Legal/Regulation: Page 124
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U.S. Court Ruling Opens Door for ‘Superfund’ Liability in Road Design-Build
A district court ruled that the Washington state DOT is on the hook to the federal government for $9.36 million because of stormwater pollution.
By Ron Gallagher • May 31, 2012 -
Project labor agreements are at issue again in California
Seeking to follow what its surrounding county did in 2010, the city of San Diego will decide on June 5 the fate of Proposition A—whether to ban the use of project labor agreements, or PLAs, in public works not linked to state or federal funds
By Brian Warmoth • May 30, 2012 -
Construction Dive A-List Profile: Tony Illia
Over the next few weeks, Construction Dive will be profiling individuals who have been selected for the Construction Dive A-List. Today, we present our Q&A with journalist Tony Illia.
By Brian Warmoth • May 29, 2012 -
AGC Joins in Questioning New U.S. Plan for Hiring Rules
The organization joined other business groups in arguing that the Obama administration is trying to fix a non-existent problem.
By Ron Gallagher • May 25, 2012 -
Fatal Brooklyn Collapse Blamed on Improperly Braced Frame
The Nov. 8 incident killed one worker when floors collapsed during a pour.
By Ron Gallagher • May 25, 2012 -
Study: Safety Inspections Don’t Hurt the Bottom Line
Looking at what happened after regulators' inspections, a study finds that safety can equal savings.
By Ron Gallagher • May 25, 2012 -
Supreme Court May Take Jacobs' I-35W Bridge Case This Week
Will statutes of limitation and repose across the U.S. become vulnerable if Minnesota can collect damages over design work from the 1960s?
By Ron Gallagher • May 22, 2012 -
Perfunctory Project Reports Won't Help Prove Construction Claims
One of the basic, yet most important, parts of project documentation is ongoing and detailed daily reports.
By Ron Gallagher • May 21, 2012 -
U.S. House Passes Ban on Mandatory Project Labor Agreements
Language to ban project labor agreements as federal contracting requirements is now part of two bills, one passed by the House last week and the other in process.
By Ron Gallagher • May 19, 2012 -
Court Kills NLRB 'Quickie Election' Rule
Judges said the National Labor Relations Board made a mistake when it voted in the new procedures.
By Ron Gallagher • May 18, 2012 -
AIA Introduces Guide to International Green Construction Code
The guide is for AIA-member architects working in jurisdictions where the IgCC has been adopted or soon will be.
By Ron Gallagher • May 16, 2012 -
Revised Code Could Add $5K to Illinois New-Home Prices
The state sees more efficiency. Builders see more cost. They disagree about the payback period.
By Ron Gallagher • May 10, 2012 -
Southeastern Building Codes Welcome Greater Efficiency for Greater Savings
Evolving building practice has proven we can build more efficient buildings if we have the right tools – and the Southeast is taking action.
By Ron Gallagher • May 9, 2012 -
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Watch Out for Traps in Evolving State Pay-to-Play Rules
A Washington, D.C., attorney urges caution to avoid running afoul of rules limiting goodwill and procurement lobbying.
By Ron Gallagher • May 7, 2012 -
Fall-Prevention Program Is Under Way by AGC
Falls are the most fatal hazard in the construction industry, accounting for almost one in every three construction worker deaths in this country.
By Ron Gallagher • May 4, 2012 -
Innovative Wastewater Handling Can Help Achieve LEED Rating
Community systems for handling wastewater are likely to be the way LEED projects go.
By Ron Gallagher • May 3, 2012 -
New York City Implements Controversial Crane Licensing Requirements
New rules, which take effect in June, come the most recent crane accident, which killed two workers
By Ron Gallagher • May 3, 2012 -
OSHA Reduces Fines in Cincinnati Casino Collapse
Four firms involved have now been cited for two, rather than four, violations each.
By Ron Gallagher • May 3, 2012 -
Supreme Court Hears Oral Arguments in Arizona Immigration Law Case
A decision upholding the law is likely to have labor implications, observers say.
By Ron Gallagher • May 3, 2012 -
EPA Official Resigns Over 'Crucify' Comments
Two years ago, the Region 6 administrator had likened his approach to that of Roman soldiers' using extreme punishment to win compliance in conquered towns.
By Ron Gallagher • May 2, 2012 -
Lend Lease Signs $56 Million Overbilling Settlement in Federal Probe
The government said the firm and an executive allowed padding of foremen’s time sheets to expedite project completion.
By Ron Gallagher • May 2, 2012 -
Speeding Construction Recovery With Streamlined Code Review
During the next four years, the construction industry and government face immense challenges to revitalize, build and maintain sustainable economies.
By Ron Gallagher • May 1, 2012 -
NLRB Rules on Union Elections Are in Effect
The agency's new process, which opponents call the "ambush" rule, compresses the timeline for the process.
By Ron Gallagher • April 30, 2012 -
GreenExpo365.com to Offer Webinars on EPA’s WaterSense Program
The free, four-session series goes on line May 9.
By Ron Gallagher • April 27, 2012 -
Update on Federal Government’s Approach to Defining ‘Waters of the United States’
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers are moving ahead on their guidance
By Ron Gallagher • April 27, 2012
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