Labor/Safety: Page 7

  • Pro-Israel activists counter demonstrate a Pro-Palestinian rally on October 13, 2023 in New York City.
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    Israel-Hamas war spawns workplace harassment, discrimination fears

    How companies respond may depend on the nature of an infraction, but front-line managers should not make disciplinary decisions alone, an attorney said.

    By Ryan Golden • Oct. 19, 2023
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    Construction Inclusion Week

    Group calls for more Black prime contractors

    Construction CEO Deryl McKissak, whose ancestor started a building firm after being freed from slavery, founded AEC Unites with leaders from Turner and Jacobs.

    By • Oct. 18, 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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    University of Dayton snares grant to build AR/VR safety training

    A portion of the $850,000 award will also seed collaborative efforts at Texas A&M and the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

    By • Oct. 18, 2023
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    Opinion // Construction Inclusion Week

    Diversity, not racism, must be construction’s default

    In an industry known for overcoming challenges, progress on inclusion doesn’t measure up, according to one construction CEO and author.

    By Melvin Gravely • Oct. 17, 2023
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    Construction Inclusion Week

    Turner CEO: ‘We’re all responsible’ for stopping workplace hate

    GCs, subs and owners must be held accountable when hate symbols such as nooses are found on jobsites, construction execs say.

    By • Oct. 16, 2023
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    8 ways to protect against jobsite theft

    Tips to boost the effectiveness of your construction site security and reduce your risk of theft.

    Oct. 16, 2023
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    Construction Inclusion Week

    Construction Inclusion Week doubles in size again

    The third annual event to increase workforce diversity will draw participants from every state and Puerto Rico while expanding internationally as well.  

    By • Oct. 12, 2023
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    Construction lost as much as $40B on poor productivity in 2022

    About half of contractors see labor inefficiencies worsening, according to a new report, but firms see relief through lean practices.

    By • Oct. 12, 2023
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    1 in 7 US workers want to leave their current job within the next year, Yoh report says

    Workers are most likely looking for a higher salary or better benefits, according to the survey.

    By Carolyn Crist • Oct. 12, 2023
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    Gilbane-Turner claims 40% workforce diversity on Bills stadium

    After taking heat from a local legislator, the JV on the $1.7 billion job said it has awarded 55 contracts worth $163 million to underrepresented businesses.

    By • Oct. 12, 2023
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    3 universities to open Trimble labs for contech training

    The building software and hardware firm partnered with higher-ed schools to establish the facilities amid the construction industry’s labor crunch.

    By • Oct. 11, 2023
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    No criminal charges in Hard Rock collapse; DA blames OSHA

    Four years after the disaster that killed three workers, the Orleans Parish District Attorney said OSHA’s long settlement talks hindered the case.

    By • Oct. 11, 2023
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    Top construction events for the second half of 2024

    It’s time to plan ahead. Construction Dive has you covered with a full list of industry conferences, expos and meetings on tap for the rest of the year.

    By • Updated April 30, 2024
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    Sponsored by Procore Technologies

    Breaking ground on mental health, one conversation at a time

    With staggering mental illness and suicide rates in construction reported across nearly all regions, it’s clear that improving working conditions and addressing mental health is critical.

    Oct. 9, 2023
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    Beyond steel toes: Modern work boots offer safety, comfort, support

    Experts say new footwear companies have pioneered materials and methods to help workers find the right fit.

    By Jen A. Miller • Oct. 5, 2023
  • A 'Join Our Team' sign is displayed outside a Chipotle location, advertising a $16.75 wage with an opportunity to earn up to $100,000.
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    Employers predict ‘modest’ 3.9% pay increases for 2024

    Companies also plan to promote 8.7% of their employee population next year — spending part of their compensation budgets on related raises.

    By Laurel Kalser • Oct. 5, 2023
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    Construction job openings inch down

    The labor market appears to be cooling, but construction labor woes won’t go anywhere anytime soon, an economist says.

    By • Oct. 4, 2023
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    Construction has happiest workers of any industry

    Rising wages and plentiful jobs have kept employees' spirits high, but watch for signs of discontent, a new report says.

    By • Oct. 3, 2023
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    Greenbuild 2023: Building execs champion ESG

    Panelists at last week’s event urged contractors to craft a three-pronged strategy for environmental, social and governance initiatives.

    By • Oct. 2, 2023
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    Racism in Construction

    Workers sue Amazon, contractors for nooses at Connecticut site

    A federal complaint alleges supervisors initially tried to keep the 2021 discovery out of the news before suggesting workers of color planted the items. 

    By • Sept. 26, 2023
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    Column

    The Dotted Line: How to prepare for Davis-Bacon updates

    There are a slew of changes that contractors need to be aware of, or risk paying back wages and penalties.

    By • Sept. 26, 2023
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    Lactation pods keep nursing moms on the jobsite

    The spaces give women privacy for pumping breast milk, an action that is covered by the federal PUMP Act that went into effect late last year.

    By • Sept. 25, 2023
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    Sponsored by HSI

    Why you should rethink what you know about construction safety

    Safety goes beyond hazard identification. Explore a new perspective, prioritizing workforce well-being and mindset.

    Sept. 25, 2023
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    This $1B federal lab project has been on hold since a worker’s fall in May

    An ironworker plunged approximately 23 feet at Fermilab’s accelerator project near Chicago, sustaining serious injuries including head trauma.

    By • Sept. 21, 2023
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    Executive Moves

    Lendlease names head of development for Americas

    Meg Spriggs will oversee the region’s $21 billion pipeline, which includes projects in New York City, Boston and Chicago.

    By • Sept. 20, 2023