Labor/Safety
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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 -
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 -
Trendline
Top 5 stories from Construction Dive
Construction Dive editors curate some of the industry’s top stories from this year.
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What to watch as DOL’s independent contractor rule takes effect
None of the lawsuits filed against the agency blocked its final rule Monday, but that doesn’t preclude a future injunction, according to an attorney.
By Ryan Golden • March 14, 2024 -
HVAC pre-apprenticeship program aims to improve skilled worker pipeline
The Pryor High School Innovation Center in Oklahoma is using Interplay Learning’s platform to provide hands-on training that includes repairing and maintaining the school’s HVAC systems.
By Nish Amarnath • March 14, 2024 -
Independent contractor rule takes effect
In a statement, SHRM said the rule “fosters ambiguity” and deters businesses from extending essential training to independent workers.
By Emilie Shumway • March 11, 2024 -
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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March 11, 2024 -
Workers raised concerns before Boise hangar collapse
Employees told police they saw bent beams and snapped cables on the day before the fatal construction site collapse, according to the Idaho Statesman.
By Zachary Phillips • March 8, 2024 -
Q&A // Women in Construction Week 2024
Growth opportunities key to hiring, retaining women in construction
Mortenson’s Maja Rosenquist says while progress has been made there is more work to do to welcome and keep underrepresented groups.
By Zachary Phillips • March 7, 2024 -
Construction job openings surge 41% year over year
The industry counted 413,000 open jobs in January, but fewer workers quitting and more layoffs could indicate softening labor demand, one economist said.
By Zachary Phillips • March 7, 2024 -
Bechtel pledges $7M to combat suicide in construction
The largest donation ever from the firm's foundation is designed to help reduce the suicide rate in the industry, which is the second-highest of all U.S. sectors.
By Zachary Phillips • March 5, 2024 -
Construction Champions 2024
These industry veterans from firms like Turner, Clayco and Flatiron are stalwarts in their fields, respected by all who work with them.
By Construction Dive Staff • March 4, 2024 -
Executive Moves
Burns & McDonnell taps new CEO, expands C-suite
Incoming chief Leslie Duke said the fresh roles and promotions will bolster the Kansas City-based contractor as it takes advantage of infrastructure opportunities.
By Julie Strupp • Feb. 29, 2024 -
Screening can wrongly eliminate potential tradesworkers
The recruiting process that works for office jobs isn’t always effective when looking for construction labor, experts say.
By Jen A. Miller • Feb. 27, 2024 -
Opinion
Construction fire safety at ‘major crossroads,’ industry expert says
New collaborative and digital-led solutions are needed to meet contractors’ fire prevention needs, according to a fire investigator.
By John Heinen • Feb. 22, 2024 -
Appeals court resets independent contractor fight as new rule looms
The Labor Department will get a second chance to defend its withdrawal of a Trump-era rule.
By Kate Tornone • Feb. 22, 2024 -
5 of the biggest OSHA fines of Q4 2023
One builder faces over $1.8 million in initial citations due to the use of updated instance-by-instance rules.
By Zachary Phillips • Feb. 15, 2024 -
Michigan is no longer a ‘right-to-work’ state
The repeal, which took effect Tuesday, is the first such reversal since states began implementing laws that prohibit union security agreements in the 1940s.
By Emilie Shumway • Feb. 15, 2024 -
Most employers lack guidance for using AI, study shows
“For many organizations, it’s the Wild West with regard to how they are adopting and implementing AI,” a Gallagher expert said.
By Carolyn Crist • Feb. 14, 2024 -
Executive Moves
WSP names Shawn Wilson as transportation, infrastructure lead
Wilson, who previously served as secretary of the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, will help the firm find growth opportunities.
By Julie Strupp • Feb. 13, 2024 -
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3 reasons why contractors need craft training to stay competitive
Craft training proves to be a crucial strategy for contractors, addressing workforce shortages, enhancing employee engagement and boosting competitiveness in the construction industry.
Feb. 12, 2024 -
How to attract workers to far-flung jobsites
Major projects away from city centers often lack a strong labor pool, so contractors must entice potential hires to relocate.
By Jen A. Miller • Updated Feb. 9, 2024 -
H-1B visa final rule changes selection process in effort to prevent fraud
Additional H-1B regulatory actions are on the horizon, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security said Jan. 30.
By Ryan Golden • Feb. 7, 2024 -
Opinion
3 reasons why new tradespeople don’t stick around
Poor training, bad bosses and other frustrations can drive away new recruits to the construction industry, writes a Texas quality control manager.
By Fulton Cure • Feb. 6, 2024 -
Construction firm co-founder among dead in Idaho jobsite collapse
A gust of wind might have caused the hangar near the Boise Airport to collapse, but it could take months to know for sure, sources told the Idaho Statesman.
By Zachary Phillips • Feb. 6, 2024