Legal/Regulation
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Enbridge clears final regulatory hurdle for $2.6B Minnesota pipeline project
The Line 3 replacement project is expected to generate 4,200 union jobs.
By Jenn Goodman • Dec. 02, 2020 -
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Can employers restrict workers' personal travel?
As COVID-19 cases surge, construction and other businesses have some options when it comes to employees' holiday vacations.
By Ryan Golden • Dec. 01, 2020 -
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Purple Line contractors reach $250M settlement with Maryland DOT
Fluor will drop out of the public-private partnership as part of the agreement settling financial claims and ending litigation over the $5.6 billion transit line project in suburban Washington, D.C.
By Jenn Goodman • Nov. 25, 2020 -
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The Dotted Line: Recouping costs for defective design, changes on federal design-build contracts
Federal agencies rarely give over the kind of control many design-builders expect, according to attorneys presenting at the recent Design-Build Institute of America conference.
By Kim Slowey • Nov. 24, 2020 -
Q&A
PPP necessity form: What contractors need to know
A CPA sheds light on the new loan necessity questionnaire for Paycheck Protection Program borrowers, a requirement that has been called "confusing and burdensome" by industry groups.
By Jenn Goodman • Nov. 24, 2020 -
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Will Biden continue Trump's construction-friendly regulatory environment?
The industry is wondering how the Biden administration will approach business regulations and the rollbacks Trump put in place.
By Kim Slowey • Nov. 23, 2020 -
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OSHA reveals most-violated standards related to COVID-19
Violations related to respiratory protection and not implementing a written program with worksite-specific safety procedures topped the list.
By Kim Slowey • Nov. 23, 2020 -
PPP-funded expenses not deductible for borrowers that receive forgiveness
The Internal Revenue Service ruling means that some firms will pay more in federal taxes next year.
By Jenn Goodman • Nov. 20, 2020 -
Cal/OSHA board adopts emergency coronavirus standards
The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health plan includes guidelines for sick pay for affected workers, face masks and social distancing.
By Kim Slowey • UPDATED: Nov. 23, 2020 at 8:59 a.m. -
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Lawsuits against Skanska over Florida barge damage reach 25
The contractor told Construction Dive that it has been responsive to those who have been affected and that its insurers are in the process of reviewing claims.
By Kim Slowey • Nov. 18, 2020 -
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Michigan, Oregon ramp up COVID-19 safety plans
In addition, OSHA recently issued guidance on the most frequently cited of its standards when it comes to coronavirus violations.
By Kim Slowey • Nov. 17, 2020 -
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Illinois city to ban contractors' jobsite political messages
In light of numerous complaints from residents about Trump campaign flags on equipment used for city projects, officials in Crystal Lake are changing their contracts to prevent political signage by independent contractors.
By Kim Slowey • Nov. 16, 2020 -
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Readers Respond: Contractors nervous about what a Biden presidency means for the industry
From infrastructure spending and union support to immigration, taxes and regulations, construction pros are concerned about many issues.
By Jenn Goodman • Nov. 12, 2020 -
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Scope changes still top list of construction dispute causes
The average construction dispute can set back a project schedule by more than 70%, according to a new report.
By Kim Slowey • Nov. 12, 2020 -
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Casino construction gets a boost from voters
Recently approved gambling initiatives will give the hospitality construction sector new work on projects priced from $300 million to $1.2 billion in several states, industry officials say.
By Jenn Goodman • Nov. 10, 2020 -
You've been cited by OSHA: Now what?
Contractors cited by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration have just 15 days to decide whether they want to contest the citation or pay the penalty and move on.
By Kim Slowey • Nov. 09, 2020 -
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Skanska USA sued by local businesses for economic losses from Florida bridge shutdown
The law firm representing the five Pensacola, Florida-area businesses says it expects to file more lawsuits against the contractor.
By Kim Slowey • Nov. 09, 2020 -
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Election 2020: Give us your feedback
Construction Dive wants to know what readers think. Will a Biden presidency be good for the construction industry?
By Jenn Goodman • Nov. 09, 2020 -
Marijuana initiatives pass in 5 states: What contractors need to know
Some of the ballot questions specified that employers would not be prohibited from taking adverse actions based on employee marijuana use, but others did not. Here is a rundown of each measure.
By Jenn Goodman • Nov. 06, 2020 -
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Oregon AGC exec: New state law decriminalizing hard drugs like cocaine, heroin 'feeding the problem'
Approved by voters this week, the decriminalization of small amounts of controlled substances runs counter to construction industry efforts to keep workers and sites safe, an AGC official said.
By Kim Slowey • Nov. 05, 2020 -
Pursuing a better balance of risk for P3 projects
Public-private partnerships shouldn't be risk-free for contractors, just risk-appropriate, according to panelists at the Design-Build Institute of America's online conference.
By Kim Slowey • Nov. 03, 2020 -
Deep Dive
Border wall breakup: What would happen if Biden becomes president
If Joe Biden wins and makes good on his promise to stop the construction of the U.S.-Mexico border wall, the contractors involved won't have options other than packing up and going home.
By Kim Slowey • Oct. 29, 2020 -
NYC Department of Buildings
New York City jobsite injuries down 20% since 2017
Building officials say 100,000 construction workers have taken the required 40 hours of safety training during the past three years, which has contributed to the first reduction in injuries in almost a decade.
By Kim Slowey • Oct. 29, 2020 -
What we know — and don't know — about PPP loan forgiveness
With the aim of clearing up some of the confusion surrounding Paycheck Protection Program loan forgiveness, Construction Dive talked to financial experts about what is known, and yet to be known, about the process.
By Kim Slowey • Oct. 28, 2020 -
Biggest OSHA fines of Q3 2020
The quarter's list of fines of more than $125,000 includes three fatalities and three contractors from Ohio.
By Kim Slowey • Oct. 20, 2020
