Labor/Safety: Page 5

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    Sponsored by Procore Risk Advisors

    How today’s contractors are leveraging data to reduce risk

    How integrating technologies significantly reduces the chance of human error, enhances safety protocols and reduces incidents.

    Nov. 20, 2023
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    LA’s I-10 to reopen Tuesday, Newsom says

    The California governor credited around-the-clock work and better-than-expected core sample results for the expedited timeline.

    By • Nov. 17, 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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    UAW strike to have ripple effect on construction

    Union representation today is low, but the big wins from guilds and widespread pro-labor sentiment could tip the scales and continue to empower workers.

    By Jen A. Miller • Nov. 16, 2023
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    2 years in, infrastructure law has funded 40,000 projects

    The White House said construction employment has also risen as a result of the influx in federal money.

    By • Nov. 16, 2023
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    NYC tackles overdose deaths in construction

    At least 269 construction workers died of an overdose in 2020, by far the most of any occupation.

    By • Nov. 15, 2023
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    Q&A

    ‘Each day comes with surprises,’ project manager says

    MGAC’s Kristina Leighty sees her role as the glue that holds a job together.

    By • Nov. 15, 2023
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    Deep Dive

    US manufacturing boom unlocks ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ opportunity for contractors

    Here are ways construction firms can cash in on the country’s $500 billion onshoring surge and the ancillary projects it is spurring. 

    By • Nov. 14, 2023
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    Miami commissioners delay heat standard vote

    The proposed rule would outline rights for employees who work outdoors and require companies to develop a mandatory heat exposure program.

    By • Nov. 10, 2023
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    Reverse mentorships bridge generational gaps

    The practice helps longtime employees learn tech and communication skills, while newer workers gain valuable insight from experienced colleagues, according to a Suffolk project manager.

    By • Nov. 9, 2023
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    Large contractors, union shops better at anti-harassment training

    While more than two-thirds of contractors emphasize the importance of inclusion, just 34% of small companies and 42% of non-union shops do so, a new report found.

    By • Nov. 8, 2023
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    8 tech tools to find, hire construction workers

    From well-known names to emerging sites, there are a lot of online options to help contractors make the perfect hire.

    By • Nov. 8, 2023
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    Construction groups sue over Davis-Bacon change

    The prevailing wage rule update went into effect Oct. 23, and it could mean higher hourly wages for workers on major federal projects.

    By • Nov. 8, 2023
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    Sandherr to retire after 27 years as AGC head

    CEO Stephen Sandherr will leave the Washington, D.C.-based association in March, when current COO Jeffrey Shoaf will replace him.

    By • Nov. 6, 2023
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    Sponsored by Sensera Systems

    Top 3 security solutions for your jobsite

    Explore the process and the options to help you decide on a security solution for your project.

    Nov. 6, 2023
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    Racism in Construction

    Black workers find noose, figurine on Cleveland jobsite

    Contractor Cleveland Construction claimed the display, which contained the words “my motivation to work,” was not racially motivated. 

    By • Nov. 3, 2023
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    Job openings rise even as quits, layoffs decline

    The whole country has seen an increase in job openings, but an economist predicts the pressures in construction will persist into 2024.

    By • Nov. 2, 2023
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    Unions call for PLA on $2B Columbus, Ohio, airport terminal

    A local trade group has asked Hensel Phelps to commit to paying workers a prevailing wage, a policy the contractor said it has already instituted.

    By • Oct. 31, 2023
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    The Ford-UAW deal features $8B in plant upgrades. Here’s where the money’s going.

    The investments will include the introduction of new EV models at four facilities.

    By Kate Magill • Oct. 31, 2023
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    Sponsored by Quickbase

    Why you’re in project pitfall hell – and how to start climbing out

    Falling behind schedule on projects? Knowing where your organization is spending – and losing – time can unlock better processes and help you tackle the increasingly complex problems of how work gets done.

    By Peter Rifken, Fellow Solutions Consultant, Quickbase • Oct. 30, 2023
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    5 of the biggest OSHA fines of Q3 2023

    One contractor faced citations across four jobsites with initial fines reaching over half a million dollars.

    By • Oct. 26, 2023
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    NLRB finalizes joint employer rule

    Associated Builders and Contractors opposed the change, saying it will disrupt contractor and subcontractor relationships.

    By Ryan Golden • Oct. 26, 2023
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    This year’s strikes illustrate expanding employee power, Forrester says

    Employee power is shaping the future of work, according to an analyst at the firm, and that shift provides employers a valuable signal.

    By Carolyn Crist • Oct. 23, 2023
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    Construction staffing firm did not hire women, Black workers, EEOC says

    The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission filed suit against a Minnesota firm where a recruiter quit after learning of the practice.

    By • Oct. 23, 2023
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    Sponsored by PCL Construction

    Unmasking construction’s hidden mental health crisis

    In an industry where mental well-being has often been misconstrued as a weakness, PCL Construction boldly addresses mental health concerns.

    Oct. 23, 2023
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    Opinion

    5 ways to improve construction DEI

    One CEO says some companies may overlook the importance of diversity, but the business case for it is compelling.

    By Jim Fowler • Oct. 20, 2023