Labor/Safety: Page 2

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    Q&A

    Clayco appoints new healthcare VP for California

    Former DPR exec Lucy Villanueva will leverage her decades of experience developing large-scale hospital projects throughout the state.

    By • Aug. 21, 2023
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    Feds warn banks to look out for construction fraud

    A notice to financial institutions highlighted how bad actors use shell companies to commit workers’ compensation and payroll fraud.

    By • Aug. 21, 2023
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    Trendline

    Top 5 stories from Construction Dive

    Construction Dive editors curate some of the industry’s top stories from this year.

    By Construction Dive staff
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    Friday Feedback: How has extreme heat affected your projects?

    The impacts of triple-digit temperatures on workers are obvious. But what about the effects on timelines and costs?

    By • Aug. 18, 2023
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    Illinois pay transparency law mandates pay scale, benefits in job postings

    The expanded pay transparency law will go into effect Jan. 1, 2025.

    By Ginger Christ • Aug. 17, 2023
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    Opinion

    How to comply with E-Verify

    As Florida joins other states using the online system, contractors should get familiar with the process, so they don’t open themselves up to liability or citations.

    By Kim Coan • Aug. 17, 2023
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    Deep Dive

    Manufacturing megaprojects gobble up workers

    From Taylor, Texas, to Licking County, Ohio, multibillion-dollar factory projects are magnifying labor woes and driving up costs.

    By • Aug. 14, 2023
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    Labor Department to host compliance seminars for Davis-Bacon rule change

    The agency’s updated prevailing wage regulation takes effect Oct. 23.

    By • Aug. 14, 2023
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    Sponsored by ISN

    Improving contractor management programs and creating safer, more sustainable workplaces

    Through an analysis of leading indicators and other proprietary, historical data, ISN provides a roadmap for companies to assess, improve and elevate their performance.

    Aug. 14, 2023
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    Infrastructure act

    Readers Respond: IIJA is boosting business for many contractors

    Construction Dive readers said they’re benefiting from the $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, but a lack of skilled labor and clarity around Build America, Buy America requirements is holding them back.

    By • Aug. 11, 2023
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    WSP profit, revenue, backlog jump

    CEO and President Alexandre L’Heureux said the company’s second quarter performance surpassed expectations, despite inflation and labor challenges.

    By • Aug. 10, 2023
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    Opinion

    How to support the mental health of an injured employee

    Taking certain steps can help workers heal faster, according to Jennifer Cogbill, vice president at third-party claims firm Gallagher Bassett.

    By Jennifer Cogbill • Aug. 10, 2023
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    Davis-Bacon changes to be effective Oct. 23, DOL says

    A document published Thursday provides specifics on the Labor Department’s update to prevailing wage rules, including when they will be in effect.

    By • Updated Aug. 11, 2023
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    Friday Feedback: Has the infrastructure act helped your business?

    Construction Dive’s weekly summer series asks for reader input on a variety of topics.

    By • Aug. 4, 2023
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    Enrollment, funding, supply chain issues throw wrench into school construction projects

    Schools are having to delay or alter facility projects as market forces balloon total project costs beyond what was initially budgeted or agreed upon.

    By Naaz Modan • Aug. 3, 2023
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    Q&A

    Skanska exec named to OSHA advisory committee

    Mindy Uber, who oversees health and safety for the contractor in parts of the Western U.S., hopes the agency will prioritize mental health and its upcoming heat standard.

    By • Aug. 2, 2023
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    The good news is also the bad news: Job openings are stagnant

    Unfilled positions dipped about 0.1% from May to June, but that means contractors’ hiring struggles aren’t going anywhere.

    By • Aug. 2, 2023
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    Economic Reports

    Turner’s cost index continues to rise

    Though improving supply chains have helped ease the pace of increases, labor rates pressure contractors.

    By • July 31, 2023
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    Biden takes steps to protect workers from extreme heat

    The Labor Department will inform employers of necessary safety practices and increase inspections in particularly vulnerable industries, such as construction.

    By Ginger Christ • July 31, 2023
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    USCIS announces new Form I-9, will allow permanent remote review for E-Verify users

    The new Form I-9 will be available for use Aug. 1, and eligible employers may use the remote review alternative that same day.

    By Ryan Golden • July 28, 2023
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    Readers Respond: OSHA’s new recordkeeping rule seen as business as usual

    Respondents to a recent Construction Dive survey had mixed feelings about the rule’s content.

    By • July 28, 2023
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    Q&A

    Former Navy pilot values ‘chain of command’ at his construction firm

    David Frazier, CEO of Nashville-based Hardaway Construction, employs a mentorship program to help young workers find their path in the industry.

    By • July 27, 2023
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    Economic Reports

    Recessionary conditions likely in next year

    Weakening global and national economies, mixed with high borrowing costs and excess inflation, are poking holes in construction’s outlook, said Associated Builders and Contractors’ chief economist.

    By • July 27, 2023
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    Hydraulic fluid leak preliminary cause of NYC crane fire, collapse

    A leak onto a hot plate near the crane’s engine caused a fire that resulted in the 180-foot-long boom’s crash, according to local media reports.

    By • July 27, 2023
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    Gilbane-Turner adds MWBE info sessions on Bills stadium

    Erie County Legislature Chairperson April Baskin gave the JV “kudos” for its response to criticism after initial workforce participation goals fell short.

    By • Updated Aug. 8, 2023
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    Contech firms feel the sting of tech industry woes

    Despite construction’s relative success in an uncertain economy, firms that rely on contractors for business show signs of pain.

    By • July 24, 2023