BNBuilders fires 3 workers connected to noose incident at Meta site

More than 20 noose incidents have been reported on construction jobsites since George Floyd’s murder in 2020, but rarely do perpetrators get caught.

By Sebastian Obando • July 27, 2022

Bill mandates breaks every 4 hours for construction workers

The legislation aims to help address heat-related illness and death on jobsites nationwide.

By Julie Strupp • Updated July 26, 2022

The Dotted Line: ‘Carrot and stick’ provisions help architects and GCs get along

A new report explores the clashes between designers and builders. Construction attorneys say it doesn’t have to be that way.

By Joe Bousquin • July 26, 2022

$200K reward leads to worker's termination for noose at federal project

North America’s Building Trades Unions, which offered the reward, said it was in the process of paying it out after tips to its hotline resulted in the alleged perpetrator’s identification.  

By Joe Bousquin • July 20, 2022

Texas contractor settles EEOC racial discrimination suit for $50K

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission alleged Lone Wolf Resources called a Black truck driver the N-word, among other slurs, and told a supervisor not to hire more Black people because “they are lazy.”

By Joe Bousquin • July 14, 2022

How much is a construction worker's life worth? NY bill says at least $300,000.

Passed through the state’s legislature, “Carlos' Law” could increase the severity of fines contractors face in criminal penalties.

By Zachary Phillips • July 12, 2022

2 construction firms to pay a total of $500K for sexual, racial discrimination

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission compared the workplace culture at a Washington state HVAC contractor to a “sewer” and cited a Wisconsin restoration company for subjecting Black employees to racial slurs. 

By Joe Bousquin • July 6, 2022

Noose found at another Meta construction site

A source told Construction Dive the noose appeared on a Redmond, Washington, jobsite after a worker gave a Black carpenter a handful of cotton and said, “We picked this for you.”

By Joe Bousquin • July 1, 2022

Court summons Microsoft, Skanska, Balfour Beatty in bias suit

A Black construction worker alleged in federal court documents that he found a sign that said "This is not a safe space" after a supervisor told him he didn't like Black people. 

By Joe Bousquin • June 29, 2022

New York transit authority to upgrade most inaccessible subway stations by 2055

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority agreed to add ramps or elevators to 95% of all inaccessible New York City subway stations under a lengthy timeline, resolving multiple class-action lawsuits.

By Maria Rachal • June 28, 2022

The Dotted Line: What builders need to know about the Brazilian plywood 'ban'

Will the material be the next Chinese drywall, or are American manufacturers trying to exclude a cheaper alternative from the market?

By Joe Bousquin • June 28, 2022

YIMBYs add new twist to local zoning, development battles

Groups dedicated to pushing for affordable housing policies are coming into their own.

By Robyn Griggs Lawrence • June 21, 2022

NABTU offers $200K reward in noose case at $6.5B federal construction site

The trades organization condemned the incident as an act of violence and racist behavior.

By Joe Bousquin • Updated June 23, 2022

How SEC ESG disclosure rules will impact private companies

Once finalized, the environmental reporting requirements will sweep in a broader range of companies than many might realize.

By Robert Freedman • June 10, 2022

Biden issues executive orders to spur clean energy construction

The actions include a two-year pause on key tariffs to support domestic solar energy builds.

By Julie Strupp • June 7, 2022

The Dotted Line: Virginia bans 'pay-if-paid' contract language

The new prohibition, which goes into effect next year, puts the onus on contractors to pay subs even when owners default.

By Joe Bousquin • May 31, 2022

Feds release grim reminder: Threat actors prey on basic security mishaps

Federal authorities and U.S. allies admonished companies to tighten weak controls and configurations.

By David Jones • May 25, 2022

The 8 largest OSHA fines of Q1 2022

For trench safety, fall protection and other violations, the agency doled out hefty fines to contractors across the country, including one for $1.2 million.

By Matthew Thibault • May 19, 2022

How the Colonial Pipeline attack instilled urgency in cybersecurity

The federal government and private sector are still coming to terms with how to protect operational technology in an increasingly volatile threat environment.

By David Jones • May 18, 2022

Citing $1.2T infrastructure act, EEOC probes racism, sexism in construction

Hateful episodes on jobsites draw feds' attention as IIJA money works its way to states.

By Joe Bousquin • May 18, 2022

Arizona utility asks regulators to reconsider gas plant expansion

The Arizona Corporation Commission's April rejection of an 820-MW gas plant expansion means Salt River Project "will lack critical generation from quick-start turbines," the utility said.

By Robert Walton • May 17, 2022

TRU secures $100 million of wood frame builder's risk capacity

Technical Risk Underwriters (TRU), Ryan Specialty's construction focused MGU, announces its new offering.

By Chris Burns, President of Technical Risk Underwriters • May 16, 2022

White House vows to speed up environmental review for federal projects

The new action plan will help streamline permitting and accelerate projects, Biden administration officials said last week.

By Julie Strupp • May 12, 2022

Lessons from California: Tips to keep transit projects on time, on budget

A new study from UC Berkeley highlights common pitfalls and potential solutions for complicated builds.

By Julie Strupp • April 26, 2022

Biden restores stronger environmental review for federal projects

The updated National Environmental Policy Act could slow approvals for certain infrastructure projects, but help them resist lawsuits later on.

By Julie Strupp • April 26, 2022