taxes, workers' comp requirements
In the $1.4 million scheme, the men allegedly "rented out" workers' compensation certificates to subcontractor crews.
By Zachary Phillips • April 9, 2021 -
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Q&ABarton Malow employs unique precast seating demolition at Florida's Camping World Stadium
The contractor is working to enhance the fan and athlete experience for the Orlando, Florida landmark, home of college football's Citrus Bowl.
By Jennifer Goodman • April 9, 2021 -
Walsh hits pause on ETS as political will for new COVID-19 rules wanes
The labor secretary has put the development of an OSHA emergency temporary standard on hold, according to recent media reports.
By Joe Bousquin • April 9, 2021 -
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COVID-19 Vaccine Awareness Week starts Monday
A coalition of industry groups will kick off a nationwide campaign next week to urge all construction workers to get vaccinated.
By Zachary Phillips • Updated April 16, 2021 -
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High-tech machines take skyscraper construction safety to new heights
Two major tall building projects — one in New York City and the other in Dubai — benefited from technology that helps speed construction and keep employees safe while working hundreds of feet above the ground.
By Jennifer Goodman • April 7, 2021 -
Online map showcases construction-related careers in booming green sector
The tool was designed to help workers research jobs and advancement paths in the green building field.
By Jennifer Goodman • April 7, 2021 -
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New Orleans convention center authority picks developer for $1B mixed-use project
One of the highlights of the development, which is inspired by The Wharf in Washington, D.C., will be a 750,000-square-foot corporate campus meant to draw tech companies to the city.
By Kim Slowey • April 7, 2021
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