Legal/Regulation

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    State transportation projects need better oversight: DOT audit

    Delays could increase the risk of infrastructure act funding not achieving its intended benefits, cautions the Transportation Department’s Office of Inspector General.

    By Dan Zukowski • April 9, 2024
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    What’s really at risk? Davis-Bacon Act changes could expose contractors to new liability

    Are you paying prevailing wages correctly? Understanding the updated DBRA regulations is more important than ever.

    By Chris McElroy, Claims Attorney, Merchants Bonding Company • April 8, 2024
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    Autodesk to audit financial practices, delay annual report

    The contech giant said it doesn’t believe that the investigated areas will affect any previously issued financial statements, or its most recent earnings release.

    By • April 5, 2024
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    Former AECOM exec reportedly sues over alleged ageism, profit inflation

    Jay Badame’s lawsuit claims the Dallas-based mega-contractor fired him due to his age and for questioning the firm’s earnings statements, according to The Real Deal.

    By • April 2, 2024
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    Phoenix passes heat safety ordinance for outdoor workers

    The new requirements stipulate that local employers with outdoor workers must have a heat safety plan on the books.

    By • March 28, 2024
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    Dotted Line: Tips to de-risk chip factory projects

    The federal push to onshore semiconductor manufacturing has opened up big opportunities for contractors, as well as unique challenges.

    By • March 26, 2024
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    Developer sues Minnesota contractor after $735K payment disappears

    Court documents point to “one or more insiders” who allegedly diverted funds by accessing an executive’s email and doctoring a notary's stamp of approval.

    By • March 19, 2024
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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 • March 14, 2024
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    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 • March 14, 2024
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    FHWA wants to drop Buy America waiver for manufactured products

    The proposed rule would end the longstanding waiver in federally funded highway projects.

    By • March 12, 2024
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    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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    Q&A

    Virginia pioneers adoption of offsite construction code

    Ryan Colker, vice president of innovation for the International Code Council, told Construction Dive what the update will mean for builders in the region and beyond.

    By • Feb. 27, 2024
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    Infrastructure builders optimistic, despite drop in some sectors

    Inflation and a lack of workers continue to challenge these projects amid the federal funding boost.

    By Jen A. Miller • Feb. 27, 2024
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    Column

    The Dotted Line: Preparing for NLRB’s joint employer rule

    Clear contract language and careful follow-through can help ensure that GCs aren’t liable for subcontractors’ employees.

    By • Feb. 27, 2024
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    Buy America rollout causes confusion and delays: trade groups

    The White House must adjust how it implements requirements for construction materials or risk weakening the impact of federal infrastructure funding, the groups said in a petition.

    By • Feb. 20, 2024
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    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
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    NJ study finds wide disparity in public construction contracts

    Just 3.7% of prime contracts went to minority-owned businesses, while women won less than 10% of professional services dollars meted out by the state.  

    By • Jan. 30, 2024
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    The Dotted Line: Legal trends to watch in 2024

    Contracts are evolving in an era of persisting supply chain problems, inflation and cyber risks, construction attorneys say.

    By • Jan. 30, 2024
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    Opinion

    5 benefits of arbitration for construction disputes

    Avoiding court can save time and money while leading to better project outcomes, says attorney Jacqueline Greenberg Vogt.

    By Jacqueline Greenberg Vogt • Jan. 26, 2024
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    What contractors need to know for 2024

    It’s anyone’s guess what will happen in the next 12 months, but these insights from construction pros can help bring the year into focus.

    By Construction Dive Staff • Jan. 25, 2024
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    JV issues warning after fans trespass on Bills $1.4B stadium project

    Gilbane-Turner said it will prosecute anyone intruding on the Orchard Park, New York, jobsite.

    By • Jan. 25, 2024
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    Maryland DOT settles suit for paying a man less than women for same job

    The state agency that oversees highway construction will give the worker $40,000 and a raise to bring his salary in line with his women counterparts.

    By • Jan. 23, 2024
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    2024 OUTLOOK

    3 infrastructure trends for 2024

    The civil sector will confront a shifting regulatory landscape, burgeoning digitalization and evolving procurement norms this year.

    By • Jan. 23, 2024
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    Swinerton to pay $2.3M fine over alleged Clean Water Act violations

    The San Francisco builder’s penalties stemmed from allegedly failing to use proper stormwater controls and conduct regular inspections across four solar farm sites in three states.

    By • Jan. 18, 2024
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    ABC condemns independent contractor rule change

    In March, the Department of Labor will revert to a pre-Trump rule for determining a worker’s employment status, to the chagrin of some contractor groups.

    By • Jan. 18, 2024